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UK signs deal for 90 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

UK signs deal for 90 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

To enable large-scale vaccine studies to take place across the UK, the aim is to get 500,000 people signed up by October, which is considered vital in the fight against coronavirus.

Will Olympics pushback affect 2022 CWG?

Will Olympics pushback affect 2022 CWG?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Commonwealth Games: CGF seeking to avoid fixture clashes with Birmingham 2022

Legal panel allows Vijay Mallya to head United Breweries

Legal panel allows Vijay Mallya to head United Breweries

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

The board of directors will review the position of Vijay Mallya, under self-exile in Britain, at its next meeting on August 12.

Markets end higher taking Rexit in stride, easing Brexit worries

Markets end higher taking Rexit in stride, easing Brexit worries

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

IT exporters were the top gainers amid a weak rupee along with select index heavyweights.

Jaguar Land Rover could face pound 1 billion Brexit hit

Jaguar Land Rover could face pound 1 billion Brexit hit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Businesses have been reluctant to talk about contingency plans for Brexit

Is India Most Racist country in the world?

Is India Most Racist country in the world?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

A study on global social attitudes claims that India and Jordan are the least tolerant populations in the world. On the other hand, the survey found the United States, Britain, Canada and South America among the least racist.

IPL delivers even in COVID-19 times

IPL delivers even in COVID-19 times

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

In terms of viewership, the IPL even outperformed some of the pay-per-view matches of the Premier League in Britain.

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

Why is Pakistan muzzling its terrorists?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'The Pakistani move to ban militant outfits and placate international opinion and Islamabad's openness to a UN security council resolution on Azhar -- instead of beseeching China to cast yet another veto -- enables Islamabad to occupy the high ground,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

JLR says it's business as usual; Tata Group stocks hit hard

JLR says it's business as usual; Tata Group stocks hit hard

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

'Jaguar Land Rover will manage the long-term impact and implications of this decision.'

Can Indian storytellers conquer the world?

Can Indian storytellers conquer the world?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

If Indian storytelling can deliver, it can make the entertainment industry an engine of economic growth and a substantial contributor to GDP, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

'WADA not fit for purpose, should be replaced'

'WADA not fit for purpose, should be replaced'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The World Anti-Doping Agency is not fit for purpose and should be replaced, Britain's double Olympic decathlon champion Daley Thompson has said following its decision last month to lift a ban on Russia's anti-doping body.

Harry, Meghan agree to drop 'royal' from branding

Harry, Meghan agree to drop 'royal' from branding

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were in talks with the Buckingham Palace team handling their transition away from frontline royal duties, with some complications around the use of Sussex Royal as the phrase to be associated with their charitable work and other causes going forward.

Liberty to bid for Tata Steel units, Port Talbot sale on ice

Liberty to bid for Tata Steel units, Port Talbot sale on ice

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

UK's largest union Unite warned Tata against ducking its promises and conducting a 'fire sale' of its specialty steel business

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.

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Tour the world's finest museums from the safety of your home

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

It beats Netflix any day, exclaims Prithvi Singh.

India, UK unveil 10-year roadmap to boost trade

India, UK unveil 10-year roadmap to boost trade

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Britain has finalised 1 billion pounds worth of new trade and investment with India, creating over 6,500 jobs in the UK, to be signed off at a virtual summit between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The investments confirmed by Downing Street on Monday evening form part of an Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP), which will set the ambition to double the value of UK-India trade by 2030 and declare a shared intent to begin work towards a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). "Like every aspect of the UK-India relationship, the economic links between our countries make our people stronger and safer," Johnson said.

Regulators step up vigil as Brexit rattles markets

Regulators step up vigil as Brexit rattles markets

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Officials said Sebi is closely in touch with RBI on the market developments.

Farah advances in 5,000 metre for final assault on track gold

Farah advances in 5,000 metre for final assault on track gold

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

Even with three stitches in his spiked left leg and suffering from a bruised left knee, the legacy of his turbulent 10,000 metres triumph on Friday, Britain's endurance maestro had the quality and nous to qualify easily for Saturday's final.

'Coronavirus is airborne': Over 200 scientists write to WHO

'Coronavirus is airborne': Over 200 scientists write to WHO

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The WHOS has long held that the coronavirus is spread primarily by large respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

CII calls on UK for business-friendly visa regime

CII calls on UK for business-friendly visa regime

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

As unemployment has gone up, countries have tightened their visas. We need to make sure there is no long-term impact, said CII.

Dreamliner woes: Boeing's cash drain worries grow

Dreamliner woes: Boeing's cash drain worries grow

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

It is a similar story several thousand miles away, outside the company's North Charleston, South Carolina final assembly building, where space is taken up by four 787s destined for Air India.

Pak gets backing only from China at UNSC meet: Report

Pak gets backing only from China at UNSC meet: Report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

"Only one of the five permanent members, China, openly favours Pakistan," the Dawn report noted.

Glaciergate: British expert wants honesty

Glaciergate: British expert wants honesty

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

John Beddington also said the impact of global warming has been exaggerated by some scientists.

What Namo can learn from Jacinda

What Namo can learn from Jacinda

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'The lessons from tiny New Zealand about mobilising to prevent an environment going up in flames around us and combatting the feral Whatsapp politics of hatred are in many ways Gandhian,' says Rahul Jacob.

With a British adieu to EU, it's farewell to a Fed rate hike for now

With a British adieu to EU, it's farewell to a Fed rate hike for now

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Weaker-than-expected growth in US jobs in recent months had already forced US central bankers to put off a rate hike at their meeting last week

EU agrees to lift import ban on Indian mangoes

EU agrees to lift import ban on Indian mangoes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

India assured the EU it would put in place measures to ensure cargoes are free from pests

Fear of trade war looms as Trump rejects G7 statement soon after approval

Fear of trade war looms as Trump rejects G7 statement soon after approval

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Trump abruptly rejected the text of the consensus statement and bitterly insulted Canadian PM Trudeau.

Labour leader David Miliband quits British politics

Labour leader David Miliband quits British politics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Britain's former foreign secretary David Miliband has quit British politics and announced his resignation as Labour MP, two years after he was beaten by his younger brother Ed Miliband in the party's leadership battle.

Olympic champion Whitlock coming to a living room near you

Olympic champion Whitlock coming to a living room near you

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Max Whitlock, the 27-year-old Briton, winner of the floor and Pommel Horse events at Rio 2016, is filling his unexpected home time by streaming lessons via YouTube.

Rupee snaps 4-day losing streak, up 12 paise to 67.15

Rupee snaps 4-day losing streak, up 12 paise to 67.15

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

On Tuesday, the rupee closed lower by 13 paise at 67.27.

13 WHO scientists in Wuhan to probe COVID-19 origins

13 WHO scientists in Wuhan to probe COVID-19 origins

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The World Health Organisation team's visit has become a bone of contention as Beijing, which questions the widely-held view about the virus' origins in Wuhan, had delayed granting permission to it.

Coronavirus wreaks sporting havoc around the world

Coronavirus wreaks sporting havoc around the world

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The unprecedented shutdown of world sport in response to the coronavirus spread that has infected more than 134,000 people and killed around 5,000 also prompted organisers to postpone the Formula One motor races in Vietnam and Bahrain. The start of the lucrative Indian Premier League has also been postponed until April 15 as a "precautionary measure", the Board of Control for Cricket in India said.

Modi talks to new British PM; seeks 'stronger, closer' ties

Modi talks to new British PM; seeks 'stronger, closer' ties

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Thanking Prime Minister Modi, May said she looked forward to working closely with him for developing stronger bilateral ties.

London Olympics an unforgettable tapestry of tears and drama

London Olympics an unforgettable tapestry of tears and drama

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

The July and August Games gave Britain - and Britishness - a reputational boost, at home and abroad, at a time when few who are younger than the 86-year-old Queen Elizabeth can recall its days of imperial glory.

Brexit: What India's business leaders have to say

Brexit: What India's business leaders have to say

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

What will be the impact on the Euro itself? Will it devalue and to what extent?

Sterling posts biggest fall vs euro in 6 years

Sterling posts biggest fall vs euro in 6 years

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The pound lost as much as 2 per cent, a fall not seen since early 2009

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Rishi Sunak's Budget to increase UK visa fee

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Sunak announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) would be hiked from 400 pounds to 624 pounds.

World Athletics PIX: Asher-Smith seizes golden opportunity

World Athletics PIX: Asher-Smith seizes golden opportunity

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Dina Asher-Smith seized her golden opportunity to win the World Championship 200 metres on Wednesday and become the first British woman to claim a global sprint title.

Oxford Covid vaccine under lens after error: Report

Oxford Covid vaccine under lens after error: Report

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

AstraZeneca Plc and the University of Oxford are facing questions about their Covid-19 vaccine and whether regulators would quickly authorise its emergency use after the pharma company acknowledged an error in the vaccine dosage received by some participants and other irregularities and omissions, according to the New York Times.

COVID-19: It hasn't gone viral in India

COVID-19: It hasn't gone viral in India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'Our drains are not filled with bodies, our hospitals not run out of beds.' 'That good news, or absence of expected bad news, is the truth that so many in the international community, and also within India, seem unable to handle,' notes Shekhar Gupta.