News for 'consul-general'

'Allegations against Prabhu Dayal motivated'

'Allegations against Prabhu Dayal motivated'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

In an official statement, an official spokesperson representing Prabhu Dayal, embattled Indian Council general in New York, said that the allegations made against him were untrue.

Indian students attacked in Italy; Swaraj monitoring situation

Indian students attacked in Italy; Swaraj monitoring situation

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The Consulate General of India in Milan on Monday issued an advisory to Indian students and asked them not to panic.

25-yr-old from Andhra among 3 killed in US bank shooting

25-yr-old from Andhra among 3 killed in US bank shooting

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Pruthviraj Kandepi, who hailed from Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, was killed in the shootout.

'US authorities shouldn't have arrested Krittika'

'US authorities shouldn't have arrested Krittika'

Rediff.com28 May 2011

Indian Consul General in New York has said the United States State Department is wrong in its reading of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and asserted that diplomatic immunity is extended to family members of consular officers.

The India that is not Bharat...

The India that is not Bharat...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

A battle for a glass of red wine ends happily when an Air India traveller magnanimously accepts whiskey instead, reports B S Prakash.

Anuj Bidve's family applies for emergency visa to UK

Anuj Bidve's family applies for emergency visa to UK

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

"We have sought emergency visa and have been told that we are also required to be present in the United Kingdom to complete the procedures for handing over Anuj's body," his brother-in-law Rakesh Sonawane told reporters in Pune

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.

Can India do a Palestine in Kashmir?

Can India do a Palestine in Kashmir?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

'The heart of the matter is that India is not Israel.'

US removes radio tags from two Indian students

US removes radio tags from two Indian students

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

United States immigration authorities have removed radio tags from the ankles of two Indian students from California-based Tri Valley University, which has been shut down on charges of massive visa fraud.

France bestows Chevalier de la Legion on Premji

France bestows Chevalier de la Legion on Premji

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Azim Premji, chairman of IT major Wipro, was conferred the highest French civilian honour for his outstanding contribution to developing the information technology industry in India, his economic outreach in France, and his laudable contribution to society as a philanthropist through the Azim Premji Foundation and Azim Premji University

Of Samosas, Pakoras and Akshay Kumar

Of Samosas, Pakoras and Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Ajit Jain reports on the Indian Independence Day celebrations in Toronto, where Akki was the star attraction.

Treatment meted out to Indian diplomat by US 'barbaric': NSA

Treatment meted out to Indian diplomat by US 'barbaric': NSA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Reflecting anger in the government, National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon on Tuesday termed as "despicable" and "barbaric" the treatment meted out to India's Deputy Consul General Devyani Khobragade in New York.

No sexual harassment charges against NYC diplomat

No sexual harassment charges against NYC diplomat

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

A former domestic help, who had accused Indian Consul General in New York Prabhu Dayal of making sexual advances, has now dropped the "sexual harassment" charges in an amended complaint filed in a United States court in New York. Santosh Bhardwaj, 45, had filed a forced labour-suit against Dayal on June 20 this year accusing him of treating her as a slave and making sexual advances.

Dubai-based Indian expat's 7 family members survive Kerala crash

Dubai-based Indian expat's 7 family members survive Kerala crash

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

Since Friday evening, 41-year-old Shemir, who works as a logistics manager in Dubai Silicon Oasis, has been making frantic phone calls to different trauma centres in Kerala near the Kozhikode airport to get information of his family members on board the flight.

Krishna inaugrates Indian mission in Jaffna

Krishna inaugrates Indian mission in Jaffna

Rediff.com28 Nov 2010

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna inaugurated the new Indian consulate in southern Sri Lankan coastal city of Hambantota, voicing confidence that India will take advantage of the industrial and commercial potential in the region, which has witnessed increased Chinese engagement.

Ranju Batra sworn in as AIA-New York president

Ranju Batra sworn in as AIA-New York president

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Community activist Ranju Batra was sworn in as president, Association of Indians in America, New York Chapter, at an event held at the Indian consulate.

Aus 'failed' India in resolving racial row: Wiki

Aus 'failed' India in resolving racial row: Wiki

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

The then Australian deputy prime minister Julia Gillard's visit to India in 2009 during a spate of racial attacks on Indian students in Australia was a 'wasted opportunity' as it failed to quell the rising tide of anger in the country over the assaults, whistle-blower website WikiLeaks has revealed.Diplomatic cables unveiled by WikiLeaks disclose that Gillard's India visit secured only 'vague commitments' on the burning issue in the country.

Indian-Americans pool resources to help Irma-hit Floridians

Indian-Americans pool resources to help Irma-hit Floridians

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Hurricane Irma made landfall on Florida's southern islands on Sunday and claimed four lives as millions of people, including thousands of Indian-Americans, evacuated the state.

More radio tags taken off Indian students

More radio tags taken off Indian students

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

These students were radio tagged in California after Tri Valley University was shut down in January on charges of massive visa fraud.

TVU row: Radio tags removed from 3 Indian students

TVU row: Radio tags removed from 3 Indian students

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

The United States Immigration and Custom Enforcement has removed radio tags from three more Indian students of the now shut down Tri Valley University in California and also returned their passports. Susmita Gongulee Thomas, consul general of the Indian Consulate in San Francisco, said the ICE has returned the passports of these three students along with the two others, from whom radio tags were removed last week.

Nadir Patel: Connecting Canada and China

Nadir Patel: Connecting Canada and China

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Nadir Patel is among The Globe and Mail's list of 45 Canadians changing the world. 'Largely unknown and--until now--unheralded,' Patel, Canada's Consul General in Shanghai, is amongst this 'burgeoning diaspora: 2.7 million men and women increasingly referred to as Canada's 11th province,' said the daily.

Hope US will treat Indian students well: India

Hope US will treat Indian students well: India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

India hoped the US authorities will "treat well" and provide "adequate opportunity" to hundreds of Indian students, affected after a California-based University was shut down by authorities on charges of illegal immigration, to clarify their position.

Shah Rukh Khan, the protector

Shah Rukh Khan, the protector

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been upto.

Canadian FM toasts Canada-India ties

Canadian FM toasts Canada-India ties

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Canada and India's relationship has been marked with friendship and strong ties, said Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, chief guest at the Indian Independence Day celebrations hosted by Indian Consul General Preeti Saran.

'India offers huge potential of business'

'India offers huge potential of business'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

A robust economy, a growing reservoir of professional manpower and a predominantly young population are among factors that have made India the next economic powerhouse, on its way to become one of the top three economies, Indian Consul General here said.

Travelling to US? Beware of visa fraud

Travelling to US? Beware of visa fraud

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

While the number of Indian students who have applied for visas to study in the United States has increased by 20% this year, the government has issued clear warnings to students against checking for authenticity of applied colleges and defaults in visa process.

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.

WikiLeaks exposes US change of heart about Modi

WikiLeaks exposes US change of heart about Modi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

Modi, whose US visa was revoked at the level of the consul general in 2005 over his alleged role in the 2002 communal violence in Gujarat, was sought after by US diplomats owing to his fast rising stature in national politics, a WikiLeaks cable accessed by The Hindu newspaper said.

Raymond case: 'Anti-US wave in Pak to intensify'

Raymond case: 'Anti-US wave in Pak to intensify'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Senior analyst B Raman gauges the pros and cons of the Raymond Davis case which is on the verge of denting American ties with Pakistan.

Akshaya Patra raises $41,000 for children

Akshaya Patra raises $41,000 for children

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The Akshaya Patra Foundation USA's Chicago chapter raised over $41,000 to educate poor children in India during its annual Food for Education benefit at Waterford Banquets in Elmhurst, May 1.

No respite for Tri valley students

No respite for Tri valley students

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

About 60 students of the Pleasanton, California-based Tri-Valley University--shut down by federal authorities for alleged visa fraud--met India's consul general in San Francisco February 1, requesting for help in finding a way out from the nightmare they say has fallen on them.

Fresh blast near Indian Consulate in Jalalabad

Fresh blast near Indian Consulate in Jalalabad

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

However, official sources in New Delhi said the reports suggested that the mission was not the target of the blast.

India discussing nuke deal with New Mexico?

India discussing nuke deal with New Mexico?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Consul General in San Francisco Susmita Gongulee Thomas, during her visit to Santa Fe in New Mexico in February, reportedly discussed the possibility of exporting nuclear fuel to India with Governor Bill Richardson.An article in the Santa Fe Reporter quoted a local Indian community leader as saying that seeking enriched uranium and uranium ore for the country's nuclear plants was on Thomas's agenda.

New Mexico wants to woo Bollywood

New Mexico wants to woo Bollywood

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has welcomed filmmakers from India to the state.

Registrations begin for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Registrations begin for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

On Sunday, August 9, over 400 California-based community leaders from various organisations and inter-faith groups gathered under the Indo-American Community of West Coast USA banner, some of whom were the first to sign up for the event.

Chinese diplomat calls Basu 'China's great friend'

Chinese diplomat calls Basu 'China's great friend'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

A top Chinese diplomat has described Jyoti Basu as "China's great friend" and India's "greatest communist" while paying floral respect to the departed leader.

Cox & Kings to handle India visa services in US

Cox & Kings to handle India visa services in US

Rediff.com8 May 2014

Cox & Kings Global Services (formerly known as Quoprro Global Services) was incorporated in 2008.

Top Monaco award for DLF chief K P Singh

Top Monaco award for DLF chief K P Singh

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

The award was conferred to Singh in recognition for his valuable contribution in a capacity as Honorary Consul General of Monaco in Delhi for last 20 years.

Rajiv Khanna to head INOC business council

Rajiv Khanna to head INOC business council

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Rajiv Khanna, a New York-based attorney who heads the India-America Chamber of Commerce, was last month named chairman of the newly-launched business council of the Indian National Overseas Congress.

How Tibet was brutally 'liberated'

How Tibet was brutally 'liberated'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

India was fooled into believing that Communist China wanted a 'negotiated' settlement with the Tibetans; it was never the case, says Claude Arpi.