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'Manufactured facts': India slams Pak over Jadhav's fresh 'confessional video'

'Manufactured facts': India slams Pak over Jadhav's fresh 'confessional video'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

Pak released a "second confessional video", in which purportedly Jadhav can be seen "accepting his acts of terrorism and espionage".

China to evacuate citizens from India amid rising border tension

China to evacuate citizens from India amid rising border tension

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Troops of both the countries are locked in a tense standoff in the disputed areas of Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley along the LAC.

Seizing India's foreign assets won't be easy for Cairn Energy

Seizing India's foreign assets won't be easy for Cairn Energy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Cairn Energy has threatened the Indian government that it is looking at executing the favourable $1.2 billion international tribunal award in the retrospective taxation case by seizing India's overseas assets.

Now, India pulls down curtains on US embassy movie screenings

Now, India pulls down curtains on US embassy movie screenings

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

The American Centre regularly screens movies for invited audiences apparently without a licence to do so. To stop this "transgression", a notice has been sent by the government.

New York consulate launches NRI outreach programme

New York consulate launches NRI outreach programme

Rediff.com24 May 2012

The outreach initiative has been launched in the wake of a directive from the Indian government asking consulates to have regular interaction with Indian nationals to understand their problems and come up with solutions.

Respite for Kulbhushan Jadhav as ICJ stays his hanging

Respite for Kulbhushan Jadhav as ICJ stays his hanging

Rediff.com10 May 2017

India, in its appeal to the International Court of Justice, accused Pakistan of "egregious" violations of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations.

Mumbai doc seeks govt help to get mother's body back from China

Mumbai doc seeks govt help to get mother's body back from China

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Dentist Puneet Mehra, 35, said that the Indian Embassy in Beijing informed him on Monday that the transportation of his mother's body has got delayed in view of the restrictions on movement of people and vehicles in China after the outbreak of coronavirus epidemic in the neighbouring country.

Renew US visa within 4 years, no interview is required

Renew US visa within 4 years, no interview is required

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The new rules will apply to those within categories of B1, B2, C and D.

India reaches out to Mumbai engineer jailed by Pakistan for spying

India reaches out to Mumbai engineer jailed by Pakistan for spying

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

India has sought from Pakistan details about the charges against a 31-year-old Indian engineer who has been sentenced to three years in prison for espionage by a Pakistani military court.

US shuts embassy in Afghanistan, moves it to Qatar

US shuts embassy in Afghanistan, moves it to Qatar

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The United States has begun a new diplomatic mission in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said as the US withdrew its last troops from the country ending the 20-year war in the South Asian nation.

'US authorities shouldn't have arrested Krittika'

'US authorities shouldn't have arrested Krittika'

Rediff.com28 May 2011

Indian Consul General in New York has said the United States State Department is wrong in its reading of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and asserted that diplomatic immunity is extended to family members of consular officers.

Australian couple misled Indian officials, abandoned baby

Australian couple misled Indian officials, abandoned baby

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

An Australian couple abandoned a baby boy born via surrogacy in India despite being repeatedly warned that the child could be left stateless.

Gangster Chhota Rajan alleges threat to life in Bali

Gangster Chhota Rajan alleges threat to life in Bali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The underworld don has written a letter to the Indian consulate speaking of a threat to his life in the Bali prison.

Want guarantee on safety of Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife and mother: India to Pak

Want guarantee on safety of Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife and mother: India to Pak

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The external affairs ministry said Pakistan has also been asked not to subject the two women to any questioning, harassment or interrogation during their stay in Pakistan.

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Such criticism by China of a foreign government official, particularly of a major power like the US, is very unusual. It is clear that China will come under increasing pressure certainly till the US presidential elections are held, observes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Pak police claims to have arrested Indian national for 'spying'

Pak police claims to have arrested Indian national for 'spying'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Police said the accused, identified as Raju Lakshman, was arrested on Wednesday from Rakhi Gaj area of Dera Ghazi Khan district, some 400-km from Lahore.

How to avoid being caught in visa scams

How to avoid being caught in visa scams

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

In an online chat with Get Ahead readers on April 27, US Consular Officer answered queries about how to avoid being caught in visa scams and the consequences of engaging in visa fraud and determining eligibility for an immigrant visa. Here is the unedited excerpt.

US and India mishandled Devyani case: ex-diplomats

US and India mishandled Devyani case: ex-diplomats

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The diplomatic row between the United States and India over the arrest of an Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade was mishandled by both countries and it is high time to move forward and find a diplomatic resolution, two former American diplomats have said.

Chat@2: How to apply for a US student visa

Chat@2: How to apply for a US student visa

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

On July 17, US Consular Chief Nicholas Manring will take questions on how to apply for a US student visa between 2 and 3 pm IST.

Diplomatic immunity may not hold in New York deputy consul general's case

Diplomatic immunity may not hold in New York deputy consul general's case

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

A diplomatic passport does not necessarily give one diplomatic immunity, pointed out New York-based attorney Anand Ahuja, while commenting on the arrest -- and subsequent release -- of Devyani Khobragade, India's deputy consul general in New York on Thursday.

India, Pak spar over 'confessional' video of alleged Indian 'spy'

India, Pak spar over 'confessional' video of alleged Indian 'spy'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

According to Pak army officials, Kulbhushan Yadav "confessed" of working for Indian intelligence agency RAW to "foment trouble" in restive province of Balochistan.

US tells Russia to close its San Francisco consulate

US tells Russia to close its San Francisco consulate

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The retaliatory move from the Trump administration comes weeks after Russia forced a cut in US diplomatic staff in Moscow by hundreds.

Diplomat row: India asks US diplomats to return IDs

Diplomat row: India asks US diplomats to return IDs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

In an escalating diplomatic row, India has asked the United States to return IDs issued to all its consular officers posted in the country, a move which may be a precursor to reviewing immunity and benefits enjoyed by them as a protest to the treatment meted out to India's deputy consul general in New York.

US Senate votes to condemn Saudi Prince for Khashoggi killing

US Senate votes to condemn Saudi Prince for Khashoggi killing

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The decisions come as a major setback to US President Donald Trump, who has shown support for Saudi Arabia in the past, especially in the wake of allegations against MBS with regard to Khashoggi's death.

Valentine bug bites US consulate too!

Valentine bug bites US consulate too!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

The United States of America's consular sections in India now plans to adjust the consular exchange rate.

China detains 21 Indians; New Delhi takes up case

China detains 21 Indians; New Delhi takes up case

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

The Indian Embassy in Beijing immediately took up the matter with the Chinese government and sought Consular access to them, they said. The Consular access has been granted for Wednesday.

Khobragade's arrest should not affect ties: US

Khobragade's arrest should not affect ties: US

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

India should fulfill its obligations under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the State Department insists.

US lifts global travel alert, urges citizens not to visit India, China

US lifts global travel alert, urges citizens not to visit India, China

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'Do not travel to India due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in India due to crime and terrorism'

'India moved ICJ as Jadhav's life is under threat in Pakistan'

'India moved ICJ as Jadhav's life is under threat in Pakistan'

Rediff.com11 May 2017

External affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said India made 16 requests for consular access to Jadhav but there was no response from Pakistan on the demand.

US wants access to five Americans held in Pak

US wants access to five Americans held in Pak

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

The United States has sought consular access to five American nationals, who were recently arrested in Sargodha in Pakistan's Punjab province on suspicion of links with terrorist groups, the state department said on Wednesday.

Recession hits visa applicants to US

Recession hits visa applicants to US

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

The number of visa applicants to US has gone down significantly due to global recession, a senior American consular affairs official said.

ICJ ruling on Jadhav: Maha village erupts in joy

ICJ ruling on Jadhav: Maha village erupts in joy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

People in Jadhav's native Javli village in Satara district condemned Pakistan and demanded immediate release of the retired Indian Navy officer sentenced to death by a Pakistan army court on alleged 'espionage' charges.

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Islamabad refused to take back its citizen deportees and visa over-stayers from America

Alert in Pak; US embassy shuts operations

Alert in Pak; US embassy shuts operations

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

The United States' Embassy in Islamabad suspended visa and routine consular services on Friday due to "heightened security', a spokesman said.

'Kulbhushan's parents are worried but very brave'

'Kulbhushan's parents are worried but very brave'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Kulbhushan Jadhav's friends, who have known him since childhood, recall a man tough on the outside but full of compassion inside.

'Pakistan realises it is no longer business as usual'

'Pakistan realises it is no longer business as usual'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'Their deteriorating economic and international situation is also responsible for being more reasonable.'

Pakistan still does not recognise Kasab

Pakistan still does not recognise Kasab

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Pakistan on Friday said it has so far not requested consular access to Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist captured during the Mumbai terror attacks, as India has not provided any evidence on his identity and nationality. Consular access is usually sought once the identity and nationality of an accused are established, Foreign Office spokesman Mohammad Sadiq told Pakistan's Dawn News channel.

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

This Khan superstar told Gulshan Grover, 'Go ahead, become a star in Hollywood.'

Kasab seeks legal aid from Pakistan again

Kasab seeks legal aid from Pakistan again

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

Mohammad Ajmal Amir Iman Kasab, the lone terrorist arrested during the November 26 terror attacks in Mumbai, on Tuesday once again asked for consular access and legal aid from Pakistan, a top police official said.He sought legal aid for the second time and has been informed that his letter requesting consular access earlier has been handed over to the Pakistan High Commission.Kasab was, earlier in the day, remanded to further police custody till January 19.

Jadhav case: 'Justice prevails, major victory for India'

Jadhav case: 'Justice prevails, major victory for India'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

On Thursday, in a big win for India, the International Court of Justice stayed the execution of Kulbhushan Jadhav. The ICJ instructed Pakistan to take all "necessary measures at its disposal" to ensure that Jadhav was not executed pending a final decision by it. Following the order, reactions poured in from all over celebrating the big win.