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Brit police 'very pleased' with new powers

Brit police 'very pleased' with new powers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2005

British police have already identified the people they want to target under the proposed new anti-terrorism measures, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair said.

The Politicians At The Ambani Wedding

The Politicians At The Ambani Wedding

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Politicians across the political spectrum graced Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's wedding ceremonies at the Jio World Convention Centre at the Bandra Kurla Complex in north west Mumbai.

Meloni says 'Melodi'; Always a delight, replies Modi

Meloni says 'Melodi'; Always a delight, replies Modi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reacted to a viral selfie his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni took with him on the sidelines of the COP28 meet in Dubai, saying 'meeting friends is always a delight'.

UK blasts: The Iraq factor

UK blasts: The Iraq factor

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

UK House approves anti-terror Bill

UK House approves anti-terror Bill

Rediff.com12 Mar 2005

The end to the stalemate came after Prime Minister Tony Blair promised to allow MPs to review the controversial bill in a year's time.

Is Modi Losing His Impact?

Is Modi Losing His Impact?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Today even those who support Prime Minister Modi feel there is a certain sense of listlessness in this government. What is it intending to achieve? This is not easy to say, notes Aakar Patel.

When Musharraf chose Palestine over Kashmir

When Musharraf chose Palestine over Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair was stumped for words when Pervez Musharraf asked him to resolve the Palestine issue instead of Kashmir during his visit to Islamabad in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.

Will Sunak be re-elected? Voting begins in UK polls

Will Sunak be re-elected? Voting begins in UK polls

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The future of Rishi Sunak as Britain's Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party hangs in the balance as polling booths opened across the United Kingdom on Thursday, with millions expected to turn out to cast their votes in the general election.

Can Sunak turn the tide against Labour for record second term?

Can Sunak turn the tide against Labour for record second term?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

All pre-election opinion polls indicate a strong majority for the Opposition Labour Party, forcing the incumbent Sunak-led Conservatives on the back foot to caution voters against handing a "supermajority" to the Keir Starmer-led Labour.

NRI bizman is Asian of the Year 2010

NRI bizman is Asian of the Year 2010

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Cherie Blair, wife of former British Prime Minister, Tony Blair presented the award to John Athwal at a gala function.

Explained: Why politicians have affairs

Explained: Why politicians have affairs

Rediff.com3 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.

'British spooks spied on Kofi Annan'

'British spooks spied on Kofi Annan'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

Former cabinet minister in the Tony Blair government Clare Short alleged that British intelligence agencies spied on the UN secretary general in the run-up to the Iraq war.

Renuka Chowdhury honoured

Renuka Chowdhury honoured

Rediff.com21 Oct 2006

BBC's Greg Dyke may also quit

BBC's Greg Dyke may also quit

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

Wanna have lunch with Sir Alex?

Wanna have lunch with Sir Alex?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

If you've ever fancied playing tennis with former Prime Minister Tony Blair or having lunch with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, be prepared to pay thousands of pounds for the pleasure.

Keep Out Of Iraq's Quagmire

Keep Out Of Iraq's Quagmire

Rediff.com9 Aug 2003

British PM-in-waiting for new War on Terror

British PM-in-waiting for new War on Terror

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

'Obviously people who know me know that I will speak my mind. I'll be very frank, the British national interest is what I and my colleagues are about.'

Britain toughens stance against Muslim extremists

Britain toughens stance against Muslim extremists

Rediff.com9 Dec 2006

In an effort to ensure that the ethnic minorities integrate with the British society and absorb its values properly, he set out six elements in policy.

Dr Singh at 10, Downing Street

Dr Singh at 10, Downing Street

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

First Look of Dr Manmohan Singh with British Prime Minsiter Tony Blair

Britain must distance itself from US: poll

Britain must distance itself from US: poll

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

The results of the Populus poll published in The Times on Wednesday underlines the unpopularity of Blair's Middle Eastern policy.

Imran blames Musharraf, MQM for violence

Imran blames Musharraf, MQM for violence

Rediff.com15 May 2007

More than 40 people were killed in violence in Karachi last week that was sparked off after the arrival of suspended Chief Justice Iftikar M Chaudhry.

Britain to send special envoy to India

Britain to send special envoy to India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

The envoy will have an 'informal confidential exchange' of views with National Security Adviser Brajesh Mishra.

UK trust to educate widows' kids

UK trust to educate widows' kids

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

Founder of the Trust Raj Loomba said the £100,000 donated by MAC will be utilised for educating 300 children of widows for five years in Assam, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Tripura.

EU delegation meets Kalam

EU delegation meets Kalam

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

EU shares its view that a new direction has to be given in energy cooperation for development of alternate sources of energy.

Brazilian officials meet UK police

Brazilian officials meet UK police

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Two top Brazilian officials met London police to find out how and why the killing of an innocent Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes took place.

Sparing a thought for widows in India

Sparing a thought for widows in India

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

Manjula Sood, the India-origin Lord Mayor of Leicester, will release dozens of balloons to highlight the plight of widows in India on the International Widows Day on Monday. She said her own life would have been very different if she had been a widow in India, which she left in 1970.

2 NRI entrepreneurs win UK awards

2 NRI entrepreneurs win UK awards

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

NRI entrepreneurs Moni Varma, founder of the Veetee brand basmati rice and Rami Ranger, founder-chairman of Sun Oil Ltd, have won the Asian of the year and Asian Leadership in Europe Awards for 2006 respectively.

Pak, UK form anti-terror mechanism

Pak, UK form anti-terror mechanism

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

Pakistan and Britain have decided to set up a joint working group to deal with terrorism, much on the lines of the anti-terror mechanism Islamabad recently agreed upon with India.

New UK PM for strong ties with India

New UK PM for strong ties with India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

In his short visit to India earlier this year, he came back even more convinced.

Did Bush set sight on Pakistan after Iraq?

Did Bush set sight on Pakistan after Iraq?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

The notes do not provide any indication of what Bush meant by including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on the list of concern over so-called weapons of mass destruction.

Terrorism fears increase in the UK

Terrorism fears increase in the UK

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

Britain to withdraw troops from Iraq: report

Britain to withdraw troops from Iraq: report

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

Blair is due to make an announcement in the House of Commons in which he is expected to clarify the details, the BBC reported.

Labour wins third term in office

Labour wins third term in office

Rediff.com6 May 2005

The British Prime Minister becomes the first Labour leader to win three successive terms.

'Racial discrimination can't be supported'

'Racial discrimination can't be supported'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Pranab Mukherjee supports Shilpa Shetty.

UK withdrawal not a negative sign: US

UK withdrawal not a negative sign: US

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Snow said Blair's announcement has not changed the combat capability of British forces within the area.

Maggie. May. Truss...UK Gets 3rd Lady PM

Maggie. May. Truss...UK Gets 3rd Lady PM

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II will invite Truss to become Britain's third lady prime minister, after Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May.

Rooney among new phone-hacking claimants

Rooney among new phone-hacking claimants

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Football star Wayne Rooney and former Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie are among a new group of 46 people suing over alleged phone-hacking by Rupert Murdoch's News of the World newspaper, court documents showed on Friday.