News for 'British High Commission'

Passionate about filmmaking?

Passionate about filmmaking?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Vatavaran 2005, India's premier environment and wildlife film festival, invites applications from Indian Environment Filmmakers for the UK-CMS Environmental Film Fellowships.

Brit sleuths hand over Bhutto probe report to Pak

Brit sleuths hand over Bhutto probe report to Pak

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Britain's Scotland Yard, which probed the assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto, on Friday handed over a report on its findings to the Pakistani police. Officials said that the head of a three-member team of British detectives, which arrived in Islamabad on Thursday, handed over the report to senior Pakistani police officials.

Next week British MPs will debate India's press freedom, protestors' safety

Next week British MPs will debate India's press freedom, protestors' safety

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

British lawmakers will debate the issue of press freedom and safety of protesters in India next Monday in response to an e-petition which had crossed the 100,000-signature threshold required for such a debate, the House of Commons Petitions Committee confirmed on Wednesday.

Diplomats from 3 dozen missions to attend Modi rally in Delhi

Diplomats from 3 dozen missions to attend Modi rally in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Diplomats from around 35 foreign missions are likely to attend Narendra Modi's rally here on Sunday but the US Embassy and the British High Commission have conveyed to BJP they will not be able to honour the invite.

FDI in retail will help even kirana stores: UK envoy

FDI in retail will help even kirana stores: UK envoy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

He said the policy paralysis, which had gripped the country in recent months, was over, and India was back in business.

Summons issued to Param Bir Singh, Rashmi Shukla by Bhima Koregaon Commission

Summons issued to Param Bir Singh, Rashmi Shukla by Bhima Koregaon Commission

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Singh was Additional Director General (Law and Order) during the relevant period so it was necessary to summon him to "bring forward true and correct facts, intelligence inputs as well as the information received by him," said commission's lawyer Ashish Satpute.

Charles at Commonwealth Games inaugural

Charles at Commonwealth Games inaugural

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Britain's Prince Charles will attend the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games to be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

'Canada didn't act against Nijjar despite India's dossier'

'Canada didn't act against Nijjar despite India's dossier'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whose killing led to a major diplomatic row between India and Canada, reached the North American country using a counterfeit passport and Canada did not take any action against him despite being informed that he faced over a dozen criminal cases of murder and other terrorist activities, sources said on Friday.

Indian Army wins gold at 'Olympics of Military Patrolling'

Indian Army wins gold at 'Olympics of Military Patrolling'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

The Indian team was among only three out of 96 participating teams in the Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2021 at Brecon in Wales to win the Gold medal at the conclusion of phase six of the exercises, held between October 13 and 15.

Nijjar trained youth to carry out attacks on India: Sources

Nijjar trained youth to carry out attacks on India: Sources

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Nijjar was a close associate of Gurdeep Singh alias Deepa Heranwala, who was involved in the killing of around 200 people in Punjab during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Goa murder: Main witness seeks protection

Goa murder: Main witness seeks protection

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

The Goa police have zeroed down on their main witness in the Scarlette Keeling murder case. Mike Masala claims to have details about the case has now approached the British High Commission in Mumbai seeking security if he had to testify. The Goa police say that he was popularly known as Masala and he claims to have a lot of information on the entire case.

Security fears still haunt Eng hockey squad

Security fears still haunt Eng hockey squad

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

England hockey squad is leaving for New Delhi on to participate in the World Cup starting Sunday but security arrangements in the Indian capital are still a concern for the players, according to a report.

Your say: UK suspends student visa applications from North India

Your say: UK suspends student visa applications from North India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

The visa application centres in New Delhi, Chandigarh and Jalandhar will supend applications on instruction from the UK Border Agency. Share your opinions on the move.

Archbishop of Canterbury in India on Saturday

Archbishop of Canterbury in India on Saturday

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

He will travel to Kolkata, Ranchi, Nagpur, New Delhi, Chennai, Vellore, Bangalore and Thiruvananthapuram during the visit at the invitation of the Communion of Churches in India, a statement by the British High Commission said in Kolkata on Friday.

Finger scan, digital photos for visa to UK

Finger scan, digital photos for visa to UK

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The next time when you apply for a visa for Britain, you will have to furnish your finger scans and digital photographs. The British High Commission is set to introduce biometric data collection procedure from Wednesday to check cases of identity fraud.

'IELTS is not compulsory for UK studies'

'IELTS is not compulsory for UK studies'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Paul Michael and Yatin Madlani, visa officers at the British High Commission in New Delhi, answered questions about UK universities and student visas during a July 11 expert chat.

UK visa centres (South India) to close temporarily

UK visa centres (South India) to close temporarily

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

The UK Border Agency advises customers that the visa application centres in Hyderabad, Cochin and Bangalore will be closed from March 31 to April 5, 2010 for an IT system upgrade.

Rolls-Royce appoints Anil Shrikhande as India boss

Rolls-Royce appoints Anil Shrikhande as India boss

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

He will take charge of all Rolls-Royce operations and activities in India and South Asia, British High Commission said in a statement on Thursday.

'Studying abroad is a personal decision'

'Studying abroad is a personal decision'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Paul Michael and Yatin Madlani, visa officers at the British High Commission in New Delhi, answered questions about UK universities and student visas during a July 12 expert chat.

Getting a UK visa may get tougher

Getting a UK visa may get tougher

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Visit London, a UK-based tourism promotion agency, has said the British High Commission might take extra time to process the visa applications of Indians from a particular religion or community.

Study UK: 'Visa procedures are less scary now'

Study UK: 'Visa procedures are less scary now'

Rediff.com28 May 2008

Dan Chugg, the First Secretary and the official spokesman of the British High Commission in New Delhi, in an exclusive phone interview talks about studying in the UK.

From selling tees to owning an eatery: Karma

From selling tees to owning an eatery: Karma

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Mansi Hemdev is an entrepreneur -- and a very young one, at that. At the age of 21, she already owns her own cafe in Chennai. rediff.com's Ganesh Nadar caught up with this enterprising young lady to learn more about her business and career success.

Suicide blast killed Bhutto: Scotland Yard

Suicide blast killed Bhutto: Scotland Yard

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

"The limited X-ray material, the absence of a full post mortem examination and CT scan, have meant that Cary, who has been consulted in this case, is unable categorically to exclude the possibility of there being a gunshot wound to the upper trunk or neck," the report said.

Canada welcomes India's decision to resume some visa services

Canada welcomes India's decision to resume some visa services

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

India's high commission in Canada said on Wednesday that the country's officials will resume processing some types of visa applications for Canadians applying from across the country as well as abroad.

Applying for a UK work visa?

Applying for a UK work visa?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

This article will summarise the key changes outlined in the document and what those will mean for Indian applicants.

Malaysian cops fire teargas on Indian protestors

Malaysian cops fire teargas on Indian protestors

Rediff.com25 Nov 2007

Malaysian police on Sunday fired teargas and water cannon to quell a protest by thousands of ethnic Indians who defied stern government warnings to stay away from a rally in support of a $4 trillion lawsuit that blames Britain for their economic woes.

UK visa centres to be shut from Sept 28-Oct 3

UK visa centres to be shut from Sept 28-Oct 3

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

In a statement issued on Friday, the British High Commission said the Visa Application Centres were being closed temporarily to facilitate technical upgrades and staff training at the visa departments and centres.

Trudeau says India has violated international law

Trudeau says India has violated international law

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that India's decision to revoke the diplomatic immunity of 41 Canadian diplomats is a violation of the Vienna Convention and it should worry all countries, hours after New Delhi rejected Ottawa's attempt to portray the implementation of parity as a violation of international norms.

Track your visa application via SMS

Track your visa application via SMS

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

The British High Commission has announced this service for Indians travelling to the United Kingdom.

UK: Immigrants now have to 'earn their stay'

UK: Immigrants now have to 'earn their stay'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

The Green Paper is defined as a three-stage route to citizenship, including a new probationary period of citizenship, with stringent conditions, which require new migrants to demonstrate their contribution to the UK at every stage or leave the country. Migrants will not have full access to social benefits until they have completed a compulsory probationary period. The proposal also asks migrants to improve their command of English to pass probation.

New UK work visas explained

New UK work visas explained

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Experts from the UK Border Agency and Visa Services, British High Commission, New Delhi, hosted a chat with GA readers on November 10. The transcript.

UK to give Rs16 cr for flood relief

UK to give Rs16 cr for flood relief

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The aid would be provided in the form of blankets and medicines and by restoring safe water supplies and sanitation facilities

UK visas to cost less

UK visas to cost less

Rediff.com1 Sep 2003

People applying for a British visa will pay Rs 200 to Rs 400 less under various categories from Monday.

Discussed Canada with Blinken, both sides came out better informed: Jaishankar

Discussed Canada with Blinken, both sides came out better informed: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the Canadian allegations with regard to the death of a Khalistani separatist was discussed during his meeting with the Secretary of State Tony Blinken a day earlier and noted that the two delegations came out "better informed" after the meeting.

LTTE rejects bid by Sri Lankan govt to resume talk

LTTE rejects bid by Sri Lankan govt to resume talk

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

It was unhappy with the government's proposals on ways to rebuild war-hit Tamil parts of the country.

80,000 Indians to head for World Cup

80,000 Indians to head for World Cup

Rediff.com13 May 2019

The demand is the highest for the India-Pakistan match at Old Trafford in Manchester on June 16 and also for the final at Lords on July 14.

UK woos small IT companies

UK woos small IT companies

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

India swings into action as reports say 50 students forced into slavery in UK

India swings into action as reports say 50 students forced into slavery in UK

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Indian high commission in London on Friday appealed for students to contact the mission for help and counselling amid fears that over 50 of them may have become victims of modern slavery while working at care homes in North Wales.

Did Canada share Nijjar killing evidence with India?

Did Canada share Nijjar killing evidence with India?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'We have had numerous conversations with India before the Prime Minister went in front of the house and made his declaration. This was not a surprise to the Government of India and through these different conversations, the Indian officials were made aware of the credible allegations'