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London fire: Manslaughter charges could be filed

London fire: Manslaughter charges could be filed

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The British government has also ordered an examination of Hotpoint's Fridge Freezer units following the Scotland Yard's statement

'Bucket bomb' attack on London train injures 22, hunt on for suspect

'Bucket bomb' attack on London train injures 22, hunt on for suspect

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The incident took place at the Parsons Green station, which has been closed.

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Amid London attack, Trump tweets 'we need the travel ban'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

The US president's tweet provoked sharp criticism from commentators who saw it as a piece of opportunism at London's expense.

Attacker screaming 'this is for Syria' stabs 3 in London station

Attacker screaming 'this is for Syria' stabs 3 in London station

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

This is the first terrorist attack on British soil since the murder of fusilier Lee Rigby in May, 2013.

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

"We are not afraid. An act of terrorism tried to silence our democracy, but today we meet as normal," May said.

British couple abducted in Chennai rescued

British couple abducted in Chennai rescued

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Chennai Police coordinated with Metropolitan Police (Scotland Yard), London, and Serious Organised Crime Agency, United Kingdom, state and central intelligence agencies and rescued the couple from an SUV bound for a house at Mandarakuppam in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday night.

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Nirav Modi to move 2nd bail plea in London on Friday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

"He is expected to be produced before the court for a second bail application hearing on March 29," a court official in London confirmed on Tuesday.

'Subway shooting linked to 2nd blasts'

'Subway shooting linked to 2nd blasts'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

Subway shooting directly linked to 2nd London blasts: Police

UK: Sikh woman charged in Lt Gen Brar attack case

UK: Sikh woman charged in Lt Gen Brar attack case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

A 38-year-old Sikh woman has been charged in connection with the attack on the 1984 Operation Blue Star hero K S Brar here last September, taking to four the number of people accused in the case. "Harjit Kaur appeared in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm on Lieutenant General KS Brar," a Metropolitan police spokesperson said.

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The US president's four-day tour will feature talks with British PM Theresa May, tea with the Queen, and mass protests including a giant Trump baby blimp being flown over Westminster.

Praveen Reddy stabbing: Three Indians charged in UK

Praveen Reddy stabbing: Three Indians charged in UK

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Three Indians have been charged with the attempted murder of Praveen Reddy, an MBA student in London, who was critically stabbed on Friday night in Newham.

One more arrested for attack on Lt Gen Brar

One more arrested for attack on Lt Gen Brar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

A 29-year-old man was arrested in London on Wednesday in connection with the attack on Lt Gen K S Brar, the Operation Blue Star hero, taking to three the total number of persons in custody in the case.

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Pro-Khalistan extremists block Indian envoy's visit to UK gurdwara

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, who was touring Scotland this week was blocked from entering a gurdwara in the capital Glasgow by pro-Khalistan extremists.

British cop tells FI it's safe to race in Bahrain

British cop tells FI it's safe to race in Bahrain

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The Briton hired to oversee reform of Bahrain's police force has written to the head of Formula One's governing body to calm security fears about next week's Grand Prix, saying he often felt safer living in the kingdom than in London.

Three men arrested in Woolwich murder case get bail

Three men arrested in Woolwich murder case get bail

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Three men arrested in connection with the murder of British soldier Lee Rigby in Woolwich were on Monday released on bail, police said.

Five top-flight UK clubs caught up in soccer abuse scandal, state police

Five top-flight UK clubs caught up in soccer abuse scandal, state police

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Five English Premier League and three Championship (second tier) soccer clubs are being investigated in relation to allegations of widespread historical child sex abuse in the sport dating back to the 1970s, British police said on Monday.

12 killed as massive fire engulfs London residential tower

12 killed as massive fire engulfs London residential tower

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Police is expecting the death toll to rise.

Sunak sacks Indian origin home secy; Ex-PM Cameron brought in

Sunak sacks Indian origin home secy; Ex-PM Cameron brought in

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday sacked his Indian-origin Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, and replaced her with James Cleverly, while former premier David Cameron, in an unusual move, is back in the frontline government as the new foreign secretary.

Man shot dead at Stockwell is Brazilian

Man shot dead at Stockwell is Brazilian

Rediff.com24 Jul 2005

Man shot dead by London police identified as Brazilian

Arsenal player arrested for dangerous driving

Arsenal player arrested for dangerous driving

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Arsenal defender Andre Santos was arrested after it was claimed the Brazilian had driven his car at speeds of up to 130mph (209kph) in a bid to escape from police, British media reported on Tuesday.

Naval war room case accused Shakaran held

Naval war room case accused Shakaran held

Rediff.com20 May 2010

In a major breakthrough in the Naval war room leak case, one of the main accused Ravi Shankaran, a close relative of the then Naval Chief Admiral Arun Prakash, was arrested in London. "He has been arrested by the police in London and is at present out on bail. We have moved papers for his extradition," Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ashwani Kumar told PTI.

Scotland Yard ups security to tackle protestors during Modi's UK visit

Scotland Yard ups security to tackle protestors during Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

The Scotland Yard has said an "appropriate" policing plan is in place but no restrictions have been imposed on any London routes.

Sports Shorts: Golfer Olesen charged with sexual assault

Sports Shorts: Golfer Olesen charged with sexual assault

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Scotland Yard investigates Indian triple deaths

Scotland Yard investigates Indian triple deaths

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Scotland Yard, which is probing the circumstances around the 'unexplained' death of an Indian-origin lab technician and her two daughters in London, fear the use of a "poisonous gas concoction" that could have been made by the mother herself.

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'The person who carried out the London attack... was a fighter from the Islamic State, and did so in response to calls to target citizens of coalition countries,' the ISIS statement read.

Surrey youngster Maynard dies in accident

Surrey youngster Maynard dies in accident

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Tom Maynard, who was aged just 23 and is the son of former England batsman Matthew Maynard, was hit by the London Underground train near Wimbledon Park station in the early hours on Monday.

Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after...

Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

Johnson, 58, had been under investigation by a parliamentary inquiry looking into whether he misled the House of Commons about lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lord Paul cleared in House of Lords expenses row

Lord Paul cleared in House of Lords expenses row

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Paul, Chairman of the Caparo Group of industries, said he was delighted to announce that the police "has informed me that after due consideration, it will no longer be proceeding with any investigation or inquiry in relation to my House of Lords expenses."

Man arrested for running up towards Queen's coffin

Man arrested for running up towards Queen's coffin

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

A man has been arrested after running towards the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall in London as thousands of mourners file past to pay their respects.

20-month ban for France's World Cup winning captain

20-month ban for France's World Cup winning captain

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

France's World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris has been banned from driving for 20 months and fined after pleading guilty to a charge of drink driving, British media reported on Wednesday.

'93 Surat bombing suspect held in UK

'93 Surat bombing suspect held in UK

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

A key suspect in the 1993 Surat bombing, hunted by police worldwide for over 17 years, was arrested from a north England grocery store and a London city court will decide over his extradition to India. 49-year-old Mohammed Hanif Umerji Patel alias Tiger Hanif was traced to the grocery store in Bolton by Scotland Yard and later arrested from a house in Astley Street in Halliwell on February 16, a spokesman of the Metropolitan Police said on Wednesday.

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested, denied bail

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested, denied bail

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

The internet whistle-blower who has been in hiding for nearly a week was arrested when he walked into a metropolitan police station as 0930 hrs and Scotland Yard said he was arrested on a European arrest warrant.

3 charged with helping 7/7 bombers

3 charged with helping 7/7 bombers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2007

All those charged on Thursday were from the same area of West Yorkshire, England, as three of the four bombers.

Runaway schoolgirls have crossed to Syria: UK police

Runaway schoolgirls have crossed to Syria: UK police

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The three runaway UK schoolgirls have now crossed the border to Syria according to the Scotland Yard.

Thirteen held in anti-terror raids in the UK

Thirteen held in anti-terror raids in the UK

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

'The operation is part of continuing and extensive inquiries by police and the security service into alleged international terrorism,' the Metropolitan Police said.

Trump to avoid spending time in London during UK visit

Trump to avoid spending time in London during UK visit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

According to official details unveiled by Downing Street on Friday, Trump will arrive for the two-day "working visit" next Thursday afternoon straight from a NATO summit in Brussels, Belgium.

President Murmu to join 500 world leaders at British Queen's funeral

President Murmu to join 500 world leaders at British Queen's funeral

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Ahead of Monday's funeral service, the President is invited to a reception hosted by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla at Buckingham Palace.

'Al-Qaeda plotted to assassinate Blair'

'Al-Qaeda plotted to assassinate Blair'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

In his memoirs, Lord Stevens, former metropolitan police commissioner, said he ordered a secret operation to protect the prime minister and his wife after receiving intelligence about the plot, weeks before the event in June 2002.

Haneef to be questioned by UK officer

Haneef to be questioned by UK officer

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

According to Queensland-based Indian diplomat Sarva-Daman Singh no further information about Haneef was received from Australian government.

No pull out, say England C'wealth Games officials

No pull out, say England C'wealth Games officials

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Dismissing reports that England is all set to pull out of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, officials in London insisted that there is no such move and a team will definitely travel to India for the mega event.