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T20 WC: Afghanistan buckle up for stern Australia test

T20 WC: Afghanistan buckle up for stern Australia test

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The two teams last met in the ODI World Cup in 2023. It was in Mumbai where Glenn Maxwell had played a once-in-a-generation knock to notch up a sensational double hundred while battling cramps all over his body, with Pat Cummins in tow who provided sturdy support from the other end.

Why Australia can't afford to take Bangladesh lightly

Why Australia can't afford to take Bangladesh lightly

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

2021 World T20 champions Australia will be mindful of the dangers of taking Bangladesh lightly.

Bancroft sets eyes on vacant opener's slot post Warner retirement

Bancroft sets eyes on vacant opener's slot post Warner retirement

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Veteran Australian batter Cameron Bancroft staked a claim to the vacant opener's slot post David Warner's Test retirement, saying a 'specialist' should be considered for the position.

Britain's PM-to-be wants special ties with India

Britain's PM-to-be wants special ties with India

Rediff.com7 May 2010

David Cameron, the man most likely to take over as the next Prime Minister of Britain, has promised to forge a "new special relationship" with India and support India's bid for a seat in the UN Security council.

Half of investments in emerging markets go via tax havens

Half of investments in emerging markets go via tax havens

Rediff.com23 May 2013

A number of US MNCs, including Apple, Google, Amazon and Starbucks have faced criticism for tax avoidance.

Sachin is the greatest of all times, admits British PM

Sachin is the greatest of all times, admits British PM

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron described the Master Blaster as "the greatest of all times" and wished him good luck for his ongoing 200th Test match against the West Indies in Mumbai.

UK PM raps Facebook over tribute page for murderer

UK PM raps Facebook over tribute page for murderer

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Facebook has turned down a plea by British Prime Minister David Cameron for the removal of a webpage paying tribute to gunman Raoul Moat on the social networking site.Moat, a former convict, had gone on a killing spree in the quiet region of Newcastle in July.He had shot his ex-girlfriend Samantha Stobbart, her new partner Chris Brown and police officer David Rathband. Brown was killed, Stobbart was critically injured and Rathband was blinded in the attack.

PHOTOS: Lights go out to honour WWI heroes

PHOTOS: Lights go out to honour WWI heroes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Lights across Britain switched off for an hour on Monday night in a tribute to the dead of World War I.

'Best feeling ever' to watch Andy make history: Judy Murray

'Best feeling ever' to watch Andy make history: Judy Murray

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

New Wimbledon champion Andy Murray's mother Judy has revealed that it was the best feeling ever to watch her son enter the history books at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

Warner makes low-key exit from international cricket

Warner makes low-key exit from international cricket

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

David Warner's international career come to an anti-climactic end after Afghanistan's stunning victory over Bangladesh eliminated Australia from the T20 World Cup.

World leaders mourn Margaret Thatcher's death

World leaders mourn Margaret Thatcher's death

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Britain's first woman Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher may have divided opinion during her lifetime but her death i8n London on Friday attracted a unanimous outpouring of tributes across the globe and the country.

British PM publishes personal tax returns amid Panama Papers row

British PM publishes personal tax returns amid Panama Papers row

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

The disclosure comes hours after Cameron admitted that he could have handled the tax row arising out of the Panama Papers leak "better", saying he will imminently publish details of his personal tax affairs.

Britain withdrawing diplomatic staff from Iran

Britain withdrawing diplomatic staff from Iran

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Britain is pulling out all its diplomats from Iran, a day after its embassy in the country was stormed by protesters who ransacked the compound, evoking outrage worldwide.

Another barbaric murder: ISIS executes British aid worker

Another barbaric murder: ISIS executes British aid worker

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

British aid worker David Haines has been executed by Islamic State militants, according to a video posted Saturday to a website associated with the group, making him the third Western captive to be killed by the Islamist extremist group in recent weeks.

Pak PM Ashraf in Afghanistan on peace agenda

Pak PM Ashraf in Afghanistan on peace agenda

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Ashraf, who was accompanied by Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, Interior Ministry chief Rehman Malik, said he would raise the issue of cross-border attacks from Afghanistan on Pakistan with the Afghan leadership

'UK needs migrants, migrants need UK'

'UK needs migrants, migrants need UK'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

After education and industry leaders petitioned Prime Minister David Cameron with figures that international students brought 8 billion pounds annually to the British economy, 10 Downing Street has indicated that 'The prime minister understands these arguments and is definitely considering a change of policy.'

Warm-ups: Pooran, Powell power WI to big win over Aus

Warm-ups: Pooran, Powell power WI to big win over Aus

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Pooran, Powell make fifties as WI hammer nine-man Australia by 35 runs

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

T20 WC: England's bowling faces Aussie firepower

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

England will be looking to bounce back from a rain-affected opening match and solidify their T20 World Cup campaign

Unilever to set up deodorant plant in Maharashtra

Unilever to set up deodorant plant in Maharashtra

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

The plant is one of the 30 new factories being built by the FMCG major.

Chopper deal: India may seek more info during UK PM visit

Chopper deal: India may seek more info during UK PM visit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Arriving in New Delhi within days of exposure of the Rs 3,600-crore VVIP helicopters scam involving Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland, British Prime Minister David Cameron is likely to be pressed for more information in this regard during his meetings with the leadership on Tuesday.

New rules to stop Indian workers settling in UK

New rules to stop Indian workers settling in UK

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Currently, immigration rules allow non-EU professionals to settle in Britain indefinitely after working for five years.

View: A muddled verdict from Britain

View: A muddled verdict from Britain

Rediff.com7 May 2010

James Cameron does not have enough votes in the Parliament to activate his agenda. But what he has indeed done is to bring the Tories back from oblivion to the centre of British politics and reminded us that ideas do have a place in politics, writes Harsh V Pant

Coffee, conversations and more @ Sochi

Coffee, conversations and more @ Sochi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Asia leaders join Sochi as Barack Obama, and others give it a skip.

Many squirm as Murdoch reveals close ties with govt

Many squirm as Murdoch reveals close ties with govt

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt was among several people in the David Cameron government left squirming as James Murdoch's deposition with the Leveson Inquiry on Tuesday revealed close proximity with people in power, particularly on the issue of the failed BSkyB takeover bid.

'TV, social media fuelled London riots'

'TV, social media fuelled London riots'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Dramatic television images of shops set ablaze by rioters and the police standing by amidst looting fuelled last year's riots in London and other towns in Britain, according to a report by an independent panel headed by a prominent Sikh social worker.

Kohli's Stunning Run Out!

Kohli's Stunning Run Out!

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Kohli effected a superb direct hit at the bowler's end to end Shahrukh's stay in the middle.

Musharraf contacts Kayani to discuss planned return

Musharraf contacts Kayani to discuss planned return

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

The channel quoted its sources as further saying that Musharraf would meet former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, British Prime Minister David Cameron, King Abdullah of Jordan and authorities in United Arab Emirates before arriving in Pakistan.

British PM for close ties with Pak to fight terror

British PM for close ties with Pak to fight terror

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Cameron will focus on education, trade and national security in his discussions with the Pakistani leaders.

India to take 'political call' on FDI in retail: Min

India to take 'political call' on FDI in retail: Min

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The decision to allow 51 per cent foreign direct investment in multi-brand retail was announced in November last year.

UK cuts more jobs for non-EU workers

UK cuts more jobs for non-EU workers

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

The David Cameron government has accepted the recommendation of the Migration Advisory Committee to specialist jobs such as pharmacists, veterinary surgeons, and speech and language therapists.

UK cuts more jobs for non-EU workers

UK cuts more jobs for non-EU workers

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

'Shortage occupation list' is a list of jobs that Britain allows non-EU professionals to come to the UK and take up employment.

UK rejects appeal on student visa curbs

UK rejects appeal on student visa curbs

Rediff.com30 May 2012

In a letter to Prime Minister David Cameron, the university heads noted the economic and other contributions made by international students, and said Britain stood to lose out on the highly competitive international student market unless the recent changes were reviewed.

British PM's ex-media advisor arrested for perjury

British PM's ex-media advisor arrested for perjury

Rediff.com30 May 2012

England Prime Minister David Cameron's former top media advisor Andy Coulson was arrested on Wednesday by the Scottish police over allegations of perjury. Coulson, 44, was detained at his London home early today morning and was taken to Glasgow

Republic Day: Meet Egyptian Chief Guest

Republic Day: Meet Egyptian Chief Guest

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will be the chief guest at this year's Republic Day celebrations.

Vaz, Patel and Rishi Sunak elected to UK parliament

Vaz, Patel and Rishi Sunak elected to UK parliament

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Opposition Labour's Valerie Vaz also retained her Walsall South seat and Seema Malhotra won her south west London seat comfortably.

Landmark day: Queen Elizabeth attends UK cabinet meet

Landmark day: Queen Elizabeth attends UK cabinet meet

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Queen Elizabeth II, celebrating the diamond jubilee of her reign, on Tuesday scripted history when she attended a cabinet meeting in 10 Downing Street, becoming the first British monarch since 1781 to do so.

Theresa May becomes second woman PM of Britain

Theresa May becomes second woman PM of Britain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Theresa May on Wednesday became Britain's second woman prime minister after Margaret Thatcher.

 UK Nobel Prize winners flay immigration cap

UK Nobel Prize winners flay immigration cap

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

The annual cap has under sharp focus after this week's announcement that two Russian-born scientists at the University of Manchester, Professor Andre Geim and Professor Konstantin Novoselov, won the Nobel prize for Physics.

UK plans to monitor phone calls, emails, texts

UK plans to monitor phone calls, emails, texts

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Opposition to the plans likely to be outlined in the Queen's Speech in May has come in from inside and outside the ruling coalition, including civil liberties groups.

UK parliament committee attacks British aid to India

UK parliament committee attacks British aid to India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Seeking an "early exit strategy" from the India development aid programme, a committee of the British House of Lords on Thursday alleged that the assistance may provide a "perverse incentive" to the Indian government to use less of its own funds to cut poverty. The issue of sending aid to an increasingly prosperous India provoked public fury in February amidst deep funding cuts, job losses and worse in Britain.