News for 'Indian Embassy and Ministry of External Affairs'

Govt says Op Ajay will continue as 235 more citizens return from Israel

Govt says Op Ajay will continue as 235 more citizens return from Israel

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Minister of State for External Affairs Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, who welcomed the Indian citizens at the Delhi airport, said that this is the second phase and they are trying to facilitate those who are willing to come back to India.

Brussels attack: Missing Infosys employee confirmed dead

Brussels attack: Missing Infosys employee confirmed dead

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The ministry of external affairs on Monday confirmed the death of Raghavendran Ganesh

Chinese embassy letter to Indian MPs triggers strong reaction

Chinese embassy letter to Indian MPs triggers strong reaction

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The Chinese embassy, in a letter to some of the members of the All-Party Indian Parliamentary Forum for Tibet, expressed concern over their attendance at the event and asked them to refrain from providing support to Tibetan forces.

No Indians recruited in military from April: Russia

No Indians recruited in military from April: Russia

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Since April this year, the ministry of defence of the Russian Federation has stopped recruiting citizens of a number of foreign countries, including India, into the military service, it said.

Op Brahma: India to airlift field hospital to Myanmar, sends naval ships

Op Brahma: India to airlift field hospital to Myanmar, sends naval ships

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

India on Saturday delivered 15 tonnes of relief materials to Myanmar under its 'Operation Brahma' that was launched after a powerful earthquake hit the neighbouring country as well as Thailand.

First batch of stranded Indians reach Romania from Ukraine

First batch of stranded Indians reach Romania from Ukraine

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Officials said more Indians in small groups are expected to reach Romania through the border crossing.

Indian mission evacuates 4 citizens stranded in flood-hit Libya

Indian mission evacuates 4 citizens stranded in flood-hit Libya

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The four Indians from Punjab, Haryana, were on Thursday seen off at the Benina Airport by the embassy's local representative Tabassum Mansoor.

Nimisha's death sentence not ratified by Yemeni president

Nimisha's death sentence not ratified by Yemeni president

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

The capital punishment handed to Indian nurse Nimisha Priya by a Yemeni court has not been ratified by President Rashad al-Alimi, the West Asian nation's embassy said on Monday.

Haryana man dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, says family

Haryana man dies fighting for Russia in Ukraine, says family

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The Indian embassy in Moscow confirmed the death of Ravi Moun, who hailed from Matour village in Haryana's Kaithal district, his brother Ajay Moun said.

India's Kuwait mission slams Tharoor for retweeting anti-India post

India's Kuwait mission slams Tharoor for retweeting anti-India post

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The tweet further said, "We can't sit back and watch Muslim girls being publicly persecuted they said. Time for the Ummah to unite."

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The External Affairs Ministry said India continues to closely monitor and take proactive measures to address the situation.

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

'If you follow the law, America offers opportunities. But those who violate the law will face the consequences.'

US consulate grants visa to family of injured Indian student

US consulate grants visa to family of injured Indian student

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The US consulate in Mumbai has granted visas to the family members of Indian student Neelam Shinde, who suffered serious injuries in a road accident in California and is undergoing treatment. Shinde, who hails from Satara in Maharashtra and is studying in the United States, is still in a coma at a hospital in San Francisco, but her condition has slightly improved. The Ministry of External Affairs had taken up the family's request for an urgent visa with the US authorities.

PM chairs high-level meet on Ukraine crisis; Jaishankar, Goyal attend

PM chairs high-level meet on Ukraine crisis; Jaishankar, Goyal attend

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Cabinet colleague Piyush Goyal besides senior officials attended the meeting.

UK visa for Sania's son: Sports Ministry approaches MEA

UK visa for Sania's son: Sports Ministry approaches MEA

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Sania has been granted a visa but her son and his caretaker have not received UK visas owing to the current travel restrictions on Indians due to a surge in coronavirus cases in India.

Qatari court accepts India's appeal on ex-Navy personnel's death sentence

Qatari court accepts India's appeal on ex-Navy personnel's death sentence

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

A Qatari court has accepted the appeal document on the sentencing of eight former Indian naval personnel to death, sources familiar with the matter said.

Help us return from Ukraine, Indian students appeal to govt

Help us return from Ukraine, Indian students appeal to govt

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Several videos emerged on social media in which teary-eyed students urged the Indian authorities to make arrangements for their return.

India issues helplines for its citizens in Israel, Iran

India issues helplines for its citizens in Israel, Iran

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

The Indian diplomatic missions in Israel and Iran on Sunday issued fresh advisories for its nationals after Tehran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on the Jewish state, advising them to stay calm, adhere to safety protocols along with activating additional helpline numbers.

Situation in Sudan very tense, focusing on safety of Indians: Govt

Situation in Sudan very tense, focusing on safety of Indians: Govt

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Arindam Bagchi said India is keeping a close watch on developments in Sudan.

Embassy staff back, India to ensure safe return of all nationals from Afghanistan

Embassy staff back, India to ensure safe return of all nationals from Afghanistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

India on Tuesday said the evacuation of its embassy staff from Kabul has been completed and the focus now would be to ensure the safe return of all Indian nationals from the Afghan capital in view of the prevailing situation in the country.

Will Jaishankar continue to craft an assertive foreign policy?

Will Jaishankar continue to craft an assertive foreign policy?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

When S Jaishankar became India's external affairs minister in May 2019, he was largely considered a political lightweight despite his undisputed mastery over foreign policy.

Indian man missing in Turkey quake found dead

Indian man missing in Turkey quake found dead

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

With his face crushed beyond recognition, Gaud was identified with a tattoo of the word 'Om' on one of his hands, his family said quoting Indian embassy officials.

Indians in Kyiv told to take train to western Ukraine

Indians in Kyiv told to take train to western Ukraine

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, meanwhile, said the sixth flight under India's evacuation mission 'Operation Ganga' left for Delhi from Budapest with 240 Indian nationals.

Afghan embassy denies leadership change amid Taliban claim of CDA appointment

Afghan embassy denies leadership change amid Taliban claim of CDA appointment

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Mamundzay was appointed by the previous Ashraf Ghani government and he has been operating as the Afghan envoy even after the Taliban came to power in August 2021.

Russian Army discharges several Indian 'helpers', 1 killed in action

Russian Army discharges several Indian 'helpers', 1 killed in action

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A 23-year-old man from Surat working as a 'helper' for the Russian Army was killed in a Ukrainian missile strike in a war zone, as per the claim made by his relatives.

148 Indian children, 38 officials in Turkey safe: MEA

148 Indian children, 38 officials in Turkey safe: MEA

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Turkey is witnessing violence after an attempted military coup.

Operation Kaveri: Another batch of 229 Indians from Sudan reaches Bengaluru

Operation Kaveri: Another batch of 229 Indians from Sudan reaches Bengaluru

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The fresh batch of evacuees arrived in Bengaluru, a day after 365 people returned from the African country to Delhi.

Russia welcomes India's position on Ukraine situation

Russia welcomes India's position on Ukraine situation

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The reaction came a day after India said at the United Nations Security Council that 'quiet and constructive diplomacy' is the need of the hour and that any step that could escalate the tension should be avoided.

India working on plans to evacuate citizens from Ukraine

India working on plans to evacuate citizens from Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) held a series of high-level meetings to put into operation certain contingency plans in view of the rapidly changing situation in Ukraine.

Situation tense in Sudan, India coordinating with Saudi, UAE

Situation tense in Sudan, India coordinating with Saudi, UAE

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The sources said India's priority is safety of movement and well being of individuals wherever they are located.

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'The Indian government evacuated its citizens from the clutches of the Taliban and Covid-hit Wuhan, so I am not worried.'

First batch of 278 stranded Indians evacuated from Sudan

First batch of 278 stranded Indians evacuated from Sudan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

India on Tuesday evacuated the first batch of 278 Indians from Sudan on board naval ship INS Sumedha and rushed in essential relief supplies for its remaining stranded citizens as ceasefire appeared to be holding in the strife-torn African country.

We will press China for return of stranded Indians: Top diplomat

We will press China for return of stranded Indians: Top diplomat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

India will continue to take up with China the return of over 23,000 stranded Indian students, besides a large number of Indian workers and their families who are currently stranded back home for the last two years due travel restrictions imposed by Beijing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a senior diplomat has said.

In touch with Kenyan govt over 2 missing Indians: MEA

In touch with Kenyan govt over 2 missing Indians: MEA

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

He said the Indian high commission in Kenya has been in continuous touch with the Kenyan authorities.

Plot to kill Pannun: SC rejects Nikhil Gupta's plea

Plot to kill Pannun: SC rejects Nikhil Gupta's plea

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition by a family member of Indian national Nikhil Gupta, under detention in a Czech prison over allegations of involvement in a foiled plot to kill pro-Khalistan Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States, for consular access.

The Diplomat Review: John Abraham Plays It Safe

The Diplomat Review: John Abraham Plays It Safe

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The possibilities of this serviceable thriller are immense but the makers prefer to play it safe and hold back the daredevil in the diplomat's clothing, observes Sukanya Verma.

Cong slams Jaishankar over reply to Siddaramaiah's Sudan tweet

Cong slams Jaishankar over reply to Siddaramaiah's Sudan tweet

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The Opposition party lashed out at the Modi government over the issue, saying the problem with most of ministers is that they are so eager to prove their loyalty to 'their master and be his voice' that they have forgotten that they are sworn to certain responsibilities.

2 IAF aircraft on standby in Saudi to evacuate Indians from Sudan

2 IAF aircraft on standby in Saudi to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Giving out the details, the ministry of external affairs said contingency plans for the evacuation of Indians have been put in place but any movement on the ground would depend on the security situation.

20 Indians still on ship week after US bridge collapse

20 Indians still on ship week after US bridge collapse

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

On how long the crew would have to stay on board the ship, the spokesperson said, "At this time, we do not know how long the investigation process will take and until that process is complete, the crew will remain on board."

India to send NDRF, medical and relief teams to Turkey

India to send NDRF, medical and relief teams to Turkey

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The government on Monday decided to immediately dispatch search and rescue teams of the National Disaster Response Force, medical teams and relief material to earthquake-hit Turkey following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's instructions to offer all possible assistance to the country.