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Mallya back in UK court to fight his extradition

Mallya back in UK court to fight his extradition

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Mallya's barrister, Clare Montgomery, reiterated the central defence that there had been no misrepresentation or fraud on the part of her client and that Kingfisher Airlines was the victim of economic misfortune alongside other airlines.

London halts for Margaret Thatcher's funeral

London halts for Margaret Thatcher's funeral

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Margaret Thatcher's funeral procession brought London to a standstill on Wednesday morning as military personnel and members of the public lined the streets amid a light drizzle to pay their respects to the 'Iron Lady'.

Will continue to pursue legal remedies: Mallya

Will continue to pursue legal remedies: Mallya

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Embattled liquor baron Vijay Mallya, who lost his UK high court appeal against an extradition order to India, has said that he is "disappointed" with the ruling but will continue to seek legal remedies as advised by his legal team. The 64-year-old former Kingfisher Airlines boss reiterated that he has repeatedly offered to pay the Indian banks the loan amount owed by his now-defunct airline, an offer which the banks have rejected.

Big Ben to fall silent on Wednesday for Thatcher's funeral

Big Ben to fall silent on Wednesday for Thatcher's funeral

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

It is the first time that the bells of Big Ben and the Great Clock at the Palace of Westminster will have been halted in this way since the funeral of Winston Churchill in 1965

Meet Adar Poonawala, India's COVID-19 vaccine man

Meet Adar Poonawala, India's COVID-19 vaccine man

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Serum Institute is investing $200 million to create capacities for the COVID-19 vaccine. Sohini Das profiles its 39-year-old CEO.

War room case: Shankaran's extradition appeal rejected

War room case: Shankaran's extradition appeal rejected

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

A British court rejected the appeal by Ravi Shankaran, a key accused in the Naval War Room leak case, against his extradition to India after an assurance was given by the Central Bureau of Investigation that his bail will not be opposed once he is brought back to face trial.

Theresa May to resign before 'next phase' of Brexit negotiations

Theresa May to resign before 'next phase' of Brexit negotiations

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

She, however, did not name a departure date at the at the ruling party's influential 1922 Committee meeting.

John Terry appears in court on racial abuse charge

John Terry appears in court on racial abuse charge

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Former England soccer captain John Terry appeared in court on Monday charged with racially abusing Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match in October.

'Absolutely horrendous': Witnesses describe London attacks

'Absolutely horrendous': Witnesses describe London attacks

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Members of the public recount the moment terror struck the heart of London, which left five people dead and at least 40 people injured.

UK: Sikh woman charged in Lt Gen Brar attack case

UK: Sikh woman charged in Lt Gen Brar attack case

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

A 38-year-old Sikh woman has been charged in connection with the attack on the 1984 Operation Blue Star hero K S Brar here last September, taking to four the number of people accused in the case. "Harjit Kaur appeared in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday charged with wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm on Lieutenant General KS Brar," a Metropolitan police spokesperson said.

Brar attack: 2 Indian-origin men escape murder charge

Brar attack: 2 Indian-origin men escape murder charge

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Two men have been charged with the attempted murder of Lieutenant General (retired) Kuldip Singh Brar, the hero of the 1984 Operation Bluestar, British police said on Monday.

PHOTOS: Bharatanatyam 'Maaya' in UK Parliament

PHOTOS: Bharatanatyam 'Maaya' in UK Parliament

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

For the first time in the 900-year history of the Westminster Hall, a Bharatanatyam performance was held in the British Parliament as part of a unique series of programmes being staged there ahead of the Olympic games.

The view from Afghanistan's bunkers

The view from Afghanistan's bunkers

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

It is a war that has changed the geo-political realities of several nations - and left a trail of death, destruction and doubts in its wake.

10 retro trends we loved at Gucci's latest show

10 retro trends we loved at Gucci's latest show

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

A look at how Gucci's Cruise collection brought back lost trends into fashion.

Nirav Modi extradition case adjourned till September

Nirav Modi extradition case adjourned till September

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The charges against the diamond merchant centre around his firms Diamonds R Us, Solar Exports and Stellar Diamonds making fraudulent use of a credit facility offered by the Punjab National Bank, known as 'letters of undertaking'.

UK: 6 charged for trafficking Indian woman

UK: 6 charged for trafficking Indian woman

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Six people from London have been charged in connection with trafficking a woman from Hyderabad, the police said on Friday. The woman has not been named.

Chelsea's Terry denies racism charges

Chelsea's Terry denies racism charges

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Chelsea and England soccer captain John Terry pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a charge of racially abusing opponent Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match in October.

John Terry not guilty of racial abuse

John Terry not guilty of racial abuse

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Former England soccer captain John Terry was found not guilty on Friday of racially abusing Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match last October.

Suu Kyi recalls Nehru in historic speech at UK parliament

Suu Kyi recalls Nehru in historic speech at UK parliament

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Myanmar democracy icon made history as she became the first non-head of state to address both houses of Britain's parliament. In a speech at the Westminster Hall, Suu Kyi has implored Britain and "the world beyond" to reach out to help Burma at "the moment of our greatest need". Here's the transcript:

In PHOTOS: UK rolls out red carpet for Myanmar's Suu Kyi

In PHOTOS: UK rolls out red carpet for Myanmar's Suu Kyi

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Myanmar democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi became the first non-head of state to address both houses of Britain's parliament on Thursday in a rare honour she used to ask for help in bringing democracy to the former British colony.

Nirav Modi extradition: CBI-ED team to leave for London

Nirav Modi extradition: CBI-ED team to leave for London

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

The ED officer will carry the latest charge sheet filed by the agency against Modi's wife Ami and the recent attachments made by it in the case.

London Olympic torch relay to visit Buckingham Palace

London Olympic torch relay to visit Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

175 torchbearers would take the flame from Camden in north London to Westminster via Downing Street and Buckingham Palace.

NRIs face trial for trafficking Indian for sex in UK

NRIs face trial for trafficking Indian for sex in UK

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Four non-resident Indians and two Ghana citizens of Indian origin, who were charged by Scotland Yard on May 18 for allegedly trafficking an Indian woman from Hyderabad for sex, will now face trial in October.

Vodafone judgement has set a precedent

Vodafone judgement has set a precedent

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Vodafone judgement has set the cat amongst the pigeons.

Thank you for all the stories, Mr Dickens!

Thank you for all the stories, Mr Dickens!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Folks, pick up a Charles Dickens' classic today. What better way to wish the Great Man on his 200th Birthday!

UK court orders extradition of Tiger Hanif

UK court orders extradition of Tiger Hanif

Rediff.com3 May 2012

Tiger Hanif, who is wanted in India in connection with two bomb attacks in Gujarat in 1993, has been ordered to be extradited to India by a British judge who called him a "classic fugitive" during a hearing in London.

COVID-19 may impact timescale for Mallya's extradition

COVID-19 may impact timescale for Mallya's extradition

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

An extradition expert in the UK said the strict social distancing norms in place to try and curb the spread of COVID-19 may add a further dimension to the UK's Article 3 obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights, relating to inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment.

Nirav Modi denied bail for the third time

Nirav Modi denied bail for the third time

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Modi's defence team doubled the bail security to 2 million pounds and offered he would stay on 24-hour curfew at his London flat.

#LondonFashionWeek: Men with baby bumps strode the ramp

#LondonFashionWeek: Men with baby bumps strode the ramp

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Normal is boring at this fashion week.

Match-fixing accused Chawla set to be extradited to India

Match-fixing accused Chawla set to be extradited to India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Thursday rejected alleged bookie Sanjeev Chawla's application for an interim measure on human rights grounds to block his extradition from the UK to face match-fixing charges in India. The legal paperwork process for his extradition will now go ahead through the UK Central Authority, for Scotland Yard officers to hand Chawla over to their counterparts from Delhi Police to be flown back to Indian within days.

'Mallya's extradition to India will take months'

'Mallya's extradition to India will take months'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Mallya has an automatic right to appeal in the UK High Court against the Chief Magistrate's order but is yet to confirm if he plans to do that.

Chelsea skipper Terry faces court over racism claims

Chelsea skipper Terry faces court over racism claims

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Chelsea and England captain John Terry will face claims that he racially abused Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match in October when his case comes before a London court on Wednesday.

Protesting students attack Prince Charles' car

Protesting students attack Prince Charles' car

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were attacked in their car on Thursday night by an unruly group of students who were protesting on the streets of London against a steep hike in university fees.

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Presenting some of the best PHOTOGRAPHS from around the globe in the last 24 hours

UK court hears arguments for Shankaran extradition

UK court hears arguments for Shankaran extradition

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

A Westminster magistrate court on Monday heard further arguments on India's plea for extradition of Ravi Shankaran, the main accused in the naval war room leak case. The arguments remained inconclusive.

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Valentine's Day special: Romantic getaways of the ultra rich

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Big cities are the breeding grounds for romance this year.

Simultaneous polls not possible before 2024, says former election commissioner

Simultaneous polls not possible before 2024, says former election commissioner

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Ideally, it is good to have simultaneous elections, once every five years, former Chief Election Commissioner Krishnamurthy said, when asked to share his view on the issue, repeatedly advocated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'

'A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'What matters is meeting the needs and expectations of the people who have voted to provide governance for the country.'

Vijay Mallya files appeal against extradition in UK Supreme Court

Vijay Mallya files appeal against extradition in UK Supreme Court

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The leave to appeal to the Supreme Court is on a point of law of general public importance, which according to experts is a very high threshold that is not often met.

Bail plea rejected; Nirav Modi to be in custody till March 29

Bail plea rejected; Nirav Modi to be in custody till March 29

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

District Judge Marie Mallon said there were substantial grounds to believe that Nirav Modi would fail to surrender if granted bail.