News for '-british-members-of-parliament'

British MP moves motion on 'Kashmiri Pandit genocide'

British MP moves motion on 'Kashmiri Pandit genocide'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

A British MP has tabled a parliamentary motion in the House of Commons to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the "genocide of Kashmiri Pandit Hindus from Jammu and Kashmir in India." The motion, which calls for recognition and justice for the events of January 1990, has been met with support from other MPs. The motion condemns the attacks on the Hindu population of Kashmir Valley and calls for the Indian government to enact a bill to punish the perpetrators.

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

President Murmu attends British queen's funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday joined around 500 world leaders, including US President Joe Biden and royals from across the world, at Westminster Abbey for a sombre ceremony to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch.

Chinese delegation banned from Queen's Lying-in-State

Chinese delegation banned from Queen's Lying-in-State

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

According to reports, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping as Head of State of a country with which the UK has diplomatic relations.

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

England were booed by some of their fans in two friendlies while Ireland were jeered in Hungary for kneeling before kickoff

British MPs vote to legalise gay marriage in England

British MPs vote to legalise gay marriage in England

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

British members of parliament have overwhelmingly voted for a historic bill allowing gay marriages in the United Kingdom.

UK MPs fume after India announces Mars mission

UK MPs fume after India announces Mars mission

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

British lawmakers are angry with the David Cameron-led government despite it making it clear that their aid is not used to fund India's space programme but is earmarked for specific purposes like tackling child malnutrition, providing malaria bed nets and secondary education for poor girls. British Members of Parliament raised a hue and cry after India unveiled plans to launch a mission to Mars while receiving 280 million pounds a year in aid from Britain.

British MP wants inquiry into Eng WC exit

British MP wants inquiry into Eng WC exit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

A British member of parliament is demanding an inquiry into the state of English soccer, branding the national team's performance at the World Cup "pathetic".

UK MPs to select best S Asian restaurant

UK MPs to select best S Asian restaurant

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

UK MPs form club to select best South Asian restaurant

Modi thanks British MPs for inviting him to UK

Modi thanks British MPs for inviting him to UK

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Stating that dialogue strengthens democracies, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today thanked the British Members of Parliament for inviting him to the United Kingdom in the spirit of dialogue and engagement.

UK should 'try and be as close to the EU as we can be': Cameron

UK should 'try and be as close to the EU as we can be': Cameron

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Outgoing British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday said that post-Brexit the United Kingdom should "try and be as close to the European Union as we can be".

British-Indian MPs to donate pay hike for Modi's Wembley event

British-Indian MPs to donate pay hike for Modi's Wembley event

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

A group of Indian-origin British members of parliament on Tuesday pledged to donate the pay rise they will receive next month towards a major event to be held by Indian community for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London.

BBC use of term 'Islamic State' sparks fury

BBC use of term 'Islamic State' sparks fury

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The British government has condemned the BBC's decision to keep using the term 'Islamic State' in reference to the terrorist outfit, days after Prime Minister David Cameron asked media outlets to avoid using the misleading term which gives undue credibility to the "poisonous death cult".

Enforcement Directorate turns up heat on Lalit Modi

Enforcement Directorate turns up heat on Lalit Modi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

To send a notice under money laundering law.

Why the World Athletics boss is under fire again...

Why the World Athletics boss is under fire again...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The head of world athletics Sebastian Coe faced fresh allegations about his involvement in the controversial award of the 2021 world championships to the American city of Eugene on Tuesday, but insisted he had acted fairly throughout.

Warner's football tsunami warning finally comes true for FIFA

Warner's "football tsunami" warning finally comes true for FIFA

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Almost exactly four years to the day since former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner stood in the lobby of the Baur au Lac hotel and warned FIFA a "football tsunami" was about to hit it, his words have finally came true.

Swiss target FIFA chief Blatter in criminal probe

Swiss target FIFA chief Blatter in criminal probe

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

A source close to FIFA said that as Blatter has not been arrested, charged or indicted, it would probably be for him to decide whether he stays in his post until February, when he is due to step down.