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Now, India pulls down curtains on US embassy movie screenings

Now, India pulls down curtains on US embassy movie screenings

Rediff.com4 Jan 2014

The American Centre regularly screens movies for invited audiences apparently without a licence to do so. To stop this "transgression", a notice has been sent by the government.

India seeks Canadian mission staff reduction over 'interference'

India seeks Canadian mission staff reduction over 'interference'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Two weeks ago, New Delhi asked Ottawa to downsize its diplomatic presence in India.

Gujarat couple seeking to enter US illegally held captive in Iran

Gujarat couple seeking to enter US illegally held captive in Iran

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

After they landed at Tehran airport a few days ago, a Pakistani agent took them to a hotel and held them hostage for ransom, officials said.

Patent expert to join US Embassy in Delhi

Patent expert to join US Embassy in Delhi

Rediff.com5 May 2006

The strong IPR protection across the board -- patents, trademark and copyright - had been a lynchpin in the success of the US services sector, he added.

Indian embassy in US launches new website

Indian embassy in US launches new website

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

The new website -- www.indianembassy.org -- was quietly launched over the weekend; that among other things have added newsletter subscription feature, a useful tool for those Americans and Indian-Americans interested in India and Indo-US relationship.

Maid abuse: Indian embassies to intervene

Maid abuse: Indian embassies to intervene

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Amid reports of increasing abuse of housemaids by their employers, Indian embassies in the Gulf countries are coordinating on measures to regulate their working conditions and imposing strict rules to prevent the offence.

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Biden is not risking his reputation in a crucial election year, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

'Trudeau painted Modi in a corner'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'By making it so public in the House of Commons, you know the reaction in India... Mr Modi is not very happy about it; you're kicking out Canadian diplomats; you suspended visa services for Canadians...'

Canada shifting diplomats from India to KL, Singapore, says report

Canada shifting diplomats from India to KL, Singapore, says report

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Canada has evacuated a majority of its diplomats working in India outside of New Delhi to either Kuala Lumpur or Singapore after it gave Ottawa an October 10 deadline to reduce its diplomatic staff to achieve parity in strength following a row over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, according to a media report on Friday.

Poland arrests Russian ice-hockey player for espionage

Poland arrests Russian ice-hockey player for espionage

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

The Russian embassy in Warsaw said by email that it "does not comment on such topics".

Pro-Tibet activists storm Chinese Embassy

Pro-Tibet activists storm Chinese Embassy

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Campaigns Coordinator of Friends of Tibet Shibayan Raha and another activist Migmar Tsering were demanding the release of Gendhun Choekyi Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama, the second most important religious figure.

US raises concerns over Chinese ship's Lanka visit

US raises concerns over Chinese ship's Lanka visit

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

US Under Secretary Victoria Nuland, who met Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session, raised concerns about the upcoming visit of the Chinese research vessel 'SHI YAN 6'

India flags baby Ariha's 'infringement of rights' in German custody

India flags baby Ariha's 'infringement of rights' in German custody

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The German authorities had taken custody of Ariha Shah on September 23, 2021, when she was seven months old, alleging that the parents harassed her.

Embassy denies Sudan runner applied for UK asylum

Embassy denies Sudan runner applied for UK asylum

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

The Sudanese Embassy on Friday denied that one of its Olympic runners had applied for asylum in the U.K, contradicting previous reports.

Did not know third gatecrasher: Indian Embassy

Did not know third gatecrasher: Indian Embassy

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

The Indian Embassy on Wednesday said it did not facilitate the entry of a third gatecrasher to United States President Barack Obama's State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, after the Secret Service claimed that the individual sneaked in by boarding an Indian delegation bus. US media has identified the gatecrasher as Carlos Allen, 39, an entrepreneur whose website identifies him as chief executive of Hush Galleria.

Assange predicts year long stay at Ecuador embassy

Assange predicts year long stay at Ecuador embassy

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Already almost 100 days in near isolation in the heart of London, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange predicts he may have to "spend up to year" of being holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London.

All we have is a pair of dress, passport: Indians returned from Sudan

All we have is a pair of dress, passport: Indians returned from Sudan

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

With all her money and valuables taken away during the conflict in Sudan, Divya Rajasekharan who arrived from the African country, said she lost all hopes of returning to Sudan.

Why stocks of listed REITs are risky bets in the near term

Why stocks of listed REITs are risky bets in the near term

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

In addition to the negative sentiment as a consequence of changes announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 concerning tax treatment for debt repayment distribution, concerns about hiring slowdown and its leasing impact, as well as higher interest rates, could blight the sector in the near term.

'Don't punish athletes for their govts' acts'

'Don't punish athletes for their govts' acts'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Bach presented the IOC's position as an attempt to safeguard athletes' rights.

Discussed Canada with Blinken, both sides came out better informed: Jaishankar

Discussed Canada with Blinken, both sides came out better informed: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the Canadian allegations with regard to the death of a Khalistani separatist was discussed during his meeting with the Secretary of State Tony Blinken a day earlier and noted that the two delegations came out "better informed" after the meeting.

Foreign substance attached to Israeli embassy car: Govt

Foreign substance attached to Israeli embassy car: Govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Initial investigation suggested that "foreign substance" was attached to an Israeli embassy car leading to the explosion in the vehicle, the government said on Monday.

Violence will continue in Manipur unless...: Eastern Army commander

Violence will continue in Manipur unless...: Eastern Army commander

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The Eastern Command General Officer Commanding-in-Chief also said India is giving shelter to anyone from Myanmar seeking refuge, including common villagers, army or police, in Mizoram and Manipur, but not armed cadres of militant groups of drug traffickers.

Indians in Sudan advised to stay indoors amid violence

Indians in Sudan advised to stay indoors amid violence

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Explosions and clashes were reported in various areas in Khartoum in the backdrop of escalating tension between a paramilitary force and Susan's Army.

India asks citizens in Kyiv to leave Ukraine as soon as possible

India asks citizens in Kyiv to leave Ukraine as soon as possible

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

The Indian embassy in Ukraine has asked Indian nationals to leave the country at the earliest in view of a fresh wave of hostilities.

Israeli embassy car blast bore LeT stamp?

Israeli embassy car blast bore LeT stamp?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Was the modus operandi of Lashker-e-Tayiba terrorist Abdul Karim Tunda put to use by terrorists who carried out an explosion in an Israeli embassy car in New Delhi today?

Pro-Palestine groups behind Israel car embassy blast?

Pro-Palestine groups behind Israel car embassy blast?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Preliminary investigations into the Israeli embassy car blast in New Delhi, which left four including a diplomat injured on Monday, show that pro-Palestine groups could be behind the attack.

Nijjar trained youth to carry out attacks on India: Sources

Nijjar trained youth to carry out attacks on India: Sources

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Nijjar was a close associate of Gurdeep Singh alias Deepa Heranwala, who was involved in the killing of around 200 people in Punjab during the late 1980s and early 1990s.

'Don't know how long it'll take Israel to heal'

'Don't know how long it'll take Israel to heal'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'The unity among Israelis is such that the killing of the many Israelis is like a personal loss.' 'They feel as if they have lost someone from their own family. The whole of Israel is sad.'

Ganga slur: Hindu leaders approach Indian embassy

Ganga slur: Hindu leaders approach Indian embassy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Hindu leaders have approached the Indian embassy in Washington DC and urged it to approach the United States government to seek an apology from Fox News regarding its comments about river Ganges, which they found denigrating.Bhavna Shinde of the Forum for Hindu Awakening, in a communique to ambassador Meera Shankar, said, "Please take up this issue urgently with the appropriate authorities in the United States government, urging an apology from Fox News."

Haqqani leader accused of Indian embassy attack shot dead

Haqqani leader accused of Indian embassy attack shot dead

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

The son of the chief of the Haqqani terror network, blamed for attacks on US forces and the Indian Embassy in Kabul, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen near the Pakistani capital, leaders of the group said on Monday

Lanka 'processing' China's request to allow docking of research ship

Lanka 'processing' China's request to allow docking of research ship

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Sri Lanka is currently processing a request by China to allow a research ship to dock in the country, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday, a year after a visit by a Chinese spy vessel to the Island nation raised security concerns in India.

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