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Gaddafi hiding in different hospitals every night

Gaddafi hiding in different hospitals every night

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Libya's embattled leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi is showing increasing signs of paranoia, he's on the run and has been spending nights hiding in different hospitals to dodge North Atlantic Treaty Organisation air raids, a British news report said.

UK lawmaker names Giggs in privacy row

UK lawmaker names Giggs in privacy row

Rediff.com24 May 2011

A British politician defied a court order on Monday by identifying Manchester United's Ryan Giggs as the soccer star fighting a legal battle to prevent newspapers from publishing allegations of an affair.

Sonia skipped meeting with UK PM for mother?

Sonia skipped meeting with UK PM for mother?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Congress sources have disclosed that Sonia is probably away from the country, visiting her ailing mother, Paola Maino.

British PM's mantra: Money and more money

British PM's mantra: Money and more money

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

His huge delegation comprising six Cabinet ministers, including Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, too, talked money.

How India can end their World Cup drought!

How India can end their World Cup drought!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Australia's two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting believes India will have to over some mental demons to win an elusive ICC trophy.

'UK determined to have good ties with Tatas'

'UK determined to have good ties with Tatas'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The new coalition government headed by prime minister David Cameron is determined to have 'very good relations' with India's Tata Group, owners of Jaguar Land Rover and Corus, British business secretary Vince Cable said on Thursday.

No place for Sangha, Ellis in Australia's World Cup squad

No place for Sangha, Ellis in Australia's World Cup squad

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Young leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha has been cut along with fast bowler Nathan Ellis and rookie all-rounder Aaron Hardie.

UK moves bill to recall errant MPs

UK moves bill to recall errant MPs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

The British public will be given the right to recall their local MP if they are found to have engaged in serious wrongdoing under proposals published in a draft bill in Parliament.

Shailesh Vara is shadow deputy leader of Commons

Shailesh Vara is shadow deputy leader of Commons

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Leading Conservative MP Shailesh Vara has been appointed shadow deputy leader of Britain's House of Commons, the first ethnic minority Tory to sit on the front bench.

Government deploys 1,200 more troops to beef up security

Government deploys 1,200 more troops to beef up security

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The government will deploy the 1,200 troops who were put on stand-by last week to help secure the London Olympics, a minister said on Tuesday as security arrangements were tweaked to make up for a private firm's failure to recruit enough guards.

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.

WC PIX: Australia send England packing with 33-run win

WC PIX: Australia send England packing with 33-run win

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the World Cup match between Australia and England played in Ahmedabad on Saturday

UK seeks 'new special relationship' with India

UK seeks 'new special relationship' with India

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Britain's new coalition government has committed itself to forge a 'new special relationship' with India, an objective Prime Minister David Cameron had articulated as early as 2006 during his visit to New Delhi as the Conservative leader.

UK to continue India aid despite protests

UK to continue India aid despite protests

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Despite a welter of protest over giving aid to an increasingly prosperous India, the cash-strapped David Cameron government has decided to continue the present level of aid 280 million pounds per year until 2015. Saddled with mounting budget deficit, British aid to several countries is being cut or substantially reduced as part of its overall efforts to cut public spending.

UK: Indians to oppose immigration cap by new govt

UK: Indians to oppose immigration cap by new govt

Rediff.com12 May 2010

An influential group representing skilled professionals from India and outside the European Union said on Wednesday any attempt to impose an annual cap on immigration by the David Cameron government will be unworkable and will be opposed.

New UK govt plans annual cap on immigrants

New UK govt plans annual cap on immigrants

Rediff.com12 May 2010

As per the understanding between the Conservative and Liberal Democrats parties, it is the Conservative policy that has been adopted by the new coalition government.

Why Mumbai Indians Went All Out For Hardik

Why Mumbai Indians Went All Out For Hardik

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Hardik Pandya is touted as a possible captaincy option for Mumbai Indians in the future.

Oxford awaits Suu Kyi to award her doctorate

Oxford awaits Suu Kyi to award her doctorate

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Aung Saan Suu Kyi's alma mater Oxford is abuzz with anticipation as it awaits the return of the democracy icon to receive a doctorate from the university that was announced way back in 1993, in what would be her first visit outside Myanmar in 24 years.

IN PIX: 1 more dead as London rises to its feet

IN PIX: 1 more dead as London rises to its feet

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

As peace returned to the streets of London and other riot-hit cities, a 68-year-old man who was critically injured in the violence has died, taking the death toll to five in Britain's worst unrest in decades.

UK lawmakers grill key figures, Murdochs next

UK lawmakers grill key figures, Murdochs next

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Media Mogul Rupert Murdoch, his son James and former aide Rebekah Brooks will face British lawmakers on Tuesday about the phone-hacking scandal which has engulfed their media empire and rocked police and politicians to the core.

Public ire forces Murdoch to withdraw BSkyB bid

Public ire forces Murdoch to withdraw BSkyB bid

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

In what is seen as the first humiliation suffered by Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul on Wednesday dramatically withdrew the bid to takeover broadcaster BSkyB in the face of public revulsion about illegal news-gathering practices of titles owned by his company in Britain.

London mayor opposes annual cap on migrants

London mayor opposes annual cap on migrants

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

London's Conservative mayor Boris Johnson has opposed the David Cameron government's plans to place an annual limit on professional migrants from India and outside the European Union, taking the controversy to a new level.

Pakistan's 'India obsession' a mistake, says Obama

Pakistan's 'India obsession' a mistake, says Obama

Rediff.com22 May 2011

Pakistan's obsession with India that makes it look at its neighbour as an 'existential threat' is a mistake and it would do well to shed this contest mentality, United States President Barack Obama has said.

US 'heavy-lifted' nuclear deal, will India repay?

US 'heavy-lifted' nuclear deal, will India repay?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

British Prime Minister David Cameron's recent comments in Bangalore on the "export of terror" by Pakistan have enormously pleased the Indian strategic establishment, but the fact is that India is already gearing up for the November visit of US President Barack Obama and is keenly aware that there is nothing like a defence deal to sweeten the mood.

After Brexit, what next?

After Brexit, what next?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Where does Britain go from here? What happens to the European Union?

After UK, US tells Pakistan to act on terror

After UK, US tells Pakistan to act on terror

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Backing British Premier David Cameron's call to Pakistan to stop "exporting" terror, the United States says more needs to done by that country in fighting terrorism despite making a strategic shift in taking aggressive action.

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.

London looks to legacy with 200 days to go for Olympics

London looks to legacy with 200 days to go for Olympics

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

The London Olympics countdown entered its final 200 days on Monday with government and organisers talking up the legacy Britain can look forward to long after the last medal has been won and the show is over.

India may sign 500 mn-pound defence deal with UK

India may sign 500 mn-pound defence deal with UK

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

A 500 million-pound deal for BAE systems, Britain's biggest defence contractor, to supply Hawk jet trainers is expected to be among a string of high-profile contracts to be signed during Prime Minister David Cameron's two-day visit to India commencing on Wednesday. BAE Systems will announce a 500 million-pound deal to build 57 Hawk trainer jets in collaboration with their Indian partners HAL near Bengaluru, as a centrepiece of Cameron's visit.

FAQ: All you need to know about UK polls

FAQ: All you need to know about UK polls

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Here's what you must know in the lead-up to the biggest political event of the past five years, and why it matters

Indians top list of new UK citizens

Indians top list of new UK citizens

Rediff.com28 May 2010

The David Cameron government is committed to reduce migration from non-EU countries like India after official figures showed that Indians topped the list of of people who acquired British citizenship in 2009.

Gordon Brown quits as British PM

Gordon Brown quits as British PM

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Prime Minister Gordon Brown resigned on Tuesday night after talks between his Labour party and Liberal Democrats for a coalition government failed, clearing the deck for Conservative leader David Cameron to head the new government.

UK gears up for first live TV debates on poll

UK gears up for first live TV debates on poll

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Over 45 years after Labour leader Harold Wilson first suggested a debate before elections, Britain will witness the first of three live television debates between leaders of the three main parties on Thursday.

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

PM Modi 7th most popular leader in the world; US President Barack Obama leads

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been voted as the seventh most popular leader in the world in a new poll topped by US President Barack Obama.

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.

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.

Cars India's ministers own

Cars India's ministers own

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

In their asset declarations, Indian ministers reveal the cars they dig.

Prince William to tie the knot on April 29

Prince William to tie the knot on April 29

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry on April 29 at Westminster Abbey, which has hosted the weddings of the Queen and Queen Mother and was the venue for Princess Diana's funeral in 1997, Clarence House announced on Tuesday.

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.

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.