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London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

"We are not afraid. An act of terrorism tried to silence our democracy, but today we meet as normal," May said.

London terror attacker acted alone: Scotland Yard

London terror attacker acted alone: Scotland Yard

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Scotland Yard also conceded that they may "never understand" the 52-year-old attacker's motive.

'How do we fight an enemy we can't define'

'How do we fight an enemy we can't define'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

India has expressed dismay at the United Nations' continued struggle to find a definition for terrorism, saying there seems to be more cooperation between terrorist groups than the countries fighting them.

Indian YouTuber Ajey Nagar in Time's Next Gen Leaders

Indian YouTuber Ajey Nagar in Time's Next Gen Leaders

Rediff.com17 May 2019

With nearly 7 million subscribers, Ajey Nagar, 19, is among the most followed YouTubers in India.

'For heaven's sake man, go', Cameron tells Corbyn

'For heaven's sake man, go', Cameron tells Corbyn

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Britain's outgoing Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday asked opposition Labour party's embattled leader Jeremy Corbyn to step down in the national interest, saying "for heaven's sake man, go".

Cameron issues last-minute appeal over Brexit

Cameron issues last-minute appeal over Brexit

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Their warning came on the last official day of campaigning before polling booths open at 7 am local time on Thursday with the final result expected early on Friday.

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Polling stations across the United Kingdom opened on Thursday morning to decide the historic referendum on whether the country should remain a member of the European Union or leave the politico-economic union of 28 member states.

Uncontrolled use of RTI must end: Parliamentary Pa

Uncontrolled use of RTI must end: Parliamentary Pa

Rediff.com2 May 2008

The Privileges Committee said that 'notwithstanding the overriding effect' with regard to applicability of the Right to Information Act, 2005 vis-a-vis other laws, the right to information accruing to a citizen under the RTI 'cannot abrogate privileges conferred under Constitutional provisions'.

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'There is more likelihood of dying from lightning than from vaccine induced blood clots.'

Cong, NCP work for their families, BJP-Sena for India: Shah

Cong, NCP work for their families, BJP-Sena for India: Shah

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

"Maharashtra has got nothing to do with Kashmir? Soldiers from Buldhana sacrificed their lives for the protection of Kashmir. Opposition doesn't feel national issues are important," he said.

London attack: Hero MP battled to save life of stabbed police officer

London attack: Hero MP battled to save life of stabbed police officer

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

The minister, who was formerly a British Army officer, tried to save the man's life but he tragically died after being stabbed outside one of the gates to the Houses of Parliament.

GST can be passed even without the Congress: Jayant Sinha

GST can be passed even without the Congress: Jayant Sinha

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

"If there is proper debate in parliament, followed by a vote, then even without the Congress' support, we have a chance to pass it," says Union Minister of State for Finance, Jayant Sinha.

Canara Bank to shut three overseas branches

Canara Bank to shut three overseas branches

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

And will sell its 50 per cent stake to State Bank of India in Russia as part of rationalisation of overseas branch network.

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over alleged 'bias'; demands probe

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over alleged 'bias'; demands probe

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'If the platform is public, then every Indian regardless of his ideology and commitment has got the right to convey his view'

'Pinning all the blame on Rahul is simplistic, unfair'

'Pinning all the blame on Rahul is simplistic, unfair'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'I would personally like to see Rahul Gandhi continue as party president.' 'I genuinely believe he has far more to offer to the party still, particularly in leading us in these challenging times that we find ourselves in.'

Pak-origin man responsible for London terror attack?

Pak-origin man responsible for London terror attack?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The man, identified as 'Abz' is believed to have been the ringleader of the trio that carried out the horror attack

BBC editor compares extremist with Gandhi, Mandela

BBC editor compares extremist with Gandhi, Mandela

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The British Broadcasting Corporation has come under fire after one of its editors allegedly compared a British Muslim radical preacher to Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Winston Churchill.

Britain unites in silence to pay tribute to Manchester victims

Britain unites in silence to pay tribute to Manchester victims

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Britain fell silent on Thursday as a minute's silence was held across the country to remember the 22 victims of Monday's concert bombing. The silence, which fell at 11 am, also marked the nation's solidarity with the 119 who were injured in the blast at the Manchester Arena following a concert, as well as others affected by the atrocity. Crowds gathered at well-known sites in the UK, including London's Parliament and Trafalgar Square. Here are some touching glimpses...

Will GST manage to live up to expectations?

Will GST manage to live up to expectations?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

As and when the GST comes in, Budget projections will have to be unbundled and revised. In fact, the pragmatic decision would be to present another Budget! This makes the passage of the Finance Bill with its multiple unrelated amendments seem even more dubious, says Devangshu Datta.

Modi inaugurates Ambedkar memorial in London

Modi inaugurates Ambedkar memorial in London

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a memorial in London dedicated to Dr B R Ambedkar over two months after India acquired the bungalow where the Dalit icon and architect of India's Constitution lived as a student in the 1920s.

'Sue EU': Trump's 'brutal' advice to Theresa May over Brexit

'Sue EU': Trump's 'brutal' advice to Theresa May over Brexit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Trump said she probably found this advice "too tough".

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron led the tributes by referring to the Queen as a "rock of strength.

After Brexit, racism rears its ugly head in Britain

After Brexit, racism rears its ugly head in Britain

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The country witnessed over 100 incidents of racial abuse and hate crimes, including alleged racist graffiti and cards reading "no more Polish vermin" posted outside a school.

Sword-wielding man attacks cops outside Buckingham Palace; 3 injured

Sword-wielding man attacks cops outside Buckingham Palace; 3 injured

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Scotland Yard has launched an investigation after a 26-year-old man stopped his car and then wielded a large knife.

Jaitley suffering from kidney ailment, may undergo transplant

Jaitley suffering from kidney ailment, may undergo transplant

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

'I am being treated for kidney related problems and certain infections that I have contracted,' he said in a tweet.

Bupa to raise stake in Max Bupa to 49%

Bupa to raise stake in Max Bupa to 49%

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Max Bupa, standalone private health insurer, is a joint venture between Max India (with 74 per cent stake) and UK-based global healthcare group Bupa (26 per cent).

Pro-EU British woman MP dies after street shootout, stabbing

Pro-EU British woman MP dies after street shootout, stabbing

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Labour MP Jo Cox was holding a meeting with constituents, in her local constituency when an altercation reportedly led to the attack.

Take time by the forelock in J-K

Take time by the forelock in J-K

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'If development, investment, employment, implementation, credibility and commitment are ensured, security will automatically improve and subversive and militant elements will lose ground and be neutralised by the people themselves,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Why Anglo-Indians feel let down by Modi

Why Anglo-Indians feel let down by Modi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'We fear worse things to happen. We feel this is just a teaser.' 'I wonder whether later, the Christian community will be targeted.'

Rajapaksa & Bros are back with a bang!

Rajapaksa & Bros are back with a bang!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

President Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Rajapaksa will transform Sri Lanka's political landscape after Thursday's electoral triumph, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy, veteran Colombo watcher.

May formally resigns, to act as PM until new leader elected

May formally resigns, to act as PM until new leader elected

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

May has been prime minister for nearly three years since she took over from David Cameron in the wake of the June 2016 Brexit referendum.

FDI in railways should be examined carefully, quickly: Survey

FDI in railways should be examined carefully, quickly: Survey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

The Commerce and Industry Ministry has circulated a draft Cabinet note for inter-ministerial consultations.

Sensex, Nifty erase losses to end in green

Sensex, Nifty erase losses to end in green

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices gained 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively

Brexit: What India's business leaders have to say

Brexit: What India's business leaders have to say

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

What will be the impact on the Euro itself? Will it devalue and to what extent?

Cyrus Mistry outlines key challenges haunting India's financial sector

Cyrus Mistry outlines key challenges haunting India's financial sector

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

GST has been hanging fire with the Opposition Congress yet to come on board

Would have helped lady, but not broken the law: Sonia attacks Sushma

Would have helped lady, but not broken the law: Sonia attacks Sushma

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Congress vice-president Rahul also slammed Sushma, calling her speech eloquent but hollow.

Leaders from SAARC countries, including Pak attend Vajpayee's funeral

Leaders from SAARC countries, including Pak attend Vajpayee's funeral

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

"You can change friends but not neighbours," Atal Bihari Vajpayee famously said this 15 years ago.

ECB monitoring Lanka crisis

ECB monitoring Lanka crisis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2003

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

India has turned into fertile ground for ISIS

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

'We could crack IM modules in the country because one arrested member would spill beans on the other.' 'With ISIS, every module is different and is possibly being handled by different operators abroad.'

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The description of his career by Ambassador Nazareth in his elegant language, judicious choice of details, without ego or malice to anyone, shows that it had its ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies and lucky and unlucky accidents. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan reviews A Ringside Seat to History.