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Shinde recalls Sri Sri's 'blessings' when he rebelled

Shinde recalls Sri Sri's 'blessings' when he rebelled

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday that spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar had given him blessings and told him that he would succeed when he and other rebel Shiv Sena MLAs were camping in a Guwahati hotel.

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

England were booed by some of their fans in two friendlies while Ireland were jeered in Hungary for kneeling before kickoff

Parliament adjourned as Oppn remains firm on PM's statement on Manipur

Parliament adjourned as Oppn remains firm on PM's statement on Manipur

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Both houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day on Friday after an uproar over the violence in Manipur.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Gorbachev let the Soviet empire die'

'Gorbachev let the Soviet empire die'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'It would be a huge mistake to think that Gorbachev's reforms did not achieve anything.' 'We all live in the world, which is in many respects a result of Glasnost and Perestroika.'

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.

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The challenge is to enhance opportunities for people to generate livelihoods through entrepreneurship, both big and small, argues R Jagannathan.

London mayor Sadiq Khan's Hindu temple visit a hit online

London mayor Sadiq Khan's Hindu temple visit a hit online

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Pictures from the temple visit emerged on social media this week as Khan described the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in north London's Neasden as one of his favourites.

British PM backs culture secretary on Robinson suspension

British PM backs culture secretary on Robinson suspension

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'As Oliver Dowden set out, these were comments made more than a decade ago (sic) written by someone as a teenager, for which they've rightly apologised.'

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

"The tragedy of Jallianwala Bagh of 1919 is a shameful scar on British Indian history," May said.

Manipur: 'The basic issue is land'

Manipur: 'The basic issue is land'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'Meiteis started feeling insecure stating that the illegal immigrant population is growing in the valley, and that the majority community would become a minority.'

Emotional Theresa May announces resignation

Emotional Theresa May announces resignation

Rediff.com24 May 2019

She stepped down after failing to win over her ministers with a revised strategy over her plans for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.

Modi turns 72, leads a busy day as wishes pour in

Modi turns 72, leads a busy day as wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Wishing him, President Droupadi Murmu said the work for nation-building under his incomparable hardwork, dedication and creativity continue to advance.

Boris Johnson's government rocked by more resignations

Boris Johnson's government rocked by more resignations

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

After the big blow of losing his chancellor Rishi Sunak and health secretary Sajid Javid in quick succession, a flurry of junior ministerial and government aide resignations hit embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday as he fought the latest challenge to his leadership.

FIFA World Cup: What fans can't do in Qatar

FIFA World Cup: What fans can't do in Qatar

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'My only problem is banning alcohol'

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The United Kingdom votes on June 8. A quick guide to the post terror election.

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Britain is due to leave the European Union by October 31, with Johnson racing against time to strike a deal to meet that deadline.

May admits no support for 3rd vote on Brexit bill

May admits no support for 3rd vote on Brexit bill

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

In a statement to formally update parliament on her European Council meeting last week where the EU agreed to a short delay to the March 29 Brexit deadline, the British PM said she remained committed to "guarantee Brexit" even if it isn't as initially planned for this Friday and would continue to lobby MPs to get the support required for another vote on the withdrawal agreement agreed with the European Union.

Aus PM-elect Anthony Albanese no stranger to India: High commissioner

Aus PM-elect Anthony Albanese no stranger to India: High commissioner

Rediff.com22 May 2022

The Labor Party leader had travelled to New Delhi as a backpacker in 1991 and led a parliamentary delegation in 2018.

Trump, Ryan meet; say they are 'totally committed' to uniting their party

Trump, Ryan meet; say they are 'totally committed' to uniting their party

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The two leaders said they are "totally committed to working together" and called for "shared principles" and a "conservative agenda".

London mayor Sadiq Khan rejects Trump's Muslim 'exception' offer

London mayor Sadiq Khan rejects Trump's Muslim 'exception' offer

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Khan told the BBC he is supporting Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in her bid for the White House: "I hope she trounces him (Trump)."

UK PM Johnson bows to footballer's pressure to provide summer food fund

UK PM Johnson bows to footballer's pressure to provide summer food fund

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

British ministers originally said school food vouchers would not be available over the long summer holiday, prompting Marcus Rashford to take up the cause and reveal how he had relied on such support as a boy.

Will build a Britain where our kids can light Diyas: Sunak

Will build a Britain where our kids can light Diyas: Sunak

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Extending Diwali greetings to everyone, Britain's newly-appointed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has vowed that he will do everything to build a Britain where children and grandchildren can light their diyas and look to the future with hope.

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Setback for Johnson, British MPs vote for Brexit delay

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The government had already indicated that it would pull its own motion on Johnson's "great new deal" and move it to next week if MPs were to back the delay amendment, introduced as an insurance policy against a default no-deal crash-out by the month-end deadline.

UK: Parties asked to form new govt by May 25

UK: Parties asked to form new govt by May 25

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Britain may witness another general election if the major political parties are unable to strike a deal to stitch up a coalition government before May 25.

Winter session of Parl ends early amid demands for discussion on Tawang clash

Winter session of Parl ends early amid demands for discussion on Tawang clash

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

However, members requested the government and the presiding officers of both the House to end the proceedings early citing the festive season and New Year celebrations ahead.

UK PM signs 'historic' Brexit deal after overwhelming vote in Parliament

UK PM signs 'historic' Brexit deal after overwhelming vote in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The 80-page bill, which follows a last-minute deal agreed with the EU last week, just days before the December 31 deadline of the end of the Brexit transition period, was debated by MPs in the House of Commons followed by the House of Lords.

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Sharad Pawar reckons that the NCP has value as a united, going concern, not as a gaggle of leaders in search of followers, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Boris Johnson, UK's Brexit minister resign from Theresa May's govt

Boris Johnson, UK's Brexit minister resign from Theresa May's govt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The government of British Prime Minister Theresa May was plunged into turmoil.

Sonam: I don't have reputation of having boyfriends. I am conservative

Sonam: I don't have reputation of having boyfriends. I am conservative

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

'I don't compete with anyone but myself.' Sonam Kapoor speaks her mind.

Trudeau set to become Canada PM for a historic 3rd time

Trudeau set to become Canada PM for a historic 3rd time

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Trudeau, who was in power from 2015 has now won three general elections in less than six years.

Martand Sun temple puja attended by Sinha in Anantnag had no ASI nod

Martand Sun temple puja attended by Sinha in Anantnag had no ASI nod

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The puja, attended by Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha at the premises of the Archaeological Survey of India-protected Martand Sun temple in Anantnag, was in violation of rules and the issue has been raised with the UT administration, ASI officials said on Monday.

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Is Tourism Destroying Goa?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Poor governance and mediocre short-sighted politics are destroying the paradise that Goa was as its environment, water table, culture and way of life is drastically threatened by tourism and migration, points out Ramesh Menon.

Assange launches party, fields 2 Indian-origin candidates

Assange launches party, fields 2 Indian-origin candidates

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, holed up in Ecuadorian embassy in London for more than a year, on Thursday launched his political party in Australia to contest the general elections later this year.

Justice B V Nagarathna: A Judge To Watch Out For

Justice B V Nagarathna: A Judge To Watch Out For

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

'Justice B V Nagarathna has excellent human qualities and is a stickler for the law.'

Want To Invest In Kamanewala Ghar?

Want To Invest In Kamanewala Ghar?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

This sort of property is better suited for an investor rather than an end user.

108 ex-bureaucrats appeal to Modi to end 'politics of hate' by BJP govts

108 ex-bureaucrats appeal to Modi to end 'politics of hate' by BJP govts

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

In an open letter, they said, "We are witnessing a frenzy of hate filled destruction in the country where at the sacrificial altar are not just Muslims and members of the other minority communities but the Constitution itself."

Best PHOTOS from the week gone by

Best PHOTOS from the week gone by

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Here are 10 images recapping the top events from the previous week.

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

3 Indian-origin MPs including Narayana Murthy's son-in-law inducted into UK govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Rishi Sunak, Sailesh Vara and Suella Fernandes were the three new Indian-origin MPs to be inducted into the Theresa May govt.

'Hum Adani ke hain kaun': Cong targets Modi govt over Hindenburg report

'Hum Adani ke hain kaun': Cong targets Modi govt over Hindenburg report

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Adani group stocks have taken a beating on the bourses after Hindenburg Research made a litany of allegations, including fraudulent transactions and share price manipulation at the Gautam Adani-led group. The group has maintained it complies with all laws and disclosure requirements.