News for 'United Kingdom'

Strikes And Lockouts Decline By 90%

Strikes And Lockouts Decline By 90%

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Industrial disputes dropped 89.3 per cent to 34 in 2022 compared to 318 a decade ago, shows central and state data.

Nirmala Sitharman set to make history with 7th consecutive Budget

Nirmala Sitharman set to make history with 7th consecutive Budget

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to create history when she presents her seventh straight Budget on Tuesday for the fiscal 2024-25, surpassing the record of former prime minister Morarji Desai. Sitharaman, who will turn 65 next month, was in 2019 appointed as India's first full-time woman finance minister when Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a decisive second term.

Kindly don't patronise us: India to Netherlands on Ukraine

Kindly don't patronise us: India to Netherlands on Ukraine

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The Dutch envoy said to Tirumurti "You should not have abstained in the GA. Respect the UN Charter."

UK's Brexit minister David Frost resigns over differences with PM

UK's Brexit minister David Frost resigns over differences with PM

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

The United Kingdom's Brexit minister, David Frost, has resigned over disagreements with the Prime Minister Boris Johnson on a number of issues, including COVID-19 measures.

Lookout notice against student in UK for threat mail to Salman Khan

Lookout notice against student in UK for threat mail to Salman Khan

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The police have initiated the process to bring the student back to India as he has been identified as the sender of the email, the official said on Tuesday.

Who's The Lady With Kohli?

Who's The Lady With Kohli?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'My birthday is made and I can't believe I saw and met the one and only Virat Kohli.'

FTAs, reviving exports to be commerce ministry's focus

FTAs, reviving exports to be commerce ministry's focus

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Another priority in the first 100 days could be the launch of an e-platform -- Trade Connect -- to help exporters connect with stakeholders of international trade.

COVID-19 death toll in India 8 times more than official: Study

COVID-19 death toll in India 8 times more than official: Study

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

In India, 11.9 lakh excess deaths occurred in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, 17 per cent higher compared to 2019, an international study has found.

Man United back Rashford, to provide 5,000 free school meals

Man United back Rashford, to provide 5,000 free school meals

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Now, working together with the charity FareShare, meals will be prepared and packaged individually at Old Trafford by club staff before being shipped to local Manchester United Foundation partner schools.

Ajit Doval back as NSA, P K Mishra as principal secretary to PM

Ajit Doval back as NSA, P K Mishra as principal secretary to PM

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The government on Thursday reappointed former IPS officer Ajit Doval as the National Security Adviser (NSA), according to an official order.

Amtek closes in on JL French unit

Amtek closes in on JL French unit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

Nirmala's 'Milega' vs 'Mil Gaya' dig at Oppn in LS

Nirmala's 'Milega' vs 'Mil Gaya' dig at Oppn in LS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

She said that earlier governments used to sell dreams to people while the present regime is fulfilling the dreams.

'Anuj wanted to see Christmas, to see Manchester United play'

'Anuj wanted to see Christmas, to see Manchester United play'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

The United Kingdom police is carrying out the second post-mortem of Indian student Anuj Bidve, who was shot dead in an unprovoked attack in Salford.

EPL PHOTOS: Manchester United STUNNED by Brighton

EPL PHOTOS: Manchester United STUNNED by Brighton

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Woeful defending led to two Brighton goals in two first-half minutes as 34-year-old Glenn Murray and Shane Duffy outsmarted United's 117 million pound ($149.21 million) back four to demonstrate why manager Jose Mourinho had sought to upgrade it.

Will Hasaranga recover in time for World Cup?

Will Hasaranga recover in time for World Cup?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Hasaranga sustained the injury during the Lanka Premier League last month and missed the Asia Cup

County C'ship: Indian pace duo put up stellar show

County C'ship: Indian pace duo put up stellar show

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The Indian pace duo of Arshdeep Singh and Navdeep Saini shone bright for Kent and Worcestershire respectively in the ongoing County Championship in the United Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid unit, said his country welcomes all visitors, including LGBTQ people and their bid to host the 48-team showpiece event has nothing to do with 'sportswashing' their human rights record.

G20: India's architectural heritage takes centre stage

G20: India's architectural heritage takes centre stage

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

From the 13th century Konark temple of Odisha to the ancient Nalanda University in Bihar, the G20 Summit venue in New Delhi has put a spotlight on the rich architectural heritage of India.

Celebrated author and Naveen Patnaik's sister Gita Mehta passes away at 80

Celebrated author and Naveen Patnaik's sister Gita Mehta passes away at 80

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

An eminent author, documentary filmmaker, and journalist, Gita Mehta was the elder sister of Naveen Patnaik and businessman Prem Patnaik.

BJP glorifies Godse but takes foreigners to Gandhi ashram: Sena

BJP glorifies Godse but takes foreigners to Gandhi ashram: Sena

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Gandhi remains the identity of India on the global stage, Sena said in the Saamana editorial.

Andorra among 34 nations to legalise same sex marriage

Andorra among 34 nations to legalise same sex marriage

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Even as the Supreme Court's five-judge Constitution bench on Tuesday refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, there are 34 countries where marriage between same-sex couples is legally performed and recognised with the most recent country being Andorra.

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The City of Newark Police Department in Newark, Newark, California told PTI in an emailed statement that on Friday at approximately 8.35 am, they received a report of graffiti at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple.

Extra barricades outside British High Commission removed

Extra barricades outside British High Commission removed

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

"The security arrangements outside the British High Commission here are intact. However, barricades placed on the pathway towards the Commission that created hurdles for commutation have been removed," a senior police officer told PTI.

Wimbledon plans return in 2021, with or without fans

Wimbledon plans return in 2021, with or without fans

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

"Staging The Championships in 2021 is our number one priority and we are actively engaged in scenario planning in order to deliver on that priority," AELTC Chief Executive Sally Bolton said in a statement.

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to carpet London in notes of 50 British pound almost four times over.

Wealth of ultra-rich will continue to rise in 2023: Survey

Wealth of ultra-rich will continue to rise in 2023: Survey

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Nearly 9 out of 10 ultra-high-net-worth individuals in India saw an increase in wealth during in 2022, and the super rich expect their wealth to grow further this year, according to a Knight Frank survey. In its latest 'The Wealth Report: Outlook 2023', real estate consultant Knight Frank has revealed the findings of the global survey. Among Indian respondents, the consultant said 88 per cent saw a rise in UHNWI's (ultra-high-net-worth individuals) wealth in 2022.

Slovak PM shot in assassination bid, 'extremely serious'

Slovak PM shot in assassination bid, 'extremely serious'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in 'extremely serious' condition following a shooting attack on Wednesday, according to Slovak Defence Minister Robert Kalinak.

Capita planning to set up BPO unit

Capita planning to set up BPO unit

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

Covishield side effects: Doctors' group urges govt to review all Covid vax

Covishield side effects: Doctors' group urges govt to review all Covid vax

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The world is learning about a side effect of the COVID vaccine called Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome, he said.

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine globally: Report

AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine globally: Report

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Pharma giant AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine is being withdrawn worldwide after the company acknowledged for the first time in court documents that it can cause a rare and dangerous side effect, according to a report in the British newspaper The Telegraph.

President Pays Homage To The Queen

President Pays Homage To The Queen

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

President Murmu pays her respects at Westminster Hall where Queen Elizabeth II was lying-in-state on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Rishi Sunak And Liz Truss Ready To Box

Rishi Sunak And Liz Truss Ready To Box

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

Artist Ciaran Gallagher painted a mural depicting Britain's Conservative leadership candidates Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss in the Belfast city centre.

Queen Elizabeth II stalwart of our times: Modi

Queen Elizabeth II stalwart of our times: Modi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

"I will never forget her warmth and kindness. During one of the meetings she showed me the handkerchief Mahatma Gandhi gifted her on her wedding. I will always cherish that gesture," the prime minister said.

PIX: World leaders in Delhi for G20 Summit

PIX: World leaders in Delhi for G20 Summit

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The G20 leaders will deliberate on pressing global issues at the grouping's annual summit here on September 9 and 10. India is hosting the summit in its capacity as the current G20 chair.

Look out circulars only under exceptional circumstances, says Cal HC

Look out circulars only under exceptional circumstances, says Cal HC

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Observing that a look out circular (LOC) restricts a person's free movement and the right to travel, the Calcutta high court has said it should be issued only in exceptional circumstances.

In my third tenure as PM, I will....: Modi

In my third tenure as PM, I will....: Modi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said in his third tenure as PM, he will take the country among the top three economies in the world.

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

'Gyanendra back on the throne would be bad news for the Nepali people. He may not have learnt from his experience, but we have.'

Hrithik-Saba's Argentinian Holiday

Hrithik-Saba's Argentinian Holiday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Nargis takes a break from work... Kareena's holiday finally comes to an end...Priya makes a splash in Thailand...

What Is A Start-Up Visa? How You Can Get One?

What Is A Start-Up Visa? How You Can Get One?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Businesspersons who have the potential to contribute to the economy of a country are given a red carpet welcome by way of a start-up visa.

'For Tata Steel, It Will Be Better Than Last Year'

'For Tata Steel, It Will Be Better Than Last Year'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'When you look at reviving private sector capex, I don't think there's a better story than steel.'