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Britain backs India for Security Council

Britain backs India for Security Council

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

'Our strong support is there to India becoming a Security Council member,' British High Commissioner to India Michael Arthur said.

Laden not hiding in Pakistan, says minister

Laden not hiding in Pakistan, says minister

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Pakistan has rejected reports that Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin-Laden is hiding inside the country's geographical boundaries.

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India's first-ever Olympic medallist in women's boxing Mary Kom has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor.

Good news for students going to UK

Good news for students going to UK

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

The British High Commissioner to India, Michael Arthur, on Monday said his country was taking steps to make it easy for Indian students to gain entry into the UK.

India, UK sign civilian nuclear pact

India, UK sign civilian nuclear pact

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

India signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with the UK,on Thursday, making it the eighth country to enter into such pact with New Delhi since the lifting of atomic trade embargo in 2008.

Finger scan, digital photos for visa to UK

Finger scan, digital photos for visa to UK

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The next time when you apply for a visa for Britain, you will have to furnish your finger scans and digital photographs. The British High Commission is set to introduce biometric data collection procedure from Wednesday to check cases of identity fraud.

Shiv Shankar Mukherjee is India's new envoy to UK

Shiv Shankar Mukherjee is India's new envoy to UK

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

India on Monday named Shiv Shankar Mukherjee, senior diplomat and Ambassador to Nepal, as its new envoy to Britain. A 1971-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Services, Mukherjee will succeed Kamlesh Sharma. Mukherjee will move to London after an eventful and successful three-year stint in Kathmandu, during which the Himalayan country witnessed revolutionary changes, resulting in the abolition of monarchy.

Kate, William hitch a ride in a rickshaw in Pakistan

Kate, William hitch a ride in a rickshaw in Pakistan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

The royal couple, who are on a five-day tour of Pakistan, took a ride in a decorated rickshaw fitted with lights to arrive at the venue of the dinner.

Clear evidence of Pak links: UK envoy

Clear evidence of Pak links: UK envoy

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Britan on Friday said there is clear evidence that the Mumbai terror attacks have links to Pakistan-based outfits. Islamabad has been asked to take effective and appropriate measures against the organisations, British High Commissioner to India Sir Richard Stagg said in Chennai. "We take the view that there is clear evidence that the attacks in Mumbai have links to organisations in Pakistan and we have been urging the Govt of Pakistan to take effective measures," he said.

How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Huge tri-colour-themed banners have been put up along the Kartavya Path while the theme for this year's tableaux that would roll down the boulevard where the annual Republic Day celebrations take place is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas', focusing on 75 years of the enactment of the Constitution.

Bangladesh hangs chief of terror group HuJI

Bangladesh hangs chief of terror group HuJI

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Bangladesh on Wednesday executed banned Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami chief Mufti Abdul Hannan and his two associates for a 2004 attack on a shrine that killed three people and wounded the British high commissioner at the time.

Pressure on Pak has not worked, says Britain

Pressure on Pak has not worked, says Britain

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Britain on Tuesday said that pressure applied on Pakistan to take action against terrorists involved in the Mumbai attacks has not worked as it would have liked. "We have been putting consistent pressure on Pakistan, over the weeks since the attacks happened in Mumbai, to take actions against those who we believe are behind them. We believe that the pressure has not passed as we would have liked," British High Commissioner to India Sir Richard Stagg said.

Nine foreigners killed in terror attacks in Mumbai

Nine foreigners killed in terror attacks in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Nov 2008

At least nine foreigners, including a woman, were killed and 18 injured when heavily-armed terrorists attacked two luxury hotels and other public places in Mumbai in one of the worst terror strikes in the country.

India, 3rd largest investor in the UK

India, 3rd largest investor in the UK

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

With Indian businesses investing £ 1.02 billion into the UK, India now ranks as the third largest foreign investor in the UK globally, and the second largest from the Asia Pacific region.\n

UK committee to study BPO gains

UK committee to study BPO gains

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

India, Britain sign AJT deal

India, Britain sign AJT deal

Rediff.com19 Mar 2004

NIA takes over probe into Indian mission attack in London

NIA takes over probe into Indian mission attack in London

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Pro-Khalistani protestors tried to vandalise the Indian High Commission in London and pulled down the national flag while holding protests outside the high commission complex on March 19.

A book launch with a difference

A book launch with a difference

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

UK may participate in India's moon mission

UK may participate in India's moon mission

Rediff.com23 Feb 2005

The Indian spacecraft may carry a UK component as one of the payload, British High Commissioner Michael Arthur said.

Become a lawyer in UK by writing test in India

Become a lawyer in UK by writing test in India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

The Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test will now be held in New Delhi.

UK to increase student intake from India

UK to increase student intake from India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

The aim, High Commissioner Michael Arthur said, is to expand bilateral ties.

'Cost of freedom mustn't be forgotten': Rahul pays tribute at Jallianwala Bagh

'Cost of freedom mustn't be forgotten': Rahul pays tribute at Jallianwala Bagh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Rahul, who was accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, state minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and some other Congress leaders, paid floral tributes at the memorial inside the Jallianwala Bagh in the morning.

Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty celebrate Diwali at 10 Downing Street

Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murty celebrate Diwali at 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The couple reflected upon their "extra special" Diwali one year on, with Sunak looking back at the "incredible moment" he visited India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the G20 Summit in New Delhi as the first British Indian Prime Minister.

Canada arrests 3 Indians in Nijjar's killing, says more people involved

Canada arrests 3 Indians in Nijjar's killing, says more people involved

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Three people have been arrested and charged in the killing of Sikh activist Nijjar, CTV News quoted a senior government source as saying.

Full DOB on vax certificates of Indians travelling abroad

Full DOB on vax certificates of Indians travelling abroad

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Currently, CoWin certificates mention the beneficiary's age based on the year of birth besides other details.

Condolences pour in for Gen Rawat from US, Russia, other nations

Condolences pour in for Gen Rawat from US, Russia, other nations

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Condolences over the demise of chief of defence staff Gen Bipin Rawat poured in on Wednesday from various countries, including the US, Russia and Pakistan.

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Proprietors Yadgar Marker and his daughter Phiroza launched a "Save India Club" appeal as they fought to keep it going but have now announced its impending closure.

In tit-for-tat move, India asks Canadian diplomat to 'leave in 5 days'

In tit-for-tat move, India asks Canadian diplomat to 'leave in 5 days'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The Canadian high commissioner to India was summoned to the ministry of external affairs and informed about the decision to expel the senior Canadian diplomat.

India-UK business ties stronger

India-UK business ties stronger

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

British High Commissioner to India Rob Young on Thursday said the two countries had set an ambitious target to double trade to pound 10 billion in the next five years from the present pound five billion.

UK envoy in Papua New Guinea has Indian lover

UK envoy in Papua New Guinea has Indian lover

Rediff.com3 Aug 2003

Scaddan (59) met Ganguli (29) in 2000, when the young man was a student in Calcutta.

UK's carrier strike group to conduct wargame with Indian Navy

UK's carrier strike group to conduct wargame with Indian Navy

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The UK said the deployment of the carrier strike group marks the start of "a new era of defence cooperation with allies in India and the Indo-Pacific."

UK to add India's Covaxin to approved list from Nov 22

UK to add India's Covaxin to approved list from Nov 22

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The move follows the World Health Organisation's Emergency Use Listing for Covaxin, which is the second most used formulation in India.

NIA posts video of violence at India mission, asks public to identify protestors

NIA posts video of violence at India mission, asks public to identify protestors

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

Officials spokesperson of the agency posted links to five videos of the incident that occurred on March 19 on its Twitter handle and urged the people to provide any information regarding the persons seen in the footage to the NIA.

President Murmu to join 500 world leaders at British Queen's funeral

President Murmu to join 500 world leaders at British Queen's funeral

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Ahead of Monday's funeral service, the President is invited to a reception hosted by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla at Buckingham Palace.

Cannot set timeline for Mallya's extradition: UK envoy

Cannot set timeline for Mallya's extradition: UK envoy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The high court verdict in April upheld the 2018 ruling by Chief Magistrate Emma Arbuthnot at the end of a year-long extradition trial that the former Kingfisher Airlines boss had a "case to answer" in the Indian courts.

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom.

Khalistani attack on Indian Commission: 1 held in London

Khalistani attack on Indian Commission: 1 held in London

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Scotland Yard has arrested a man on suspicion of 'violent disorder' in connection with an attack on the Indian High Commission in London in March this year.

Enhance monitoring, take action against Khalistani elements: India to UK

Enhance monitoring, take action against Khalistani elements: India to UK

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

These issues were raised at the 5th India-UK home affairs dialogue held in New Delhi, the statement said.