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Indian origin woman banker arrested in UK anti-terror raid

Indian origin woman banker arrested in UK anti-terror raid

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Kuntal Patel, employed at the Barclays Bank in CanaryWharf, was arrested following anti-terror raids at three addresses in London.

2023's Must Watch Web Series

2023's Must Watch Web Series

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 Web series that was worth the viewer's while.

Khalistani protestors first tried to set fire to Indian consulate in San Francisco

Khalistani protestors first tried to set fire to Indian consulate in San Francisco

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

A group of pro-Khalistan protesters on Sunday made an attempt to set on fire India's consulate in San Francisco, with senior Indian diplomats informing their American counterparts that they anticipate more such protests by anti-national elements in the coming weeks.

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Imran Khan's party calls for nationwide shutdown, to challenge arrest

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Pakistan is bracing for another day of violence that broke out in many cities after the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan for alleged corruption with the leaders of his party announcing a countrywide strike on Wednesday to protest against the fascist government.

Sedition law must for condition in Kashmir to Kerala: Law panel chief

Sedition law must for condition in Kashmir to Kerala: Law panel chief

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Defending the panel's recommendation to retain the law, which is at present under abeyance following directions of the Supreme Court issued in May last year, he said enough safeguards have been proposed to prevent its misuse.

Indian-origin man is first Sikh police chief of Kuala Lumpur

Indian-origin man is first Sikh police chief of Kuala Lumpur

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Amar Singh, is a third-generation policeman from his family. His father and maternal grandfather were both policemen.

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The silver lining for India's presidency is likely to be the support by almost all G20 countries to its proposal to include the African Union as a permanent member of the bloc that has emerged as perhaps the most influential multilateral forum after the United Nations.

Police could not attach any of Mallya's 159 properties it identified

Police could not attach any of Mallya's 159 properties it identified

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

It had declared Mallya a proclaimed offender for evading summons in a FERA violation case after noting that he had failed to appear despite repeated summonses.

Extreme Heat Wave In Britain, Spain

Extreme Heat Wave In Britain, Spain

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The British authorities declared a national emergency and for the first time issued a 'red extreme' heat warning for large parts of England.

4 weeks to get body from UK? Anuj's family in shock

4 weeks to get body from UK? Anuj's family in shock

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

While the murder of their 23-year-old son at Salford, Greater Manchester, was shocking enough, the news that his dead body will take another four weeks to be sent to India has sapped them completely.

Is Amritpal Singh The New Bhindranwale?

Is Amritpal Singh The New Bhindranwale?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Most political leaders in Punjab have come out in the open to oppose him, unlike the early 1980s when political leaders were scared of speaking against Bhindranwale, observes Sudhir Bisht.

Yacht with 3 AK-47 rifles found off Maha coast; no terror angle, says dy CM

Yacht with 3 AK-47 rifles found off Maha coast; no terror angle, says dy CM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

A boat with three AK-47 rifles and bullets was found off the Raigad coast in Maharashtra on Thursday, officials said adding that there was no security threat.

Boris Johnson fights to keep chair amid cabinet revolt

Boris Johnson fights to keep chair amid cabinet revolt

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Boris Johnson is in a 'buoyant mood' and 'will fight on' to stay as the British Prime Minister, one of his top aides has said, despite some of the embattled premier's most loyal cabinet ministers, including Home Secretary Priti Patel, joining the mutiny and demanding his resignation.

Qatar World Cup: Minor offences won't result in arrest

Qatar World Cup: Minor offences won't result in arrest

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Qatar is trying to strike between respecting religious traditions and accommodating the raucous exuberance of more than a million visiting soccer fans.

From drab to fab! Art takes over the walls in UK

From drab to fab! Art takes over the walls in UK

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Springfield's favourite family -- The Simpsons -- moved to Bristol for an artistic makeover at Upfest 2018, Europe's largest live street art festival. Take a look at some of the mind-blowing art which covered some 60,000 sq ft of surfaces, including buildings, shop fronts and shutters.

All you need to know about UK's new PM

All you need to know about UK's new PM

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

An ardent backer of Brexit, Boris Johnson has a reputation for brashness, bombast, bending the truth, and really bad hair, which has earned him more than a few comparisons to United States President Donald Trump (who also happens to be a fan of his). Here are some interesting facts about BoJo, as he is called by the British media.

Sangakkara, Jason Gillespie in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Sangakkara, Jason Gillespie in self-quarantine after returning from UK

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Sri Lankan batting great Kumar Sangakkara and former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie are currently in self-quarantine, following the government's guidelines for those recently returning from Europe, which has now become the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic.

British police to probe new claims of football match-fixing

British police to probe new claims of football match-fixing

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The British police have opened a second investigation into allegations of match-fixing after claims emerged that a player rigged a Championship game for cash.

Swastikas sprayed on UK mosque in race attack

Swastikas sprayed on UK mosque in race attack

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Racist graffiti, including Nazi swastikas, were sprayed on the walls and windows of a mosque in the West Midlands region of England today, prompting police to launch an investigation.

Rishi Sunak gets 20 nominations needed for British PM race, Priti Patel opts out

Rishi Sunak gets 20 nominations needed for British PM race, Priti Patel opts out

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The 42-year-old British Indian MP for Richmond in Yorkshire maintains his lead in the race to replace Boris Johnson as nominations formally opened for the contest.

A Bloody Cake And A Skull For Putin

A Bloody Cake And A Skull For Putin

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago brought death to thousands of soldiers and civilians while millions of Ukrainians have been displaced. It has brought death, destruction and hardship to the country.

UK teen gets 22-year jail term for plotting to behead soldier

UK teen gets 22-year jail term for plotting to behead soldier

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A 19-year-old London-based Muslim convert who planned to behead a British soldier has been ailed for 22 years by a UK judge.

Justice For Shami!

Justice For Shami!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

I said to myself, why should the player suffer if he was innocent while I went about settling scores with the Board? If I didn't finish the enquiry in time, Shami's career would be harmed and perhaps irretrievably so. I decided to complete the probe within the stipulated time and got going right away.

Dev fails to overtake Hum Tum in UK

Dev fails to overtake Hum Tum in UK

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

5 killed, 40 injured in 'sick and depraved' UK Parliament attack

5 killed, 40 injured in 'sick and depraved' UK Parliament attack

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

An attacker drove a car along a pavement in Westminster, stabbed a policeman and was shot dead by police in the grounds of Parliament.

Odds favour Theresa May as voting begins in UK

Odds favour Theresa May as voting begins in UK

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

The final pre-poll survey done by Comres for the Independent newspaper gives the Tories a 10-point lead over the Labour party.

Aus police drop plea to extend Haneef's detention

Aus police drop plea to extend Haneef's detention

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

Haneef, who has been in custody for 11 days, is yet to be charged with any offence.

MEA to approach UK for Modi's extradition after ED response

MEA to approach UK for Modi's extradition after ED response

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The ED wants Modi to "join investigation" in a case relating to IPL T-20 cricket tournament after a FIR was registered against him.

IS plot to attack UK foiled by Scotland Yard

IS plot to attack UK foiled by Scotland Yard

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Scotland Yard has thwarted an Islamic State driven "significant" terror plot with the arrest of four men on suspicion of terror offences as part of an investigation into Islamist-related terrorism.

'Free speech doesn't mean...': US lawmakers condemn attack on Indian embassy

'Free speech doesn't mean...': US lawmakers condemn attack on Indian embassy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

They also slammed the "violent rhetoric" against India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu and said free speech does not mean a license to incite violence or vandalise property.

Extras: UK man arrested over death of footballer Sala

Extras: UK man arrested over death of footballer Sala

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

US, France, UK in intense discussions with China on Azhar listing at UN

US, France, UK in intense discussions with China on Azhar listing at UN

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The three countries have indicated that they are willing to accommodate Chinese request for changes in the language as long as it does not change the substance of the resolution and it ends up designating Azhar as a UN global terrorist.

Man arrested for running up towards Queen's coffin

Man arrested for running up towards Queen's coffin

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

A man has been arrested after running towards the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall in London as thousands of mourners file past to pay their respects.

Another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad

Another Kashmiri journalist stopped from flying abroad

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Immigration authorities at the airport in New Delhi stopped yet another Kashmiri journalist from travelling abroad, citing restrictions imposed by the Jammu and Kashmir police, officials said on Wednesday.

Where post-Godhra riot cases stand after Naroda Gam verdict

Where post-Godhra riot cases stand after Naroda Gam verdict

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Apart from the Naroda Gam case, seven other 2002 post-Godhra riots cases were investigated by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team.

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

'Hard to see how Hamas can be defeated'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'The purported claim that Israel can defeat Hamas and everything 'would go back to normal' is completely absurd.'

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.

Row over Sudha Murthy touching feet of Sambhaji Bhide during meeting

Row over Sudha Murthy touching feet of Sambhaji Bhide during meeting

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

A video showing author and philanthropist Sudha Murthy bowing before the leader of a right wing outfit in Maharashtra has gone viral, evoking sharp reactions.

British teen jailed for racial abuse against Rashford

British teen jailed for racial abuse against Rashford

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Justin Lee Price, 19, from Worcester, previously admitted to sending a grossly offensive message by public communication