News for 'Indian Consulate'

Kamal Nath on what dogs Indian road projects

Kamal Nath on what dogs Indian road projects

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

We have decided to build 20 kilometers of road a day to take it to 7,000 kilometers a year: Kamal Nath.

Khalistani extremists vandalise yet another Hindu temple in Canada

Khalistani extremists vandalise yet another Hindu temple in Canada

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The posters shared by Australia Today, read "Canada investigates the role of India in June 18th assassination".

US consulate general officials visit arrested crew

US consulate general officials visit arrested crew

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Three officials from the US Consulate General at Chennai on Monday visited the central prison at Palayamkottai where 35 crew members of a US firm owned ship, arrested for allegedly carrying arms in Indian waters, have been lodged.

India gets Nisar satellite jointly developed by Nasa and Isro

India gets Nisar satellite jointly developed by Nasa and Isro

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

The US Air Force on Wednesday handed over NISAR, an earth observation satellite jointly developed by NASA and ISRO, to the Indian space agency.

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.

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour given by France is another in a series of top international awards and honours bestowed by various countries on Prime Minister Modi.

India to resume some visa services in Canada

India to resume some visa services in Canada

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

The development comes days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday that India is looking at resuming visa services for Canadians "very soon" if it sees progress in the safety of its diplomats in Canada.

Ranju Batra sworn in as AIA-New York president

Ranju Batra sworn in as AIA-New York president

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Community activist Ranju Batra was sworn in as president, Association of Indians in America, New York Chapter, at an event held at the Indian consulate.

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'They are too connected for the relationship to completely sour.' 'It will be difficult to mend this relationship, but it will start with full and clear evidence on the issue in question.'

PHOTOS: Indians across the world celebrate Independence Day

PHOTOS: Indians across the world celebrate Independence Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Indians in countries like the United States, China, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Egypt, Israel and South Africa celebrated the day with hoisting of the national flag and singing of patriotic songs.

Top Pak diplomat attends Republic Day reception

Top Pak diplomat attends Republic Day reception

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

Pakistani Consul General Muhammad Haroon Shaukat was among more than 400 guests, mostly leaders of the Indian American community, at a reception hosted by Indian Consul-General Pramathesh Rath.

Canada a hotbed of separatists, requests for deportation ignored: India

Canada a hotbed of separatists, requests for deportation ignored: India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

At least nine separatist organisations supporting terror groups have their bases in Canada and despite multiple deportation requests Ottawa has taken no action against those involved in heinous crimes, including the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, officials in New Delhi said on Tuesday.

Indian-Americans pool resources to help Irma-hit Floridians

Indian-Americans pool resources to help Irma-hit Floridians

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Hurricane Irma made landfall on Florida's southern islands on Sunday and claimed four lives as millions of people, including thousands of Indian-Americans, evacuated the state.

Infosys employee among Sydney siege hostages

Infosys employee among Sydney siege hostages

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

An Infosys employee is among those being held hostage by an unidentified armed man who stormed a downtown cafe in Sydney, the IT major said on Monday.

Video: Jaishankar recalls when Modi asked him 'Jaage ho?'

Video: Jaishankar recalls when Modi asked him 'Jaage ho?'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

External Affairs minister S Jaishankar in New York praised the leadership skills of Prime Minister Narendra Modi while recalling the attack on the Mazar-e-Sharif in Afghanistan near the Indian consulate and while India was coordinating evacuations from the country.

Techie from Telangana found dead in apartment in US

Techie from Telangana found dead in apartment in US

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Chaitanya was working in Cognizant Technologies on a Southeast Airlines project.

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission was grabbed at by the protesters chanting pro-Khalistani slogans on Sunday, leading to an arrest related to the violent disorder.

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Immigration attorneys claimed that they knew nothing about the varsity's illegal operation and were trapped.

Indians across the world join Independence Day celebrations

Indians across the world join Independence Day celebrations

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Soaked in patriotism, hundreds of Indians on Monday proudly marked the country's 70th Independence Day, as the tricolour fluttered and the national anthem reverberated at Indian missions across the world.

Rana's visa issued after scrutiny: Chicago mission

Rana's visa issued after scrutiny: Chicago mission

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Facing criticism for issuing multi-entry visas to suspected terrorists Tahawwur Rana and his wife, the Indian Consulate in Chicago said on Wednesday that the visas were given after "due scrutiny of the available documents".

Stranded in Iran For 2 Years, Their Harrowing Story

Stranded in Iran For 2 Years, Their Harrowing Story

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'At present there might be at least 500 Indians stuck in Iran for various reasons and we have no idea when they will come back.'

Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Established in 1977, The Hindu Temple Society of North America Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam, popularly known as the Ganesh temple, is regarded as the first and oldest Hindu temple in North America.

Terror plot to attack US consulate codenamed wedding hall

Terror plot to attack US consulate codenamed wedding hall

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

The code name for the terror plot to attack the US consulate in Chennai was "wedding hall" which was to be executed by "cooks", a code for terrorists who were to gain entry from Maldives into India.

Indians frozen to death in Canada identified

Indians frozen to death in Canada identified

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

A special Indian team is camping in Manitoba to assist ongoing investigations by Canadian agencies and to render any consular services for the victims.

Discussed Canada with Blinken, both sides came out better informed: Jaishankar

Discussed Canada with Blinken, both sides came out better informed: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the Canadian allegations with regard to the death of a Khalistani separatist was discussed during his meeting with the Secretary of State Tony Blinken a day earlier and noted that the two delegations came out "better informed" after the meeting.

Need India's support against Taliban threat: Afghanistan

Need India's support against Taliban threat: Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Atmar briefed Jaishankar about the situation in the war-torn country amid growing security concerns over the Taliban fighters rapidly seizing control of a large number of areas, forcing many countries to scale down their presence there.

Canada: Pro-Khalistan demonstrators protest

Canada: Pro-Khalistan demonstrators protest

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Police officers had to intervene in the arguments between some Indo-Canadians, who were marching in the Independence Day parade on August 10 in downtown Toronto, and a handful of pro-Khalistani demonstrators. The parade was organised by the Indian Consulate-General and Panorama India, a community organisation.

100th 'Mann Ki Baat' episode to be broadcast live at UN

100th 'Mann Ki Baat' episode to be broadcast live at UN

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

100th episode of PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' to be broadcast live in United Nations headquarters

Visa on time: Embassies work to meet spike in applications by Indians

Visa on time: Embassies work to meet spike in applications by Indians

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Visa delays have perturbed Indian visitors this summer. But a solution could be in sight soon, as embassies gear up to address the challenges caused by a spike in applications and staff shortages. While the British High Commission has said it is working urgently to reduce the current visa processing time, the German Embassy has introduced extra shifts to process more visas. However, appointments with the latter are fully booked till August-end due to high volumes.

India was convicted even without...: Envoy on Nijjar probe

India was convicted even without...: Envoy on Nijjar probe

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Because India was asked to cooperate and if you look at the typical criminal terminology, when someone asks to cooperate, it means you have already been convicted and you better cooperate

India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistani threat to officials

India summons Canadian envoy over Khalistani threat to officials

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

India has summoned Canadian high commissioner in New Delhi over propaganda material, including posters, containing threats to Indian diplomats being circulated in Canada and has served a demarche to the Justin Trudeau government.

Devyani's father leads protest outside US consulate in Mumbai

Devyani's father leads protest outside US consulate in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Even as efforts are underway for resolution of the row involving Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, her father on Tuesday led a protest march outside the American consulate in Mumbai, terming the United States administration's action against her as "illegal".

Mumbai author quits German art fest over 'Zionism-Hindutva' letter

Mumbai author quits German art fest over 'Zionism-Hindutva' letter

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Mumbai-based author Ranjit Hoskote has quit the Finding Committee for the upcoming Documenta art festival in Germany, following criticism for signing a letter that compared Zionism and Hindu nationalism.

'Attack against India and its efforts in Jalalabad'

'Attack against India and its efforts in Jalalabad'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Hit by yet another suicide bomb attack on its mission in Jalalabad, India on Saturday said "terror machines" that operate from "beyond the borders" was the main threat to the security of Afghanistan and refused to be deterred from its commitment to assist the war-torn country.

Attack on US consulate; 12 dead

Attack on US consulate; 12 dead

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Will evacuate all Indians: Govt at all-party meet on Afghanistan

Will evacuate all Indians: Govt at all-party meet on Afghanistan

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar briefed the leaders on the latest situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban captured power there last week.

Biden nominates Indian-American lawyer Rich Verma to top diplomatic post

Biden nominates Indian-American lawyer Rich Verma to top diplomatic post

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Verma, 54, who served as a former US ambassador to India from January 16, 2015, to January 20, 2017 is currently the chief legal officer and head of global public policy at Mastercard.