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Protests outside Israeli embassy in Delhi over airstrikes in Gaza Strip

Protests outside Israeli embassy in Delhi over airstrikes in Gaza Strip

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Scores of protesters, mostly students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University had gathered outside the Israeli embassy in New Delhi to protest against Israel's air strikes in the Gaza Strip resulting in civilian casualties.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

PM condemns attack on Indian embassy in Kabul

PM condemns attack on Indian embassy in Kabul

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

In a statement issued to the media on board a special flight to Japan for the G8 Summit, Dr Singh said, " I am horrified to know of the death of our personnel in the dastardly terrorist attack on our embassy in Kabul. The loss of precious Indian and Afghan lives must be condemned in the strongest terms possible. Those responsible, directly or indirectly, for this terrorist attack and for making this possible are no better than the worst criminals."

Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers

Indian embassies at risk from Chinese hackers

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Danti is highly focused on diplomatic entities. It may already have full access to internal networks in Indian government organisations.

Kerala mom gets nod to visit Yemen to save daughter from gallows

Kerala mom gets nod to visit Yemen to save daughter from gallows

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Delhi high court on Tuesday permitted the mother of a Kerala woman, who is on death row in Yemen for killing a Yemeni national, to travel to the West Asian country to negotiate about blood money with the victim's family and save her daughter from the gallows.

India summons German envoy; seeks early return of baby Ariha

India summons German envoy; seeks early return of baby Ariha

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Ariha Shah was placed in the custody of Germany's Youth Welfare Office (Jugendamt) on September 23, 2021 after the then seven month-old baby suffered an accidental injury. She has been in foster care since then.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

Royals oppose Kerala govt's claim on Travancore House in Delhi

Royals oppose Kerala govt's claim on Travancore House in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

As the Left government in Kerala gears up to inaugurate a cultural centre at Travancore House, in the heart of the national capital, on August 4, the Travancore royal family has moved the central government and various local bodies in Delhi with a request to halt the same.

Don't let dissidents into embassy again: China to US

Don't let dissidents into embassy again: China to US

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Accusing the United States of sheltering blind activist in its embassy in Beijing using "abnormal means", China on Monday asked America not to repeat such an incident again in the overall interest of bilateral ties.

Medal contenders miss Jr chess tourney due to visa issues

Medal contenders miss Jr chess tourney due to visa issues

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The curtailed squad that is now travelling to the Mexican capital include Rakshitta Ravi, Bommini Mounika Akshaya and Amulya Guruprasad among girls while Harshavardhan GB, Pranav Anand, Dushyant Sharma and

Wonder kid felicitated by Indian embassy in US

Wonder kid felicitated by Indian embassy in US

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

India-born wonder kid Ritankar Das, who this year became the youngest graduate topper of the prestigious University of California in more than a century, has been felicitated by the Indian embassy in Washington for his outstanding academic achievements.

US imposes sanctions on Libya, shuts embassy

US imposes sanctions on Libya, shuts embassy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Going ahead with unilateral sanctions against the Muammar Gaddafi regime, the US suspended its military ties with Libya and temporarily closed down its embassy in Tripoli.

Kashmiri woman in Gaza seeks evacuation as Israel bombards Hamas-ruled enclave

Kashmiri woman in Gaza seeks evacuation as Israel bombards Hamas-ruled enclave

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Shaboo, who is living with her husband, Nedal Toman, and youngest daughter, Karima, in Gaza, said the 'water supply was officially cut off' in addition to electricity.

Amid war in Gaza, US man kills 6-yr-old Palestinian boy

Amid war in Gaza, US man kills 6-yr-old Palestinian boy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A Chicago-based man, Joseph M Czuba, aged 71, has been arrested and charged with murder and hate crimes after allegedly stabbing and killing a 6-year-old boy and seriously wounding his mother.

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.

We support Canada's probe, want India to join: US special envoy

We support Canada's probe, want India to join: US special envoy

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Amid the diplomatic sparring and souring of bilateral ties in the wake of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation of Indian involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Special Envoy and Coordinator, Global Engagement Centre, James Rubin said the standoff was a 'tricky subject' as he sought cooperation into the investigation as far as it goes.

India seeks Canadian mission staff reduction over 'interference'

India seeks Canadian mission staff reduction over 'interference'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Two weeks ago, New Delhi asked Ottawa to downsize its diplomatic presence in India.

Gujarat couple seeking to enter US illegally held captive in Iran

Gujarat couple seeking to enter US illegally held captive in Iran

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

After they landed at Tehran airport a few days ago, a Pakistani agent took them to a hotel and held them hostage for ransom, officials said.

Patent expert to join US Embassy in Delhi

Patent expert to join US Embassy in Delhi

Rediff.com5 May 2006

The strong IPR protection across the board -- patents, trademark and copyright - had been a lynchpin in the success of the US services sector, he added.

Indian embassy in US launches new website

Indian embassy in US launches new website

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

The new website -- www.indianembassy.org -- was quietly launched over the weekend; that among other things have added newsletter subscription feature, a useful tool for those Americans and Indian-Americans interested in India and Indo-US relationship.

Maid abuse: Indian embassies to intervene

Maid abuse: Indian embassies to intervene

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Amid reports of increasing abuse of housemaids by their employers, Indian embassies in the Gulf countries are coordinating on measures to regulate their working conditions and imposing strict rules to prevent the offence.

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Biden is not risking his reputation in a crucial election year, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'By making it so public in the House of Commons, you know the reaction in India... Mr Modi is not very happy about it; you're kicking out Canadian diplomats; you suspended visa services for Canadians...'

Pro-Tibet activists storm Chinese Embassy

Pro-Tibet activists storm Chinese Embassy

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Campaigns Coordinator of Friends of Tibet Shibayan Raha and another activist Migmar Tsering were demanding the release of Gendhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama, the second most important religious figure.

Canada shifting diplomats from India to KL, Singapore, says report

Canada shifting diplomats from India to KL, Singapore, says report

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Canada has evacuated a majority of its diplomats working in India outside of New Delhi to either Kuala Lumpur or Singapore after it gave Ottawa an October 10 deadline to reduce its diplomatic staff to achieve parity in strength following a row over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, according to a media report on Friday.

Poland arrests Russian ice-hockey player for espionage

Poland arrests Russian ice-hockey player for espionage

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The Russian embassy in Warsaw said by email that it "does not comment on such topics".

Embassy denies Sudan runner applied for UK asylum

Embassy denies Sudan runner applied for UK asylum

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

The Sudanese Embassy on Friday denied that one of its Olympic runners had applied for asylum in the U.K, contradicting previous reports.

Did not know third gatecrasher: Indian Embassy

Did not know third gatecrasher: Indian Embassy

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

The Indian Embassy on Wednesday said it did not facilitate the entry of a third gatecrasher to United States President Barack Obama's State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, after the Secret Service claimed that the individual sneaked in by boarding an Indian delegation bus. US media has identified the gatecrasher as Carlos Allen, 39, an entrepreneur whose website identifies him as chief executive of Hush Galleria.

Assange predicts year long stay at Ecuador embassy

Assange predicts year long stay at Ecuador embassy

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Already almost 100 days in near isolation in the heart of London, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange predicts he may have to "spend up to year" of being holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London.

US raises concerns over Chinese ship's Lanka visit

US raises concerns over Chinese ship's Lanka visit

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

US Under Secretary Victoria Nuland, who met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session, raised concerns about the upcoming visit of the Chinese research vessel 'SHI YAN 6'

India flags baby Ariha's 'infringement of rights' in German custody

India flags baby Ariha's 'infringement of rights' in German custody

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The German authorities had taken custody of Ariha Shah on September 23, 2021, when she was seven months old, alleging that the parents harassed her.

All we have is a pair of dress, passport: Indians returned from Sudan

All we have is a pair of dress, passport: Indians returned from Sudan

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

With all her money and valuables taken away during the conflict in Sudan, Divya Rajasekharan who arrived from the African country, said she lost all hopes of returning to Sudan.

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