News for 'Consul General of India'

'Culprits arrested in racist attacks case'

'Culprits arrested in racist attacks case'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

The Australian police have carried out several arrests in connection with attacks and the same has been publicized in the Australian media, a latest email from the consul general of India in Melbourne said.

Sunita Williams receives Padma Bhushan

Sunita Williams receives Padma Bhushan

Rediff.com5 Jul 2008

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, who holds the feat of completing the longest space flight for a woman, received the Padma Bhushan -- India's second highest civilian award -- in Houston for her outstanding achievements. Indian Consul General S M Gavai presented her with the award at a function, which was attended by large number of Indian-Americans.

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and if it took measures to protect its security, the US would oppose efforts of others to interfere with the People's Republic.' On the 50th anniversary of India's greatest military victory, Claude Arpi recalls how the US suggested that China intervene militarily on Pakistan's side.

US may increase immigration and outsourcing

US may increase immigration and outsourcing

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Henry Jardine has said the issue is no longer controversial in the US.

New national association to unite Indian nurses

New national association to unite Indian nurses

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

The history of professional Indian nursing in America started with the major migration of nurses in the early 1970s and 1980s.

No business as usual till Khobragade issue resolved: India

No business as usual till Khobragade issue resolved: India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

India on Monday made it clear to the United States that it cannot be "business as usual" between the two sides till the Devyani Khobragade issue is resolved.

Spotted: Dev Anand in Scotland

Spotted: Dev Anand in Scotland

Rediff.com14 May 2008

A reader has sent us photographs of Dev Anand

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Ms Swaraj was a conscientious woman who understood suffering and pathos and attempted in her inimitable way to mitigate them, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

All Indians safe in wildfire-hit California: Govt

All Indians safe in wildfire-hit California: Govt

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Indian Consulate General in San Francisco has been in touch with members of the Indian community, many of whom had to evacuate their properties. India has expressed regret over the loss of life and damage to property in the fire in southern California that began on Sunday and has destroyed over 384 square miles of area.

Gandhi statue vandalised In Australia; disgraceful, says PM Morrison

Gandhi statue vandalised In Australia; disgraceful, says PM Morrison

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The Indian community in Melbourne expressed their shock over the incident, terming it as a "low act."

US visas to cost more

US visas to cost more

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Effective Monday, August 7, 2006 the United States consular sections in India will adjust the consular exchange rate from Rs 46 to the dollar to Rs 48 to the dollar.

Sundram Fasteners opens factory in China

Sundram Fasteners opens factory in China

Rediff.com21 May 2004

The new factory of the Chennai-based Sundram Fasteners Limited, its first overseas venture, was inaugurated in Haiyan county in China on Friday.

Processing request to accredit Devyani to Permanent Mission: UN

Processing request to accredit Devyani to Permanent Mission: UN

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

The United Nations on Friday said it has received official notification from India to register diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who was arrested on visa fraud charges, as a member of the country's Permanent Mission and the request will be processed according to "standard procedures".

SBI to open branch in Sydney

SBI to open branch in Sydney

Rediff.com19 Apr 2004

The State Bank of India, the country's largest commercial bank, will open its first branch in Australia this week to further promote trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

No religious factors while issuing visas: US embas

No religious factors while issuing visas: US embas

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Kaestner said the US visa policy clearly defined that there would be no queries about race and religion of the people who wanted to visit the US

Diplomat's arrest: Trouble was brewing since June

Diplomat's arrest: Trouble was brewing since June

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The Government of India and the Indian community in the United States have strongly condemned the arrest of Dr Devyani Khobragade, India's deputy consul general in New York. Some activists blamed the Indian government's failure, claiming that the issue with the domestic help, Sangeeta Richard, was not handled properly though the Indian authorities had faced two similar cases in New York earlier.

Registrations begin for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Registrations begin for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

On Sunday, August 9, over 400 California-based community leaders from various organisations and inter-faith groups gathered under the Indo-American Community of West Coast USA banner, some of whom were the first to sign up for the event.

A-I opens first office in China

A-I opens first office in China

Rediff.com18 Nov 2003

National carrier, Air-India on Tuesday opened its first office in the east Chinese metropolis of Shanghai, ahead of its inaugural flight on December 11.\n\n\n\n

Treatment meted out to Indian diplomat by US 'barbaric': NSA

Treatment meted out to Indian diplomat by US 'barbaric': NSA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Reflecting anger in the government, National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon on Tuesday termed as "despicable" and "barbaric" the treatment meted out to India's Deputy Consul General Devyani Khobragade in New York.

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

His 7-day long trip to the United States starts on June 17.

SEE: Malaika compares herself to a pear

SEE: Malaika compares herself to a pear

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'I have always been told I am pear-shaped,' reveals Malaika Arora.

Thaw in US-India impasse? Devyani gets UN accreditation

Thaw in US-India impasse? Devyani gets UN accreditation

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

India and the United States may be moving towards a resolution of the stand-off over senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade's case with the envoy getting exemption from personal appearance in a New York Court hearing visa fraud charges against her even as she got her accreditation to the United Nations headquarters.

Indians get most L1, H1-B visas

Indians get most L1, H1-B visas

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

The US Mission in India issued almost two-thirds of all H1-B visas that were given worldwide in 2005, according to data from public affairs office, US Consulate General in Kolkata.

US reduces visa issuance fee

US reduces visa issuance fee

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Admissions for Dhirubhai Ambani International School & Rishi Valley School

'Thankful to people who stood by me in this difficult period'

'Thankful to people who stood by me in this difficult period'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

A group of community leaders met Dr Devyani Khobragade on Monday at the Indian consulate in New York and offered the support of the people.

India impacted by global recession, will emerge from it, says Rajnath Singh

India impacted by global recession, will emerge from it, says Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Rajnath Singh outlined the major measures and initiatives taken by the Modi government to provide basic needs to people of India, including providing homes, building toilets to end open defecation, electricity, cooking gas and focusing on infrastructure development.

Can India do a Palestine in Kashmir?

Can India do a Palestine in Kashmir?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

'The heart of the matter is that India is not Israel.'

Maoists plan 'revolutionary zone'

Maoists plan 'revolutionary zone'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

Maoist rebels in Nepal reportedly plan to create a 'revolutionary zone' with the help of ultras drawn from Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal.

Haj team holds emergency meeting

Haj team holds emergency meeting

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

Control Rooms have been set up in Indian Haj Mission, Makkah, Consulate General of India, Jeddah, and the Indian Embassy in Riyadh

US missions to end drop-box, to take fingerprints

US missions to end drop-box, to take fingerprints

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

The programme is not targeted at any country or region, and US visa offices in Frankfurt (Germany), Brussels (Belgium), San Salvador (El Salvador) and Guatemala were the first posts to begin the programme in September last year.

Malaysia finds Gujarat 'vibrant' for trade ties

Malaysia finds Gujarat 'vibrant' for trade ties

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

To find out opportunities for Malaysian companies and increase trade with Gujarat, Consul General in India, Mohamed Hatimi Abas and Vice Consul Omar Salleh today visited a trade exhibition at Gujarat University Convention centre.

Indian toll in Haj tragedy rises to 4

Indian toll in Haj tragedy rises to 4

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

Abdul Rehman, son of Abdul Raheem, (passport no 44821) was the latest casualty.

Terror anywhere, this Peace Bell in US tolls

Terror anywhere, this Peace Bell in US tolls

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

The Bell of Hope rings every time terror strikes any part of the world. The City of London gifted this bell to the City of New York a year after the attacks of 9/11. On November 3, St Paul's Chapel invited India's Deputy Consul General Dr A M Gondane to ring the Bell of Hope following the terror attacks in Mumbai.

US Surgeon General Vivek H Murthy, India Abroad Person of the Year 2014

US Surgeon General Vivek H Murthy, India Abroad Person of the Year 2014

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The India Abroad Person of the Year Awards, held at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City on Friday June 12, honored 14 achievers in seven categories.

Want a US green card?

Want a US green card?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Peter G Kaestner, US Consul General, New Delhi, answers visa-related queries.

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Johan Neeskens, one of the finest midfielders football has seen, is in Mumbai this week in connection with the World Coaches Programme.

New India knows its direction, has no confusion, Modi tells diaspora

New India knows its direction, has no confusion, Modi tells diaspora

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Wrapping up his four-day state visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that a new and proud journey of India-US ties has begun and the world is watching the two great democracies strengthening their bond.

US seeks more investments from India Inc

US seeks more investments from India Inc

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The US provides large investment opportunities for Indian companies in software, IT services, gas exploration