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3 Khalistani terrorists gunned down in encounter in UP

3 Khalistani terrorists gunned down in encounter in UP

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Two AK-47 rifles, two Glock pistols, and a huge cache of ammunition were seized from them, he said.

If you want to destroy...: India's envoy to Canada slams Trudeau

If you want to destroy...: India's envoy to Canada slams Trudeau

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Evidence should have been shared first, but someone decided to stand in the Parliament and talk about a thing for which he himself has said there was 'no hard evidence'

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The BJP on Thursday alleged that the opposition parties have decided to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just because it has been built at his initiative.

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday joined around 500 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and royals from across the world, at Westminster Abbey for a sombre ceremony to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch.

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The new Parliament building, whose foundation was laid in December 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is being constructed in its vicinity and the work is expected to be completed before the Winter Session.

UK parliament breached by man with marbles!

UK parliament breached by man with marbles!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

In a major security breach, a man on Wednesday managed to enter the British Parliament and hurl marbles at some MPs during British Prime Minister David Cameron's weekly questions.

Starmer storm sweeps Sunak out of 10 Downing Street

Starmer storm sweeps Sunak out of 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Sunak, 44, was facing the impossible challenge of overcoming voter anger against the incumbent Tories after 14 years in power. The 61-year-old Keir Starmer-led Labour Party, meanwhile, maintained a strong lead over the Tories throughout the six-week campaign.

Cong worker dies during protest near UP assembly; party blames police

Cong worker dies during protest near UP assembly; party blames police

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

A Congress worker died during a protest near the Uttar Pradesh Assembly in Lucknow, India, on Wednesday. The Congress party alleged the worker, Prabhat Pandey, died due to "police brutality," while police said he was brought to the hospital unconscious and had no visible injury marks. An investigation is underway, and a post-mortem is to be conducted by a panel of doctors.

New Parliament will witness our journey towards Viksit Bharat: Modi

New Parliament will witness our journey towards Viksit Bharat: Modi

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Modi said the new Parliament reflected the aspirations and resolve of the "new India" to set and work towards achieving new targets.

India lodges strong protest with Canada after Khalistanis burn Modi's effigy

India lodges strong protest with Canada after Khalistanis burn Modi's effigy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

New Delhi's protest came a day after the Canadian parliament observed a "moment of silence" in the memory of Khalistan extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was gunned down in Surrey, British Columbia, in June last year.

Recalled envoy cautions students going to Canada

Recalled envoy cautions students going to Canada

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Indians hoping to study in Canada should think twice because many students have ended up in substandard colleges with no job prospects despite spending lakhs of rupees, resulting in depression and suicide, India's top envoy there says.

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

ED raids shouldn't cause change in people's behaviour: RSS chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

He was speaking at the 101st anniversary event of Lokmanya Seva Sangh, a Mumbai-based organisation set up to build a 'socially vigilant, disciplined, cultured and progressive society'.

TN's ancient link to Sengol, the sceptre to be installed in Parliament

TN's ancient link to Sengol, the sceptre to be installed in Parliament

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Following the Chola era tradition, the pontiff of the Thiruvaduthurai Aadeenam presented the sengol to the first Prime Minister of India Nehru signifying the transfer of power from the British to Indian hands.

UK Parliament to consider debate on farmers' protests

UK Parliament to consider debate on farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

British Parliament's Petitions Committee will consider a Westminster Hall debate in the House of Commons complex on the issue of farmers protests and press freedom in India after an online petition attracted over 106,000 signatures.

Defence Policy: India's Democracy Deficit

Defence Policy: India's Democracy Deficit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

One hopes the new Lok Sabha will mark a break from a dismal tradition -- lack of interest in defence and security policies, argues Colonel Anil A Athale.

Tamils lay seige to UK parliament

Tamils lay seige to UK parliament

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

Tamil protesters clashed with the UK police on Tuesday as they laid siege of the British Parliament demanding an international action to stop "genocide" by the Sri Lanka forces, who are preparing to inflict a "decisive blow" to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam guerrillas.

More trouble for British PM as new partygate photos surface

More trouble for British PM as new partygate photos surface

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The pictures, released by ITV News channel, reportedly show Johnson at a farewell drinks party on November 13, 2020, for which at least one person is believed to have been fined by Scotland Yard.

Modi preaches consensus but practices confrontation: Sonia slams Modi

Modi preaches consensus but practices confrontation: Sonia slams Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Sonia also described the mention of Emergency by the PM, the Lok Sabha Speaker as an attempt to divert attention from the "assault on the Constitution".

PM Sunak ends speculation, announces UK election on July 4

PM Sunak ends speculation, announces UK election on July 4

Rediff.com23 May 2024

In an address from the lectern on the steps of 10 Downing Street on a rainy London evening, Britain's first Prime Minister of Indian heritage confirmed a summer poll in six weeks' time and that the Parliament would soon be dissolved after he formally informed King Charles III of the election timeline.

Indian eco campaigner climbs UK Parliament roof

Indian eco campaigner climbs UK Parliament roof

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Brikesh Singh, a representative from Greenpeace India, and other campaigners occupied the roof of the building in the shadow of the clock tower on Sunday. Singh said that 20 campaigners, including himself, went up to the roof top to demand that developed countries show leadership to tackle climate change.

Car crashes into gates of British PM's residence, 1 arrested

Car crashes into gates of British PM's residence, 1 arrested

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'At around 16:20hrs [local time] a car collided with the gates of Downing Street on Whitehall,' the Met Police said in a statement.

What British PM-elect Rishi Sunak has promised

What British PM-elect Rishi Sunak has promised

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak, who will take over as Britain's prime minister from Liz Truss, on Monday promised 'stability and unity' as his priority.

Sunak Welcomes Zelenskyy With A Hug

Sunak Welcomes Zelenskyy With A Hug

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a surprise visit to the UK in his second visit outside Ukraine since the Russian invasion nearly a year ago.

Offloaded Greenpeace activist addresses British MPs via Skype

Offloaded Greenpeace activist addresses British MPs via Skype

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Three days after she was stopped from boarding a flight to London by immigration officials, Greenpeace India activist Priya Pillai on Wednesday addressed British MPs through video conferencing and talked about the "struggle" of people of Mahan area in Madhya Pradesh.

Is Modi Losing His Impact?

Is Modi Losing His Impact?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Today even those who support Prime Minister Modi feel there is a certain sense of listlessness in this government. What is it intending to achieve? This is not easy to say, notes Aakar Patel.

Former British PM David Cameron resigns from UK Parliament

Former British PM David Cameron resigns from UK Parliament

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The 49-year-old Conservative leader had initially said he would continue as an MP until the next general election.

Johnson's suspension of parliament unlawful: UK SC

Johnson's suspension of parliament unlawful: UK SC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Johnson suspended, or prorogued, parliament for five weeks earlier this month, saying it was to allow for a Queen's Speech to outline policies of his new government.

'What's Indian In New Statue Of Justice?'

'What's Indian In New Statue Of Justice?'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'Politicians can do symbolism by changing the names of places and museums.' 'Judges need not be seen to be craving for approval from the public.'

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'They say 'a picture paints a thousand words', so seeing Rishi Sunak PM at the door of Number 10 can never be taken from us.'' 'It is a symbol that will go down in the history books.' 'It is the very embodiment of me saying to my boys, "You can be who you want to be",' notes James Salins in this must-read feature.

British MP raises 2010 Delhi CWG dispute in UK Parliament

British MP raises 2010 Delhi CWG dispute in UK Parliament

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

British Parliamentarian Gerry Sutcliffe has raised Rs 246 crore dispute involving a Dutch broadcaster and authorities in New Delhi related to 2010 Commonwealth Games in UK Parliament and impressed upon the need of sending a "strong message that the company has been treated badly".

Khalistanis have polluted Canada, says Indo-Canadian MP after threats

Khalistanis have polluted Canada, says Indo-Canadian MP after threats

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Chandra Arya, a Member of Parliament from Nepean in the House of Commons, said in a post on his X account that separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of Sikhs for Justice released a video demanding that Arya and his Hindu-Canadian friends go back to India after he (Arya) condemned the vandalism of the Hindu temple and other acts of hate and violence by Khalistan supporters in Canada.

ISI Funds Khalistanis In Canada

ISI Funds Khalistanis In Canada

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

The statements the separatists make, the abominable tableaux at their parades, the slogans, posters, and selfies with assault rifles are not India's problem. If they are a nuisance, it should bother their host countries, because they are armed and have their own underworld with deadly gang rivalries. Significantly, none of this happens in the US -- only in snowflaky Canada, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'It will be difficult to challenge Hindutva anymore as the police will have the power to charge you as anti-national.'

Can Sunak turn the tide against Labour for record second term?

Can Sunak turn the tide against Labour for record second term?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

All pre-election opinion polls indicate a strong majority for the Opposition Labour Party, forcing the incumbent Sunak-led Conservatives on the back foot to caution voters against handing a "supermajority" to the Keir Starmer-led Labour.

In 75th year of Independence, govt may shut down British India Corp

In 75th year of Independence, govt may shut down British India Corp

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Once the iconic red-brick building of British India Corporation (BICL), which manufactured the popular "Lal-Imli" brand of woollen products, made Cawnpore (now Kanpur) the Manchester of the East. In the 75th year of independence, the government may finally pull the curtains on the century-old, now defunct public sector enterprise. "The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has floated a draft cabinet note for closure of British India Corporation (BICL) along with National Textiles Corporation (NTC). "The Cabinet may soon tak

As British MP Rishi Sunak took oath on Bhagavad Gita

As British MP Rishi Sunak took oath on Bhagavad Gita

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Here are some facts about Rishi Sunak and his India connections.

Keith Vaz re-elected chair of UK Parliament committee

Keith Vaz re-elected chair of UK Parliament committee

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Keith Vaz, Britain's longest-serving Indian-origin MP was on Thursday re-elected as chair of the British Parliament's influential Home Affairs Select Committee.

Sunak wins 4th round with 118 votes, closes in on final spot in British PM race

Sunak wins 4th round with 118 votes, closes in on final spot in British PM race

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The British Indian former Chancellor received 118 votes in the fourth round of voting by his party colleagues, just shy of the 120-mark.

'Kashmir Needs A Bal Thackeray'

'Kashmir Needs A Bal Thackeray'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'Afzal Guru became a victim of Pakistan's conspiracy. He was used as a means, just like all other innocent Kashmiris.'

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The capital of world history will be London on May 6.