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Pak Parl extends ordinance on Jadhav appeal for 4 months

Pak Parl extends ordinance on Jadhav appeal for 4 months

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The ordinance was launched to implement the verdict of the ICJ which asked Pakistan to provide effective review of the sentence given to Jadhav my a military court. Jadhav, the 50-year-old retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of 'espionage and terrorism' in April 2017.

Spanish fan walking to FIFA World Cup goes missing in Iran

Spanish fan walking to FIFA World Cup goes missing in Iran

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Santiago Sanchez was last heard from on Oct. 1 when he sent friends a picture of himself on the Iraq-Iran border

Pak court forms 2-member bench to hear Jadhav's case

Pak court forms 2-member bench to hear Jadhav's case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The bench comprising Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Athar Minallah and his fellow judge Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb would take up the government plea on Monday, the Pakistani media, including the Geo News, reported.

Pak violated Vienna Convention obligations: ICJ Prez to UNGA

Pak violated Vienna Convention obligations: ICJ Prez to UNGA

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Yusuf elaborated on several aspects of the Court's ruling in Jadhav's case while presenting his report to the General Assembly.

First Israel-Qatar flight heads to FIFA World Cup

First Israel-Qatar flight heads to FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Balloons in the national colours of Israel and Qatar festooned the departure gate for the first commercial flight between the countries on Sunday, permitted by Doha for fans of the World Cup despite the absence of formal bilateral relations.

Your visa got delayed? Here's why

Your visa got delayed? Here's why

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

It was supposed to be a happy journey to London, one that the Imam family had been planning for the past two months. Everything was set - except the visa, which did not arrive in time for one of its members. "Visa was the villain...As a consequence, half of the family of four will be in London today and the other half at home in India and the US, respectively," Sanjar Imam, director of travel firm Panache World, wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday.

India breaks silence on Taiwan, calls for avoiding change in status quo

India breaks silence on Taiwan, calls for avoiding change in status quo

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

India on Friday said it was concerned over the developments around Taiwan and called for avoiding "unilateral actions" to change the status quo in the region, days after China held its biggest-ever military drills around the self-ruled island following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to it.

India has conveyed its stance on remarks about Prophet to Qatar: MEA

India has conveyed its stance on remarks about Prophet to Qatar: MEA

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

India on Monday played down the controversy over the derogatory remarks by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader, saying its ambassador to Qatar has already conveyed its position to the Gulf country and there was nothing new to add.

Pak approach in Kulbhushan Jadhav case farcical: India

Pak approach in Kulbhushan Jadhav case farcical: India

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Pakistan has completely failed to provide the remedy as directed by the ICJ and India reserves its position in the matter, including its rights to avail of further remedies'

Body of Warne in Bangkok as Australia arranges return home

Body of Warne in Bangkok as Australia arranges return home

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Tributes from across the world have been pouring in for Warne, with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison calling him "one of our nation's greatest characters".

ICJ asks Pakistan to review Jadhav's death sentence

ICJ asks Pakistan to review Jadhav's death sentence

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The bench also ruled that Pakistan had violated India's rights to consular visits after his arrest.

Pak enacts law to allow Kulbhushan challenge his conviction

Pak enacts law to allow Kulbhushan challenge his conviction

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The law allowed Jadhav to challenge his conviction in the high court through a review process which was a requirement of the ICJ verdict.

Biden calls Putin, warns against invading Ukraine

Biden calls Putin, warns against invading Ukraine

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

In a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Biden spoke about Russia's escalating military buildup on the borders of Ukraine.

We expect Pak to implement ICJ verdict immediately: MEA

We expect Pak to implement ICJ verdict immediately: MEA

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The External Affairs Ministry said the 'landmark judgment' validated India's position on the matter 'fully' and asked Pakistan to implement the directive of the ICJ immediately.

Pak says Jadhav refused to file appeal, India rejects claim

Pak says Jadhav refused to file appeal, India rejects claim

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Jadhav, the 50-year-old retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of 'espionage and terrorism' in April 2017. Weeks later, India approached the ICJ against Pakistan for denial of consular access to Jadhav and challenging the death sentence.

NDRF teams return from Turkiye with stories of love and affection

NDRF teams return from Turkiye with stories of love and affection

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The entry of the 152-members three NDRF teams and six canines into the disaster zone was swift, and their exit "moving and emotional".

Amid Covid spurt, China to reopen for foreign travellers from Jan 8

Amid Covid spurt, China to reopen for foreign travellers from Jan 8

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Days after it faced nationwide anti-government protests against its stringent zero-Covid policy, China in a major shift of its coronavirus response policies has announced that it will scrap quarantine for international travellers from January 8 as it reopens its borders and comes out of international isolation after nearly three years.

Pak considering legal options for Jadhav case review

Pak considering legal options for Jadhav case review

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Ghafoor said the reports of the amendment in the Pak Army Act to implement ICJ verdict regarding Jadhav are 'incorrect'.

India asks ICJ to declare Jadhav's trial in Pakistan 'unlawful'

India asks ICJ to declare Jadhav's trial in Pakistan 'unlawful'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

"Pakistan's story is solely based on rhetoric and not facts," said Harish Salve, who was representing India.

HC quashes rule requiring Centre's nod for judges' private foreign travel

HC quashes rule requiring Centre's nod for judges' private foreign travel

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The Delhi high court has struck down a central government office memorandum requiring the judges of the Supreme Court and high courts to obtain political clearance for private visits abroad, saying that such a condition is "uncalled for" in view of the high offices the judges hold.

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Officials said 387 passengers were aboard two flights from Toronto and Singapore on the day the country ended its strict COVID-19 restrictions for travellers.

India protests after Pak stops diplomats from meeting Sikh pilgrims

India protests after Pak stops diplomats from meeting Sikh pilgrims

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

The MEA called it an "inexplicable diplomatic discourtesy" by Pakistan

Warne's death due to natural causes: Thai police

Warne's death due to natural causes: Thai police

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Australian cricket great Shane Warne's death on an island in Thailand last week was due to natural causes, Thai police said on Monday, citing the results of an autopsy.

Daughter of Afghanistan's envoy abducted, tortured in Pakistan

Daughter of Afghanistan's envoy abducted, tortured in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stated with 'deep regret' that the daughter of the Afghan ambassador to Islamabad Silsila Alikhil was abducted for several hours on July 16, 2021 and severely tortured by unknown individuals on her way home.

Visas of stranded foreigners extended till May 3

Visas of stranded foreigners extended till May 3

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Regular visa, e-visa or stay stipulation, of such foreign nationals who have been stranded in India because of spread of COVID-19 in many parts of the world and also due to travel restrictions imposed by Indian authorities, and whose visas have expired or would be expiring during the period from February 1 midnight to May 3 midnight, would be extended till midnight of May 3 on 'Gratis' basis, after online application by the foreigner, the statement said.

COVID-19: Visas of foreigners stranded in India extended till Apr 30

COVID-19: Visas of foreigners stranded in India extended till Apr 30

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Earlier, the government had extended the regular and e-visa of those foreigners who are currently in India and unable to leave the country due to the outbreak of coronavirus, till April 15.

Pak court allows India to appoint lawyer for Kulbhushan Jadhav

Pak court allows India to appoint lawyer for Kulbhushan Jadhav

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The judge said that the Indian government or Jadhav may reconsider their decision pertaining to the review petition. "India and Kulbhushan Jadhav should once again be extended an offer to appoint a legal representative" for the death row prisoner, he added.

How UP Police Helped This Indian Return From Saudi

How UP Police Helped This Indian Return From Saudi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'We brought him back within 20 days of the complaint.'

Pak should immediately release Jadhav: Jaishankar

Pak should immediately release Jadhav: Jaishankar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

In a major victory for India, the International Court of Justice on Wednesday ruled that Pakistan must review the death sentence for Jadhav.

Jadhav verdict: A two-year wait for justice over

Jadhav verdict: A two-year wait for justice over

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Following is the timeline of the Kulbhushan Jadhav case.

ICJ verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

ICJ verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

India approached the ICJ in May 2017 against Pakistan for denying consular access to Jadhav.

'No pressure' on Pak to release Abhinandan: FO

'No pressure' on Pak to release Abhinandan: FO

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Foreign Office spokesman Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri said on Thursday that "there was no pressure on Pakistan at all regarding the release of Wing Commander Abhinandan."

Pak violated Jadhav's basic human rights: Indian judge on ICJ

Pak violated Jadhav's basic human rights: Indian judge on ICJ

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Pakistan violated Kulbhushan Jadhav's basic human rights by not allowing India consular access to him, Justice Dalveer Bhandari, the Indian judge on the International Court of Justice bench, said in his declaration in the case.

Pak should return Abhi immediately, no question of deal: India

Pak should return Abhi immediately, no question of deal: India

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

"India has not asked for any consular access to the IAF pilot. We want him back immediately," a source said.

India summons Pak envoy after top diplomat denied meeting with pilgrims

India summons Pak envoy after top diplomat denied meeting with pilgrims

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

India today summoned Pakistan's deputy high commissioner in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over the denial of access to its envoy in Islamabad and consular officials to visit Gurdwara Panja Sahib and meet visiting Indian pilgrims.

Probe on into death of 4 Indians along US-Canada border

Probe on into death of 4 Indians along US-Canada border

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Shand, a 'suspected smuggler of undocumented foreign nationals', was arrested near the US/Canadian border on January 19 for transporting two Indian nationals, who were illegally present in the US.

India re-establishes diplomatic presence in Kabul

India re-establishes diplomatic presence in Kabul

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

India on Thursday resumed its diplomatic presence in Kabul by deploying a team in its embassy in the Afghan capital, over 10 months after it pulled out its officials from the mission following the Taliban's capture of power.

India seeks details of Jadhav case proceedings from Pak

India seeks details of Jadhav case proceedings from Pak

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

India awaits formal response from Pakistan to its two demands -- consular access and details of the trial proceedings against Jadhav.

India lodges protest with Pakistan on harassment of diplomats

India lodges protest with Pakistan on harassment of diplomats

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The protest came a day after the two countries agreed to develop a corridor on their respective side of the border to link a historic Sikh shrine in Kartarpur in Pakistan.

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The External Affairs Ministry said India continues to closely monitor and take proactive measures to address the situation.