News for 'Indian High Commissioner'

Hasina's continued stay in India may further strain ties, warns BNP

Hasina's continued stay in India may further strain ties, warns BNP

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Alamgir said that even after the fall of the Hasina government following a people's uprising, the 'Indian establishment is yet to reach out to BNP, even though China, the US, the UK, and Pakistan have already done so.'

The rebirth of iconic INS Vikrant

The rebirth of iconic INS Vikrant

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Good navies keep their battleships alive. India's first aircraft carrier will be reborn as its first indigenously built carrier, reports Ajai Shukla

Both India, Pakistan have trust deficiency: Outgoing envoy

Both India, Pakistan have trust deficiency: Outgoing envoy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Pakistan should fully implement the roadmap for normalising economic cooperation with India, including granting it the Most Favoured Nation-status, Indian High Commissioner Sharat Sabharwal has said.

Pulwama attack: India briefs envoys of 25 countries over Pak role

Pulwama attack: India briefs envoys of 25 countries over Pak role

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale summoned Pakistan High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood to his South Block office and issued a very strong demarche .

Indian sailor Sunil James returns from Togo

Indian sailor Sunil James returns from Togo

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Indian sailor Sunil James, jailed in Togo for the last five months, was back home on Friday for a reunion that was tinged with sadness as his family prepared for the funeral of his toddler son who died when he was away.

Third party behind attack on Indian fishermen: SL

Third party behind attack on Indian fishermen: SL

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Sri Lanka on Tuesday said its navy would not fire at Indian fishermen even if they had crossed the maritime boundary and suspected the role of some "third party" behind the recurring incidents.

Pak invites India for talks on Kashmir

Pak invites India for talks on Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Pakistan's Foreign Office spokesman Nafees Zakaria said in a statement that Indian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale was called to hand over a letter of invitation for talks.

Diaspora joins R-Day celebrations around the world

Diaspora joins R-Day celebrations around the world

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Unfurling of the national tricolour, cultural programmes and festivities marked the 60th Republic Day celebrations by the Indian community all over the world with patriotic fervour and enthusiasm.

The new govt and national security

The new govt and national security

Rediff.com18 May 2004

Indian envoy to NZ called back after wife accused of assault

Indian envoy to NZ called back after wife accused of assault

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Ravi Thapar in New Zealand is set to leave the country on Saturday after allegations that his wife had assaulted a staff member.

Australia 'sees' reduction in attacks on Indians

Australia 'sees' reduction in attacks on Indians

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Australia's High Commissioner to India Peter Varghese on Monday assured that his government is making extra efforts to curb the racist attacks on Indian students.

Pak denies use of its airspace for Modi's Saudi Arabia visit

Pak denies use of its airspace for Modi's Saudi Arabia visit

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

India had sought Pakistan's permission to use the country's airspace on October 28 for Prime Minister Modi, who will be visiting Saudi Arabia to participate in an international business conference on October 29.

Manipur is peaceful: India rejects UN experts' remark

Manipur is peaceful: India rejects UN experts' remark

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India has strongly rejected comments by United Nations experts on Manipur, terming them 'unwarranted, presumptive and misleading' and asserting that situation in the Northeast state is peaceful.

Pakistan launches probe into blast

Pakistan launches probe into blast

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The Indian High Commissioner Satyabrata Pal, who went ahead with the plans to hold a Republic Day reception at the same hotel after the blasts, said that the Pakistan government has not spoken to Indian officials on the incident.

Indian envoy to NZ in trouble

Indian envoy to NZ in trouble

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

The high commissioner was recalled for refusing visas to some people of the Indian community there.

H-1B visa renewal programme to start in Dec, Indians to benefit most

H-1B visa renewal programme to start in Dec, Indians to benefit most

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

In a move that will benefit a significantly large number of Indian technology professionals, the US is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in December. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

Support the team; we all are giving our best: Kohli

Support the team; we all are giving our best: Kohli

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

India cricket captain Virat Kohli has called on fans to support the entire team and not focus on just one or two players.

Sunil Arora is next Chief Election Commissioner, to take charge on Dec 2

Sunil Arora is next Chief Election Commissioner, to take charge on Dec 2

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The Election Commission will hold the 2019 general election under Arora .

No move yet to finalise visa bond for Indians in UK

No move yet to finalise visa bond for Indians in UK

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Last week, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg opposed the Conservative-led coalition government's controversial 3,000 pounds visa bond scheme, which would affect visitors from certain countries, including India.

MH370 search: India sends 4 warships, 6 aircraft

MH370 search: India sends 4 warships, 6 aircraft

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Joining global efforts to locate the Malaysian plane, India has deployed four warships along with six aircraft, including the latest special surveillance P-8I plane and three helicopters, under the 'Operation Searchlight'.

'Indian firms face work visa, green nod woes in Canada'

'Indian firms face work visa, green nod woes in Canada'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Issues relating to environmental clearances and work visas were the main factors deterring bilateral trade and Indian investment into Canada

Jurist L M Singhvi passes away

Jurist L M Singhvi passes away

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

The former Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom has been ailing for the last few weeks

Indira Gandhi assassination float taken out in Canada parade

Indira Gandhi assassination float taken out in Canada parade

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The Congress on Thursday urged External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take up strongly with Canadian authorities reports of a float depicting the assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi being part of a parade in Brampton.

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rajkot fire: 3 top officials shifted; HC 'doesn't trust' state machinery

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The Gujarat high court on Monday said it does not have faith in the state machinery which gets into action only after innocent lives are lost, as it pulled up the Rajkot civic body over the purported lapses in functioning of the game zone facility where a massive fire killed 27 persons.

Maldives apologetic over intemperate anti-India remarks

Maldives apologetic over intemperate anti-India remarks

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

Seeking to mollify New Delhi after intemperate anti-India remarks by a key presidential aide, Maldives has given profound apology as a USD 514-million airport project carried out by Indian company GMR became a target of political football.

'You saved us, prevented bloodbath': Sri Lanka thanks India

'You saved us, prevented bloodbath': Sri Lanka thanks India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

'Never expected, and never in history, not a single country has extended that kind of assistance'

What's Admiral Hari Kumar Doing In Male?

What's Admiral Hari Kumar Doing In Male?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Three weeks after India handed over a coastal radar system to the Maldives, Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar, chief of the naval staff, met Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and other senior leaders of the island nation in its capital Male with a focus on further boosting the bilateral defence ties.

'Indian call centres world's best'

'Indian call centres world's best'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2004

Indian call centres, particularly those in Bangalore, are comparable to the best in the world, an author of a new book on outsourcing has claimed.

Pak envoy invite to separatists 'strange and ironical': VHP

Pak envoy invite to separatists 'strange and ironical': VHP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Jammu and Kashmir unit of Vishwa Hindu Parishad termed the invite by Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit to Kashmiri separatists as "strange and ironical," saying the neighbouring country is playing with the sovereignty of India.

India cooperating with US, but Canada...: Envoy

India cooperating with US, but Canada...: Envoy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Indian envoy said that India was "absolutely" and "decidedly" not involved in the homicide, terming it a "motivated and absurd allegation."

10 Indian companies eyeing UK: British diplomat

10 Indian companies eyeing UK: British diplomat

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Ten Indian companies are trying to set up base in the UK over the next one year, a British diplomat said in Kolkata on Monday.

Canada takes serious note of NRIs duping  women

Canada takes serious note of NRIs duping women

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Canada has taken a serious note of NRIs from Canada duping Indian women after marrying them in India.

Disgruntled with govt, Indian workers turn to UN

Disgruntled with govt, Indian workers turn to UN

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

Over 100 Indian workers, who quit their jobs at a Mississippi shipyard protesting alleged slave treatment by their employer, have decided to seek help from the United Nations after a meeting with Indian Ambassador to the United States Ronen Sen yielded no solutions.The workers, who claimed that they were lured to move to the US by false promises of permanent jobs, will meet the UN High Commissioner on Tuesday afternoon to highlight the role of the US and India in trafficking.

Pak envoy meets Sushma, no talks on Jadhav

Pak envoy meets Sushma, no talks on Jadhav

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Pak Foreign Office issued a statement after reports in media claimed that Swaraj asked Mahmood to drop all charges against Jadhav and send him back for any progress in bilateral ties.

Attacks on Indians are isolated incidents:Oz envoy

Attacks on Indians are isolated incidents:Oz envoy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2010

Australian High Commissioner to India Peter N Varghese said the attacks on Indians in Australia need to be seen only as "isolated incidents".

Reshuffle of Indian envoys on the cards

Reshuffle of Indian envoys on the cards

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

The government on Monday announced the appointment of Jayant Prasad, India's permanent representative in Geneva, as the next ambassador to Afghanistan.

Attacks will have long-term effects: India to Oz

Attacks will have long-term effects: India to Oz

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Indian High Commissioner to Australia has reportedly met the Australian governor-general warning of long-term consequences unless more action was taken to prevent attacks against the Indians and pointed that the Victoria was in "a state of denial".

Wolves seeking revenge by attacking humans: Expert

Wolves seeking revenge by attacking humans: Expert

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

As Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich grapples with wolf terror, an expert has said the series of attacks on the residents of Mehsi tehsil might be due to wolves "seeking revenge" for possible habitat loss or killing of their cubs.