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US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials

US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

All Russian diplomats, connected to the country's intelligence agencies, and their families have been given seven days' time to leave the country.

Irma hits Florida with Category 4 force; millions evacuated

Irma hits Florida with Category 4 force; millions evacuated

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Around 1,20,000 Indian-Americans reside across Florida.

'Uninterrupted bilateral talks should go on'

'Uninterrupted bilateral talks should go on'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

Mani Shankar Aiyar, former Indian diplomat-turned-politician, on Monday said the only way to resolve the problems between India and Pakistan is uninterrupted bilateral dialogue despite the bomb blasts in Mumbai in 2008 and Islamabad's allegations against India for its own troubles.

Time to resolve tensions, move on: US on ties with India

Time to resolve tensions, move on: US on ties with India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

The United States has said that it was time to get past the recent tensions with India and both the countries should move on.

Nath on why India was not hit by financial crisis

Nath on why India was not hit by financial crisis

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The Indian economy has emerged almost unscathed from the global economic crisis that has ravaged many nations, said Union Minister of Surface Transport Kamal Nath on Tuesday.

Thaw in US-India impasse? Devyani gets UN accreditation

Thaw in US-India impasse? Devyani gets UN accreditation

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

India and the United States may be moving towards a resolution of the stand-off over senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade's case with the envoy getting exemption from personal appearance in a New York Court hearing visa fraud charges against her even as she got her accreditation to the United Nations headquarters.

Khobragade's arrest should not affect ties: US

Khobragade's arrest should not affect ties: US

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

India should fulfill its obligations under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the State Department insists.

Vijay Keshav Gokhale appointed envoy to China

Vijay Keshav Gokhale appointed envoy to China

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Senior diplomat Vijay Keshav Gokhale, currently the country's Ambassador to Germany, has been appointed as the Ambassador to China to replace Ashok Kantha, whose term will end in early January.

Diplomats trying to stop Gandhi assets' auction

Diplomats trying to stop Gandhi assets' auction

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Indian diplomats in New York are making all out efforts to stop the auction of Mahatma Gandhi's personal items, even as community leaders and groups are working out strategies to buy them if the auction goes ahead on Thursday.

Coming to US in 2011: A 'Festival of India'

Coming to US in 2011: A 'Festival of India'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

'The ICCR, which is the primary instrument of the Government of India for cultural diplomacy, has decided to organize an India festival in the US in recognition of the fact that Indo-US relationship has become a very vibrant one, which is extremely important for us. Cultural diplomacy must commensurate with the vibrancy of the evolving bilateral relationship,' Gupta said.

We have political will to undertake financial reforms: Rajan

We have political will to undertake financial reforms: Rajan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Rajan encouraged the Indian-American business community to get involved in the 'nitty gritty of the implementation process,' saying such involvement was not difficult especially since the Indian government has the political will to reform.

Why Modi is banking on PIO visa

Why Modi is banking on PIO visa

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Systems are in place to introduce visa on arrival for US tourists in October itself, a PMO statement said.

'NRIs deserting their wives skyrocketing'

'NRIs deserting their wives skyrocketing'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Don't marry Indians in America, including Canada,' Vayalar Ravi, India's minister for Overseas Indian Affairs often tells people back home.

Kamal Nath on India's road connectivity

Kamal Nath on India's road connectivity

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

"We have decided to build 20 km of roads every day and then take it to 7,000 km a year. Therefore, if we lose more days (in terms of putting foreign investment in place), it will be a great loss," Union Minister of Surface Transport Kamal Nath told a gathering of 100-odd potential investors and entrepreneurs at the Indian Consulate in New York on Tuesday.

Kamal Nath on what dogs Indian road projects

Kamal Nath on what dogs Indian road projects

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

We have decided to build 20 kilometers of road a day to take it to 7,000 kilometers a year: Kamal Nath.

Devyani row: Bharara's office refuses to comment on India's response

Devyani row: Bharara's office refuses to comment on India's response

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

The office of American prosecutor Preet Bharara, whose decision to charge Devyani Khobargade on visa fraud touched off a furor in India, on Friday refused to comment on India's strong response to his statement.

'Feminism alive and well in India'

'Feminism alive and well in India'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

Consul General of India in New York Neelam Deo outlined a series of steps taken by the Government of India to promote investment and competitive entrepreneurship in India. Deo touched on several sectors, and cited the Nano car, introduced by the Tata group, as an example of how Indian entrepreneurship is introducing efficiency in production to reduce the cost.

Farewell, India Abroad

Farewell, India Abroad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Kerala top the list of state-wise break-up of repatriation requests with 25,246, followed by 6,617 from Tamil Nadu and 4,341 from Maharashtra. A total of 3,715 people from Uttar Pradesh requested for evacuation, 3,320 from Rajasthan, 2,796 from Telangana and, 2,786 from Karnataka.

Quest to set up diagnostic labs in India

Quest to set up diagnostic labs in India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Quest Diagnostics, one of the leading providers of diagnostic testing, information and services in the United States, is looking to set its footprint in India.

In US for second visit, PM Modi has a packed schedule

In US for second visit, PM Modi has a packed schedule

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in New York on Thursday on his second visit to the United States, has a "packed schedule" ahead of him, during which he will address world leaders at a landmark United Nations sustainable development summit and interact with top CEOs and the Indian Diaspora in the Silicon Valley.

MEA questions Devyani Khobragade's integrity in Delhi HC

MEA questions Devyani Khobragade's integrity in Delhi HC

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Government has told the Delhi high court that Devyani Khobragade obtained US and Indian passports for her two daughters in violation of law.

Minister promises to look into NRIs' visa concerns

Minister promises to look into NRIs' visa concerns

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The minister, who is in New York to attend high-level meetings of the UNGA, assured INOC that while he was aware of some of the concerns of the non-resident Indians, he did not know the extent of the problems and that the government will address the issues as soon as possible.

US hopes diplomat's arrest won't affect bilateral ties

US hopes diplomat's arrest won't affect bilateral ties

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

The United States has hoped that the major diplomatic row over the arrest of the Indian Deputy Consul General in New York will not affect bilateral ties with India. In a major diplomatic embarrassment to India, 39-year-old Devyani Khobragade, a 1999-batch IFS officer, was taken into custody on Thursday as she was dropping her daughter to school and handcuffed in public on visa fraud charges before being released on a USD 250,000 bond after pleading not guilty.

Khobragade had full diplomatic immunity at the time of arrest

Khobragade had full diplomatic immunity at the time of arrest

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

In a new twist, it has now emerged that senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade enjoyed full diplomatic immunity including from personal arrest and detention on December 12 when she was taken into custody by the United States authorities in a visa fraud case.

New Indian envoy to US to arrive amid row over diplomat's arrest

New Indian envoy to US to arrive amid row over diplomat's arrest

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

S Jaishankar, the new Indian Ambassador to the US, will arrive in Washington on Tuesday to take charge amid a raging diplomatic row over the arrest and strip-search of senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade on visa fraud charges.

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Ambassador Natarajan Krishnan and Ambassador Shankar Bajpai helped shape Indian foreign policy at a glorious, but difficult, time in history, recalls Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

OCI card holders won't need old passports for India travel

OCI card holders won't need old passports for India travel

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

However, under the new provisions, OCI cardholders need to carry their new passport.

Modi terms yoga ray of hope in pandemic, announces app

Modi terms yoga ray of hope in pandemic, announces app

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The prime minister noted that there may not have been any major public events in countries around the world and in India for around a year-and-a-half, but the enthusiasm for Yoga Day has not diminished.

Athawale's request for Devyani Khobragade as PS turned down

Athawale's request for Devyani Khobragade as PS turned down

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

PM Modi had in the past rejected requests from some ministers for appointment of secretaries who were considered close to them.

June 21 may soon be Yoga Day in NYC

June 21 may soon be Yoga Day in NYC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

A resolution has been tabled in the New York City Council to recognise June 21 as 'World Yoga Day' in New York in line with the United Nations' decision to commemorate the day annually.

Follow 'Israeli model' to settle Kashmiri Pandits: Indian diplomat

Follow 'Israeli model' to settle Kashmiri Pandits: Indian diplomat

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

His remarks sparked a controversy with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan targeting the Indian government over its Kashmir policy.

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Silicon Valley to honour Jaitley; discuss some contentious issues

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

His 7-day long trip to the United States starts on June 17.

No business as usual till Khobragade issue resolved: India

No business as usual till Khobragade issue resolved: India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

India on Monday made it clear to the United States that it cannot be "business as usual" between the two sides till the Devyani Khobragade issue is resolved.

Maran 'critical, but alive'

Maran 'critical, but alive'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

Trump denies covering up for Saudi in Khashoggi case

Trump denies covering up for Saudi in Khashoggi case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Trump told reporters at the White House that he had asked for the audio that gives a clue of the alleged brutal killing of Khashoggi.

A R Rahman to perform at UN on I-Day

A R Rahman to perform at UN on I-Day

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A R Rahman will be the second Indian artiste to perform at the UN General Assembly after M S Subbulakshmi.

Why was Trump in a hurry to please Imran?

Why was Trump in a hurry to please Imran?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

'Trump's new discovery is that Pakistan and its army are virtually god's gift to mankind.' 'They are required to facilitate a relatively orderly American exit from Afghanistan,' points out Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's high commissioner to Pakistan.

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.