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'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

Britain's Nigel Farage quits as leader of pro-Brexit party

Britain's Nigel Farage quits as leader of pro-Brexit party

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Farage, 52, said he felt he had done all he could to achieve a vote for the United Kingdom to leave the EU in a referendum on June 23 and now he wanted "his life back".

EU leaders approve Brexit divorce pact with UK

EU leaders approve Brexit divorce pact with UK

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

May now faces the final and biggest hurdle of getting the deal approved by the UK Parliament where many MPs from her own party remain vehemently opposed to it.

Ask Kalam about 2nd term and he offers you lunch!

Ask Kalam about 2nd term and he offers you lunch!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2007

"Air India has prepared a very good lunch (which is) ready for you and it is getting cold," he quipped as he walked to his chamber in the aircraft, leaving the media delegation dumbfounded.

Mussolini's great-grandson signs three-year deal with Serie A club Lazio

Mussolini's great-grandson signs three-year deal with Serie A club Lazio

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The defender is currently in his final year at the St George's British International School in Rome, which is close to Lazio's training ground near Formello.

Jaishankar meets German counterpart; discusses Indo-Pacific, Ukraine issues

Jaishankar meets German counterpart; discusses Indo-Pacific, Ukraine issues

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Jaishankar also met his Iranian counterpart H Amirabdollahian and held productive discussions on bilateral economic cooperation, Afghanistan and the joint comprehensive plan of action, also known as the Iran nuclear deal.

The Man Who Fought Al-Qaeda, Taliban

The Man Who Fought Al-Qaeda, Taliban

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Ahmed Shah Massoud's assassination, 9/11 and the defeat and ejection of the Taliban suggested a break in Afghanistan's history, but the events of August 2021 and the Taliban's return shows how deeper continuities remained in place, points out T C A Raghavan, former Indian high commissioner to Pakistan.

Blair pays for Iraq in local polls

Blair pays for Iraq in local polls

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

EU MPs in Kashmir say Article 370 internal issue

EU MPs in Kashmir say Article 370 internal issue

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The MEPs said they stand by India in its fight against terrorism.

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Sorry Mr Modi, Katchatheevu Isn't An Election Issue In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Rulers in New Delhi and their political aides in sensitive states like Tamil Nadu have to be doubly careful not to provoke a situation whose consequences may be much more than visible now to the naked eye, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

Reluctant Tsipras fights to pass reforms in Greek parliament

Reluctant Tsipras fights to pass reforms in Greek parliament

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras battled to win lawmakers' approval on Wednesday for a bailout deal to keep Greece in the euro and avoid bankruptcy, as the IMF pressured Greece's creditors to provide massive debt relief for its crippled economy.

Theresa May to trigger Brexit on March 29

Theresa May to trigger Brexit on March 29

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

May has already announced that she will make a statement to the House of Commons shortly after invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty.

'Chinese are in the game of ambitions'

'Chinese are in the game of ambitions'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'China is playing the big global game.' 'Their ambitions lie far beyond the Line of Actual Control.'

Publicise undertaking given to govt in 2021: SC to WhatsApp on privacy policy

Publicise undertaking given to govt in 2021: SC to WhatsApp on privacy policy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice KM Joseph asked the mobile messaging app to give advertisement in five newspapers to publicise its undertaking given to the government.

Rishi Sunak closes gap, shows fight for UK PM post is not over

Rishi Sunak closes gap, shows fight for UK PM post is not over

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Former UK chancellor Rishi Sunak is closing the gap to catch up with rival, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, in the race to 10 Downing Street, with only five points separating the two in a latest poll of the Conservative Party members on Tuesday.

No question of Brexit-like referendum on Art 370, says SC

No question of Brexit-like referendum on Art 370, says SC

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

There is no question of a Brexit-like referendum on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday, as it grappled with the question as to whether its repeal was constitutionally legal.

India's decision on marines 'fruit of Italian firmness': Rome

India's decision on marines 'fruit of Italian firmness': Rome

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Hours after India decided not to prosecute two of its marines accused of killing Indian fishermen under the strict anti-piracy SUA law, Italy said the decision was the "fruit of Italian firmness".

A Bloody Cake And A Skull For Putin

A Bloody Cake And A Skull For Putin

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago brought death to thousands of soldiers and civilians while millions of Ukrainians have been displaced. It has brought death, destruction and hardship to the country.

UK to ask EU for more time to break Brexit logjam

UK to ask EU for more time to break Brexit logjam

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

May issued a statement to indicate the government's next steps a day after the House of Commons once again failed to agree on any specific alternative to her controversial EU divorce bill.

UK MPs votes to delay Brexit Day, but reject 2nd referendum

UK MPs votes to delay Brexit Day, but reject 2nd referendum

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

May is now expected focus on pushing her controversial withdrawal agreement through for a last-ditch Commons vote next Tuesday

Petition for 2nd Brexit referendum now eligible for discussion in UK Parliament

Petition for 2nd Brexit referendum now eligible for discussion in UK Parliament

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

With signatures to the petition constantly rising, Labour MP David Lammy appealed to fellow MPs to ignore the result of the referendum on Friday which, he said, was only advisory.

EU seeks Modi intervention to resume FTA talks

EU seeks Modi intervention to resume FTA talks

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Says it is ready to show flexibility on all major issues

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

A Serendipitous Civil Service Career

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Every twist and turn in KMC's civil service career is attributed to serendipity, an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident. He plays down his capabilities, which took him to the top of the civil service as the Cabinet Secretary or his misfortune in losing a daughter in her prime and suggests that his career was indeed serendipitous, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Indian-origin Suella Braverman appointed UK home secretary

Indian-origin Suella Braverman appointed UK home secretary

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The 42-year-old barrister, who until now served as the Attorney General in the Boris Johnson led government, was among the first contenders to throw her hat in the ring to replace Johnson as Tory leader and Prime Minister.

Bhindranwale's terrorist nephew dies in Pakistan

Bhindranwale's terrorist nephew dies in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Khalistani separatist Lakhbir Singh alias 'Rode', a designated terrorist under the Indian law, has died recently in Pakistan, where he had taken refuge after his uncle Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale was killed in 1984 during an army action, officials said on Tuesday.

'Could use harsher words...': Jaishankar on Pak, terror

'Could use harsher words...': Jaishankar on Pak, terror

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Why don't I hear sharp European condemnation of these practices which have been going on for multiple decades? he asked in response to a question.

Modi's guarantee in LS: NDA will cross 400 seats, BJP 370+

Modi's guarantee in LS: NDA will cross 400 seats, BJP 370+

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed confidence that the NDA will get more than 400 seats and the BJP will win at least 370 seats in the Lok Sabha elections.

British PM wins Parliament vote to hold snap elections on June 8

British PM wins Parliament vote to hold snap elections on June 8

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

After debating the motion put forward by May in the House of Commons, 522 of the 650 sitting MPs voted in favour of the June 8 election, passing the threshold of two-thirds needed to approve the plan.

Brexit: An unlikely divorce?

Brexit: An unlikely divorce?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The UK has had a complex relationship and checkered history with the EU.

Brexit done: UK leaves EU as Johnson hails new dawn

Brexit done: UK leaves EU as Johnson hails new dawn

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The UK became the first country to exit the economic bloc after 47 years of membership following the vote in favour of Brexit in June 2016.

MEPs' Kashmir visit: Right step?

MEPs' Kashmir visit: Right step?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The visit by the MEPs and their photo-op with Modi would suggest that we have now given a quiet burial to the 'internal matter' charade,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Former British PM David Cameron resigns from UK Parliament

Former British PM David Cameron resigns from UK Parliament

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The 49-year-old Conservative leader had initially said he would continue as an MP until the next general election.

Britain And The World Mourn The Queen

Britain And The World Mourn The Queen

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The first inclination we had that Queen Elizabeth II had passed into the ages was a glimpse of the Union Jack flying at half mast over Buckingham Palace during the BBC's sterling non-stop coverage after her doctors stated their concerns on the British monarch's health on Thursday.

Wickremesinghe rejects outside mediation, invites Tamil minority for talks

Wickremesinghe rejects outside mediation, invites Tamil minority for talks

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

India has been consistently calling upon Sri Lanka to fulfill its commitments to protect the interests of the Tamil community and preserve the island nation's character as a multi-ethnic and multi-religious society.

EU expresses concern over CAB, Kashmir restrictions

EU expresses concern over CAB, Kashmir restrictions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The EU ambassador to India hoped the principle of equality will be upheld in the CAB. He also said that Pak must take action against terror groups.

Can't block net only for terrorists: Jaishankar on Kashmir blackout

Can't block net only for terrorists: Jaishankar on Kashmir blackout

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

The external affairs minister also said that Pakistan openly practises terrorism and there is no scope for negotiations until Islamabad reins in its financing and recruitment of militant groups.

EU MPs' trip to Kashmir a 'familiarisation visit': Govt

EU MPs' trip to Kashmir a 'familiarisation visit': Govt

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The visit of the MEPs to Kashmir was not ceding of ground on Kashmir, the MEA said.

Fresh batch of foreign envoys to visit J-K this week

Fresh batch of foreign envoys to visit J-K this week

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The delegation will comprise envoys mainly from the European Union as well as from Gulf countries.

For first time UK puts support for India in UNSC in policy document

For first time UK puts support for India in UNSC in policy document

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The UK government made its first major commitment to support UN Security Council reforms and India's permanent membership within it as part of a refreshed defence and foreign policy review tabled in Parliament on Monday.