News for 'John Major'

Cameras at slain scribe's home were not working

Cameras at slain scribe's home were not working

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

The cameras installed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at the Surrey (British Columbia) house of Indo-Canadian journalist Tara Singh Hayer were reportedly not working the night he was assassinated on November 18, 1998, the Air India inquiry, now in progress in Ottawa, was told on Thursday.

'Terrorists using prepaid cards to transfer money'

'Terrorists using prepaid cards to transfer money'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

Organizations and individuals involved in terror cells are buying pre-paid merchandise cards and using cell phones and the Internet to buy items and transfer money, a British expert told Kanishka bombing inquiry Commissioner John Major

France U-21s get Henry boost; Greenwood leaves United

France U-21s get Henry boost; Greenwood leaves United

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Thierry Henry has been named head coach of the country's Under-21s until 2025

Air India bombing inquiry to resume

Air India bombing inquiry to resume

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Former Supreme Court Justice, John Major, has faced many delays since he was appointed by the Conservative government in March 2006 to conduct public hearing into the 1985 attack that took 329 lives.

India @ Aus Open: Sania-Danilina sail into Round 2

India @ Aus Open: Sania-Danilina sail into Round 2

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Wrapping up the first set in less than 25 minutes, the pair led 4-1 in the second when they were made to work a bit as Galfi and Pera won four games on the trot to make it five-all.

'Canada slow to recognize Air India tragedy'

'Canada slow to recognize Air India tragedy'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Justice John Major, who presided over the Air India inquiry commission that concluded its hearing earlier this week, said that he "did not imagine at first that it was a plane full almost entirely of Canadians." "The fact that the Sikh terrorists behind the plot were from British Columbia made it even more distant and difficult for those in Toronto and Ottawa to understand that it was a Canadian tragedy," Major said in Toronto on Tuesday.

Resurgence of Sikh militancy in Canada: MP

Resurgence of Sikh militancy in Canada: MP

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

During the Baisakhi Day parade in April in Surrey, there was a float 'honoring' Talwinder Singh Parmar, the alleged mastermind of the Kanishka terrorist attack that killed 329 people. Dosanjh had strongly criticized federal and provincial politicians who attended that parade and did not speak out.

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Indian single malts have a very specific character.' 'They are sweet when you take a frontal palette approach and change significantly with the addition of water.'

Bambai Meri Jaan Review: Gansgter Gush

Bambai Meri Jaan Review: Gansgter Gush

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Bambai Meri Jaan features horrific massacres and violence so brutal that it ought not to be seen on a home entertainment platform, warns Deepa Gahlot..

AI bombing: Rescuers narrate horror

AI bombing: Rescuers narrate horror

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Mark Stagg, the watch officer on the Laurentian Forest, told in a quavering voice of being handed a dead infant to place in a makeshift body bag.

Kanishka probe: Witnesses refuse to testify

Kanishka probe: Witnesses refuse to testify

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

The witnesses would not testify because of the Inquiry Commission could not give them sufficient assurances for their safety, Commission's chief counsel Mark Freiman said.

Hearings on Air India bombing begin

Hearings on Air India bombing begin

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

The families of victims will be making a series of 15-minute oral submissions over the course of next two days.

Canadian spy agency was slow to trail suspect

Canadian spy agency was slow to trail suspect

Rediff.com25 May 2007

The problem, according to Kobzey, was that the Canadian Security and Intelligence Services (CSIS) just did not have enough people to trail everyone that investigators wanted to follow.

Canada: Kanishka hearing begins

Canada: Kanishka hearing begins

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

Nearly 21 years since 331 people lost their lives in Air India's Kanishka bombing, Canada on Wednesday launched a judicial inquiry into the worst terror attack ever mounted from its soil.

Kanishka probe: Key witness feared for life

Kanishka probe: Key witness feared for life

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Willy Laurie, a former agent of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, testified before Justice John Major on Monday that a close friend of accused Ajaib Singh Bagri, told him not to pass on her information to police as Bagri, a leader of the Babbar Khalsa terrorist group, would kill her and children.

A-I bombing: 'Bring out all facts'

A-I bombing: 'Bring out all facts'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

The Canadian Judicial Commission investigating the 1985 bombing of an Air India Boeing 747, which killed 329 people has been urged by relatives of the victims to look into various aspects of the tragedy and bring out the truth.\n\n

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Donald Trump indicted for 4th time in election fraud case

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

The indictment says the alleged co-conspirators "knowingly and willfully joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome of the election in favour of Trump".

Kanishka: Testimonies stress on security lapses

Kanishka: Testimonies stress on security lapses

Rediff.com16 May 2007

It is now clear that the bags were not properly screened either in Toronto or in Montreal, leading to the death of 329 people.

Kanishka bombing inquiry set to begin

Kanishka bombing inquiry set to begin

Rediff.com20 Jun 2006

The inquiry will have done its job if it makes victims' families -- many of whom immigrated to Canada from India -- feel like real Canadians, Major said.

'Why Worship Modi For Women Reservation Bill?'

'Why Worship Modi For Women Reservation Bill?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

'This is not about revering women; this is about women entering politics.' 'This is about women having a say in how State policies have to be shaped.'

UGC lists 21 universities as fake; Delhi, UP top list

UGC lists 21 universities as fake; Delhi, UP top list

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Friday declared 21 universities as "fake" and not empowered to confer any degree, majority of which are in Delhi followed by Uttar Pradesh.

G20 Summit: Time For India To Raise Stature

G20 Summit: Time For India To Raise Stature

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'The group commands 85 per cent of the global GDP, and if you are able to convey your point of view effectively to this group then you have reached more or less all the important players that matter.'

Soccer Transfers: Rashford extends Manchester United deal

Soccer Transfers: Rashford extends Manchester United deal

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Former Barcelona defender Alba to sign for Inter Miami

England goes cricket-crazy

England goes cricket-crazy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

From rocker Mick Jagger to former prime minister John Major, the English were gripped by cricket mania as England met Australia in the decisive final Ashes Test.

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Beware of John Kerry!

Beware of John Kerry!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Tennis: Sania-Hradecka lose Charleston Open final

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Opelka edges Kyrgios to set up all-American final with John Isner in Houston

India to deport British activist

India to deport British activist

Rediff.com26 Jan 2004

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Is Biden Using Trudeau To Get Back At Modi?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Once the Canadian investigation runs its course, Ottawa may put on the public domain further accusations passing for "evidence" -- and that could happen at some point closer to our general election. All in all, the big question is, what is it that the US is really up to, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Serbia's Novak Djokovic outclasses Russia's Andrey Rublev to set up a meeting with unseeded Tommy Paul in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Rawat Chopper Tragedy May Not Happen Again

Rawat Chopper Tragedy May Not Happen Again

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

HAL helicopters will be equipped with an 'Obstacle Avoidance System' that warns pilots of any obstacles in their flight path.

No more endless tie-breakers at Grand Slams

No more endless tie-breakers at Grand Slams

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The four Majors to trial 10-point tiebreak in final set starting with Roland Garros.

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Meet the top men's contenders at French Open

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Take a look at the five top contenders for the men's singles title at the French Open:

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

US can declare 'independence' from China with India's help: Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

He is currently on a two-day swing to the crucial State of Iowa. On January 15, Iowa would kick off the 2024 Republican presidential primary season.

Meet Jagmeet Singh, the first Sikh to lead major Canadian party

Meet Jagmeet Singh, the first Sikh to lead major Canadian party

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Jagmeet Singh, a 38-year-old Sikh, elected the leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, becoming the first non-white politician to head a major party in the country.