News for 'London Bombings'

Virgin Money to sponsor London Marathon to 2017

Virgin Money to sponsor London Marathon to 2017

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Richard Branson's Virgin Money has extended its sponsorship of the London Marathon until at least 2017, the banking group said on Monday after this weekend's race brought big crowds on to the city's streets.

2 dead in terror attack at London Bridge, suspect shot dead

2 dead in terror attack at London Bridge, suspect shot dead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Scotland Yard said that they are in the early stages of dealing with an incident at the London Bridge.

London increase 40 per cent more police for marathon

London increase 40 per cent more police for marathon

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Britain is increasing police numbers by 40 per cent for Sunday's London marathon as part of an effort to reassure competitors and spectators after bombs devastated the Boston race on Monday.

UK police chief says attacks foiled

UK police chief says attacks foiled

Rediff.com2 Nov 2005

UK police chief says attacks foiled

18-year-old man charged with London tube terror attack

18-year-old man charged with London tube terror attack

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Ahmed Hassan, believed to be of Middle Eastern origin, was named by Scotland Yard as officers produced him before Westminster Magistrates' Court.

'London bombers had planned hit a day earlier'

'London bombers had planned hit a day earlier'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Terrorists plotting the July 7, 2005, bomb attacks in London had planned to unleash the carnage a day earlier, just hours before the announcement that the capital had been awarded the 2012 Olympic Games. However, they changed their plan after their leader's wife had complications with her pregnancy, the inquests into the deaths have heard.

UK blasts: Police arrest 2 suspects

UK blasts: Police arrest 2 suspects

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

UK police arrest 2 more in London over July 21 blasts

Lalit Modi's new tweet bomb: Happy to meet Gandhi family in London

Lalit Modi's new tweet bomb: Happy to meet Gandhi family in London

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

The former IPL boss took to Twitter to claim that he met Priyanka Gandhi and her husband Robert Vadra in London last year.

'Manchester terror bombing could have been avoided'

'Manchester terror bombing could have been avoided'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The Manchester bomber had been a "Subject of Interest" for MI5 - meaning someone they were investigating -- between January and July 2014, and then again in October 2015.

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Review: Lost In Politics

Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Review: Lost In Politics

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

With the kind of money and talent that has gone into making this movie, a really good biopic of a personality like Savarkar could be made. But this film is lost in polemics, as is the case with almost every biopic and period drama today, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Not ruling out probe, but...: Jaishankar to Canada

Not ruling out probe, but...: Jaishankar to Canada

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

"If you have a reason to make such an allegation please share the evidence because we are not ruling out an investigation," Jaishankar, who is on a five-day official visit to the United Kingdom, said while responding to a question.

Why Stars Walked Out Of Oppenheimer Premiere

Why Stars Walked Out Of Oppenheimer Premiere

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The A-list cast of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer left the film's London screening midway in solidarity with the strike called by the Hollywood actors union.

Pak-origin man named as one of the London attackers

Pak-origin man named as one of the London attackers

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The police identified 2 of London attackers as Khuram Shazad Butt and Rachid Redouane.

17-year-old boy arrested in London tube attack case

17-year-old boy arrested in London tube attack case

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

The total number of arrests in the case has increased to six.

Two London blasts not linked

Two London blasts not linked

Rediff.com13 Aug 2005

The July 7 terror attacks on London's transport system, which killed 56 people, and its repeat two weeks later are unrelated, initial investigations have revealed.

London blasts: 6 more arrested

London blasts: 6 more arrested

Rediff.com31 Jul 2005

9 Pakistanis, B'deshis jailed for London terror plot

9 Pakistanis, B'deshis jailed for London terror plot

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Nine British-Asians of Pakistani and Bangladeshi-origin were on Thursday jailed for plotting to bomb the London Stock Exchange and to organise a terrorist training camp in Pakistan.

PHOTOS: Snow bomb hits UK, road, air travel disrupted

PHOTOS: Snow bomb hits UK, road, air travel disrupted

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

England has been blanketed in snow, plunging Britain's transport network into chaos with crashed cars, grounded planes and cancelled trains. Police forces and highway agencies across the United Kingdom have urged people not to travel unless 'absolutely necessary' as they deal with surging calls, while all trains have been suspended out of London Euston.

Where is the world of NEWS headed?

Where is the world of NEWS headed?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

In the cut and thrust of British tabloid journalism, the fact that News of the World illegally accessed mobile phones to ferret out information to be used in sensational stories is not exactly breaking news.

No US-911, UK-911 and UK-77 car numbers in Pak

No US-911, UK-911 and UK-77 car numbers in Pak

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Authorities in the Pakistani capital have decided not to issue vehicle registration numbers US-911, UK-911 and UK-77 due to their perceived links to the 9/11 terror attacks in the United States and the 7/7 London bombings.

London attackers tried to hire 'large truck' to cause more casualties

London attackers tried to hire 'large truck' to cause more casualties

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Attackers' efforts to hire the bigger truck failed when his payment was declined.

4 held in connection with London blasts

4 held in connection with London blasts

Rediff.com9 May 2007

They were held on suspicion of commission, preparation, or instigation of acts of terrorism under the Terrorism Act, 2000.

EPL: Chelsea urge fans to take care after train blast in London

EPL: Chelsea urge fans to take care after train blast in London

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

Chelsea have released a statement urging fans travelling to Stamford Bridge for their English Premier League match against Arsenal on Sunday to take extra precautions in the aftermath of Friday's terrorism incident in London, as Parsons Green is near the club's stadium.

Menezes' neighbour says he knew nothing

Menezes' neighbour says he knew nothing

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Abdi Omar, said acquaintance of the failed London bombing culprits said he 'knew nothing'.

London blasts: Police arrest 4

London blasts: Police arrest 4

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

London blasts: Police arrest 4

Another bombing may end tour: Gillespie

Another bombing may end tour: Gillespie

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

On July 7, 52 people were killed when four suicide bombers blew themselves up on three underground trains and a bus in London.

Withdraw Afghan forces or face bloodbath: Osama

Withdraw Afghan forces or face bloodbath: Osama

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden has issued a threat against European countries, asking them to withdraw their troops from Afghanistan, or face blasts similar to the Madrid and London bombings.In a video posted on Islamic militant websites, Osama's warning, though addressed to Europeans generally, seemed to be directed at Germany, since it had both English and German subtitles and the timing coincides with the country's parliamentary elections.

Pak to intensify intelligence-sharing with UK

Pak to intensify intelligence-sharing with UK

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

Pakistan to intensify intelligence-sharing with UK

Blair regrets killing of Brazilian

Blair regrets killing of Brazilian

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

Blair regrets killing of Brazilian; Straw apologises

IS may have a 'dirty bomb', says report

IS may have a 'dirty bomb', says report

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The Islamic State terror group may have developed a nuclear device by using radioactive uranium stolen from Iraq's Mosul University after seizing control of the city last June, according to a British media report.

As Tigers mourn Balasingham, army bombs territory

As Tigers mourn Balasingham, army bombs territory

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

The Tigers accused the military of 'insensitivity' in carrying out the attack on the day of Balasingham's funeral.

Police shoot man at London subway station

Police shoot man at London subway station

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

It was not clear what the suspect's injuries were, who was shot near Stockwell tube station as passengers were evacuated.

Haneef was wrongly detained, admits Australia

Haneef was wrongly detained, admits Australia

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

Indian doctor Mohammad Haneef, who was detained in Australia in connection with the failed London bombings, was today cleared by a special inquiry which said he was 'wrongly charged' in the case, prompting the government to admit that lapses occurred in the handling of the episode.

Five British bomb plotters jailed for life

Five British bomb plotters jailed for life

Rediff.com1 May 2007

Monday's verdict came 10 days after Sir Michael said he would accept a majority decision from the jury, which had by that stage been deliberating for 21 days. The 12-month trial was the longest in UK terrorism history.

Amy Jackson-Ed Westwick Attend BAFTA

Amy Jackson-Ed Westwick Attend BAFTA

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The 2024 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, and saw its share of the good and the bad.

Islamic State supporters celebrate Manchester blast, no official claim

Islamic State supporters celebrate Manchester blast, no official claim

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Supporters posted messages encouraging each other to carry out more such attacks.

We are today's Jews, says UK's Muslim minister

We are today's Jews, says UK's Muslim minister

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Shahid Malik, who was appointed minister in the department for international development last summer by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, said many Muslims today feel like they are aliens in their own country. He, however, made it clear that that he was not likening the prevailing situation to the Holocaust, reports The Independent, London