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Kabul: Indian Embassy launches Web site

Kabul: Indian Embassy launches Web site

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee launched the Web site of the Indian Embassy that will also be used for issuing security advisories for Indians in Afghanistan from time to time.

Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move US embassy

Trump to recognise Jerusalem as Israel's capital and move US embassy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

He will also order the state department to start the process of planning and building a new US embassy in Jerusalem, but White House officials said that process would take at least three years.

20 Indians still on ship week after US bridge collapse

20 Indians still on ship week after US bridge collapse

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

On how long the crew would have to stay on board the ship, the spokesperson said, "At this time, we do not know how long the investigation process will take and until that process is complete, the crew will remain on board."

American embassy in Mumbai organises visa fest

American embassy in Mumbai organises visa fest

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The American Embassy in Mumbai has scheduled a its third Super Saturday on June 19. This event is used to meet the increasing demand for visas, the embassy said in a statement.

Indian embassy's former portal now a porn site

Indian embassy's former portal now a porn site

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

A web portal which once belonged to the Indian embassy in Bahrain has now turned into a porn site.The teen porn website, located at www.indianembassy-bah.com, was used by the Indian embassy before they moved to www.indianembassybahrain.com last year.A spokesperson of the Indian embassy said they simply stopped using the old website after changing to a new administrator. Officials were shocked to discover that the old address was now being used to peddle porn.

Pakistani held at US embassy in Chile

Pakistani held at US embassy in Chile

Rediff.com12 May 2010

A Pakistani national was arrested at the American Embassy in Chilean Capital of Santiago, with traces of explosives, US officials said in Washington. The individual identified as Muhammad Saif-ur-Rehman Khan has been handed over to Chilean authorities and the US has launched an investigation into the case.

Farmers' stir: Haryana cops to seek passport cancellation for vandalism

Farmers' stir: Haryana cops to seek passport cancellation for vandalism

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Haryana police in Ambala district Thursday said they will be seeking cancellation of passports and visas of those found indulging in acts of vandalism during the ongoing farmers' agitation.

US remarks on Kejriwal's arrest unwarranted: MEA

US remarks on Kejriwal's arrest unwarranted: MEA

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

India on Thursday said the United States State Department's recent remarks on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is 'unwarranted' and asserted the country is 'proud of its independent and robust democratic institutions' and committed to protect them from any form of undue external influences.

India working with French authorities after flight detained

India working with French authorities after flight detained

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The plane that took off from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates carrying 303 Indian passengers, including many minors, was grounded at the Chalons-Vatry airport in Marne on Thursday.

Mob ransacks Bangla embassy in Kuwait

Mob ransacks Bangla embassy in Kuwait

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Over 1,000 laborers angry over unpaid wages stormed the Bangladesh embassy in Kuwait Sunday, destroying furniture and vehicles.

Taliban militants strike in Kabul, target British embassy

Taliban militants strike in Kabul, target British embassy

Rediff.com15 Apr 2012

Gunfire and several blasts were reported from central Kabul on Sunday afternoon after militants struck there in coordinated attacks.The attacks were primarily aimed at the British embassy in central Kabul, said media reports.

Pro-Gaza Protests In Tokyo, Dublin, Amman...

Pro-Gaza Protests In Tokyo, Dublin, Amman...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Pro-Palestinian protests were registered in Tokyo, Japan; Beirut, Lebanon; Dublin, Ireland; Amman, Jordan on October 11, 2023.

Detained Indians in China meet embassy official

Detained Indians in China meet embassy official

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

An official of the Indian Embassy in China, on Wednesday, met the 21 Indians detained there for alleged diamond smuggling and legal help is being arranged for them, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said.

Kabul blast: Embassy personnel safe, says India

Kabul blast: Embassy personnel safe, says India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

As a massive bomb blast rocked Kabul, India today said its Embassy in the Afghan capital and all the personnel working at the mission are safe.

'bin Laden financed Australian embassy blasts'

'bin Laden financed Australian embassy blasts'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden bankrolled the bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta in retaliation for Australia sending troops to Iraq, an alleged terrorist reportedly told the police in Canberra

US visa rules: Embassy site carries complaints

US visa rules: Embassy site carries complaints

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Observing that the revised regulations primarily affect travellers who wish to enter India within two months of their last departure from India on tourist visa, the US Embassy said it has received reports about the problem being faced by other visa holders also.

US embassy's expansion plan challenged in Pakistan SC

US embassy's expansion plan challenged in Pakistan SC

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The United States embassy's plans to expand and construct an eight-storey building in Islamabad has been challenged in Pakistan's supreme court on Thursday by a lawyer who said the move would allow Americans to use the new structure for "spying" on the country's top leaders.

PM talks to Karzai on embassy attack

PM talks to Karzai on embassy attack

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday spoke to Afghan President Hamid Karzai and discussed the situation arising out of Thursday's attack on Indian Embassy in Kabul.

Tibetans protest at Chinese Embassy in Delhi

Tibetans protest at Chinese Embassy in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

The demonstrators, numbering about 50, were protesting in front of the Chinese Embassy at Kautilya Marg, against the alleged killing of a monk in China, according to sources.

US Embassy man caught spying in Pak

US Embassy man caught spying in Pak

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

According to The Nation, a security official stationed at the Naval Headquarters had apprehended a man named Abdul Ghafoor last month while he was doing a recce of the entry/exit points of the naval installation.

Israel embassy car attack linked to Mughniyeh anniversary?

Israel embassy car attack linked to Mughniyeh anniversary?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Even as India launched a probe into the Israeli embassy car blast, which injured four including a diplomat, media reports speculated the link between the blast in New Delhi and the foiled bid to attack the embassy in Georgia and that it occurred on the fourth anniversary of the assassination of Hezbollah's military commander Imad Fayez Mughniyeh.

India not to send more construction workers as Israel-Iran tension rises

India not to send more construction workers as Israel-Iran tension rises

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

India on Friday asked its citizens not to travel to Iran and Israel amid increasing fears that Tehran may launch an attack on Israeli soil in retaliation to a strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria 11 days ago.

Alert in Pak; US embassy shuts operations

Alert in Pak; US embassy shuts operations

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

The United States' Embassy in Islamabad suspended visa and routine consular services on Friday due to "heightened security', a spokesman said.

Israeli embassy car blast: Injured diplomat in ICU

Israeli embassy car blast: Injured diplomat in ICU

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

An Israeli diplomat, who was in an embassy car that was target of suspected terror attack, suffered splinter injuries and was admitted to a private hospital on Monday evening.

No plans to leave embassy even if charges dropped: Assange

No plans to leave embassy even if charges dropped: Assange

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, holed up in the Ecuadorian embassy in London for the past one year, on Wednesday vowed to remain there even if accusations of sex crimes against him are dropped in Sweden.

India files appeal against death sentence to 8 Indians in Qatar

India files appeal against death sentence to 8 Indians in Qatar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The eight former Indian Navy personnel were on October 26 given death sentence by Qatar's Court of First Instance.

Pakistan closes Afghanistan embassy

Pakistan closes Afghanistan embassy

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

A group of people had attacked the mission in Kabul.

Global coworking player WeWork files for bankruptcy

Global coworking player WeWork files for bankruptcy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Global coworking player WeWork has filed for bankruptcy in the US and has also started a comprehensive reorganisation and restructuring process to cut debt and strengthen its balance sheet. NYSE-listed WeWork Inc said that its centres located outside the US and Canada will not be part of this proceedings. Softbank-backed WeWork Inc, which was once valued at $47 billion, had reported a net loss of $696 million in the first half of this year.

Why China Issued Stapled Visas To Arunachal Athletes

Why China Issued Stapled Visas To Arunachal Athletes

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The Chinese inference is that if the Chinese visa is embossed on an Indian passport, held by Indian citizens from Arunachal Pradesh, it may be tantamount to recognising Indian sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh, states Rup Narayan Das.

WikiLeaks: US embassy backs AI-Boeing deal

WikiLeaks: US embassy backs AI-Boeing deal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

The embassy observations are part of a confidential official cable released by whistleblower website WikiLeaks on August 30.

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