News for 'Indian Consulate'

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".

Surrender certificates: Indian-Americans speak up

Surrender certificates: Indian-Americans speak up

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The Indian consulates and embassy in the United States have embarked on a campaign to issue surrender certificates on a war footing, people wonder if there is a war going on -- a war against Indians who took up US citizenship?

India contacts Iran to free 17 citizens onboard ship seized by Tehran

India contacts Iran to free 17 citizens onboard ship seized by Tehran

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Sources are in touch with Iranian authorities through diplomatic channels, both in Tehran and in Delhi.

Disengagement likely to smoothen bilateral ties: Chinese envoy

Disengagement likely to smoothen bilateral ties: Chinese envoy

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Chinese ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Wednesday expressed hope that the recently completed Indo-China border disengagement in Eastern Ladakh would smoothen relations and pave the way for a better understanding between the two neighbours in the days ahead.

Protests over CAA mark R-Day in New York

Protests over CAA mark R-Day in New York

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The Republic Day celebration was about India's Constitution, but the protests also argued for protecting the values of equality and secularism enshrined in it.

Indian delegates to attend mining conference

Indian delegates to attend mining conference

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

India is expected to be well represented at the Canada India Foundation's Canada India Mining and Metals Forum 2010 September 27 to 29 in Toronto.

Disengagement may pave way for further steps: Jaishankar

Disengagement may pave way for further steps: Jaishankar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

India and China have made "some progress" in disengagement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, describing it as a "welcome" move which opens up the possibility that other steps could happen.

US assures action against cops responsible for Indian student's death

US assures action against cops responsible for Indian student's death

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Biden administration has assured the Indian government of a quick investigation into the incident and bring to justice the police officers who were responsible for it.

Canada: Protest against 'Indian Flag' incident

Canada: Protest against 'Indian Flag' incident

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

Over 500 people gathered outside the Queen's Park, seat of the Ontario government, on March 22 to demonstrate against the flag incident. They said they were demonstrating against the desecration of the Indian flag and violations of the civic and fundamental rights of the Indo-Canadians and friends of India.

Indian visa centre opened at Cardiff

Indian visa centre opened at Cardiff

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

There was much demand for the visa centre in Wales to ensure speedier processing of applications. Earlier, applicants seeking visas here would need to travel to the Indian consulate in Birmingham or the High Commission in London. The centre has been set up following representations made to Mukherjee during his visit to Cardiff last year.

Union min questions Mahabali's association with Onam, draws flak

Union min questions Mahabali's association with Onam, draws flak

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

At an Onam celebration that took place recently at the Indian consulate in Dubai, Muraleedharan said nobody knows how legendary king Mahabali got linked with the celebrations.

Missing Indian sailors may have been rescued by Iranians

Missing Indian sailors may have been rescued by Iranians

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Three Indian sailors, who have been missing since their ship sank four months ago off the UAE coast, may have been rescued by Iranians, a media report has claimed. The Indian consulate is now in contact with the Iranian officials to ascertain further details.

Indian convicted of murder beheaded in Saudi

Indian convicted of murder beheaded in Saudi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

An Indian and two Sri Lankans have been beheaded in Jeddah in Saudi Arabia for robbing a house and murdering a woman four years ago. The Indian, Mohammad Naushad, who was executed on Wednesday along with the two Sri Lankans, was a resident of Pattambi in Kerala, said sources in the Indian Consulate at Jeddah."Although there has been no communication from their (the authorities) end, as is always the case, we have got confirmation from the Arabic media," they said.

Burnt body of Indian found in Australia

Burnt body of Indian found in Australia

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

A partially burnt body found in Australia's New South Wales province last week is believed to be of a 25-year-old Indian national, the police said on Tuesday, in what might be the second fatality in a slew of vicious attacks on Indians.

Two Indians released from captivity undergo medical check-ups

Two Indians released from captivity undergo medical check-ups

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Two Indians, who were released from illegal detention of local traders in the eastern Chinese city of Yiwu and brought to Shanghai, have undergone health check-ups after suffering "multiple injuries" and "trauma" in captivity.

How Headley managed to get an Indian visa

How Headley managed to get an Indian visa

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

David Coleman Headley, the American Lashkar-e-Tayiba suspect in the Mumbai terror attack case, did not disclose his Pakistani-origin while seeking an Indian visa, raising no alarm bells at the Indian Consulate in Chicago. Headley, who was earlier called Dawood Gilani, gave 'Headley' as his last name at birth in his visa application and wrote his father's name as 'William Headley', according to reliable information.

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The City of Newark Police Department in Newark, Newark, California told PTI in an emailed statement that on Friday at approximately 8.35 am, they received a report of graffiti at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple.

Indian Haj pilgrims attack mission office

Indian Haj pilgrims attack mission office

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

A pilgrim, identified as Muhammad, said, "We had to go to the Holy Haram early in the morning without a wash. We thought our complaints would be attended to by the time we returned. But we found that our complaints fell on deaf ears."

Khalistanis have polluted Canada, says Indo-Canadian MP after threats

Khalistanis have polluted Canada, says Indo-Canadian MP after threats

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Chandra Arya, a Member of Parliament from Nepean in the House of Commons, said in a post on his X account that separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun of Sikhs for Justice released a video demanding that Arya and his Hindu-Canadian friends go back to India after he (Arya) condemned the vandalism of the Hindu temple and other acts of hate and violence by Khalistan supporters in Canada.

UAE: Govt to help 17 Indians on death row

UAE: Govt to help 17 Indians on death row

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

The Indian consulate in Sharjah has been talking to prominent lawyers to provide legal assistance to seventeen Indians on the death row.Government sources said that the authorities in Sharjah have been meeting prominent lawyers to seek their assistance and the appeal to the higher court will be made within the prescribed period of two weeks from the date of judgment by the lower court.The Indians have pleaded not guilty and they are in good health, the sources confirmed.

Death sentence to 17 Indians in UAE shocking: Govt

Death sentence to 17 Indians in UAE shocking: Govt

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Describing as "shocking" the death sentence to 17 Indians in the United Arab Emirates, the government said on Tuesday that it will ensure all possible help to them, including legal assistance, to file an appeal in a higher court.

Indian workers struggle to recover dues

Indian workers struggle to recover dues

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

The workers of a cleaning company in Dubai are running from pillar to post to claim their dues and have approached the Indian consulate and the UAE Ministry of Labour, which has proved to be of little help. The company is already blacklisted by the ministry for not following the countrys labour rules. Indian social workers here said the company asked the workers to go home or fight it out in court.

What Dreaded Terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani Looks Like

What Dreaded Terrorist Sirajuddin Haqqani Looks Like

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

As a proxy of Pakistan's ISI, Sirajuddin is believed to be behind several attacks directed against India, including the murderous attack on the Indian embassy in Kabul in 2008 and the 2013 attack close to the Indian consulate in Jalalabad.

Two same sex couples move court to get married

Two same sex couples move court to get married

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

A same sex couple has moved the Delhi high court seeking they be allowed to get married under the Special Marriage Act, saying they have been living together as a couple for eight years, in love with each other sharing the highs and lows of life, but unable marry as they are both women. A similar plea has been moved by two men, who got married in the United States, but their marriage was not registered under the Foreign Marriage Act of 1969 by the Indian consulate as they were a same sex couple.

Plot to target consulates: India seeks Malaysian help

Plot to target consulates: India seeks Malaysian help

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

India has requested Malaysian authorities to hand over evidence against an arrested accused who was part of a conspiracy to plan and carry out terror strikes allegedly at the behest of ISI on the US and Israeli consulates in the southern part of this country.

10th International Yoga Day celebrated worldwide

10th International Yoga Day celebrated worldwide

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Thousands of yoga enthusiasts from across the world rolled out their yoga mats as they joined day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice to commemorate the 10th International Day of Yoga on Friday.

Dubai: Bath towels with Indian flag withdrawn

Dubai: Bath towels with Indian flag withdrawn

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Unilever Arabia withdrew the towels after the Indian consulate in Dubai had raised an objection and asked the company to withdraw the promotional product from the market with immediate effect.

1.7 lakh Indian pilgrims for Haj this year

1.7 lakh Indian pilgrims for Haj this year

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Saudi Arabia has allotted a quota of 1.7 lakh pilgrims from India for Hajj this year, even as New Delhi made a formal request for an additional 10,000 slots.

7,000 Indians boycott work in Dubai

7,000 Indians boycott work in Dubai

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Nearly 7,000 Indian workers employed in a contruction firm in Dubai stayed away from work for the second day on Wednesday demanding better pay and working conditions.

28 Indians killed in stampede during Haj

28 Indians killed in stampede during Haj

Rediff.com13 Jan 2006

Special efforts are on to trace the pilgrims reported as missing.

Only asymptomatic Indians to fly back home from UAE

Only asymptomatic Indians to fly back home from UAE

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The first two special flights that will operate from Thursday to evacuate Indians stranded in the UAE due to the coronavirus pandemic

Indian traders safe in Shanghai, return to take time: MEA

Indian traders safe in Shanghai, return to take time: MEA

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The government on Thursday said the two Indian traders, who were mistreated in the Yiwu city of China, are now safe in Shanghai but their return to the country will have to wait till the litigation against them is completed.

4 members of Sikh family shot dead in US

4 members of Sikh family shot dead in US

Rediff.com1 May 2019

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj ruled out the possibility of a hate crime.

$100 billion: The value Indian Inc creates for US

$100 billion: The value Indian Inc creates for US

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

In the last two years, foreign direct investment from India into the United States has grown more than the FDI from the US into India, excluding portfolio investments, Indian Ambassador to the US Meera Shankar said recently.

Indians in UAE looking forward to Modi's speech

Indians in UAE looking forward to Modi's speech

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

The Indian community in the UAE is eagerly waiting to hear and cheer Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a Madison Square-like event in Abu Dhabi on Monday that is expected to draw over 50,000 people.

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.

Canada: Visa regime for people of Indian origin

Canada: Visa regime for people of Indian origin

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Visa would be dispatched within five working days, including the day of receipt and dispatch.

Indians in the US celebrate Independence Day with fervour

Indians in the US celebrate Independence Day with fervour

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

A pictorial exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi in the park in front of the Indian Embassy drew a large number of crowd.

Diplomat row: Protest held at US Consulate in Hyderabad

Diplomat row: Protest held at US Consulate in Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Left workers and others on Thursday held a protest at the US Consulate over the ill-treatment meted out to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade in New York.