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Would like to see action, India tells UK, US on Khalistan attacks on missions

Would like to see action, India tells UK, US on Khalistan attacks on missions

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

India would like to see action, more than just assurance, the ministry of external affairs said on the vandalism of Indian missions in various countries by Khalistanis, adding that he hoped that foreign governments will act against and prosecute those involved.

London: Kept at bay, Khalistani protestors hurl objects at Indian Mission

London: Kept at bay, Khalistani protestors hurl objects at Indian Mission

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

There is a heightened security presence and barricades have been erected outside the Indian High Commission in London on Wednesday due to a planned demonstration called by some British Sikh groups.

UK's carrier strike group to conduct wargame with Indian Navy

UK's carrier strike group to conduct wargame with Indian Navy

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The UK said the deployment of the carrier strike group marks the start of "a new era of defence cooperation with allies in India and the Indo-Pacific."

Applying for a UK visa?

Applying for a UK visa?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Violent clashes at Kashmir protest in UK, 2 arrested

Violent clashes at Kashmir protest in UK, 2 arrested

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

London Mayor Sadiq Khan branded the clashes as unacceptable behaviour and called on the police to take action against the perpetrators.

'Media Frenzy Has Ruined Justice Varma's Reputation'

'Media Frenzy Has Ruined Justice Varma's Reputation'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'Presumption of innocence must guide all formal actions, but transparency must not be mistaken for pre-judgment.' 'The cruel irony, however, is that Justice Varma is a fine judge who enjoys a reputation for writing well-reasoned judgments.'

Reprieve for Mallya, UK court allows him to appeal against extradition

Reprieve for Mallya, UK court allows him to appeal against extradition

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

The high court permitted Mallya to appeal on only one limited ground to be able to address the admissibility of some evidence and interpretations made by the lower court.

India seeks Mallya's deportation from UK

India seeks Mallya's deportation from UK

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

ED has approached the MEA seeking initiation of deportation.

UK degree = Job in UK?

UK degree = Job in UK?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

Kevin Woods, head, visa department, British Deputy High Commission, Chennai, answers this and other visa-related questions.

UK has sought info on use of FCRA by India, House of Lords told

UK has sought info on use of FCRA by India, House of Lords told

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The UK government has asked for specific numbers over a period to drill-down on the use of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act by the Indian government around funding licences of non-governmental organisations, the House of Lords was informed during a debate.

India swings into action as reports say 50 students forced into slavery in UK

India swings into action as reports say 50 students forced into slavery in UK

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Indian high commission in London on Friday appealed for students to contact the mission for help and counselling amid fears that over 50 of them may have become victims of modern slavery while working at care homes in North Wales.

India slams 'abuse' hurled at Modi during Kashmir debate by UK MPs

India slams 'abuse' hurled at Modi during Kashmir debate by UK MPs

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The Indian government expressed its dismay at some of the language used by participating MPs in the Backbench Debate, specifically Pakistani-origin Labour MP Naz Shah.

NIA to probe into attacks on Indian missions in US, Canada

NIA to probe into attacks on Indian missions in US, Canada

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

A group of pro-Khalistan protesters had attacked and damaged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. Raising slogans, the protesters broke open the makeshift security barriers installed by the city police and put up two so-called Khalistani flags inside the Consulate premises. Two consulate personnel soon removed these flags.

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

It is high time the Indian government signalled discomfort with the UK providing refuge to those accused of financial crimes in India, states Jaimini Bhagwati.

Visa denial: UK mission to speak to Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan

Visa denial: UK mission to speak to Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The 70-year-old artiste, who was to perform at the Royal Festival Hall next month, had said that he was "shocked and appalled" at the rejection of his visa application.

UK Visa services expand across India

UK Visa services expand across India

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

The British High Commission in India has introduced new improved visa application facilities and procedures for applicants of Western India from February 24 with new centres at Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Pune.\n\n\n\n

Bangladesh launches $5 billion graft probe against Hasina

Bangladesh launches $5 billion graft probe against Hasina

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

An anti-graft panel in Bangladesh has launched an investigation against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina and her family in connection with the allegations of embezzling $5 billion in the Rooppur nuclear power plant, according to a media report.

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Leicester violence: UK police nabs 47; Hindus, Muslims appeal for harmony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Leicestershire police said a 20-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon during clashes in the city.

How to apply for UK's Chevening scholarship

How to apply for UK's Chevening scholarship

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Chevening Scholarships offer full financial support for one year to candidates applying for a master's degree at any UK university.

Cannot set timeline for Mallya's extradition: UK envoy

Cannot set timeline for Mallya's extradition: UK envoy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The high court verdict in April upheld the 2018 ruling by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot at the end of a year-long extradition trial that the former Kingfisher Airlines boss had a "case to answer" in the Indian courts.

New UK work visas explained

New UK work visas explained

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Experts from the UK Border Agency and Visa Services, British High Commission, New Delhi, hosted a chat with GA readers on November 10. The transcript.

UK ends quarantine mandate for Indians vaxxed with Covishield

UK ends quarantine mandate for Indians vaxxed with Covishield

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Putting an end to the vaccine certification row, the UK on Thursday announced that Indians, fully vaccinated with Covishield vaccine, will no longer require to undergo quarantine on their arrival in Britain from October 11.

'IELTS is not compulsory for UK studies'

'IELTS is not compulsory for UK studies'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Paul Michael and Yatin Madlani, visa officers at the British High Commission in New Delhi, answered questions about UK universities and student visas during a July 11 expert chat.

Modi, Johnson hold talks, discuss Ukraine, defence ties

Modi, Johnson hold talks, discuss Ukraine, defence ties

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Ahead of the talks, the United Kingdom said it will offer India the best of British know-how on building battle-winning aircraft.

After The Oval Office Fracas, What Next For Ukraine?

After The Oval Office Fracas, What Next For Ukraine?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Trump knows by now that the western narrative of Biden's war is a load of bullshit peppered with falsehoods and outright lies, and that the war erupted only out of the diabolic western plot to poke the bear, which got provoked finally and hit out, explains Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sardar Singh questioned by UK police

Sardar Singh questioned by UK police

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The team management in London was told that Sardar should come to Leeds for questioning by the Yorkshire police.

UK: Mallya enters Suhel Seth's book launch, Indian envoy exits

UK: Mallya enters Suhel Seth's book launch, Indian envoy exits

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Social media was in a frenzy after it emerged that Indian High Commissioner Navtej Sarna, who was one of the special guests at the event on Thursday evening to mark the launch of Suhel Seth's new book 'Mantras for Success: India's Greatest CEOs Tell You How to Win', was also present at the event when the business tycoon arrived.

New UK visa program for companies

New UK visa program for companies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

The Business Express Programme will offer a streamlined visa application process for those companies that send their employees to the UK on a frequent basis.

Hasina's Request On 'Short Notice': MEA

Hasina's Request On 'Short Notice': MEA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'Our border guarding forces have also been instructed to be exceptionally alert in view of this complex situation.'

Glasgow gurdwara condemns blocking of Indian envoy's visit

Glasgow gurdwara condemns blocking of Indian envoy's visit

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Calling the incident 'disorderly behaviour' by unknown individuals outside the Glasgow area, it further added that the Gurdwara is open to people from all communities and backgrounds.

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The Indian High Commission made its displeasure known despite the British government earlier reiterating that the three New Delhi laws on agricultural reform were a "domestic matter".

UK's India-origin home secretary visits Leicester, assures full force of law

UK's India-origin home secretary visits Leicester, assures full force of law

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has met with local police officers and Hindu and Muslim community leaders in Leicester and assured them that thugs behind the recent violent clashes would face the full force of the law.

India to take up UK migrants' case

India to take up UK migrants' case

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Kapadia said they wanted some remedial action at the earliest as a number of HSMP visa holders whose visa was expiring would be forced to leave Britain unless the British government relented.

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'The present generation, either due to historical amnesia or political propaganda, has been fed a narrative that paints India as an adversary rather than an ally.'

UK student visas: 'There are no guarantees.'

UK student visas: 'There are no guarantees.'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Nick Jagger, Entry Clearance Officer with the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai, dicusses studying in the UK. He looks at employment options and the different resources available to prospective students.

Need UK student visa? Submit original documents

Need UK student visa? Submit original documents

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Kevin Woods, head, visa department, British Deputy High Commission, Chennai says original documents should be submitted where possible so that their authenticity can be checked.

Study UK: Is MBA an expensive affair?

Study UK: Is MBA an expensive affair?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Part III of the unedited transcript of UK visa officials' chat with GA readers regarding studying abroad.

Applying for a UK work visa?

Applying for a UK work visa?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

This article will summarise the key changes outlined in the document and what those will mean for Indian applicants.

How Dr Manmohan Singh became India's 'reforms' man

How Dr Manmohan Singh became India's 'reforms' man

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

He drew the roadmap of India's economic reform, unshackled it from the licence raj and pulled it back from the brink when even its gold reserve was pledged.

Applying for a UK work visa?

Applying for a UK work visa?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

Kevin Woods, head, visa department, British Deputy High Commission, Chennai, says there is more than one way to get a work visa to the UK.