News for 'Tony Blair'

Spotted: Chirag with Tony Blair

Spotted: Chirag with Tony Blair

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

A reader spots British Prime Minister Tony Blair campaigning for his third term.

Tony Blair joins JPMorgan

Tony Blair joins JPMorgan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Tony Blair will be US investment bank JPMorgan's part time political advisor.

Tony Blair announces resignation

Tony Blair announces resignation

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Tony Blair will step down as PM on June 27.

Tony Blair meets Iraqi president

Tony Blair meets Iraqi president

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

This is Talabani's first visit since assuming office.

Tony Blair quits as lawmaker

Tony Blair quits as lawmaker

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

He has been named as special envoy of the diplomatic quartet pushing for peace in Middle East.

Heart scare for Tony Blair

Heart scare for Tony Blair

Rediff.com20 Oct 2003

Indian hotel hosts Tony Blair's party

Indian hotel hosts Tony Blair's party

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Celebrities who swear by Red Fort include Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai, British Chancellor Gordon Brown and soccer star David Beckham.

Tony Blair's formula to counter extremism

Tony Blair's formula to counter extremism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

British politicians must listen harder to the 'calm voice of moderation and reason,' of the majority of the country's Muslims, he said.

Tony Blair in Shekhar Kapur's next

Tony Blair in Shekhar Kapur's next

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

The 54-year-old stars in Global Cool, with actress Sienna Miller.

Tony Blair to open WEF Davos meet

Tony Blair to open WEF Davos meet

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

Tony Blair explains why politicians have affairs

Tony Blair explains why politicians have affairs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

In a remarkably frank memoir, former Prime Minister Tony Blair explains the reasons why politicians in high positions often cross the line and have affairs with women. Blair explores the 'free-bird impulse to have affairs to spring you from that prison of self-control', and says, "Then there is the moment of encounter, so exciting, so naughty, so lacking in self-control." According to him, many women found politicians highly desirable.

Tony Blair says he will stay on

Tony Blair says he will stay on

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Blair's declaration that he will carry on will be a blow to Chancellor Gordon Brown.

London Olympics will help to revive sports legacy: Tony Blair

London Olympics will help to revive sports legacy: Tony Blair

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, on Wednesday, said Twenty20 cricket is a good advertisement for the game since more people are watching the sport with the advent of the slam-bang format.

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rajini, Ratan Tata, Tony Blair at Akash Ambani's wedding

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

From politicians to entrepreneurs and change makers, Akash Ambani's wedding had some illustrious guests.

'Tony Blair has run out of steam'

'Tony Blair has run out of steam'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

A Times poll finds that 57 per cent of the population believes the Tony Blair is unlikely to achieve anything else as Prime Minister.

Tony Blair to step down in a year

Tony Blair to step down in a year

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

The announcement follows 48 hours of bitter feuding and a string of resignations over Blair's refusal to name an exit date.

Tony Blair signs book deal worth 6 million pounds

Tony Blair signs book deal worth 6 million pounds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has signed a multi-million-pound deal to pen his Downing Street memoirs. Blair's account of ten years as the prime minister of the United Kingdom, including few details of his turbulent relationship with his successor Gordon Brown, will be published by Random House, the Daily Mail reported on Friday.Blair's deal came just days after his wife Cherie struck a 1.5-million-pounds deal for her life story, to be published next year.

British PM Tony Blair to resign in 7 weeks

British PM Tony Blair to resign in 7 weeks

Rediff.com10 May 2007

But for much of his remaining six weeks in power, Blair will be absent from Downing Street, with at least five overseas trips planned for later this month and June.

When Tony Blair had no money for train fare

When Tony Blair had no money for train fare

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The 54-year-old mega-rich Middle East envoy recently jumped on the Heathrow Express, which allows passengers to buy a ticket on board. But when the ticket collector came to first class, a red-faced Blair could not cough up the 24.50 pound fare, as he did not have enough cash in his wallet, the Daily Star reported on Wednesday.

Protestor calls Tony Blair a 'war criminal' in UK HC

Protestor calls Tony Blair a 'war criminal' in UK HC

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Proceedings at the widely followed Leveson Inquiry were briefly disrupted on Monday when a protester managed to burst into the high court chamber and harangued former Prime Minister Tony Blair for allegedly being a "war criminal".

UK bar worker attempts citizen's arrest of Tony Blair

UK bar worker attempts citizen's arrest of Tony Blair

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Tony Blair was out for what he thought would be a quiet family meal at a trendy east London restaurant when a bar worker attempted a "citizen's arrest" of the former British prime minister.

Trump invites India to join Gaza Board of Peace?

Trump invites India to join Gaza Board of Peace?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

The invitation comes as the US administration moves forward with formalising the "Board of Peace" structure linked to Trump's broader Gaza roadmap.

Tony Blair to get back into politics with anti-Brexit movement

Tony Blair to get back into politics with anti-Brexit movement

Rediff.com1 May 2017

He said he wants to have an influence on the negotiations of Britain's exit from the 28-member European Union.

India yet to decide on joining Trump's Board of Peace

India yet to decide on joining Trump's Board of Peace

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

India is yet to take a call on United States President Donald Trump's invitation to be part of the 'Board of Peace' that will work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza and possibly resolve global conflicts, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Trump unveils 'Board of Peace', India skips ceremony

Trump unveils 'Board of Peace', India skips ceremony

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

India was among the countries not present in Davos when US President Donald Trump unveiled his "Board of Peace" that seeks to work towards bringing lasting peace to Gaza and possibly resolve global conflicts. India is yet to take a call on it, people familiar with the matter said when asked about Trump's invite to PM Modi.

8 Islamic nations agree to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

8 Islamic nations agree to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Trump's 'Board of Peace' is being projected by Washington, DC as a new international body to usher in peace and stability in Gaza and beyond, triggering speculation that it could throw a challenge to the United Nations.

'Viable pathway': Modi welcomes Trump's Gaza plan

'Viable pathway': Modi welcomes Trump's Gaza plan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Trump and Netanyahu said on Monday that they have agreed on a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it is unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms.

Trump-Netanyahu announce Gaza peace plan, await Hamas nod

Trump-Netanyahu announce Gaza peace plan, await Hamas nod

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The peace plan included that Gaza will be a deradicalised, terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbours and will be redeveloped for the benefit of the people of Gaza. The peace plan stated that if both sides agree to this proposal, the war will immediately end. Israeli forces will withdraw to the agreed upon line to prepare for hostage release.

Blair congratulates England

Blair congratulates England

Rediff.com22 Nov 2003

'The team can be proud of their performance, their spirit, and above all their character,' the British prime minister said in a statement.\n\n

London Borough mayor to get Blair's help for Sarab

London Borough mayor to get Blair's help for Sarab

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Grewal, who was elected to the mayoral office in May 2005, said he will appeal UK PM Tony Blair to intervene.

Coe praises Blair contribution

Coe praises Blair contribution

Rediff.com7 Jul 2005

Iraq report indicts Blair

Iraq report indicts Blair

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

Blair 'agrees' with army chief

Blair 'agrees' with army chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Special: Cherie Blair unplugged!

Special: Cherie Blair unplugged!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

Brown -- Emerging from Blair's shadow

Brown -- Emerging from Blair's shadow

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

"Now let the work of change begin," he declared before entering 10 Downing Street, marking an end to the tumultuous decade-long Blair rule.

Blair cleared of wrongdoing: Sun

Blair cleared of wrongdoing: Sun

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Britain's The Sun newspaper says the Lord Hutton Commission of Inquiry -- investigating British arms inspector Dr David Kelly's suicide last July -- has cleared Prime Minister Tony Blair of 'dishonourable or underhand' conduct.

Vajpayee meets Blair

Vajpayee meets Blair

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

He also met Ghana President John Agyekum Kufour on Friday night as part of his bilateral engagements on the sidelines of the CHOGM.