News for 'US Embassy'

40 Years Since Rakesh Sharma's Space Flight

40 Years Since Rakesh Sharma's Space Flight

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The Russian embassy marked the 40th anniversary of the first space flight by an Indian, Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, with an exhibition at the Russian Cultural Centre in New Delhi.

Ship That Crashed Into Bridge Had Indian Crew

Ship That Crashed Into Bridge Had Indian Crew

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Personnel onboard the ship were able to alert the Maryland department of transportation that they had lost control of their vessel. As a result, local authorities were able to close the bridge to traffic before the bridge was struck, which undoubtedly saved lives,' Biden said.

Modi lands in Philadelphia, to meet Biden ahead of Quad talks

Modi lands in Philadelphia, to meet Biden ahead of Quad talks

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

The annual Quad summit at President Joe Biden's hometown Wilmington is expected to roll out a series of new initiatives to boost cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and explore ways to find peaceful solutions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The MSC Aries was last seen on Friday, sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Dubai, according to The Times of Israel.

Sweden to question Assange in London embassy hideout

Sweden to question Assange in London embassy hideout

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

It could prove to be a major breakthrough in the protracted standoff between 44-year-old Assange and Sweden, where he is wanted in relation to a 2010 rape allegation.

Embassies feel note ban pinch, but Germans see biz opportunity

Embassies feel note ban pinch, but Germans see biz opportunity

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Munich-based Giesecke and Devrient supplies security features to the RBI for currency notes, and machines to bank branches across the country to detect counterfeits.

France arrests Russian suspected of planning to destabilize Olympics

France arrests Russian suspected of planning to destabilize Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

French police have arrested a Russian man suspected of planning to destabilize the Olympics.

Ahead of Modi's visit, Indian food popular in Poland

Ahead of Modi's visit, Indian food popular in Poland

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Indian cuisine is remarkably popular in Poland with various Indian restaurants catering to the growing demand for the rich flavours and Polish diners visiting them say the dishes like dosa and butter chicken remind them of their travels to India.

USA deny visa to Nepal's Lamichhane, to miss T20 WC

USA deny visa to Nepal's Lamichhane, to miss T20 WC

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Nepal begin their World Cup campaign with a match against the Netherlands on June 4, before facing Sri Lanka, South Africa and Bangladesh in Group D.

Egypt closes embassy in Dhaka over security threat

Egypt closes embassy in Dhaka over security threat

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

The Egyptian embassy in Bangladesh will remain closed for 11 days from Wednesday over "security reasons".

Is India keen to revive ties with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan?

Is India keen to revive ties with Taliban-controlled Afghanistan?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Singh, the joint secretary heading the division for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran in the ministry of external affairs, held talks with Taliban's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday.

Indians in Israel advised to relocate to safe areas

Indians in Israel advised to relocate to safe areas

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The Indian Embassy in Israel issued an advisory on Tuesday, urging its nationals to move to safer areas in the country, a day after a missile fired from Lebanon killed one Indian and injured two others.

Blast at Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan; 1 dead, 3 wounded

Blast at Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan; 1 dead, 3 wounded

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The car exploded near the embassy in Bishkek, killing its driver and wounding three people.

Caught smuggling 25kg gold, Afghan diplomat resigns

Caught smuggling 25kg gold, Afghan diplomat resigns

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Wardak had taken charge as the acting ambassador of Afghanistan to New Delhi since late last year after working as the Afghan Consul General in Mumbai for over two years.

Bomb scare at Indian embassy in Washington

Bomb scare at Indian embassy in Washington

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The Indian embassy in Washington received a bomb threat call on Tuesday following which its premises, the chancery and Ambassador Nirupama Rao's residence all had to be temporarily evacuated and searched.

Dissident leaves US Embassy; China outraged

Dissident leaves US Embassy; China outraged

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Chen Guangcheng, who had claimed to have escaped from house arrest from his village in Shandong province, was holed up in the US embassy for the past six days and had become a political hot potato between the two sides.

Assange faces expulsion from Ecuador embassy hideout in UK: Report

Assange faces expulsion from Ecuador embassy hideout in UK: Report

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The WikiLeaks founder has been living in Ecuador embassy in Knightsbridge in central London since 2012 when he was granted political asylum.

India plans major revamp of Islamabad embassy

India plans major revamp of Islamabad embassy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

According to sources, the Indian embassy has already acquired 10 acres of land in Islamabad's Diplomatic Enclave area to construct more offices and residences for the officials.

Assange supporters fear assassination attempt after Ecuadorian embassy broken-into

Assange supporters fear assassination attempt after Ecuadorian embassy broken-into

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

A number of social media users suggested it was an assassination attempt "ordered" by Hillary Clinton, while others thought US President Barack Obama was involved.

Got nothing specific on Nijjar case to probe: Jaishankar

Got nothing specific on Nijjar case to probe: Jaishankar

Rediff.com13 May 2024

India has never received anything which is specific and worthy of being pursued by its probe agencies, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said over a fourth arrest made by Canada in the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

17 Indians captured by armed group in Libya rescued

17 Indians captured by armed group in Libya rescued

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Seventeen Indian nationals, who were held captive by an armed group in Libya, have been rescued and brought back to India following sustained efforts by the ministry of external affairs (MEA), people familiar with the matter said on Monday.

Rahul visits Nepal embassy, pays tribute to quake victims

Rahul visits Nepal embassy, pays tribute to quake victims

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited the Nepal embassy in New Delhi to pay condolences to those who died in the killer earthquake in the neighbouring country.

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Operation Ajay: 230 Indians to fly out of Israel today; no fares charged

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Those who are returning will not be paying any fare and the government is bearing the cost of their return.

Sheena murder: Jolt to Indrani Mukerjea as HC stays foreign trip

Sheena murder: Jolt to Indrani Mukerjea as HC stays foreign trip

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The CBI had sought an urgent hearing of the plea before the alternate bench of Justice Kotwal.

Julian Assange to leave Ecuadorian embassy 'soon'

Julian Assange to leave Ecuadorian embassy 'soon'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has said he would "soon" leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London after being holed up at the mission for nearly two years, amid reports that he has developed life-threatening ailments that require hospitalisation.

Orlando shootout: US Embassy lights up in solidarity with LGBT community

Orlando shootout: US Embassy lights up in solidarity with LGBT community

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The embassy will also raise the rainbow flag along with the American flag following the mourning period for the victims of the Orlando attack.

Modi pays homage at memorials, including 'Good Maharaja Square', in Warsaw

Modi pays homage at memorials, including 'Good Maharaja Square', in Warsaw

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi, who arrived in Warsaw on the first leg of his two-nation visit during which he will also travel to Ukraine, paid his tributes at the memorials for the Valivade-Kolhapur camp and the Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino in Warsaw.

US: Indian Embassy invites bids for visa outsourcing

US: Indian Embassy invites bids for visa outsourcing

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Unsatisfied with BLS International Services, a visa outsourcing company, the Indian Embassy in the United States has announced for a new bid on February 5.

India calls for de-escalation as Iran attacks Israel

India calls for de-escalation as Iran attacks Israel

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

India on Sunday said it is seriously concerned over escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, and called for immediate de-escalation of the situation.

18 stranded Indian sailors brought back from Yemen

18 stranded Indian sailors brought back from Yemen

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Eighteen Indian sailors, who were stranded in violence-hit Yemen, have been brought back to India.

Indian mission sets up 24-hour helpline in Israel, asks citizens to stat alert

Indian mission sets up 24-hour helpline in Israel, asks citizens to stat alert

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

In a post on X, the Indian embassy in Israel has stated that it has been working constantly to help fellow citizens.

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

Nadeem's gold: A fairy-tale story from Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Arshad Nadeem's home village erupted into rapturous celebrations after he clinched Pakistan's first Olympic medal in athletics

France grounds flight carrying 303 Indians on human trafficking suspicion

France grounds flight carrying 303 Indians on human trafficking suspicion

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The Indian embassy in France has reached and obtained consular access.

US embassy in Syria attacked

US embassy in Syria attacked

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

A senior Chinese diplomat was among those injured in terrorist attack.

Baltimore bridge collapse: 6 missing persons feared dead

Baltimore bridge collapse: 6 missing persons feared dead

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The ship, outbound from Baltimore to Colombo, struck a 1.6-mile-long, four-lane bridge in Baltimore in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Shortly after the collision, the bridge collapsed, crashing on the cargo ship.

Israel sends new Ambassador to India

Israel sends new Ambassador to India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The Israeli government on Sunday approved the appointment of Reuven Azar as the new Ambassador to India.

Indian Embassy in Yemen shifted to Djibouti

Indian Embassy in Yemen shifted to Djibouti

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

In view of the worsening situation in Yemen's capital Sana'a, India has shifted its embassy to Djibouti, adjoining the war-torn country, after the "successful" conclusion of the process to evacuate its nationals, government informed the Lok Sabha on Monday.

US opens new embassy in Jerusalem amid 41 deaths in Gaza

US opens new embassy in Jerusalem amid 41 deaths in Gaza

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Palestinians, who protested massively along the Gaza border clashed with Israeli forces.

Taliban Celebrates The Fall Of Kabul

Taliban Celebrates The Fall Of Kabul

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

August 15, 2023 marked two years since the Taliban captured power in Afghanistan and Talibs celebrated the fall of Kabul on the street near the US embassy on Tuesday.

Protesters target US embassy in Yemen, Cairo

Protesters target US embassy in Yemen, Cairo

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd during sporadic clashes through the night outside the embassy, where on Wednesday thousands of protesters climbed on the embassy walls and tore down the Stars and Stripes. They replaced it with a black Islamic flag.