News for 'Indian High Commission'

Quota fraud: Puja Khedkar sacked from IAS with immediate effect

Quota fraud: Puja Khedkar sacked from IAS with immediate effect

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Khedkar, who was from the 2023 batch, has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing Other Backward Classes and disability quota benefits to ensure her selection in the government service.

Pakistan shooters not taking part in New Delhi World Cup

Pakistan shooters not taking part in New Delhi World Cup

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Pakistan will not participate in the shooting World Cup in New Delhi after a top official of the national federation confirmed that its marksmen had not been issued visas

Pak prisoner Sanaullah's relatives get visas to visit India

Pak prisoner Sanaullah's relatives get visas to visit India

Rediff.com6 May 2013

The Indian High Commission in Islamabad on Monday granted visas for visiting India to two relatives of Pakistani prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay, critically injured in a scuffle with another inmate in a Jammu jail.

Gibbs, Boje doubtful for Indian tour

Gibbs, Boje doubtful for Indian tour

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

The Delhi Police has not yet confirmed whether it will question the two players over the match-fixing allegations.

LoC killings: Pak summons Indian diplomat over protests outside embassy

LoC killings: Pak summons Indian diplomat over protests outside embassy

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the Indian deputy high commissioner over protests outside its high commission in India and asked Centre to ensure the security of its mission and personnel.

Sri Lanka asked to exercise caution while handling Indian fishing boats

Sri Lanka asked to exercise caution while handling Indian fishing boats

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

During a virtual meeting of the joint working group on fisheries on Friday, both countries agreed that the use of force could not be justified under any circumstances.

India swings into action as reports say 50 students forced into slavery in UK

India swings into action as reports say 50 students forced into slavery in UK

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The Indian high commission in London on Friday appealed for students to contact the mission for help and counselling amid fears that over 50 of them may have become victims of modern slavery while working at care homes in North Wales.

Ram devotees across the globe celebrate Ayodhya consecration

Ram devotees across the globe celebrate Ayodhya consecration

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

While main events throughout the country were organised on Sunday by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, several community members gathered at the iconic Times Square in New York to celebrate the historic event.

COVID: India evacuates over 90 citizens stranded in Singapore

COVID: India evacuates over 90 citizens stranded in Singapore

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The Singapore Airlines agreed to fly the stranded passengers to India, as there is no scheduled Air India flight for Thursday.

TikTok has interfered in polls, including India: US senators

TikTok has interfered in polls, including India: US senators

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

US senators have alleged that TikTok, owned by the Chinese Communist Party, has interfered in elections of various countries, including India, and called for extending the deadline for a ban on the platform in the US. They applauded India's ban on the social media platform, citing concerns about Chinese propaganda and data harvesting. Lawmakers, including Democrats and Republicans, introduced legislation to delay the ban by 270 days, arguing it would allow for a more thorough review of the implications and potential alternatives to a ban. They also criticized the rushed nature of the ban and its potential impact on free speech and the livelihoods of American users.

Sri Lanka releases 5 Indian fishermen on death row

Sri Lanka releases 5 Indian fishermen on death row

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The five Indian fishermen, who were sentenced to death on charges of drug trafficking, have been released by the Sri Lankan authorities.

Indian Navy commissions new fast attack craft 'INS Tihayu'

Indian Navy commissions new fast attack craft 'INS Tihayu'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

INS Tihayu, specifically built for meeting needs of extended coastal and offshore surveillance and patrol, has a length of 49.9 metres and maximum breadth of 7.5 meters.

India's Crude Imports Could Face Problems in 2025

India's Crude Imports Could Face Problems in 2025

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

However, copious oil supplies amid growing global output and slowing Chinese oil consumption will put India in a better bargaining position with Gulf suppliers.

Hathras stampede: On grilling Baba, probe panel says...

Hathras stampede: On grilling Baba, probe panel says...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

The judicial commission set up by the Uttar Pradesh government will speak to anyone required for its inquiry into the July 2 Hathras stampede, a probe panel member said on Sunday when asked if self-styled godman Bhole Baba will also be questioned.

Tagore's Gitanjali translation home in London for sale

Tagore's Gitanjali translation home in London for sale

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A family home in the leafy Hampstead neighbourhood of north London where Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore lived during a visit in 1912 is on the market, reviving some talk of its acquisition on behalf of the Indian government.

India The Diplomatic Ambassador In Global Crises

India The Diplomatic Ambassador In Global Crises

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Times have changed, situations have changed, but the basic nature of superpower geo-politics remains the same and so also India's diplomacy -- call it non-alignment, strategic autonomy or neutrality; it all depends on the time scale, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Harassment not enough to prove abetment to suicide: SC

Harassment not enough to prove abetment to suicide: SC

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India has said that mere harassment is not sufficient to hold someone guilty of the offence of abetting suicide, and there must be clear evidence of direct or indirect incitement.

UK has sought info on use of FCRA by India, House of Lords told

UK has sought info on use of FCRA by India, House of Lords told

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The UK government has asked for specific numbers over a period to drill-down on the use of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act by the Indian government around funding licences of non-governmental organisations, the House of Lords was informed during a debate.

Pak players issued visas for Hockey India League

Pak players issued visas for Hockey India League

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The Indian High Commission issued visas to the nine Pakistani players bound for the inaugural Hockey India League, starting next week, officials said.

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

When Kasturi Rajamurty won a gold medal in powerlifting at the WPPL World Cup in Russia, she sure had come a long way. From a life of penury to constantly being short of funds to fuel her passion, she had finally triumphed, and how.

India complains to BBC about 'cheap, tasteless' Top Gear show

India complains to BBC about 'cheap, tasteless' Top Gear show

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

Controversial TV personality Jeremy Clarkson has once again been accused of racism after mocking Indian culture in a 'Top Gear' Christmas Special on BBC.

Will remain engaged with EU Parliamentarians on CAA, says govt

Will remain engaged with EU Parliamentarians on CAA, says govt

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India has noted European Commission's clarification that the EU Parliament's views don't reflect the official position of the grouping.

Google versus Epic Games verdict in US cheers Indian gaming developers

Google versus Epic Games verdict in US cheers Indian gaming developers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The verdict in the Google versus Epic Games antitrust case in the US has spread cheer among the Indian gaming and app developers. Ending a three-year legal battle, the San Francisco jury found that Google turned its Play app store and billing service into an illegal monopoly. American video game maker Epic Games, best known for Fortnite, had sued Google in 2020.

Meet The IAF's New Chief!

Meet The IAF's New Chief!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'He has remained the leader of our course all through 40 years, not allowing his energy and enthusiasm to fade. And through all his achievements, he has remained grounded.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes his NDA coursemate Amar Preet Singh as he takes over as Chief of the Air Staff.

Pak officials caught for espionage were not tortured: Sources

Pak officials caught for espionage were not tortured: Sources

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

India on Sunday declared the two officials of the Pakistan High Commission as 'persona non grata' on charges of espionage and ordered them to leave the country within 24 hours. In its reaction, Pakistan rejected the allegations against the two officials and called the Indian action a 'clear violation' of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations as well as the norms of diplomatic conduct.

3 more arrested in Australia for Khalistan clashes

3 more arrested in Australia for Khalistan clashes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Australian police have arrested three more people in connection with two incidents of brawl that broke out between Khalistan activists and pro-India demonstrators in Melbourne in late January, the police said on Thursday.

Fintech major PhonePe takes on Google, Apple with homegrown Indus Appstore

Fintech major PhonePe takes on Google, Apple with homegrown Indus Appstore

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Fintech major PhonePe on Wednesday announced the launch of its homegrown Indus Appstore specifically for the Indian market, in a bid to compete with global incumbents like Google Play Store and Apple's App Store. The Indus Appstore is PhonePe's attempt at creating a more competitive and localised mobile app store economy for India, which is already the world's largest market for mobile apps.

We have been denied Indian visa for World Junior Squash in Chennai, claims Pakistan

We have been denied Indian visa for World Junior Squash in Chennai, claims Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The Pakistan Squash Federation (PSF) sought world body's intervention after it failed to secure visas for its team which is set to take part in the World Junior Squash Championship to be held in India next month.

India summons Pak envoy, lodges strong protest over fisherman's killing

India summons Pak envoy, lodges strong protest over fisherman's killing

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

India on Monday summoned a senior diplomat of the Pakistan high commission and lodged a strong protest over the killing of an 'innocent' Indian fisherman by the Pakistani side, official sources said.

I-bankers earn record Rs 493 crore from Hyundai IPO

I-bankers earn record Rs 493 crore from Hyundai IPO

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Hyundai Motor India Limited's (HMIL's) record Rs 27,870 crore initial public offering (IPO) may not have set the primary market alight with sky-high subscription levels, but it has spelled a windfall for the five investment banks steering the share sale. The Indian arm of the South Korean carmaker paid Rs 493 crore - 1.77 per cent of the issue size - in fees and commissions to the book running lead managers (BRLMs), marking the largest-ever payout for an IPO in the country.

Mehul Choksi gives up Indian citizenship

Mehul Choksi gives up Indian citizenship

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Choksi is wanted in India by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate, which are probing the PNB fraud, the biggest banking scam in the country. India continues to pursue Choksi's return with the government of Antigua through diplomatic and legal channels.

Tuticorin cops fired at protesters at the behest of industrialist: HC

Tuticorin cops fired at protesters at the behest of industrialist: HC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Madras high court has expressed displeasure over the manner in which the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted the probe into the 2018 Tuticorin police firing against anti-Sterlite protestors in which 13 persons were killed.

Pakistan expels Indian envoy, 4 others

Pakistan expels Indian envoy, 4 others

Rediff.com8 Feb 2003

Besides, Charge d'Affaires Sudhir Vyas, among those asked to leave is First Secretary Rahul Rasgotra.

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Dhoni endorses 42 brands to Bachchan's 41 and SRK's 34.

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Tsari Yatra May Help Ease India China Tensions

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Why can't the Indian government propose to the Chinese a corridor circumambulating the Holy Mountain where people from both sides could perform the yatra again? asks Claude Arpi.

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

He could have blazed a trail that few Indian judges had. It was a missed opportunity of a lifetime, notes Ramesh Menon.

Indian cities sizzle at 48 deg C, respite likely after 3 days

Indian cities sizzle at 48 deg C, respite likely after 3 days

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Temperatures in 17 locations breached 48 degrees Celsius on Monday, with the relentless heat affecting health and livelihoods across large parts of northwestern and central India.

Pak unleashes vengeance over 'arrested' driver?

Pak unleashes vengeance over 'arrested' driver?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

India and Pakistan were back to bickering on Friday with an Indian high commission official posted in Islamabad reported 'missing' and Pakistan protesting the brief 'arrest' of a driver in its mission in New Delhi.

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

How I Became A Coorg By Order!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'After his warm and affectionate farewell speech, the Chief of Staff of the formation asked me, "So, now you are off to Coorg to look after your coffee estates?"' For the last time, in Army uniform and much to his surprise, I replied, "Sir, I am not from Kodagu.".'