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British trade body to launch India fact file

British trade body to launch India fact file

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

In an effort to improve Indo-UK bilateral trade, the British Chamber of Commerce and Industry will bring out an India Fact File on September 1, Indian High Commissioner to the UK, Kamalesh Sharma said in London.

British PM reduces length of India visit due to COVID-19

British PM reduces length of India visit due to COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Johnson was to spend a few days in India starting April 26 as part of a planned itinerary, which is expected to include finalising a UK-India Enhanced Trade Partnership.

Canada lists India as cyberthreat, MEA reacts strongly

Canada lists India as cyberthreat, MEA reacts strongly

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

While there was no mention of India in the National Cyber Threat Assessment reports of 2018, 2020 and 2023-24, the 2025-26 assessment mentions India -- along with China, Russia, Iran and North Korea -- in the 'Cyber threat from state adversaries' section that introduces the state cyber threat ecosystem and discusses the cyber threats to Canada.

UK to grant 4 lakh visas to Indians this year

UK to grant 4 lakh visas to Indians this year

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

UK to grant 4 lakh visas to Indians this year

Pakistan High Commission summons Hameed

Pakistan High Commission summons Hameed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

Yasir Hameed, who made damning revelations about match fixing involving the Pakistan team, was on Sunday summoned to the country's High Commission in London.

Issue with certification through CoWIN, not Covishield: UK

Issue with certification through CoWIN, not Covishield: UK

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'We're clear Covishield is not a problem. The UK is open to travel and we're already seeing a lot of people going from India to the UK, be it tourists, business people or students,' Alex Ellis, British high commissioner to India, said.

UK keen to fund Indian SMEs

UK keen to fund Indian SMEs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

British High Commissioner to India Michael Arthur Britain said on Tuesday that India's small and medium enterprises had enough potential to attract investments

How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Huge tri-colour-themed banners have been put up along the Kartavya Path while the theme for this year's tableaux that would roll down the boulevard where the annual Republic Day celebrations take place is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas', focusing on 75 years of the enactment of the Constitution.

British security service reviled V K Krishna Menon

British security service reviled V K Krishna Menon

Rediff.com4 Mar 2007

In all six files, covering the period 1929 and 1955, document the security service's interest in Krishna Menon, a close friend of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first prime minister.

Applying for a UK visa?

Applying for a UK visa?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Singing 'Jai Ho' and 'Rang De Basanti', Indians throng high commission in solidarity

Singing 'Jai Ho' and 'Rang De Basanti', Indians throng high commission in solidarity

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Several Indian diaspora groups on Tuesday gathered for a festive demonstration outside the India House in London to show solidarity with the Indian mission following the vandalism at its premises by Khalistan extremists over the weekend.

Indian visa process in UK to be outsourced

Indian visa process in UK to be outsourced

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Indian HC in UK is planning to outsource its visa application process from this May, to VFS Global.

India must lift trade barriers: UK

India must lift trade barriers: UK

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Entry-level obstacles came in the way of stepping up British investments in India but efforts of united progressive alliance government to further liberalise foreign direct investment, particularly in telecom, insurance and civil aviation sectors wer

What stops UK from investing more in India

What stops UK from investing more in India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Foreign direct investment restrictions in financial services, insurance, banking and retail are impeding the volume of capital invested in India by British companies, British High Commissioner Sir Michael Arthur said on Friday.

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India's first-ever Olympic medallist in women's boxing Mary Kom has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor.

UK daily flayed for calling Ganeshotsav 'gay fest'

UK daily flayed for calling Ganeshotsav 'gay fest'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

The Maharashtra Navnirman Vidhyarthi Sena, the student wing of Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena, on Wednesday condemned a United Kingdom newspaper which had reportedly referred to Ganesh festival as 'a festival of gays.'

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission was grabbed at by the protesters chanting pro-Khalistani slogans on Sunday, leading to an arrest related to the violent disorder.

Prince Charles, wife to tour India

Prince Charles, wife to tour India

Rediff.com19 Mar 2006

Britain posts liaison officer at Indian Navy's IFC

Britain posts liaison officer at Indian Navy's IFC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The United Kingdom on Tuesday posted a liaison officer at the Indian Navy's Information Fusion Centre (IFC) that has emerged as a key hub in tracking movements of ships and other developments in the Indian Ocean, a region witnessing increasing Chinese naval presence.

Smile on her lips, Pinki sets off for Wimbledon

Smile on her lips, Pinki sets off for Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Pinki Sonkar, who underwent a successful cleft repair surgery, which was later captured in the Oscar-winning documentary 'Smile Pinki', has been bestowed with the honour of flipping the coin before the start of the men's singles final at Wimbledon.

Misgivings about Modi begin to subside in the West

Misgivings about Modi begin to subside in the West

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

The misgivings entertained till now in the West regarding the advisability of doing business as usual with Narendra Modi, the chief minister of Gujarat, are showing signs of subsiding, says security expert B Raman

Britain justifies engaging with Narendra Modi

Britain justifies engaging with Narendra Modi

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Britain's interests in Gujarat were best served by engaging with the elected leadership there, the British high commissioner to India James Bevan in New Delhi said Thursday while clarifying his country's decision to end a decade-long boycott of Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Stagg is new UK ambassador to India

Stagg is new UK ambassador to India

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

He will take up his new appointment in September, it was officially announced in London on Wednesday.

J&K must be resolved by India, Pak: UK

J&K must be resolved by India, Pak: UK

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

&K must be resolved by India and Pakistan: UK

Rolls-Royce turns to IISc for greener engines

Rolls-Royce turns to IISc for greener engines

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

The research programme was part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative Award that encouraged links between the our two countries.

UK wants to expand defence ties with India: Stagg

UK wants to expand defence ties with India: Stagg

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Britain on Tuesday said it wanted to expand ties in defence and hi-tech sectors with India and was looking forward to President Pratibha Patil's state visit this month to further boost bilateral relations.

World should learn from India's work in Afghan: UK

World should learn from India's work in Afghan: UK

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

India's development efforts in Afghanistan provide "more bang per buck" and the international community should take some lessons from it, British High Commissioner Richard Stagg said in New Delhi on Friday.

India used British mercenary pilots in fight against LTTE: Book

India used British mercenary pilots in fight against LTTE: Book

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

According to the book, 'Keenie Meenie: The British Mercenaries Who Got Away With War Crimes', authored by UK-based investigative journalist Phil Miller India's secret use of British mercenaries lasted for four months after the Indo-Lanka accord was signed between former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and then Sri Lankan president Junius Jayewardene in 1987.

UK may stop spares supply for navy aircraft

UK may stop spares supply for navy aircraft

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

Britain threatens to stop spares supply for navy aircraft

Britain assure full security for Indian contingent

Britain assure full security for Indian contingent

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

British High Commissioner in India, James Bevan called on IOA acting president V K Malhotra and assured full security for the Indian contingent which will take part in the London Olympics.

British spies tried to get rid of Krishna Menon!

British spies tried to get rid of Krishna Menon!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

'The attempt to oust High Commissioner V K Krishna Menon failed because of the support of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru,' the book titled The Defence of the Realm: The Authorised History of MI5 by Professor Christopher Andrew released on Monday said.

UK envoy to visit Guj; Modi says 'better late than never'

UK envoy to visit Guj; Modi says 'better late than never'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

In a policy shift, the United Kigdom on Thursday announced it has asked its envoy to India to visit Gujarat and meet Narendra Modi to discuss a wide range of issues of mutual interest and explore opportunities for closer cooperation, prompting a jubilant chief minister to welcome the move as "better late than never".

Gilani seeks US, UK role in Indo-Pak issues

Gilani seeks US, UK role in Indo-Pak issues

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The US and Britain should play a role in resolving outstanding issues between Pakistan and India so that this country can focus on operations against militants along the western border with Afghanistan, Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Wednesday.

Britain backs India for Security Council

Britain backs India for Security Council

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

'Our strong support is there to India becoming a Security Council member,' British High Commissioner to India Michael Arthur said.

Canada arrests 3 Indians in Nijjar's killing, says more people involved

Canada arrests 3 Indians in Nijjar's killing, says more people involved

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Three people have been arrested and charged in the killing of Sikh activist Nijjar, CTV News quoted a senior government source as saying.

Laden not hiding in Pakistan, says minister

Laden not hiding in Pakistan, says minister

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Pakistan has rejected reports that Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin-Laden is hiding inside the country's geographical boundaries.

Good news for students going to UK

Good news for students going to UK

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The British High Commissioner to India, Michael Arthur, on Monday said his country was taking steps to make it easy for Indian students to gain entry into the UK.

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom.

India, UK sign civilian nuclear pact

India, UK sign civilian nuclear pact

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

India signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the UK,on Thursday, making it the eighth country to enter into such pact with New Delhi since the lifting of atomic trade embargo in 2008.

Kate, William hitch a ride in a rickshaw in Pakistan

Kate, William hitch a ride in a rickshaw in Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

The royal couple, who are on a five-day tour of Pakistan, took a ride in a decorated rickshaw fitted with lights to arrive at the venue of the dinner.