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King Charles III proclaimed Britain's new monarch in historic ceremony

King Charles III proclaimed Britain's new monarch in historic ceremony

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

"God save the King" were the words with which those gathered reaffirmed the proclamation made by the clerk of the council.

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.

Pink-ball Test: Windies pacemen rock Australia's batting

Pink-ball Test: Windies pacemen rock Australia's batting

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

New opener Steve Smith, thrust into the role after David Warner's retirement, fell to Roach for six in the first over of Australia's innings when a seaming delivery was adjudged lbw on review.

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.

Concussion substitute Labuschagne knocks out South Africa

Concussion substitute Labuschagne knocks out South Africa

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Marnus Labuschagne came on as a concussion substitute to steer Australia to a three-wicket win over South Africa in a One-Day International on Thursday.

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.

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

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

Can Hardik Get MI Back On Track?

Can Hardik Get MI Back On Track?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

After winning their fifth IPL title in 2020, Mumbai twice crashed out in the league stages in two successive seasons in 2021 and 2022, while they made it to the play-offs last year, but lost in the Qualifier 2 match to the Pandya-led Gujaraat Titans.

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.

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

'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.

Warner angst adds spice to Australia's sleepy home summer

Warner angst adds spice to Australia's sleepy home summer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Home Tests against an undermanned Pakistan may struggle to excite even the most ardent Australian cricket fan but angst over David Warner's farewell tour has given the series a much-welcomed boost.

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.

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

PICS, Indian Wells: Djokovic shocked by lucky loser Nardi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sabalenka overpowers Raducanu, Osaka falls

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.

ICC Men's ODI World Cup: Full List of confirmed squads

ICC Men's ODI World Cup: Full List of confirmed squads

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Ahead of the ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, here's a full list of the final squads of all ten teams.

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

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.

Prime Minister Modi meets British PM, French prez, Bill Gates

Prime Minister Modi meets British PM, French prez, Bill Gates

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held separate meetings with his British counterpart David Cameron and French President Francois Hollande.

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.

WTC Final, PHOTOS: India fight back, but Aus in control

WTC Final, PHOTOS: India fight back, but Aus in control

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 3 of the WTC Final between Australia and India, played at The Oval, in London, on Friday.

 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.

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.

Child vaccine: UK, Gates pledge $2.3bn

Child vaccine: UK, Gates pledge $2.3bn

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

British Prime Minister David Cameron told the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation, a donors conference in London, that the new funding arrangement would help 'vaccinate more than 80 million children against diseases such as pneumonia and diarrhoea.'

Taliban rockets nearly took out British PM

Taliban rockets nearly took out British PM

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

According to the sources, the Taliban knew which helicopter to target when the Prime Minister visited a British base in southern Helmand province.

PHOTOS: Khawaja hits ton as Australia frustrate England on Day 2

PHOTOS: Khawaja hits ton as Australia frustrate England on Day 2

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 2 of the opening Ashes Test played between England and Australia at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham on Saturday.

Wade to lead Australia for India T20 series

Wade to lead Australia for India T20 series

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The five-match series will begin on November 23 in Visakhapatnam and will conclude in Hyderabad on December 3.

Egypt: Gaddafi's troops pound Misrata

Egypt: Gaddafi's troops pound Misrata

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi on Thursday pounded the besieged western town of Misurata amid growing differences among the international community over the military campaign in Libya. Ahead of a key North Atlantic Treaty Organisation meeting in Berlin, Britain and France mounted pressure on the alliance to help defeat the Libyan regime.