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Pak police probing theft at Indian official's home

Pak police probing theft at Indian official's home

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

The Pakistani police is questioning three local employees at the residence of the Indian High Commissioner Satayabrata Pal in Islamabad and has sent questionnaires to "some Indian citizens" in the mission in connection with a theft at his home last month.

Asiad champ Bahadur Sagoo is AFI president

Asiad champ Bahadur Sagoo is AFI president

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Sagoo was the lone candidate left in fray after incumbent senior vice president Anju Bobby George opted out of the race for the position.

Sarabjit in good health: Indian diplomats

Sarabjit in good health: Indian diplomats

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Indian officials will collect Sarabjit's details and his version of his arrest and subsequent detention in\n1990.

Indian officials meet Sarabjit in prison

Indian officials meet Sarabjit in prison

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Reports from Lahore said the officials had entered the prison where Sarabjit is lodged and the meeting is taking place. The meeting was expected to last for over an hour.\n\n

Extradite 26/11 kingpin Hafiz Saeed, India asks Pak

Extradite 26/11 kingpin Hafiz Saeed, India asks Pak

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the request for extraditing Saeed along with certain documents was recently sent to Islamabad.

PCB chief discusses visa delays for Pak media and fans with Foreign Secretary

PCB chief discusses visa delays for Pak media and fans with Foreign Secretary

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf on Monday met Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi to discuss the delay in visa issuance to Pakistani fans and journalists for the ongoing World Cup in India.

'China To Gain Most From Trade Wars'

'China To Gain Most From Trade Wars'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'If you compare the data from 2017 and 2023 of the US imports from the world and China, you will see that the US was a complete loser in the trade war, and China was a complete gainer.'

80,000 Indians to head for World Cup

80,000 Indians to head for World Cup

Rediff.com13 May 2019

The demand is the highest for the India-Pakistan match at Old Trafford in Manchester on June 16 and also for the final at Lords on July 14.

Nasheed takes refuge in Indian Mission to evade arrest

Nasheed takes refuge in Indian Mission to evade arrest

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed on Wednesday sought refuge in the Indian High Commission in Male, where he went immediately after issuance of an arrest warrant against him by a Maldivian court.

Temple attack in Canada draws strong condemnation in India

Temple attack in Canada draws strong condemnation in India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

The 'deliberate attack' on a Hindu temple in Canada sparked strong condemnation in India on Monday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking the Canadian government to ensure justice and uphold the rule of law.

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Proprietors Yadgar Marker and his daughter Phiroza launched a "Save India Club" appeal as they fought to keep it going but have now announced its impending closure.

Indian-origin man injured in NZ mosque shootings

Indian-origin man injured in NZ mosque shootings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that India's High Commission in New Zealand is in touch with local authorities for more information.

Indian prawns hit UK market

Indian prawns hit UK market

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

After capturing a substantial portion of the prawn market in the US, an Indian company has launched a new brand of quality prawns in the UK, with an assurance that it would be 30 per cent cheaper than products available in the market.

8 Indian mission staffers' identity compromised; branded as 'agents'

8 Indian mission staffers' identity compromised; branded as 'agents'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The Dawn reported that the alleged Indian intelligence personnel, whose cover was blown off in the media leak include commercial counsellor Rajesh Kumar Agnihotri, first secretary, press and culture Balbir Singh, first secretary, commercial Anurag Singh, visa attache Amardeep Singh Bhatti, visa assistants Dharmedra, Vijay Kumar Verma and Madhavan Nanda Kumar, and assistant, personnel welfare office Jayabalan Senthil.

Indian accused of Spying: Pakistan mum

Indian accused of Spying: Pakistan mum

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Manjeet Singh alias Surjeet Singh has been accused of spying for India, but his family claims that it is a case of mistaken identity.

Ten Indians kidnapped in Nigeria freed

Ten Indians kidnapped in Nigeria freed

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

All of them, who worked with a franchise of Indonesia-based Indorama firm, are with company officials, External Affairs Ministry sources in New Delhi said on Saturday.

ISRO's Aditya L1 captures high-energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares

ISRO's Aditya L1 captures high-energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

ISRO's maiden solar mission, Aditya L1, has captured its first high energy X-ray glimpse of solar flares. During its first observation period from approximately October 29, the High Energy L1 Orbiting X-ray Spectrometer (HEL1OS) on board Aditya-L1 spacecraft has recorded the impulsive phase of solar flares, the space agency said in a statement on Tuesday.

Another 'spy' in Pak's Indian embassy?

Another 'spy' in Pak's Indian embassy?

Rediff.com6 May 2010

In the wake of the arrest of Madhuri Gupta, a promotee officer posted in the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, another senior embassy staffer has been recalled on suspicions of spying. The Pakistani daily reported that the senior official had not been arrested, but quietly recalled to New Delhi, and has been put on 'compulsory wait'.The Research and Analysis Wing had kept a watch on the official and his activities had been under the scanner for the last six months.

Indian HC in UK to outsource visa process

Indian HC in UK to outsource visa process

Rediff.com28 May 2008

The Indian High Commission in the UK will outsource the visa application process from Thursday, bringing relief to nearly half a million Britons visiting the country every year who can now say good bye to long queues.

Denial of PIO card to Naipaul: India seeks report

Denial of PIO card to Naipaul: India seeks report

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Overseas Indian Affairs Ministry has sought a detailed report from Indian High Commission in United Kingdom about the controversy involving its reported refusal to grant a Person of Indian Origin card to Nobel laureate V S Naipaul.

Indians introspect; matches to start early

Indians introspect; matches to start early

Rediff.com17 Sep 2006

The Indians took a day off from training to introspect and plan for its next outing in the DLF Cup tri-series.

Maldives suspends 3 deputy ministers over Modi remarks after India's protest

Maldives suspends 3 deputy ministers over Modi remarks after India's protest

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The row erupted on a day President Dr Mohamed Muizzu embarked on a week-long visit to China.

Nigeria: Kidnapped Indians not released yet

Nigeria: Kidnapped Indians not released yet

Rediff.com22 May 2007

The Indian government has said negotiations are being conducted by 'some private parties' and not the government as the kidnappers are purely criminal elements.

23 Indian fishermen arrested by SL Navy released: Krishna

23 Indian fishermen arrested by SL Navy released: Krishna

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Twenty three fishermen from Tamil Nadu, arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on July 22 when they were fishing near Katchatheevu in the Palk Straits, have been released, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna said on Friday.

India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations

India, Pakistan exchange list of nuclear installations

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The exchange was made in accordance with Article-II of the Agreement on Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between Pakistan and India, signed on December 31, 1988, the Foreign Office (FO) said in a statement in Islamabad.

Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Users should be aware of "fake emails" sent in the garb of a government e-notice, said the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in a public advertisement.

100 Indian fishermen cross over to India from Pak

100 Indian fishermen cross over to India from Pak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2009

The 100 Indian fishermen who were languishing for up to five years in Pakistani prisons on Saturday crossed the Wagah land border into India, after they were released by the government on humanitarian gesture, officials said.

INDIA bloc to move SC over EVM concerns in Maharashtra polls

INDIA bloc to move SC over EVM concerns in Maharashtra polls

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Meanwhile, the Congress' data analytics department chairperson Praveen Chakravarty on Tuesday wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, seeking assembly-wise voter rolls in excel sheet format for the Lok Sabha elections and the assembly polls in Maharashtra.

Pak may release two Indian jawans

Pak may release two Indian jawans

Rediff.com13 May 2004

Consular access to the Indian High Commission was being arranged for the two prisoners, a Pakistani official said

Indian-origin climber missing while returning from Everest summit

Indian-origin climber missing while returning from Everest summit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Shrinivas Sainis Dattatraya, 39, went missing on Friday from camp IV situated at an altitude of 8,400 metres while returning from the Summit, said Mingma Sherpa, chairperson of the Seven Summit Trek, which organised the expedition.

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Rediff.com9 May 2024

With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar.

World Cup-bound Pakistan cricket team await India visa

World Cup-bound Pakistan cricket team await India visa

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

A total of 33 members of the Pakistan contingent, including players, three travelling reserves and team officials, are awaiting their visas.

Trudeau just admitted Canada has no proof: India

Trudeau just admitted Canada has no proof: India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified before a Commission of Inquiry, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said what it has heard only 'confirms' New Delhi's consistent stand that Canada has 'presented us no evidence' in support of the serious allegations Ottawa chose to level against India and Indian diplomats.

India slams Pak for compromising its HC official's security

India slams Pak for compromising its HC official's security

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

India on Thursday completely rejected as "baseless and unsubstantiated" allegations levelled by Pakistan against eight officials of the Indian high commission in Islamabad and strongly protested the manner in which their names and photos were published, compromising their security.

Nasheed leaves Indian Mission on 11th day of his stay

Nasheed leaves Indian Mission on 11th day of his stay

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Ending eleven days of stalemate, ex-Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed on Saturday walked out of the Indian High Commission in Male where he was holed up since last Wednesday to evade an arrest warrant.

Polls over, Maha govt reinstates controversial cop as DGP

Polls over, Maha govt reinstates controversial cop as DGP

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

The Maharashtra government has reinstated IPS officer Rashmi Shukla as Director General of Police (DGP) after the conclusion of the assembly polls. Shukla was removed from the DGP's post on the Election Commission of India's directive ahead of the elections, with Congress demanding her removal. Sanjay Kumar Verma, who took over as the state's top police officer during the election period, has been relieved of his duties. The BJP-led Mahayuti coalition retained power with a thumping majority in the assembly elections.

Indian envoy fought with wife over Christmas tree!

Indian envoy fought with wife over Christmas tree!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

The Indian high commission in London has issued a blow-by-blow account on the alleged wife-bashing by its senior diplomat Anil Verma, who has been transferred back to India, saying the incident was 'provoked' by a row over a Christmas tree gift. Taking a tough stand on domestic violence, the mission said in a statement, "There is no question of condoning domestic violence which is totally unacceptable."

Pakistan-born Khawaja claims Indian visa held up

Pakistan-born Khawaja claims Indian visa held up

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Pakistan-born Australian batsman Usman Khawaja on Tuesday claimed that his visa for travelling to India to participate in next month's Champions League T20 was held up because of his country of birth.

Trump, Pompeo mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Trump, Pompeo mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Pompeo said that the United States was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Mukherjee.