News for 'Indian Consulate'

India needs plan to create 250 million jobs

India needs plan to create 250 million jobs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

Charles Kaye, co-president of Warburg Pincus LLC and also an expert on Indian financial markets, said projections show that 250 million people would be added to the Indian workforce in 25 years at a time.

India-Saudi trade crosses $9.8 billion

India-Saudi trade crosses $9.8 billion

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

The trade between India and Saudi Arabia is growing rapidly with the bilateral trade crossing USD 9.87 billion last year.

Indian IS operative knew Paris bombing accused

Indian IS operative knew Paris bombing accused

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Subahani Haja Moideen, an Indian alleged to be an Islamic State operative, knew the terrorists who carried out the attack inside a theatre in Paris last November killing over 100 people but has feigned ignorance about the deadly plot, it has emerged from investigations.

Afghanistan will succeed when terror no longer flows across border: PM

Afghanistan will succeed when terror no longer flows across border: PM

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Afghanistan's new Parliament built by India in Kabul

Maran 'critical, but alive'

Maran 'critical, but alive'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

Kamal Nath on India's road connectivity

Kamal Nath on India's road connectivity

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

"We have decided to build 20 km of roads every day and then take it to 7,000 km a year. Therefore, if we lose more days (in terms of putting foreign investment in place), it will be a great loss," Union Minister of Surface Transport Kamal Nath told a gathering of 100-odd potential investors and entrepreneurs at the Indian Consulate in New York on Tuesday.

No anti-Pak activities in Afghanistan: Karzai

No anti-Pak activities in Afghanistan: Karzai

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

Karzai is on a visit to Pakistan and spoke along with President Musharraf.

Quest to set up diagnostic labs in India

Quest to set up diagnostic labs in India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Quest Diagnostics, one of the leading providers of diagnostic testing, information and services in the United States, is looking to set its footprint in India.

Pav bhaji in tacos, asparagus kofta on menu for Modi's California lunch

Pav bhaji in tacos, asparagus kofta on menu for Modi's California lunch

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

A team of 30 chefs is cooking up an Indian storm with a Californian twist for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and 700 guests for his community lunch being hosted by the Indian consulate at the Fairmont Hotel.

Ram temple in Canada defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans, India lodges protest

Ram temple in Canada defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans, India lodges protest

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Canada has been defaced by 'Khalistani extremists' with anti-India graffiti in an apparent hate crime, prompting the Indian mission in Toronto to condemn the incident and urge Canadian authorities to take swift action against the perpetrators.

Dow Chemical blamed for Bhopal gas tragedy

Dow Chemical blamed for Bhopal gas tragedy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

The Campaign estimates that 22,000 people are already dead and says yet Dow wants to deny all responsibility and wants the Indian government to pay millions of dollars for the clean of its mess in Bhopal.

Pak using militants as proxies against India's superior military: Pentagon

Pak using militants as proxies against India's superior military: Pentagon

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

In a blunt assessment of terrorist safe havens in Pakistan, the Pentagon has told the United States Congress that the country is using militant groups as proxies to counter the superior Indian military.

The week's best in news

The week's best in news

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Columns, interviews, slide shows and the most happening reports.

Don't lose sight of China's potential for rivalry

Don't lose sight of China's potential for rivalry

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

What can be expected from Pranab Mukherjee's visit to China? With full details of the agenda not open to the public, a clear picture may not be available at this juncture. It can be said, however, that a breakthrough on the boundary issue seems very unlikely, as the two sides appear to have failed so far in finalising a 'framework' for the settlement.

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

As with the last 37 years, this year too the India Day Parade in New York saw thousands of Indian Americans throng Manhattan's Madison Avenue to celebrate India's Independence Day. For the thousands of Indians who turned up, it was a once in a year chance to showcase their country's rich cultural diversity.

Pakistani umpire Rauf granted visa

Pakistani umpire Rauf granted visa

Rediff.com13 Dec 2008

Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf will be able to supervise in next week's second Test between England and India in Mohali after he was granted a visa to travel to India. The ICC elite panel umpire could not travel to India to take charge of this week's first Test in Chennai because of visa issues with the Indian consulate in Islamabad after last month's terror attacks on Mumbai which killed at least 179 people.

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.

How small Indian entrepreneurs can make it big in the US

How small Indian entrepreneurs can make it big in the US

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

when the Maharashtra delegation of small and medium businesses arrived in the US on October 9, the Indian consulate decided against holding a standard reception replete with boilerplate speeches. Rather, the consulate put together a programme that would increase the chances of things working out for them. They held an event on Lex Terrae (law of the land).

India-Australia relations enter T-20 mode, says Modi on strengthening ties

India-Australia relations enter T-20 mode, says Modi on strengthening ties

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Modi and Albanese also reiterated their shared ambition for an early conclusion of the ambitious Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) that is expected to significantly expand bilateral trade ties.

NYC's Times Square sees unfurling of biggest Indian tricolour

NYC's Times Square sees unfurling of biggest Indian tricolour

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The iconic Times Square in New York City, reverberating with the chants of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', was on Sunday drenched in hues of saffron, white and green as the biggest Indian tricolour was unfurled at the popular destination to mark the 75th anniversary of India's Independence Day.

Major takeaways from Modi's maiden state visit to US

Major takeaways from Modi's maiden state visit to US

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here are list of some of the big ticket announcements.

Leather export desk at Milan

Leather export desk at Milan

Rediff.com23 Oct 2004

Hindu-Canadians asked to go back to India: Trudeau's party leader

Hindu-Canadians asked to go back to India: Trudeau's party leader

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The Khalistan movement leader is trying to provoke Hindu Canadians to react and divide the Hindu and Sikh communities in Canada, Arya said.

Two more NRIs in House of Lords

Two more NRIs in House of Lords

Rediff.com1 May 2004

2nd Indian student rescued from Texas lake dies

2nd Indian student rescued from Texas lake dies

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Singh and Bhatia were swimming in the lake when a sudden current of water pushed them deeper.

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Modi was addressing the State Dinner hosted in his honour by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the North Lawn of the White House.

ICICI opens office in Johannesburg

ICICI opens office in Johannesburg

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

Leading private sector bank ICICI Bank has opened an office in South African city of Johannesburg with an aim to capitalise on India's growing ties with African countries.

Cox & Kings to handle India visa services in US

Cox & Kings to handle India visa services in US

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Cox & Kings Global Services (formerly known as Quoprro Global Services) was incorporated in 2008.

US cop who assaulted Indian grandfather 'presumed innocent', let off

US cop who assaulted Indian grandfather 'presumed innocent', let off

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The judge wrote that Parker is 'presumed innocent' and that evidence offered at two trials has not eliminated 'reasonable doubt' as to his guilt.

African leader gets Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award

African leader gets Mahatma Gandhi Peace Award

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

Sir Ketumile Masire was honoured with the award for his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in the African continent.

Dutch PM says G20 declaration was a compromise

Dutch PM says G20 declaration was a compromise

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte on Monday said the G20 New Delhi declaration was clearly a compromise, which is always the case with such a multilateral forum, but he was happy with the fact that there were some key elements in it, and that India was able to broker it.

India woos investments in manufacturing

India woos investments in manufacturing

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

India is seeking major investments in the manufacturing sector as a part of its effort to take the benefits of development to the poorest of the poor, Minister of State for Industry Ashwani Kumar said.

Kalam's gift to Durban school

Kalam's gift to Durban school

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Same sex marriages: Delhi HC to hear pleas on April 20

Same sex marriages: Delhi HC to hear pleas on April 20

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Four more people belonging to the gay and lesbian community urged the Delhi high court on Thursday to declare that marriages between any two persons irrespective of their sex be solemnised under the Special Marriage Act (SMA).

Deshmukh woos US investors

Deshmukh woos US investors

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Seeking to allay fears over the power situation in the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has assured investors that steps are being taken by the government to improve infrastructure and make the state more attractive for entrepreneu

About 10,000 Indians stranded in Saudi to be evacuated: Swaraj

About 10,000 Indians stranded in Saudi to be evacuated: Swaraj

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Her deputy V K Singh is leaving for Saudi Arabia to oversee the evacuation process, she said in a statement in both Houses of Parliament.

US leader to depose in Lakhubhai case

US leader to depose in Lakhubhai case

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

California assembly speaker Marvin M Dimally will depose through a videoconference from the Indian consulate in San Francisco.

Oppn decries Mahua's expulsion; BJP says 'apt move'

Oppn decries Mahua's expulsion; BJP says 'apt move'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra's expulsion from the Lok Sabha triggered a political slugfest on Friday, with the opposition calling it a 'betrayal of India's parliamentary democracy' and the Bharatiya Janata Party asserting that it was an 'apt decision' as there was proof of the allegations levelled against her.

India summons US envoy, expresses shock over diplomat's arrest

India summons US envoy, expresses shock over diplomat's arrest

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Deploring the arrest of Deputy Consul General in New York, Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh on Friday summoned United States Ambassador Nancy Powell to convey India's "shock" over "absolutely unacceptable" treatment meted out to the senior Indian diplomat.