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Rishi Sunak Woos Indian Community

Rishi Sunak Woos Indian Community

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Rishi Sunak speaks at a Conservative Friends of India event at the Dhamecha Lohana centre in Harrow, London.

2 prominent Indian-Americans among Biden's core advisers

2 prominent Indian-Americans among Biden's core advisers

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Biden, 'plotting an ambitious presidency that would begin amid twin health and economic crises, is leaning on veteran advisers with high-level governmental experience rather than outsiders and ideological rivals to help guide him on subjects including the coronavirus pandemic and the country's diminished standing in the world', a report in The New York Times said.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Chanting slogans of "Modi Modi" and India-US friendship, Indian Americans walked in a procession for over an hour towards the historic Lincoln Memorial where the participants busted into an impromptu dance.

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.

Country now has strong shield: PM on 100 cr vaccine jabs

Country now has strong shield: PM on 100 cr vaccine jabs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

India achieved a major milestone in its vaccination programme against COVID-19 as the cumulative vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 100-crore mark on Thursday.

Congress wins 12 seats with margin of over 50,000 votes

Congress wins 12 seats with margin of over 50,000 votes

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Saturday said the incoming government in Karnataka would not only give its stamp of approval for the five pre-poll guarantees announced by the party in the first cabinet meeting itself but also pass an order to this effect immediately.

Indian-American physician named co-chair of Biden's Covid task-force

Indian-American physician named co-chair of Biden's Covid task-force

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Dr Murthy, 43, a former United States Surgeon General, along with two other co-chairs -- Dr David Kessler and Dr Marcella Nunez-Smith -- would lead a team of leading public health experts who will advise Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on the deadly virus.

B'luru riots was SDPI plan to create communal unrest: NIA chargesheet

B'luru riots was SDPI plan to create communal unrest: NIA chargesheet

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The agency has named 247 people as accused in the case, according to NIA sources.

'India may keep COVID-19 deaths to less than 8,000'

'India may keep COVID-19 deaths to less than 8,000'

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'If standard protocols are meticulously followed and hospital facilities remain on high alert, direct COVID-19 deaths should be kept to less than 7,500-8,000 in the present pandemic'

Rishi Sunak Charms The Tory Faithful

Rishi Sunak Charms The Tory Faithful

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak, one of the finalists in the race to succeed Boris Johnson as leader of the Conservative party and Britain's prime minister, is campaigning hard to win over the Tory faithful who will vote from today, July 28, to August 31 to elect their next leader.

Amazon India lands in another mess

Amazon India lands in another mess

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Domestic traders body CAIT on Thursday claimed that e-commerce major Amazon's plan to acquire Prione Business Services - its joint venture firm with Catamaran - will be a violation of foreign direct investment policy. Amazon has said it will acquire Prione Business Services, subject to requisite regulatory approvals. In August, Amazon and NR Narayana Murthy's Catamaran had announced that they will not continue their joint venture Prione Business Services beyond May 2022.

Anti-Putin Protests In London

Anti-Putin Protests In London

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Glimpses of the pro-Ukrainian demonstration in London on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, as the United States warned of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Rishi Sunak, his wife Akshata rank 17th on UK's 'Asian Rich List 2022'

Rishi Sunak, his wife Akshata rank 17th on UK's 'Asian Rich List 2022'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty have made their debut on the UK's 'Asian Rich List 2022' topped by the Hinduja family. Sunak and his wife, whose father N R Narayana Murthy co-founded Indian IT major Infosys, are ranked 17th on the list, with an estimated wealth of 790 million pounds. The combined wealth of this year's list sits at 113.2 billion pounds, an increase of 13.5 billion pounds over that of last year.

Premji, Murthy among world's tech billionaires

Premji, Murthy among world's tech billionaires

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Thanks to the technology boom, the Forbes global rich list has a record 123 billionaires including six Indians who made fortunes from technology ventures.

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Emphasising that various issues are on agenda at the G20 under India's leadership.

Mukesh Ambani, wife Nita top list of power couples

Mukesh Ambani, wife Nita top list of power couples

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani topped a list of power couples dominated by celebrity pairs from Bollywood, according to the annual survey results released by the Indian Institute of Human Brands (IIHB) in Mumbai on Wednesday. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone followed the Ambanis at No 2, and Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma occupied the third position. Five other couples from the corporate world made it to the list - Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty at 10th, Adar and Natasha Poonawala (Serum Institute) at 11th, Azim and Yasmeen Premji (Wipro) at 16th, Anand and Anuradha Mahindra (Mahindra Group) at 19th, and Kumar Mangalam and Neerja Birla (Aditya Birla Group) at 20th position.

TRS to BRS: Will KCR's name-change gamble pay off

TRS to BRS: Will KCR's name-change gamble pay off

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

In renaming TRS and repositioning it as a 'national' party, KCR is also eyeing a pole position in opposition politics ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Govt reshuffles bureaucrats, Air India chairman is aviation secretary

Govt reshuffles bureaucrats, Air India chairman is aviation secretary

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Air India Chairman Rajiv Bansal has been appointed as the new aviation secretary as part of a major top-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Wednesday. K Rajaraman, additional secretary in the department of economic affairs, has been appointed as secretary, department of telecommunications, a personnel ministry order said.

Murthy magic: Analysts upbeat on Infosys

Murthy magic: Analysts upbeat on Infosys

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The results are better than analysts expectations.

'Karnataka govt will deal with rioters with iron hand'

'Karnataka govt will deal with rioters with iron hand'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka said the 'traitors,' who perpetrated the riots would be dealt with an iron hand and steps would be taken to ensure that such incidents do not recur.

Salaam Venky Review: Film Belongs to Kajol, Vishal Jethwa

Salaam Venky Review: Film Belongs to Kajol, Vishal Jethwa

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Kajol does the best she can with the role though it is a bit limiting. Vishal Jethwa gives the movie-crazy Venky a bright charm, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Salaam Bollywood!

Salaam Bollywood!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Sukanya Verma doffs her hat at all the salaam-themed titles out there.

Ratan Tata, ex-SC judge Thomas appointed as trustees of PM Cares Fund

Ratan Tata, ex-SC judge Thomas appointed as trustees of PM Cares Fund

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the people for contributing wholeheartedly to the PM CARES Fund as he chaired its meeting which was also attended by newly-nominated trustees Justice K T Thomas, former deputy Lok Sabha speaker Kariya Munda and Ratan Tata, the PMO said on Wednesday.

Karnataka sees 72% voter turnout; results on May 13

Karnataka sees 72% voter turnout; results on May 13

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Voting came to an end for the Karnataka assembly elections on Wednesday at 6 pm with data showing a voter turnout of 65.69 per cent an hour ago.

'Can I buy a 40 lakh car in 2 yrs with SIPs?'

'Can I buy a 40 lakh car in 2 yrs with SIPs?'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Family really excited about Downing Street home: Rishi Sunak

Family really excited about Downing Street home: Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

The Indian-origin former chancellor has overturned the norm by moving back into the smaller flat above 10 Downing Street, which is usually used as the home of the Chancellor of Exchequer.

Rishi Sunak wins first round of vote in UK PM race

Rishi Sunak wins first round of vote in UK PM race

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak extended his lead in the United Kingdom prime ministerial race on Wednesday with the highest number of votes at 88 in the first round of voting by Conservative Party MPs, which narrowed down the race from eight to six candidates on the shortlist.

'No founder will retire and walk out'

'No founder will retire and walk out'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

'After some time, they all want to know what is happening in their companies.' 'It is better they remain board members rather than talk outside.'

Co-founders to decide on Nilekani's return to Infy: Pai

Co-founders to decide on Nilekani's return to Infy: Pai

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Pai said more and more people -- whether they are employees, or investors or others -- are coming to the conclusion that this Board has to go and a new one has to come.

With 101 votes, Rishi Sunak wins 2nd round in race to become UK PM

With 101 votes, Rishi Sunak wins 2nd round in race to become UK PM

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak tightened his grip on the race to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and British prime minister as he bagged 101 votes to again emerge as the winner of the latest voting round on Thursday.

NIA takes over probe into Bengaluru violence over FB post

NIA takes over probe into Bengaluru violence over FB post

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The central agency has re-registered two separate first information reports under the UAPA and IPC sections related to arson, violence and destruction of public property. The case was earlier being probed by the Bengaluru Police, they said.

I-T Portal: Infosys Deserved Better

I-T Portal: Infosys Deserved Better

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The tax portal problem is a goof-up by both sides, and making Infosys the only villain in the story is quite unfair, argues Shyamal Majumdar.

Modric extends contract; Origi exits Liverpool

Modric extends contract; Origi exits Liverpool

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Luka Modric has signed a one-year contract extension with Real Madrid

'Both vaccines will be similar in immunity'

'Both vaccines will be similar in immunity'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'Whenever you roll out: effectiveness is important, operational logistics are important, side effects are important and vaccine hesitancy is important.'

Meet Akshata, UK's first Indian First Lady

Meet Akshata, UK's first Indian First Lady

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

At the time of the media maelstrom around her non-dom status, she hit back at implications that it was in some way indicative of her stronger bond with India than the UK.

Lesson from Infosys: Fear the founder!

Lesson from Infosys: Fear the founder!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Many say N R Narayana Murthy returned to Infosys only because it was floundering. Ironically, that itself can be interpreted as the great man's biggest failure.

NIA questions 2 Congress MLAs over Bengaluru violence

NIA questions 2 Congress MLAs over Bengaluru violence

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Three people were killed after police opened fire on the night of August 11 to quell a mob that went on a rampage in a city locality, irked over a social media post allegedly put out by a Congress legislator's relative.

Ex-Cong mayor named accused in B'luru violence case

Ex-Cong mayor named accused in B'luru violence case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The Central Crime Branch probing the August 11 violence in Bengaluru over an alleged inflammatory social media post, has filed a preliminary chargesheet in a local court, naming former Congress mayor R Sampath Raj as an accused.

Bengaluru violence: 3 killed after cops open fire to quell mob

Bengaluru violence: 3 killed after cops open fire to quell mob

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Further, 110 people have been arrested in connection with the incident at Pulakeshi Nagar in Bengaluru. Scores of persons, including around 50 policemen, were injured in the violence that erupted on Tuesday night and continued till the wee hours of Wednesday, apparently prompted by the 'communally sensitive' online post.