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Deserted streets, locked inside homes: Student recalls his time in Wuhan

Deserted streets, locked inside homes: Student recalls his time in Wuhan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Ashish Kurme, an MBBS student studying at a university near Wuhan, tells the grim story of ground zero of the coronavirus outbreak.

Nigeria: 'No news of kidnapped Keralite'

Nigeria: 'No news of kidnapped Keralite'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The Non-Resident Keralite Affairs Department was also in touch with the Indian Embassy in Nigeria to find out about Murugan, Achuthanandan said while replying to a submssion.

How the EC will count votes today

How the EC will count votes today

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Till now, the postal ballots were counted in the beginning followed by votes polled in voting machines.

148 Indian children, 38 officials in Turkey safe: MEA

148 Indian children, 38 officials in Turkey safe: MEA

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Turkey is witnessing violence after an attempted military coup.

IAF to send C-17 aircraft to evacuate more Indians from Wuhan

IAF to send C-17 aircraft to evacuate more Indians from Wuhan

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The C-17 Globemaster, the biggest military aircraft in the Air Force, will carry a large consignment of medical supplies to China and bring back more Indians from Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus epidemic, the sources said.

Indian arrested in China for suspected terror links released

Indian arrested in China for suspected terror links released

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Delhi businessman Rajiv Mohan Kulshrestha was held for watching terror-related videos

In Moscow, Rajnath hails India-Russia ties

In Moscow, Rajnath hails India-Russia ties

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Singh, who arrived in Moscow on a three-day visit on Tuesday at the invitation of the Russian Ministry of Defence to attend the 75th Anniversary of Victory Day Parade, said his visit to Moscow is the first foreign visit from India of an official delegation after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Govt, celebs react as farmers' protest gathers global attention

Govt, celebs react as farmers' protest gathers global attention

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

India on Wednesday hit out at tweets by global celebrities such as singer Rihanna and climate activist Greta Thunberg in support of the farmers' protests, the focus of a sharply polarised international debate that saw many Bollywood stars and top ministers rally around the government in its pushback.

Pentagon shows India's map without PoK, Aksai Chin

Pentagon shows India's map without PoK, Aksai Chin

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

In an embarrassment, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Aksai Chin were not shown as India's territory in a map by the Pentagon website ahead of Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's press conference jointly with his American counterpart.

Indian maids happier in Qatar

Indian maids happier in Qatar

Rediff.com5 May 2006

Harassment of Indian housemaids in Qatar has come down significantly after the Indian embassy intervened to legalise the recruitment process.

Rajnath discusses regional security with Iranian counterpart

Rajnath discusses regional security with Iranian counterpart

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

'Had a very fruitful meeting with Iranian defence minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami in Tehran. We discussed regional security issues including Afghanistan and the issues of bilateral cooperation,' Singh said in a tweet.

BCCI vs Ministry 'cold war' leaves SA's India tour in limbo

BCCI vs Ministry 'cold war' leaves SA's India tour in limbo

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

BCCI claimed that it had made the application in March and waiting for the clearance letter, a sports ministry official said it is yet to get it.

Lt Gen Naravane to take charge as Army Chief today

Lt Gen Naravane to take charge as Army Chief today

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Lt Gen Naravane is currently serving as Vice Chief of the Army. In his 37 years of service, Lt Gen Naravane has served in numerous command and staff appointments in peace, field and highly active counter-insurgency environments in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast.

Why Indian students in Gulf will skip NEET this year

Why Indian students in Gulf will skip NEET this year

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Reaching India in time to be able to complete the mandatory quarantine period before the exam, arranging a stay before taking a flight back home, additional expenses, the risk of contracting COVID-19 and being quarantined again back home, are among several concerns on the mind of the aspirants.

Poll results likely to be delayed. Reason: VVPATs

Poll results likely to be delayed. Reason: VVPATs

Rediff.com22 May 2019

This is for the first time in a Lok Sabha election that results of voting machines will be matched with slips generated by paper trail machines.

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be next IAF chief

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be next IAF chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

"Government has decided to appoint Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria, PVSM, AVSM, VM, ADC presently Vice Chief of Air Staff as the next Chief of the Air Staff," defence ministry's principal spokesperson, said on Twitter.

Indian couple with minor children arrested in Israel

Indian couple with minor children arrested in Israel

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Sources at the Indian mission said that the family was taken to the hospital for medical check up and then presented in a court for hearing.

Every 3rd tablet in the US market is from India

Every 3rd tablet in the US market is from India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

India lost its competitive advantage as China gave fiscal benefits to its local manufacturers. Besides, recent policy flip-flops have, however, dented India's image as the 'pharmacy of the world'.

Doval, Trump's NSA-designate discuss Indo-US ties

Doval, Trump's NSA-designate discuss Indo-US ties

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Flynn is believed to have expressed his 'high respect' for India's growth in modern times.

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

A Mumbai lawyer and a Beed engineer joined arrested climate activist Disha Ravi in creating a protest toolkit backing the farmers' agitation with the aim of 'tarnishing the image of India' and collaborated with pro-Khalistani elements, Delhi Police officials said on Monday.

Oman: Indians with expired work permits can leave

Oman: Indians with expired work permits can leave

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Oman to allow over 5,000 Indians on expired work permits to leave

Coronavirus: Over 50,000 Indians stuck in China

Coronavirus: Over 50,000 Indians stuck in China

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

While many are getting stranded because of lack of clarity regarding the visa rules following the novel coronavirus outbreak, others are stranded in transit as even OCI cardholders are being turned away

Maid who complained against diplomat is a fugitive in India, says embassy

Maid who complained against diplomat is a fugitive in India, says embassy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The Indian Embassy in Washington, DC, went into damage-control mode on Thursday following the arrest of Devyani Khobragade, India's deputy consul general in New York, in connection with an alleged fraudulent visa application for a domestic worker.

No blood money? Stay in jail

No blood money? Stay in jail

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

At least 5 Indians are languishing in Saudi Arabian jails because they were unable to pay 'blood money' to relatives of the victims of traffic accidents in which they were allegedly involved.

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Prominent international celebrities and activists on Wednesday joined American pop star Rihanna to extend support to the farmers' protests here and garner international attention on the protracted stir but their remarks were slammed by India as 'neither accurate nor responsible'.

Hundreds gather in US to mark International Yoga Day

Hundreds gather in US to mark International Yoga Day

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

The Indian ambassador to the US, Navtej Sarna, said it was a moving sight to see people turning up in large numbers at the heart of the US capital for the event.

Saudi: Embassy gets 15,000 passports of stranded workers

Saudi: Embassy gets 15,000 passports of stranded workers

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Saudi Arabia has handed over nearly 15,000 passports of stranded Indian workers, surrendered by Saudi sponsors, to the Indian embassy in Riyadh, in a bid to resolve cases of immigration law violations. "Most passports, surrendered by sponsors to the Saudi authorities, belong to stranded Indian workers, including those languishing in jails on huroob (absconding) charges or on charges of violation of Saudi residency laws," said Sibi George, deputy chief at the Indian mission.

4 Indians killed in Nepal's deadly snowstorm identified

4 Indians killed in Nepal's deadly snowstorm identified

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The Indians killed in the incident have been identified as Debashish Dev, Arup Roychaudhury, Sunil Sen and Indranil Ghosh, the Indian Embassy said.

Hey! Heard anything about the farmers?

Hey! Heard anything about the farmers?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

'I can barely see anything in the news about the farmer protests, and all I've seen of Nirav Modi is that he can't come home because he's busy, and that the CBI is writing letters begging him to please at least call the Indian embassy, no?'

UN consultant among 4 Indians killed in Ethiopia plane crash

UN consultant among 4 Indians killed in Ethiopia plane crash

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Shikha Garg was on her way to attend a United Nations Environment Programme meeting.

Over 18,000 Indians in Saudi seek emergency certificate

Over 18,000 Indians in Saudi seek emergency certificate

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Over 18,000 Indians have approached the Indian embassy in Riyadh seeking 'emergency certificate' to leave Saudi Arabia amid concerns about possible job losses due to implementation of a new labour law "Nitaqat" that seeks to reserve 10 per cent jobs for locals.

Pakistan frees eleven Indian nationals

Pakistan frees eleven Indian nationals

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

The Pakistan government on Friday freed eleven Indian nationals as they were repatriated to India through the land transit route of Attari/Wagah border.

Indian mission offers consular help to arrested couple

Indian mission offers consular help to arrested couple

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

India on Friday assured all help to the Indian couple arrested in Norway for allegedly trying to discipline their 7-year-old son for wetting his pants.

Chopper scam: Italian court rejects request for documents

Chopper scam: Italian court rejects request for documents

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

An Italian court, hearing the VVIP chopper deal scam case, has rejected India's request for documents related to the investigations into the matter, arguing that the "information is covered by secrecy".

Don't panic over new Saudi labour law, Indians told

Don't panic over new Saudi labour law, Indians told

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

"The Embassy urges the Indian expatriate community not to panic based on inaccurate reports published by some sections of the media," an embassy statement said.

FBI joins probe into Sikh man's shooting; US assures India of speedy justice

FBI joins probe into Sikh man's shooting; US assures India of speedy justice

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The United States on Monday assured India of "speedy justice" to the Indian-American victims of hate-related crimes as the Indian envoy here reached out to the State Department to convey his "deep concerns" over such tragic incidents.

Gangster Ravi Pujari nabbed in Senegal

Gangster Ravi Pujari nabbed in Senegal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Security agencies got clues about his whereabouts following the arrest of one of his close associates in Mumbai recently, the source added.

Gulf Indians warned not to carry home more than Rs 7500

Gulf Indians warned not to carry home more than Rs 7500

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Indian embassies in the Gulf region have advised Non-Resident Indians staying in the region not to carry large amount of Indian currency when travelling to India.

Ex-Chinese soldier settled in MP gets return visa

Ex-Chinese soldier settled in MP gets return visa

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Wang Chang Qi, 80, was captured by Indian forces in 1963 after the India-China war. Convicted for spying, he was in Indian jails for six years till his release in 1969.

Livid Sushma Swaraj asks Amazon to apologise for insulting Indian flag

Livid Sushma Swaraj asks Amazon to apologise for insulting Indian flag

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

"If this is not done forthwith, we will not grant Indian visa to any Amazon official. We will also rescind the Visas issued earlier," Swaraj warned.