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Additional evidence against Nirav Modi submitted in UK court

Additional evidence against Nirav Modi submitted in UK court

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Besides the passports, Modi also possesses multiple residency cards, some of them expired, but covering countries/regions such as the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Britain refuses to extradite Dawood aide Tiger Hanif

Britain refuses to extradite Dawood aide Tiger Hanif

Rediff.com18 May 2020

The British government has turned down India's request for the extradition of Tiger Hanif, an alleged aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim wanted in India in connection with two bomb blasts in Surat in 1993, the UK home office has confirmed.

Nirav Modi to seek bail again at UK court hearing

Nirav Modi to seek bail again at UK court hearing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Friday's hearing is expected to be presided over by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot, the same judge who had ordered the extradition of former Kingfisher Airlines boss Vijay Mallya last December.

Nirav Modi remanded in custody till July 9 by UK court

Nirav Modi remanded in custody till July 9 by UK court

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The 49-year-old jeweller, who has been lodged at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London since his arrest in March last year, appeared via videolink for the remand hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London.

'UK working to overturn EU mango import ban'

'UK working to overturn EU mango import ban'

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Vaz has been spearheading efforts in the UK to get the ban lifted.

UK court issues arrest warrant against Nirav Modi

UK court issues arrest warrant against Nirav Modi

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Modi, a diamond jeweller whose designs have been worn by Hollywood stars, is now believed to be running a new business, which describes itself on the UK's Companies House register as a wholesale trader in watches and jewellery and a retailer of watches and jewellery in specialised stores.

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

India Is All Set To Shine At Cannes

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Never before in history have Cannes and its sidebars found space for eight Indian, or India-themed, films.

7-day institutional quarantine for all UK flyers arriving in Delhi

7-day institutional quarantine for all UK flyers arriving in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Travellers coming from the United Kingdom to the national capital will have to undergo a seven-day institutional quarantine and a seven-day home quarantine even if they test negative for COVID-19 on arrival, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday.

Immigrant spouses must speak English: UK Supreme Court

Immigrant spouses must speak English: UK Supreme Court

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The United Kingdom Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a challenge against immigration rules requiring people to speak English before joining their spouses in Britain, a landmark ruling which could affect thousands of immigrants from countries like India.

'Bombay Has An Intoxicating Personality'

'Bombay Has An Intoxicating Personality'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'It's such a mishmash of wonderful things, so many different cultures, subsections of society and weird histories.'

Kejriwal urges Centre to ban all flights from UK over new Covid strain

Kejriwal urges Centre to ban all flights from UK over new Covid strain

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

A number of European countries have banned flights from the UK as the British government warned that the potent new strain of the virus was "out of control" and imposed a stringent new stay-at-home lockdown from Sunday.

Mallya accuses SBI of wasting Indian taxpayers' money on UK legal fees

Mallya accuses SBI of wasting Indian taxpayers' money on UK legal fees

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Why doesn't anybody ask the PSU State Bank of India under RTI on how much they are spending on legal fees trying to recover money from me in the UK when I have offered 100 per cent payback in India, asked Mallya.

Indian student found dead in London's Thames river

Indian student found dead in London's Thames river

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The Metropolitan Police discovered his body in the river Thames near the Canary Wharf area of east London on November 21 and was declared dead by paramedics.

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

What do we eat when we watch football?

Nirav Modi's mental health, Indian prisons in focus at UK extradition case

Nirav Modi's mental health, Indian prisons in focus at UK extradition case

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The third day of the five-day hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court, presided over by Justice Samuel Goozee, was devoted to the defence laying out further arguments against a prima facie case of fraud and money laundering against Modi.

Will Tata Steel's global stride with new deal aid profitability?

Will Tata Steel's global stride with new deal aid profitability?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

It was August 2007. Tata Steel was turning 100. Jamshedpur, its hometown, had an air of celebration. The line-up for the special event included the launch of Air Deccan's commercial flight connecting Kolkata and Jamshedpur, and release of Russi Lala's new book, Romance of Tata Steel. There was also the screening of The Spirit of Steel, a 20-minute documentary directed by Zafar Hai showcasing Tata Steel's legacy, and a corporate anthem penned by Javed Akhtar and composed by Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy.

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? UK to get new PM today

Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss? UK to get new PM today

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

If elected, 42-year-old Sunak will go on to make history as the first Prime Minister of the UK of Indian heritage.

Keith Vaz re-elected chair of UK Parliament committee

Keith Vaz re-elected chair of UK Parliament committee

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Keith Vaz, Britain's longest-serving Indian-origin MP was on Thursday re-elected as chair of the British Parliament's influential Home Affairs Select Committee.

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Frontline healthcare staff, people over the age of 80 and care home workers will be among the first to get the vaccine as part of Phase 1 of the programme from Tuesday, which was approved for rollout by the UK's independent regulator earlier this week.

11 UK returnees found Covid infected in Mumbai since Nov 25

11 UK returnees found Covid infected in Mumbai since Nov 25

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

"Currently, 187 of the 590 passengers who returned from the UK last week are placed under institutional quarantine at various hotels," Dr Gomare said.

Tata ev's Punch, Nexon Scores 5 In Crash Test

Tata ev's Punch, Nexon Scores 5 In Crash Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The Punch.ev achieved the highest score point ever recorded by any vehicle to date, scoring 31.46 out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection.

Putin 'probably' approved ex-Russian spy's murder: UK inquiry

Putin 'probably' approved ex-Russian spy's murder: UK inquiry

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin "probably approved" the murder of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko who died in a London hospital in November 2006 from radioactive poisoning, a British public inquiry concluded on Thursday.

Boxer Vijender Singh dumps Congress, joins BJP

Boxer Vijender Singh dumps Congress, joins BJP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Singh had fought the 2019 Lok Sabha election unsuccessfully from the South Delhi constituency as a Congress candidate.

UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi

UK court denies bail to Nirav Modi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The judge fixed April 26 as the next date of hearing when he will appear via video link from jail.

Historic! Rishi Sunak to be UK's 1st Indian-origin PM

Historic! Rishi Sunak to be UK's 1st Indian-origin PM

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Rishi Sunak on Monday is all set to make history on Diwali as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party, following Penny Mordaunt's withdrawal from the race.

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.

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The 42-year-old frontrunner's tally continues to grow as former prime minister Boris Johnson flies back from his Caribbean holiday to reportedly also join the contest.

COVID: UK to bring in hotel quarantine from Feb 15

COVID: UK to bring in hotel quarantine from Feb 15

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The rules affect UK residents and Irish nationals travelling from 33 countries on the so-called 'red list', which covers much of South America, southern Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Portugal as feared regions for new coronavirus mutations. Non-UK travellers from these locations are currently banned from entry anyway.

20 passengers from UK test positive for COVID-19

20 passengers from UK test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

According to SOP, those testing positive will be isolated in a separate unit of an institutional facility.

Health ministry calls urgent meet to discuss new Covid strain in UK

Health ministry calls urgent meet to discuss new Covid strain in UK

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

A number of European countries have banned flights from the UK as the British government warned that the potent new strain of the virus was "out of control" and imposed a stringent new stay-at-home lockdown from Sunday.

2 shooters arrested from Goa for INLD leader's murder

2 shooters arrested from Goa for INLD leader's murder

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The district police said they were apprehended from Goa in a joint operation by the Haryana Police and the Delhi Police.

Never faced political pressure from powers that be: CJI Chandrachud

Never faced political pressure from powers that be: CJI Chandrachud

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

"We live lives which are relatively isolated from the political arm of the government -- but obviously judges have to be conversant with the impact of their decisions on the polity at large. That's not political pressure but an understanding by the court of the likely impact of a decision," CJI Chandrachud said in his address at the Oxford Union.

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.

Johnson cancels R-Day visit due to Covid crisis in UK

Johnson cancels R-Day visit due to Covid crisis in UK

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Johnson has indicated that his India visit would take place during the first half of this year and before the G7 summit presided over by the United Kingdom, planned for later this year.

Families cleared to travel with cricketers to UK

Families cleared to travel with cricketers to UK

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'Unlike before, the players cannot just go out in the evenings after a long day in the field. This is where it is very important that the families are there to help the players switch off after play and not feel the heat. The BCCI has always had the interest of the players in mind and this time too the board stood like a rock to help get the necessary clearance from the UK government with assistance from the ECB.'

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

UK coronavirus death toll crosses grim 20,000 milestone

UK coronavirus death toll crosses grim 20,000 milestone

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The UK's death toll now makes it just one of a number of countries to have crossed the 20,000 fatalities mark, after France, Spain, Italy and the United States.

New Covid strain: Centre issues SOPs for UK flyers

New Covid strain: Centre issues SOPs for UK flyers

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Passengers should undergo RT-PCR test and be isolated in a separate unit of an institutional facility if found positive

UK PM Boris Johnson survives confidence vote over Partygate scandal

UK PM Boris Johnson survives confidence vote over Partygate scandal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

211 Conservative Party members of Parliament voted in favour of Johnson staying on as their leader.

'A Film Is Bigger Than Me Or Anyone Else'

'A Film Is Bigger Than Me Or Anyone Else'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'I am ready to go an extra mile if I have to. My pain or personal problems don't matter.'