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Vijay Mallya arrested in London, gets bail

Vijay Mallya arrested in London, gets bail

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

India had given a formal extradition request for Mallya as per the Extradition Treaty between India and the UK through a note verbale on February 8

Black Lives Matter: Why cricketers should be talking about it

Black Lives Matter: Why cricketers should be talking about it

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

"We should certainly be talking about it," said Australian batting great Ricky Ponting

Government, RBI monitoring Brexit fallout, taking 'calibrated' steps

Government, RBI monitoring Brexit fallout, taking 'calibrated' steps

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Last month, in a historic development, the UK voted to leave the European Union.

2 Babbar Khalsa terrorists held in Delhi; arms, ammunition recovered

2 Babbar Khalsa terrorists held in Delhi; arms, ammunition recovered

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The duo were planning targeted killings in various north Indian states on the directions of Khalistan movement leaders sponsored by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, they said.

Assange supporters fear assassination attempt after Ecuadorian embassy broken-into

Assange supporters fear assassination attempt after Ecuadorian embassy broken-into

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

A number of social media users suggested it was an assassination attempt "ordered" by Hillary Clinton, while others thought US President Barack Obama was involved.

UK: Lithuanian charged with murder of Indian-origin man, wife

UK: Lithuanian charged with murder of Indian-origin man, wife

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

A 37-year-old Lithuanian national, who was arrested on Monday, has been charged with the murders of Indian-origin Avtar Singh Kolar and and his wife Carole Kolar in Birmingham last week. The West Midlands Police said that the suspect, named Rimvydas Liorancas, will appear before the magistrate in Birmingham on Friday morning. The bodies of Avtar Singh, 62, and Carlole, 59, were found by their police officer son, Jason, from their house last Wednesday in Handsworth Wood, Birmi

UK vows to fight back to crush unrest

UK vows to fight back to crush unrest

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron vowed to "fight back" to crush the unrest that spread to central and northern cities from London, even as the focus on checking violence on Wednesday night shifted to Birmingham, where the killing of three Asian-origin men generated racial tensions.

UK's seniormost Asian cop asked to 'shut up'

UK's seniormost Asian cop asked to 'shut up'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Hours after publicly announcing that he would be suing the Scotland Yard for racism, Britain's most senior Asian police officer has been asked by superiors to "shut up" and "get on" with his job. Assistant Commissioner Tarique Ghaffur went public on Thursday with a highly damaging legal action against Sir Ian Blair, accusing the Metropolitan Police chief of repeated acts of racial, religious and age discrimination.

UK plans new anti-terror law to tackle Islamist extremism

UK plans new anti-terror law to tackle Islamist extremism

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

The United Kingdom is planning a tougher law to tackle the threat of Islamist terrorism in the country in the wake of the recent beheading of a United States journalist by a suspected British Islamic State militant in Iraq.

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Hong Kong's COVID-19 lessons for the world

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The rate of transmission of COVID-19 in Hong Kong was 0.7 -- anything below 1 suggests the epidemic is receding.' 'The city-State achieved this without the de facto police-State curfew that India has resorted to,' says Rahul Jacob.

Cairns cleared by UK court after perjury trial 'Hell'

Cairns cleared by UK court after perjury trial 'Hell'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Former New Zealand cricket captain Chris Cairns was cleared by a London court on Monday of perjury and perverting the course of justice relating to a libel case three years ago.

18 Indians aboard British-flagged oil tanker seized by Iran

18 Indians aboard British-flagged oil tanker seized by Iran

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Iran's seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker was allegedly due to a collision with an Iranian fishing boat, Iran's official news agency IRNA said.

Paris attacker visited London, Birmingham

Paris attacker visited London, Birmingham

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

One of the Islamic State terrorists behind the deadly Paris attacks had visited London and Birmingham earlier this year to meet people suspected of planning a terror attack in the United Kingdom, counter-terrorism officials have found.

7/7 UK bombings: 3 arrested

7/7 UK bombings: 3 arrested

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

Reports said the men had been arrested on suspicion of instigation of acts of terror under the Terrorism Act 2000.

UK's 'most wanted' fugitive arrested in Goa

UK's 'most wanted' fugitive arrested in Goa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

The Goa police in Panaji has arrested one of Britain's most wanted fugitives after his British friend was found dead in a hotel room. Ajay Kaushal, 50, has been on the run since 2005 when he was due to be tried for kidnapping a businessman and securing a 100,000-pound ransom, Sky News reports.

Docs warn of 'worse than 2nd wave' if Covid norms not followed

Docs warn of 'worse than 2nd wave' if Covid norms not followed

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'If people show laxity by not wearing masks or wearing it inappropriately or violate social distancing norms, and if law enforcement agencies do not penalise and ensure violations do not increase in quantum, then we are certainly in for a trouble. And, the next wave could be worse than the second wave situation'

COVID-19: How to Prevent Third Wave

COVID-19: How to Prevent Third Wave

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'It is important for all of us to understand to have 1. COVID-19-appropriate behaviour, even after vaccination and 2. to try to increase the vaccination drive.'

UK: NRI cleared of murder charges

UK: NRI cleared of murder charges

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Sanjay Kanda, 23, of Ranelagh Road, Southall, knocked Makhan Singh unconscious during a row between two groups at a celebration in Heston, Middlesex.

UK: Man charged with prostitutes' murders

UK: Man charged with prostitutes' murders

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Twice-married Steve Wright, who was arrested on Tuesday morning from his home in the red light area of Ipswich, has been charged for killing and dumping all five women in a murder spree, which shocked Britain.

Top Aussie cop discusses Haneef case with UK

Top Aussie cop discusses Haneef case with UK

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Australian Federal Police chief Mick Keelty and Attorney-General Robert McClelland discussed ways to establish closer cooperation in terrorism investigations, anti-radicalisation programmes and the Haneef case. The meeting came close on the heels of an AFP statement that the probe into Haneef's case, that had cost the force a whopping US$ 7 million, was still continuing, with nine officers working full time. A judicial inquiry into the investigation will start soon.

UK tourist in Meghalaya drowns in Umkynsan river

UK tourist in Meghalaya drowns in Umkynsan river

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Meghalaya police on Wednesday handed over the body of 25-year-old Christina Reed, a tourist in India from the United Kingdom, to her father Scot Robert Reed. Reed was swept away while she was swimming in Umkynsan River at Sohra (Cherrapunjee) along with her two companions on Saturday.

Possible attack on UK Par foiled: Report

Possible attack on UK Par foiled: Report

Rediff.com21 Aug 2005

British police believe they have thwarted a potential nerve gas attack by the al-Qaeda terrorist network on the country's parliament, a media report said on Sunday.

'You can smell Punjab in Tabbar'

'You can smell Punjab in Tabbar'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

"It's a pity that because there are no big names attached to it, Sony Liv did not go all out to promote this dark and gripping series, the way they did with a Scam 1992. They should have made it track more to ensure it reached more people."

Britain's Prince Philip, 97, gives up driving licence after car crash

Britain's Prince Philip, 97, gives up driving licence after car crash

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Prince Philip's decision to surrender his licence comes weeks after he caused a car crash near the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, in which his Land Rover Freelander landed on its side after a collision with a Kia.

Highest single day spike in Omicron cases, tally reaches 578

Highest single day spike in Omicron cases, tally reaches 578

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The ministry said 151 out of the 578 people who contracted the infection have recovered or migrated.

Extras: Del Bosque critical of Neymar's Barca return

Extras: Del Bosque critical of Neymar's Barca return

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

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ISIS calls for attacks in Europe in wake of Brexit

ISIS calls for attacks in Europe in wake of Brexit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

A jihadi Telegram -- an encrypted messaging service popular with militants -- praised the economic chaos that came in the wake of the EU Referendum and urged followers to strike at the heart of mainland Europe.

'We may have 5 lakh-10 lakh infections per day and around 5,000 deaths a day by mid-May'

'We may have 5 lakh-10 lakh infections per day and around 5,000 deaths a day by mid-May'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Even with 3 lakh cases a day, we have saturated our resources.' 'It is scary to even think what will happen when the number doubles.'

IPL player reports corrupt approach; BCCI on high alert

IPL player reports corrupt approach; BCCI on high alert

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The 13th edition of the IPL is being held in the UAE in a bio-secure environment, which has significantly reduced the chance for persons with dubious credentials approaching the player directly.

Indian envoy in UK probed for wife assault

Indian envoy in UK probed for wife assault

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

Anil Verma, a senior diplomat in the Indian high commission in London, has been questioned by Scotland Yard on allegations that he assaulted his wife, but has escaped persecution due to diplomatic immunity. Verma, who is minister (Economic) in the high commission, is alleged to have attacked his wife after a heated argument in December, the Daily Mail reported on Sunday. The police were called to the couple's home in Golders Green in north-west London.

Indian-origin UK slave owner claimed he was Jesus

Indian-origin UK slave owner claimed he was Jesus

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Indian-origin head of an extremist Maoist sect, accused of enslaving three women in his home here for 30 years, tried to convince his British followers he was Jesus Christ, a former activist has claimed.

UK: Deportation of Punjab militant deferred

UK: Deportation of Punjab militant deferred

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

A London court deferred his deportation till disposal of the appeal filed by him.

World Cup updates: England boss Southgate amused after dislocating shoulder

World Cup updates: England boss Southgate amused after dislocating shoulder

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

FIFA slapped the Mexicans with a CHF 10,000 fine for what it called "discriminatory and insulting chants" during their surprise 1-0 win over Germany on Sunday.

Stabbed Indian student's family gets visa to visit UK

Stabbed Indian student's family gets visa to visit UK

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

The London police have arrested three persons of Indian origin in connection with the attack on Praveen Reddy. Mohammed Siddique reports

'We fear 100-plus people are missing'

'We fear 100-plus people are missing'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The SP of Chamoli district, which faced the brunt of the glacier break in Uttarakhand, provides insights about the rescue operations.

WikiLeaks founder in UK, arrest warrant likely

WikiLeaks founder in UK, arrest warrant likely

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

A second warrant is likely to be issued shortly for the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is reported to be in the United Kingdom at a secret location.

Racism is a pandemic, says boxing champ Joshua

Racism is a pandemic, says boxing champ Joshua

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Marches and protests have been held all over the world in response to the killing of unarmed black man George Floyd by a police officer in the US on May 25. Four officers involved have since been charged over the death.

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

HAL is poised to sell the Philippines at least seven Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters and eight Dornier 228 aircraft for Rs 30 billion, reports Ajai Shukla.

This was an attack on Britain, a betrayal of Islam: UK PM

This was an attack on Britain, a betrayal of Islam: UK PM

Rediff.com23 May 2013

British police, who are investigating the attack on the streets of London in which a soldier was hacked to death by two suspected Islamist extremists, on Thursday carried out a series of raids in Greenwich and Lincolnshire. Anti-terror police forced their way into a flat and shattered the doorframe when they raided an address believed to belong to one of the attackers on a Greenwich housing estate.

Indian-origin conman guilty of UK millionairess murder

Indian-origin conman guilty of UK millionairess murder

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

An Indian-origin conman was on Wednesday found guilty of murdering a millionaire oil executive in her central London flat to fund his gambling habits. Rakesh Bhayani from Wembley in north-west London was convicted at the Old Bailey court in London for the murder of Carole Waugh, who had disappeared from her Marylebone flat in May 2012.