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Amritpal said to be hiding in Nepal, India seeks help

Amritpal said to be hiding in Nepal, India seeks help

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The Indian embassy in Kathmandu has requested the government agencies to arrest Singh if he tries to flee from Nepal, the Kathmandu Post newspaper reported.

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.

Repatriation: Indian workers in Qatar seek help

Repatriation: Indian workers in Qatar seek help

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

Nearly 80 Indian workers of an Oman-based construction company with operations in Doha have staged a demonstration in the Qatarian capital, seeking Indian embassy's help in repatriating them.

7 Indians abducted in Libya; govt trying to secure release: MEA

7 Indians abducted in Libya; govt trying to secure release: MEA

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The Indians were kidnapped at a place called Asshwerif on September 14 when they were on their way to the Tripoli airport to catch a flight to India, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said at a media briefing.

Modi chairs 2 meetings on Ukraine in a day, deputes 4 ministers

Modi chairs 2 meetings on Ukraine in a day, deputes 4 ministers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Stepping up its efforts to evacuate Indian students stranded in war-hit Ukraine, the Centre on Monday decided that Union ministers Hardeep Puri, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Kiren Rijiju and V K Singh will travel to its neighbouring countries to coordinate the evacuation mission and help students, government sources said.

Indian mission offers consular help to arrested couple

Indian mission offers consular help to arrested couple

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

India on Friday assured all help to the Indian couple arrested in Norway for allegedly trying to discipline their 7-year-old son for wetting his pants.

Indian soldiers killed in 1942 battle remembered

Indian soldiers killed in 1942 battle remembered

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

The sacrifices and heroism of 800 Indian soldiers killed in the battle of El Alamein, fought 70 years ago in Egypt's north coast, were remembered at a special memorial service organised by the Indian Embassy in Cairo.

3 held for illegally entering India by fishing boat

3 held for illegally entering India by fishing boat

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The boat was spotted off the Mumbai coast during patrolling on Tuesday morning, a police official said.

Praise for Indian-American physicians

Praise for Indian-American physicians

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Conveying greetings of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and the government and people of India, Arun Kumar Singh, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Washington, who keynoted the dinner on the second day of the 27th Convention of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, lauded AAPI for its contributions beyond the call of duty both in the United States and India.

Five blasts rock Bahrain; Indian among dead

Five blasts rock Bahrain; Indian among dead

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

An Indian man was killed and another injured as five explosions rocked parts of Bahrain's capital Manama on Monday, also claiming the life of another Asian, as the country grappled with growing political and ethnic unrest.

US: Passport services for Indian nationals outsourced

US: Passport services for Indian nationals outsourced

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Outsourcing of passport related services -- like issuing of new passports, renewal -- has been given to VFS Global, which would begin its services from April 16.

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.

2 Indians abducted in South Sudan released

2 Indians abducted in South Sudan released

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Indians Midhun Ganesh and Edward Ambrose along with a Pakistani, Ayaz Hussein Jamali, were abducted by rebels.

Path cleared for Pakistan team to travel to India

Path cleared for Pakistan team to travel to India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The decks have been cleared for Pakistan football team for its participation in the SAFF Football Championship after receiving visas travel to India on Monday.

US: Indian ambassador patted down at airport

US: Indian ambassador patted down at airport

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Shankar presented her diplomatic papers to officers and was escorted by a Mississippi Development Authority representative and an airport security officer, but witnesses said she was subjected to the hands-on search.

PM's private secy Rajeev Topno moves to World Bank

PM's private secy Rajeev Topno moves to World Bank

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Besides him, Brajendra Navnit who served in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has been appointed as Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Geneva, Switzerland. Topno is a 1996 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of Gujarat cadre.

Indian beheaded for murder in Saudi Arabia

Indian beheaded for murder in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

G Krishna allegedly burnt compatriot Madrasa Iqbal to death while the latter was asleep following some quarrel.

Kashmiri woman in Gaza seeks evacuation as Israel bombards Hamas-ruled enclave

Kashmiri woman in Gaza seeks evacuation as Israel bombards Hamas-ruled enclave

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Shaboo, who is living with her husband, Nedal Toman, and youngest daughter, Karima, in Gaza, said the 'water supply was officially cut off' in addition to electricity.

US: Indian students slam crackdown on Ramdev

US: Indian students slam crackdown on Ramdev

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Indian students in the United States have condemned the police action against yoga guru Baba Ramdev and his supporters in New Delhi, saying the government has lost "moral authority" and people's faith.

India evacuates Kandahar consulate staff as Taliban seizes new areas

India evacuates Kandahar consulate staff as Taliban seizes new areas

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

A special aircraft of the Indian Air Force was sent on Saturday to bring back the Indian diplomats, officials and other staff members including a group of Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel.

US mishap: Bodies of Indians to be flown back

US mishap: Bodies of Indians to be flown back

Rediff.com13 May 2008

The bodies of six Indians, who were killed in a road accident in Pennyslvania on Saturday last, will be flown back after completion of certain formalities which is expected to be over by Wednesday. Indian Embassy and the Consulate General in New York are extending all possible assistance for completion of the formalities.

19 Indians test Covid positive on Vande Bharat flight to Wuhan

19 Indians test Covid positive on Vande Bharat flight to Wuhan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Besides the 19 Indians who tested positive, antibodies were found in the tests of 39 others, officials said.

China to resume student visas for Indians after over 2 yrs

China to resume student visas for Indians after over 2 yrs

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Over 23,000 Indian students, mostly studying medicine, are reportedly stuck back home due to COVID visa restrictions.

Indians in China celebrate R-Day

Indians in China celebrate R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2004

At the Indian embassy in Beijing, Charge d Affaires Debnath Shaw hoisted the tricolour and read out a message from President Kalam.

India removes curbs on number of Ukraine flights amid Russia tension

India removes curbs on number of Ukraine flights amid Russia tension

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Amid the prevailing situation in Ukraine due to the rising tensions with Russia, India has advised its citizens to temporarily leave Ukraine.

In CCs meet on Afghanistan, Modi directs refuge to Sikh, Hindus wanting to come to India

In CCs meet on Afghanistan, Modi directs refuge to Sikh, Hindus wanting to come to India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday directed officials to ensure safe evacuation of all Indian citizens from Afghanistan and to provide refuge to Sikhs and Hindus wanting to come to India from there, as he chaired a crucial high-level meeting in the backdrop of the Taliban takeover of the war-torn country, sources said.

Kidnapped Indian engineer identified

Kidnapped Indian engineer identified

Rediff.com29 Apr 2006

The kidnapping of Suryanarayana is the third incident in the last four months wherein an Indian has been targeted in the war-torn country.

Former envoy sent back to Iraq as 40 Indians 'untraceable'

Former envoy sent back to Iraq as 40 Indians 'untraceable'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Forty Indian in the in violence-hit Iraqi city of Mosul could not be contacted, the external affairs ministry said on Wednesday amid reports of abduction.

Delhi: Libyan embassy staff support protests

Delhi: Libyan embassy staff support protests

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

"The Embassy staffers have all openly supported the cause of the protestors. You must realize that Gaddafi is a very powerful man. With this one act of ours, we could end up homeless. That is why nobody is ready to talk," the diplomat says.

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