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India plans major revamp of Islamabad embassy

India plans major revamp of Islamabad embassy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

According to sources, the Indian embassy has already acquired 10 acres of land in Islamabad's Diplomatic Enclave area to construct more offices and residences for the officials.

Employer arrested for Indian farm worker's death in Italy

Employer arrested for Indian farm worker's death in Italy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Italian police have arrested the owner of the agriculture company who dumped a 31-year-old Indian worker on the road without medical assistance after his arm was severed by heavy farm machinery, causing his death, a tragic incident that shocked the country and its leadership.

Assange faces expulsion from Ecuador embassy hideout in UK: Report

Assange faces expulsion from Ecuador embassy hideout in UK: Report

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The WikiLeaks founder has been living in Ecuador embassy in Knightsbridge in central London since 2012 when he was granted political asylum.

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Time To Establish Diplomatic Relations With Taliban

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The Taliban government in Afghanistan is not going anywhere. That being the case, why is the hesitation to establish formal diplomatic relations with the Taliban? asks Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (Retd).

Assange supporters fear assassination attempt after Ecuadorian embassy broken-into

Assange supporters fear assassination attempt after Ecuadorian embassy broken-into

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

A number of social media users suggested it was an assassination attempt "ordered" by Hillary Clinton, while others thought US President Barack Obama was involved.

Kuwait cracks down on illegal real estate after fire

Kuwait cracks down on illegal real estate after fire

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Authorities in Kuwait have launched a crackdown on illegal property extensions in the wake of a devastating fire at a seven-storey building that claimed the lives of 50 people, including 46 Indians, according to a media report on Saturday.

MEA employee posted in Moscow held for passing info to Pak

MEA employee posted in Moscow held for passing info to Pak

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested a person working in the Indian Embassy, Moscow, for his alleged involvement in anti-national activities with Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence and providing them important confidential information regarding the strategic activities of the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian military establishments, an official statement issued in Lucknow on Sunday said.

India 'monitoring situation' in Myanmar's Sittwe, shifts consulate staff

India 'monitoring situation' in Myanmar's Sittwe, shifts consulate staff

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is closely monitoring the security situation in that country.

Rahul visits Nepal embassy, pays tribute to quake victims

Rahul visits Nepal embassy, pays tribute to quake victims

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited the Nepal embassy in New Delhi to pay condolences to those who died in the killer earthquake in the neighbouring country.

Putin-Modi meet likely during BRICS summit: Will they talk Ukraine peace?

Putin-Modi meet likely during BRICS summit: Will they talk Ukraine peace?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

"We are waiting for our good friend Modi and best regards to him," the Russian media quoted Putin as saying in the meeting with Doval.

Will Modi's recent Kyiv visit open door for Ukraine peace talks?

Will Modi's recent Kyiv visit open door for Ukraine peace talks?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The spokesperson said India has "always advocated constructive, solution-oriented, and practical engagement with all stakeholders to achieve a negotiated settlement to this conflict".

Julian Assange to leave Ecuadorian embassy 'soon'

Julian Assange to leave Ecuadorian embassy 'soon'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has said he would "soon" leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London after being holed up at the mission for nearly two years, amid reports that he has developed life-threatening ailments that require hospitalisation.

40 Years Since Rakesh Sharma's Space Flight

40 Years Since Rakesh Sharma's Space Flight

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The Russian embassy marked the 40th anniversary of the first space flight by an Indian, Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, with an exhibition at the Russian Cultural Centre in New Delhi.

Ship That Crashed Into Bridge Had Indian Crew

Ship That Crashed Into Bridge Had Indian Crew

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Personnel onboard the ship were able to alert the Maryland department of transportation that they had lost control of their vessel. As a result, local authorities were able to close the bridge to traffic before the bridge was struck, which undoubtedly saved lives,' Biden said.

Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The MSC Aries was last seen on Friday, sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Dubai, according to The Times of Israel.

Is India keen to revive ties with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan?

Is India keen to revive ties with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Singh, the joint secretary heading the division for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran in the ministry of external affairs, held talks with Taliban's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday.

Orlando shootout: US Embassy lights up in solidarity with LGBT community

Orlando shootout: US Embassy lights up in solidarity with LGBT community

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The embassy will also raise the rainbow flag along with the American flag following the mourning period for the victims of the Orlando attack.

High-level delegation of US pension funds to visit India next week

High-level delegation of US pension funds to visit India next week

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

A delegation of high-level executives from US public pension funds (non-profit and government sectors) is visiting India next week to assess and familiarise themselves with the investment opportunities in the country. These executives belong to various American states and cumulatively represent $1.8 trillion in assets under management (AUM) invested across the US and global markets. The United States (US) mission to India, which includes its embassy and consulates and the Department of Treasury, along with India's Ministry of Finance and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), is hosting the delegation.

US: Indian Embassy invites bids for visa outsourcing

US: Indian Embassy invites bids for visa outsourcing

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Unsatisfied with BLS International Services, a visa outsourcing company, the Indian Embassy in the United States has announced for a new bid on February 5.

Indians in Israel advised to relocate to safe areas

Indians in Israel advised to relocate to safe areas

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The Indian Embassy in Israel issued an advisory on Tuesday, urging its nationals to move to safer areas in the country, a day after a missile fired from Lebanon killed one Indian and injured two others.

USA deny visa to Nepal's Lamichhane, to miss T20 WC

USA deny visa to Nepal's Lamichhane, to miss T20 WC

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Nepal begin their World Cup campaign with a match against the Netherlands on June 4, before facing Sri Lanka, South Africa and Bangladesh in Group D.

US embassy in Syria attacked

US embassy in Syria attacked

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

A senior Chinese diplomat was among those injured in terrorist attack.

France arrests Russian suspected of planning to destabilize Olympics

France arrests Russian suspected of planning to destabilize Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

French police have arrested a Russian man suspected of planning to destabilize the Olympics.

Modi lands in Philadelphia, to meet Biden ahead of Quad talks

Modi lands in Philadelphia, to meet Biden ahead of Quad talks

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The annual Quad summit at President Joe Biden's hometown Wilmington is expected to roll out a series of new initiatives to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and explore ways to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

17 Indians captured by armed group in Libya rescued

17 Indians captured by armed group in Libya rescued

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Seventeen Indian nationals, who were held captive by an armed group in Libya, have been rescued and brought back to India following sustained efforts by the ministry of external affairs (MEA), people familiar with the matter said on Monday.

Ahead of Modi's visit, Indian food popular in Poland

Ahead of Modi's visit, Indian food popular in Poland

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Indian cuisine is remarkably popular in Poland with various Indian restaurants catering to the growing demand for the rich flavours and Polish diners visiting them say the dishes like dosa and butter chicken remind them of their travels to India.

Caught smuggling 25kg gold, Afghan diplomat resigns

Caught smuggling 25kg gold, Afghan diplomat resigns

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Wardak had taken charge as the acting ambassador of Afghanistan to New Delhi since late last year after working as the Afghan Consul General in Mumbai for over two years.

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Those who are returning will not be paying any fare and the government is bearing the cost of their return.

Got nothing specific on Nijjar case to probe: Jaishankar

Got nothing specific on Nijjar case to probe: Jaishankar

Rediff.com13 May 2024

India has never received anything which is specific and worthy of being pursued by its probe agencies, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said over a fourth arrest made by Canada in the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Indian Embassy in Yemen shifted to Djibouti

Indian Embassy in Yemen shifted to Djibouti

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

In view of the worsening situation in Yemen's capital Sana'a, India has shifted its embassy to Djibouti, adjoining the war-torn country, after the "successful" conclusion of the process to evacuate its nationals, government informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Protesters target US embassy in Yemen, Cairo

Protesters target US embassy in Yemen, Cairo

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd during sporadic clashes through the night outside the embassy, where on Wednesday thousands of protesters climbed on the embassy walls and tore down the Stars and Stripes. They replaced it with a black Islamic flag.

US opens new embassy in Jerusalem amid 41 deaths in Gaza

US opens new embassy in Jerusalem amid 41 deaths in Gaza

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Palestinians, who protested massively along the Gaza border clashed with Israeli forces.

Indian embassy in Paris on full alert: MEA

Indian embassy in Paris on full alert: MEA

Rediff.com18 May 2012

"The embassy also remains in touch with the relevant French authorities in regard to its security. In planning its security requirements, the Embassy takes into account all possible threats including those mentioned in the press report," he said.

18 stranded Indian sailors brought back from Yemen

18 stranded Indian sailors brought back from Yemen

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Eighteen Indian sailors, who were stranded in violence-hit Yemen, have been brought back to India.

Indian mission sets up 24-hour helpline in Israel, asks citizens to stat alert

Indian mission sets up 24-hour helpline in Israel, asks citizens to stat alert

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

In a post on X, the Indian embassy in Israel has stated that it has been working constantly to help fellow citizens.

Kabul embassy blast: 17 dead, 80 injured

Kabul embassy blast: 17 dead, 80 injured

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

A huge explosion outside the Indian embassy in Kabul killed at least five people, reports said. The cause of the blast was not immediately known. Though there are no immediate reports of any Indian being injured, TV reports suggest the embassy embassy wall has been severely damaged.

Indian embassy bomb threat caller spoke 'hinglish'

Indian embassy bomb threat caller spoke 'hinglish'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The bomb threat to the Indian embassy here was made by a caller from the western United States city of Utah by a man speaking in 'Hinglish', indicating that he was apparently of South Asian origin, sources said on Wednesday.

Flipkart leases office space from Embassy in largest deal

Flipkart leases office space from Embassy in largest deal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

JLL had shortlisted over 10 developers and Embassy was selected after a long due and rigorous process of due diligence.

Sheena murder: Jolt to Indrani Mukerjea as HC stays foreign trip

Sheena murder: Jolt to Indrani Mukerjea as HC stays foreign trip

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The CBI had sought an urgent hearing of the plea before the alternate bench of Justice Kotwal.