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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.

Soccer PIX: Chelsea down Villa in FA Cup; Bilbao win at Atletico

Soccer PIX: Chelsea down Villa in FA Cup; Bilbao win at Atletico

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Chelsea outplay Villa in FA Cup

Britain warns India of possible ISIS terror attack

Britain warns India of possible ISIS terror attack

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

British officials have conveyed this to their Indian counterparts at the Indo-UK Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group meeting held in London on January 15-16.

India is Britain's closest friend: Theresa May

India is Britain's closest friend: Theresa May

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

In an article published in the Sunday Telegraph as she left for India for her first bilateral visit outside the UK, she said plans to promote the best of Britain during her three-day trade mission to New Delhi and Bengaluru.

Man City players face self-isolation on return to Britain

Man City players face self-isolation on return to Britain

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

The paper added that at least four managers as well as players from several teams could be affected.

Is That Amish Doing Yoga?

Is That Amish Doing Yoga?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami and best selling novelist Amish -- who is also director of the Nehru Centre -- leads International Day of Yoga celebrations at Trafalgar Square in London.

Ravi Shastri 'Oozes Class' At Ascot

Ravi Shastri 'Oozes Class' At Ascot

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Ravi Shastri, a big fan of horse racing, was at his classy best as he attended the Royal Ascot -- the most famous horse racing event in Great Britain.

Britain withdrawing diplomatic staff from Iran

Britain withdrawing diplomatic staff from Iran

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Britain is pulling out all its diplomats from Iran, a day after its embassy in the country was stormed by protesters who ransacked the compound, evoking outrage worldwide.

It's Back to Hogwarts Day

It's Back to Hogwarts Day

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Back to Hogwarts Day is an annual event where thousands of Harry Potter fans gather at the Kings Cross Station in London to listen to the announcement of the Hogwarts Express which leaves at 11 am for Hogsmeade from the nine and three quarters platform.

UK confirms Nirav Modi's presence in Britain

UK confirms Nirav Modi's presence in Britain

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi are being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate for allegedly cheating the PNB, the country's second largest lender, to the tune of more than $2 billion.

Navy secures merchant vessel hit by drone in Arabian Sea

Navy secures merchant vessel hit by drone in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

A merchant vessel, with around 20 Indian crew, was hit by a suspected drone about 217 nautical miles off the Porbandar coast in the Arabian Sea on Saturday but there was no report of any casualties in the incident, Indian military sources and a maritime security agency said.

The ghost of colonial loot is coming back to haunt Britain

The ghost of colonial loot is coming back to haunt Britain

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

'It is clear that Britain is a country with a limited future,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Send us your tourists, Prez Muizzu urges China amid row with India

Send us your tourists, Prez Muizzu urges China amid row with India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

He urged China to bolster the flow of its tourists to the Maldives.

Ratan Tata thanks Britain for civilian honour

Ratan Tata thanks Britain for civilian honour

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

RatanTata is the only Indian among five foreigners to be awarded Britian's civilian honour this year.

Is multicultural Britain dead?

Is multicultural Britain dead?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

The country where he immediately felt at home in 2005 is no more a melting pot, muses Siddhu Warrier.

Britain's Prince Philip spotted driving without seatbelt days after crash

Britain's Prince Philip spotted driving without seatbelt days after crash

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

The Duke of Edinburgh has been pictured back behind the wheel of a new Land Rover on Saturday afternoon on the Sandringham estate, the royal family's Norfolk retreat near to which the Thursday's accident took place, the Telegraph reported.

Murray's Wimbledon night-time drama ends on a cliff-hanger

Murray's Wimbledon night-time drama ends on a cliff-hanger

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Murray must come back on Friday to earn a spot in the third round after an epic battle with Greek powerhouse Stefanos Tsitsipas

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Stirling Moss, the British racing driver who ranked as one of the all-time Formula One greats despite never winning the world championship, died on Sunday at the age of 90 after a long illness. News of his passing was mourned across the world of motorsport, with Formula One hailing a 'legend' and 'one of the true greats'.

Immigrants: Not welcome in Theresa May's Britain

Immigrants: Not welcome in Theresa May's Britain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

After Brexit, ethnic minorities in Britain worry about their future.

Violence has dented Britain's global reputation

Violence has dented Britain's global reputation

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

'The breakdown in the family structure in large sections of British society and the lack of discipline in young Britons is being looked at once again as the underlying reasons for growing criminality and lack of respect for authority among the youth.'

Summer Fun With Priyanka-Nick-Malti

Summer Fun With Priyanka-Nick-Malti

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Priyanka Chopra has treated fans to adorable pictures of her daughter Malti Marie.

Britain, India sign trade agreement

Britain, India sign trade agreement

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

As part of the deal, Global Innovation and Technology Alliance sponsored by Indian government's Department of Science and Technology and UK's Technology Strategy Board will support UK and Indian businesses and academics in joint R&D and innovation projects over a three-year period.

Canada row: UK disagrees with India's position

Canada row: UK disagrees with India's position

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The United Kingdom has shown its disagreement with India's action after the India-Canada standoff which resulted in the departure of 41 Canadian diplomats from India and called for resolution of differences through discussion.

Are migrants invading Britain?

Are migrants invading Britain?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

The annual number of people granted British citizenship also rose by almost 60 per cent between 2008 and 2009, according to the figures.

India pay for defensive lapses as Britain secure bronze

India pay for defensive lapses as Britain secure bronze

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

India's defence crumbled in the bronze medal playoff as they crashed to a 1-5 defeat against Great Britain for a fourth-place finish at the World League Semifinals in Antwerp.

Britain beat India with late goal in Johor Cup hockey

Britain beat India with late goal in Johor Cup hockey

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

India conceded a goal in the dying minutes of the match and went down 3-4 to Great Britain in their second outing at the fifth Sultan of Johor Cup junior hockey tournament, in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, on Monday.

Davis Cup: Britain qualify after Canadian strikes umpire with ball

Davis Cup: Britain qualify after Canadian strikes umpire with ball

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Britain reached the Davis Cup quarter-finals in bizarre circumstances on Sunday when Canadian Denis Shapovalov defaulted for inadvertently blasting a ball into the umpire's face.

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Britain counting on Murrays to bring home elusive Davis Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Britain will attempt to win the Davis Cup for the first time in 79 years this weekend when they take on Belgium in Ghent, although if they do succeed the Scottish town of Dunblane could argue its name should be enscribed on the trophy.

Britain's Prince Charles recovers from COVID-19, out of isolation

Britain's Prince Charles recovers from COVID-19, out of isolation

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The 71-year-old heir to the British throne had been self-isolating on the Queen's Balmoral estate in Scotland after he had been tested by the National Health Service (NHS) in Aberdeenshire last week.

Djokovic propels Serbia into Davis Cup quarter-finals

Djokovic propels Serbia into Davis Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

A round-up of Friday's action in the Davis Cup.

Industry Praise Murthy; Janata Denounce Him

Industry Praise Murthy; Janata Denounce Him

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy stirred a storm on X when he said young people should work 70 hours a week to level up the country's productivity. In a conversation with former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai in the inaugural episode of 3one4 Capital's podcast 'The Record,' Murthy said that youngsters should put extra hours at work to compete with leading economies. "India's work productivity is one of the lowest in the world. Unless we improve our work productivity...we will not be able to compete with those countries that have made tremendous progress," he said, comparing India with China, Japan and Germany.

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The child will be born fifth in line to the throne, bumping uncle Harry out of the top five and into sixth place.

Houthi Attacks Won't Affect India's Fuel Supplies

Houthi Attacks Won't Affect India's Fuel Supplies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Most of India's oil supplies are expected to stay safe because of the country's good relations with both Russia and Iran. That would take care of over a third of India's supplies.

When Mighty Daniel Met Rishi Sunak

When Mighty Daniel Met Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Daniel Kawczynski, all 6'9" of him, met the 5'6" British prime minister.

PM Modi meets Britain's May, Prince Charles, Queen

PM Modi meets Britain's May, Prince Charles, Queen

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

After a busy day in Stockholm, Sweden, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in the United Kingdom on Wednesday. PM Modi is in London to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The PM will also have a top-level meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May as well as a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II at the Buckingham Palace. Here's a glimpse of NaMo's busy English day.

FIA 'revisiting' Hamilton track-crossing incident in Qatar

FIA 'revisiting' Hamilton track-crossing incident in Qatar

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Hamilton collided with Mercedes team mate George Russell at the first corner at Lusail, abandoning his car in the gravel and crossing the track to return to the pit lane.

Davis Cup Roundup: Britain lead Serbia; Croatia still alive

Davis Cup Roundup: Britain lead Serbia; Croatia still alive

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Davis Cup holders Britain edged into a 2-1 lead in Serbia after Jamie Murray and Dominic Inglot won Saturday's doubles.

Azlan: Korea beat Britain 3-1

Azlan: Korea beat Britain 3-1

Rediff.com14 May 2011

South Korea defeated Britain 3-1 in the Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh on Saturday to set up a fifth-place play-off clash against India.

Davis Cup: Murray likely to miss Britain's quarter-final

Davis Cup: Murray likely to miss Britain's quarter-final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray says he is unlikely to play in Britain's Davis Cup quarter-final clash in Serbia this weekend but could travel to Belgrade in support of the team.

Dutch slam four past Britain

Dutch slam four past Britain

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Rob Reckers' double strike gave defending champions the Netherlands a flying start as they blanked Great Britain 4-0 in the Samsung Champions Trophy opener in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.