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NIA takes over probe into Indian mission attack in London

NIA takes over probe into Indian mission attack in London

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Pro-Khalistani protestors tried to vandalise the Indian High Commission in London and pulled down the national flag while holding protests outside the high commission complex on March 19.

Parties during Covid scandal: 4 top aides of UK PM quit

Parties during Covid scandal: 4 top aides of UK PM quit

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Johnson's longstanding policy chief Munira Mirza, chief of staff Dan Rosenfield, principal private secretary Martin Reynolds, and communications director Jack Doyle all left their posts within hours of each other on Thursday, days after a damning investigation revealed that multiple parties took place at Downing Street while the rest of the United Kingdom was living under strict COVID-19 lockdown rules.

Stagg is new UK ambassador to India

Stagg is new UK ambassador to India

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

He will take up his new appointment in September, it was officially announced in London on Wednesday.

Probe report mentions Sameer Wankhede's Rolex watch, properties

Probe report mentions Sameer Wankhede's Rolex watch, properties

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The SET's findings have now been taken on record by the Central Bureau of Investigation which recently raided the 2008-batch Indian Revenue Service officer after it filed an FIR against him for corruption and alleged violation of rules in the raids that took place at the Cordelia cruise berthed at the Mumbai coast on October 2, 2021.

India's foreign policy paralysis

India's foreign policy paralysis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Delhi's inability to open up a new canvas with Pakistan and Sharif is symptomatic of its sluggish thinking. Jyoti Malhotra analyses

BBC defends Modi documentary as 'rigorously researched'

BBC defends Modi documentary as 'rigorously researched'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'The documentary was rigorously researched according to the highest editorial standards,' a BBC spokesperson said in a statement.

Liz Truss beats Rishi Sunak in Tory leadership race to be new UK PM

Liz Truss beats Rishi Sunak in Tory leadership race to be new UK PM

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The 47-year-old senior cabinet minister was widely expected to become the third female British Prime Minister after 170,000 online and postal votes cast by Tory members, ending Sunak's historic run as the first member of Parliament of Indian heritage to compete for the top job at 10 Downing Street.

UK scraps visa bond scheme ahead of Cameron's visit to India

UK scraps visa bond scheme ahead of Cameron's visit to India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

In a major relief for travellers from Asia and Africa, the UK has scrapped its controversial 3,000-pound "security bond" for some "high-risk" foreign visitors, including those from India.

Fulfill pledge to stop infiltration: UK to Pak

Fulfill pledge to stop infiltration: UK to Pak

Rediff.com7 Aug 2003

A British foreign office spokesman also rejected reports that an international mechanism to check infiltration from across the LoC is under consideration.

British Sikh girl's organs traced in Punjab

British Sikh girl's organs traced in Punjab

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Parents of a British Sikh girl who died suddenly while on holiday in India have moved a step closer to getting answers about her mysterious death.

British 'family' of 9 held on Turkey-Syria border; probe on

British 'family' of 9 held on Turkey-Syria border; probe on

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

They may have travelled there to join the dreaded Islamic State militant group.

UK rejects proposals on skilled Indian workers

UK rejects proposals on skilled Indian workers

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Britain has rejected recommendations of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, saying rules changes are required to ensure that the immigration system continues to meet Britain's needs.

UK issues travel advisory for 26/11 anniversary

UK issues travel advisory for 26/11 anniversary

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The recent travel advisory issued by the British government has warned its nationals from visiting Goa and four metropolis in India in wake of possible terror attacks in these cities. The advisory on the UK government Foreign Commonwealth Office website named Goa along with four major metro cities.

Are anti-terror laws alienating Muslims?

Are anti-terror laws alienating Muslims?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

With the notion that tough anti-terror laws of both the UK and the US may be responsible for alienating young Muslims the world over, we in India need to ponder over it too, for Muslims make at least 15 per cent of our population.

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

May 'regrets' Jallianwala Bagh killing, but no apology

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

"The tragedy of Jallianwala Bagh of 1919 is a shameful scar on British Indian history," May said.

Kin on Guj detainee, who died at UK immigration centre, seeks Centre's help

Kin on Guj detainee, who died at UK immigration centre, seeks Centre's help

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The family of a Gujarati man, who died of cardiac arrest while under detention by immigration authorities in the United Kingdom last month, appealed to the Centre on Thursday to raise the issue with the British government even as they accused the Indian high commission of not helping them in the matter.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Boris Johnson, Hammond in UK PM May's new Cabinet

Boris Johnson, Hammond in UK PM May's new Cabinet

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

May announced her first big shake-up just minutes after entering Downing Street on Wednesday.

ED slaps Rs 10 cr fine on Aakar Patel, Rs 51.72 cr on Amnesty India

ED slaps Rs 10 cr fine on Aakar Patel, Rs 51.72 cr on Amnesty India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The adjudicating authority of the Enforcement Directorate ED has adjudicated a show cause notice issued to Amnesty India International Pvt Ltd (AIIPL) and its CEO Aakar Patel for contravention of the provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act and imposed a penalty of Rs 51.72 crores and Rs 10 crores respectively on them, the probe agency announced on Friday.

UK PM Boris Johnson recuperates at country home with fiancee

UK PM Boris Johnson recuperates at country home with fiancee

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Downing Street has said that the prime minister would not be returning to work immediately and will be based at the sprawling 1,000-acre estate in Buckinghamshire, south-east England, for a recovery period on medical advice.

3 British sisters with 9 children travel to Syria to join Islamic State

3 British sisters with 9 children travel to Syria to join Islamic State

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Three Pakistan-origin British sisters are feared to have travelled to Syria with their nine children to join the dreaded Islamic State militant group after they went missing on their way back from a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

What a weakened May means for Indians' business visas to UK

What a weakened May means for Indians' business visas to UK

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

On issues like the extradition of tycoon Vijay Mallya, which was already proceeding slowly, further delays should be expected, says Aditi Phadnis.

Foreign policy, declassified

Foreign policy, declassified

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The external affairs ministry's files, as distinct from those of the ministry of defence or the agencies, at least from before 1974 should be declassified. And if select files that are more than 40 years old are not to be declassified, the ministry should follow explicit guidelines to justify taking such a view, says Jaimini Bhagwat.

Prince William, Kate to visit Pakistan in autumn

Prince William, Kate to visit Pakistan in autumn

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 37, will visit the country shrugging off security fears to follow in the footsteps of William's grandparents, father and late mother, Princess Diana.

Another barbaric murder: ISIS executes British aid worker

Another barbaric murder: ISIS executes British aid worker

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

British aid worker David Haines has been executed by Islamic State militants, according to a video posted Saturday to a website associated with the group, making him the third Western captive to be killed by the Islamist extremist group in recent weeks.

PM Modi most liked world leader on Facebook: Study

PM Modi most liked world leader on Facebook: Study

Rediff.com2 May 2018

43.2 million people follow the Indian premier on the social media platform.

'UK will remain a good place to do business for Indian cos'

'UK will remain a good place to do business for Indian cos'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The UK India Business Council expects more emphasis to be put on improving bilateral economic ties.

UK admits 'purely advisory' role in Operation Blue Star

UK admits 'purely advisory' role in Operation Blue Star

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

British military's role in the 1984 Operation Blue Star to flush out militants from the Golden Temple was "limited" and "purely advisory", Foreign Secretary William Hague told the British parliament on Tuesday.

UK elections: What happens to Brexit now?

UK elections: What happens to Brexit now?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

While Britain grapples with a hung parliament, EU has warned, 'We don't know when Brexit talks start. We know when they must end.'

All our friends are dead today: Indian-origin recounts Tunisia horror

All our friends are dead today: Indian-origin recounts Tunisia horror

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Cambridge-based Pallavi Patel still suffers from sleepless nights after gunman slayed 30 tourists.

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'If the museum in his memory inspires and instils among Brahminical British Indians an attitude of equality towards Dalits, the edifice would be worth it,' reports Ashis Ray.

India may be the top FPI destination once US Fed pauses rate hike: Analysts

India may be the top FPI destination once US Fed pauses rate hike: Analysts

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Within three trading sessions in May, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pumped in Rs 9,461 crore into Indian equities. This follows net inflows worth Rs 7,936 crore in March, and Rs 11,631 crore in April. The trend, analysts said, could continue going ahead as the US Federal Reserve may soon halt its interest rate hike cycle, which will strengthen foreign fund inflows into emerging markets, including India.

Pak PM Imran Khan to attend Beijing Winter Olympics opening

Pak PM Imran Khan to attend Beijing Winter Olympics opening

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Team Taiwan won't be at Winter Games opening ceremony

In win for India, UK HC dismisses Pak's claim on Nizam's funds

In win for India, UK HC dismisses Pak's claim on Nizam's funds

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The Nizam's descendants, Prince Mukarram Jah -- the titular eighth Nizam of Hyderabad -- and his younger brother Muffakham Jah, joined hands with the Indian government in the legal battle against Pakistan for possession of over around 35 million pounds lying with NatWest Bank plc in London.

Modi bags deals worth Rs 90,550 crore on Day 1 of UK trip

Modi bags deals worth Rs 90,550 crore on Day 1 of UK trip

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

India and the United Kingdom on Thursday announced deals worth 9 billion Pound (Rs 90,550 crore) as they signed a civilian nuclear pact and decided to collaborate in the field of defence and cyber security besides launching a railway rupee bond in London.

Pak drops plan to send Ibne Abbas as its envoy to India

Pak drops plan to send Ibne Abbas as its envoy to India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Pakistan has dropped plans to send Syed Ibne Abbas as the new high commissioner to India and instead replaced him with career diplomat Abdul Basit, a top Pakistani official said on Monday.

UK to unveil Gandhi statue on March 14

UK to unveil Gandhi statue on March 14

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

The much-awaited Mahatma Gandhi's bronze statue at Britain's historic Parliament Square will be unveiled on March 14