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Fresh trouble for Gehlot, BJP MP files money-laundering complaint with ED

Fresh trouble for Gehlot, BJP MP files money-laundering complaint with ED

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The complaint against CM's son Vaibhav Gehlot and a man described as the younger Gehlot's business associate seeks action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

IPL franchises luring England players to quit international cricket

IPL franchises luring England players to quit international cricket

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

IPL franchises are trying to convince six England players to quit international cricket with multi-million pound deals.

Pakistani bus driver's son Sadiq Khan is new mayor of London

Pakistani bus driver's son Sadiq Khan is new mayor of London

Rediff.com7 May 2016

The 45-year-old former human rights lawyer also becomes the first Muslim Mayor of London.

Fun And Guns Coming Up On OTT In August

Fun And Guns Coming Up On OTT In August

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

There's a lot of entertainment coming up for you on OTT in the month of August.

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government.

20-month ban for France's World Cup winning captain

20-month ban for France's World Cup winning captain

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

France's World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris has been banned from driving for 20 months and fined after pleading guilty to a charge of drink driving, British media reported on Wednesday.

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly at Leicester Square

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly at Leicester Square

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Reader Sridhar R Gondesi sent us a picture of Sourav Ganguly from London.

UK: Five held for plot to harm Pope

UK: Five held for plot to harm Pope

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Five people, suspected to be Arabs, were arrested in London on Friday over an alleged plot to harm Pope Benedict XVI, now on a state visit to the UK. The five men, in the age group of 26-50, were picked up by Scotland Yard on Friday morning in central London and were being questioned by counter-terror detectives.

Sensex reclaims 60K-mark, Nifty rises 120 points

Sensex reclaims 60K-mark, Nifty rises 120 points

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Wipro, Axis Bank, Titan, UltraTech Cement and HDFC Bank, HDFC, HCL Tech and Reliance were the gainers.

Court grants bail to Iqbal Mirchi's aide, pulls up ED over trial delay

Court grants bail to Iqbal Mirchi's aide, pulls up ED over trial delay

Rediff.com13 May 2023

The Enforcement Directorate, probing the case, has claimed Yusuf had assisted Mirchi in buying properties in India using money earned through illegal activities.

When two of the most powerful men met

When two of the most powerful men met

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Ambani played the role of a quintessential and successful Indian businessmen - confident, yet very meek.

A Peek At Bride-to-Be Parineeti's Style

A Peek At Bride-to-Be Parineeti's Style

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Some of our favourite looks of girl who will soon be riding the Band Baaja Baaraat juggernaut.

PNB fraud case: Nirav Modi remanded in custody till April 15

PNB fraud case: Nirav Modi remanded in custody till April 15

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Most of the legal cases in the UK are switching to videolink and telephonic options where possible, with all new jury trials suspended amid the social distancing rules in place to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

It is high time the Indian government signalled discomfort with the UK providing refuge to those accused of financial crimes in India, states Jaimini Bhagwati.

After a year, NIA gets regular chief as Dinkar Gupta appointed DG

After a year, NIA gets regular chief as Dinkar Gupta appointed DG

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Former Punjab Director General of Police Dinkar Gupta was on Thursday appointed as the new Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), an anti-terror probe agency formed after the 26/11 attack in Mumbai.

Will Nirav Modi be finally extradited to India?

Will Nirav Modi be finally extradited to India?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

If his attempt to have his appeal heard in the Supreme Court fails, in principle, Modi can apply to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to try and block his extradition on the basis that he will not receive a fair trial and that he will be detained in conditions that breach Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, to which the UK is a signatory.

CBI files corruption case against Rolls-Royce in Hawk jet trainer deal

CBI files corruption case against Rolls-Royce in Hawk jet trainer deal

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The CBI had registered a preliminary enquiry in 2016 which was later converted into a regular case, they added.

London highrise residents had warned officials of 'firetrap'

London highrise residents had warned officials of 'firetrap'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Police expect that toll to rise significantly as the building is searched.

Mumbai cheapest, London most expensive city to live and work

Mumbai cheapest, London most expensive city to live and work

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

London has become the world's most expensive city to live and work, overtaking Asian hotspot Hong Kong, according to study by real estate adviser, Savills.

Nurse's death 'tragic', 'unforeseeable': Radio station

Nurse's death 'tragic', 'unforeseeable': Radio station

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

The owners of the Australian radio station that carried out the prank call which apparently led to an Indian-origin nurse's suicide said today that the tragedy was 'unforeseeable', promising immediate action and review of broadcasting processes.

Top PHOTOS: The world in the week gone by

Top PHOTOS: The world in the week gone by

Rediff.com14 Nov 2010

We bring you a collection of the best Reuters photos taken around the world last week.

UK coronavirus deaths rise by 563 to 2,352

UK coronavirus deaths rise by 563 to 2,352

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The department of health said 29,474 people have tested positive for the virus, an increase of 4,324 cases since Tuesday, as the country remains under lockdown with the government's advice for people to stay at home and observe strict social distancing when outside for exercising or buying essentials.

Cost of hosting G20 meet pegged at pound 50 mn

Cost of hosting G20 meet pegged at pound 50 mn

Rediff.com21 Mar 2009

The total cost of hosting the crucial G20 summit in London's Docklands on April 2, at which global recession will be the main topic, may be about pound 50 million, including pound 10 million for security.

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

'Shame that interest in motorsport has gone down in India'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

It pains former F1 driver Karun Chandhok to see that interest in motorsport in India has declined drastically.

Lodha group's amazing success story amid the gloom

Lodha group's amazing success story amid the gloom

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

The real estate developer may have deferred its IPO and realty may be in the dumps, but that hasn't stopped it from making acquisitions worth Rs 12,000 crore.

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested in UK

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested in UK

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The 47-year-old faces allegations that he publicly released secret documents relating to the United States.

'India can secure release of naval officers'

'India can secure release of naval officers'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'There is a view that there is a Pakistan angle to this.' 'Pakistan has a large presence in Qatar and would want India to be blacklisted.'

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

In India post the success of masala and green bonds on the LSE, Nikhil Rathi tells Rajesh Bhayani that there are many international investors interested in buying into the India story

Vedanta's Rs 2,632-crore brand fee helps VRL repay part of its debt

Vedanta's Rs 2,632-crore brand fee helps VRL repay part of its debt

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

An increased brand fee paid by India-listed Vedanta, apart from record dividend, has helped Vedanta Resources (VRL) - the London-based holding company of Vedanta Group - to repay part of its debt. Vedanta paid a brand fee of Rs 2,632 crore ($325 million) for 2022-23 (FY23), according to Nomura report. This was after the Anil Agarwal-owned holding company raised the brand fee to 2 per cent of the turnover for its Indian businesses in 2021.

Sussex re-sign Cheteshwar Pujara for 2023 County season

Sussex re-sign Cheteshwar Pujara for 2023 County season

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Since joining Sussex last year, India's star batter made an enormous impact on the south coast side, scoring over 1000 County Championship runs, including a record-breaking three double centuries and finishing the season with an average of 109.4.

I'm proud of my life: Agassi

I'm proud of my life: Agassi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Tennis great Andre Agassi was in his element while revealing his innermost thoughts on life on and off the court on Wednesday and said he was proud of his life.

Prince William, Kate to name baby after Diana?

Prince William, Kate to name baby after Diana?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Termed as the most anticipated pregnancy since the Princess Diana's, British Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their first child after 19 months of marriage.

Thatcher body removed from Ritz, funeral on April 17

Thatcher body removed from Ritz, funeral on April 17

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The funeral of former British Premier Margaret Thatcher will be held on April 17, the UK government announced on Tuesday, while undertakers removed the body of the 'Iron Lady' from the Ritz Hotel, where she died of a stroke at the age of 87.

Sensex sheds 361 points, Nifty closes below 17K

Sensex sheds 361 points, Nifty closes below 17K

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Among Sensex shares, Bajaj Finserv fell the most by 4.08 per cent. Bajaj Finance declined by 3.01 per cent, Tata Steel by 2.2 per cent, Wipro by 2.09 per cent, Tata Motors by 1.96 per cent, IndusInd Bank by 1.9 per cent, SBI by 1.75 per cent, Tech Mahindra by 1.66 per cent and HCL Tech by 1.2 per cent. TCS, Infosys, Power Grid, Maruti, Reliance, HDFC twins, L&T, M&M, NTPC and Ultratech Cement were also among the losers.

Lady Gaga meets Wikileaks' Julian Assange

Lady Gaga meets Wikileaks' Julian Assange

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The singer made a quick stop during her visit to London.

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

EPL PIX: Rampant Man City crush Arsenal; Chelsea fall at home

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.

Nurse death: No charges for DJs involved in hoax call

Nurse death: No charges for DJs involved in hoax call

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

No charges will be brought against two Australian DJs over a hoax call to a British hospital treating Prince William's wife Kate that led to the suicide of a Indian-origin nurse, the Crown Prosecution Service said on Friday.

Mikes in our Parliament are silenced: Rahul tells British MPs

Mikes in our Parliament are silenced: Rahul tells British MPs

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi told British parliamentarians in London on Monday that functioning microphones in the Lok Sabha are often silenced against the Opposition.

In PHOTOS: The world's most SHOCKING moments of 2012

In PHOTOS: The world's most SHOCKING moments of 2012

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

From shootout at an elementary school to a nurse's suicide over a hoax call, from a scandal involving the CIA chief cheating on his wife to romps of Britain's prince in Las Vegas, 2012 continued to send shockwaves across the globe. Here are some of the moments that stopped us in our tracks.

Foul play in Jacintha death? Family awaits autopsy report

Foul play in Jacintha death? Family awaits autopsy report

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Vicky Nanjappa meets the grieving family of the Indian nurse who was found dead at the nurses' quarters next to the private King Edward VII hospital in Marylebone, central London, after being the victim of a hoax.