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2 Indian High Commission staffers released by Pak police

2 Indian High Commission staffers released by Pak police

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

A BMW car hit a pedestrian who was walking on the city's Embassy Road at around 8am and attempted to flee, Geo News reported quoting some eyewitnesses.

Dog used in Osama raid to provide protection on Yoga Day event

Dog used in Osama raid to provide protection on Yoga Day event

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Trained sniffer dogs such as the one used in Osama raid, German Shepherd and Labradors will be deployed.

9/11: Security alert at US, UK missions

9/11: Security alert at US, UK missions

Rediff.com11 Sep 2004

No specific warnings, but Delhi Police mounts vigil in capital's Diplomatic Enclave

US rubbishes Imran's charge of 'foreign conspiracy' to oust him

US rubbishes Imran's charge of 'foreign conspiracy' to oust him

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

"There is no truth to these allegations," a State Department spokesperson said soon after Khan made the allegations in a live televised speech from Islamabad on Thursday.

In CCs meet on Afghanistan, Modi directs refuge to Sikh, Hindus wanting to come to India

In CCs meet on Afghanistan, Modi directs refuge to Sikh, Hindus wanting to come to India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday directed officials to ensure safe evacuation of all Indian citizens from Afghanistan and to provide refuge to Sikhs and Hindus wanting to come to India from there, as he chaired a crucial high-level meeting in the backdrop of the Taliban takeover of the war-torn country, sources said.

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

Covid-hit China welcomes international passengers after 3 years

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Officials said 387 passengers were aboard two flights from Toronto and Singapore on the day the country ended its strict COVID-19 restrictions for travellers.

Love thy neighbour: Chinese diplomat's response to Masood Azhar issue

Love thy neighbour: Chinese diplomat's response to Masood Azhar issue

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Liu Jinsong, deputy chief of mission and minister at the chinese embassy, justified China's action on India's bid against the Pakistan-based terrorist and said his country can't be the judge to decide who is right and who is wrong on the issue.

In a first, special medals for ITBP canines, horses

In a first, special medals for ITBP canines, horses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Workhorse 'Thunderbolt' and female dog 'Sophia' will be awarded the special medals.

Trump suspends H-1B, other visas till year end

Trump suspends H-1B, other visas till year end

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The proclamation that comes into effect on June 24, is expected to impact a large number of Indian IT professionals and several American and Indian companies who were issued H-1B visas by the US government for the fiscal year 2021 beginning October 1.

Pakistani cleric to convene 'Awami Parliament'

Pakistani cleric to convene 'Awami Parliament'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Pakistani cleric Tahir-ul Qadri has announced to set up 'Awami Parliament' (People's Parliament) on Tuesday, as he refused to meet the PML-N government- appointed committee of lawmakers to hold talks with him.

India to operate 2 flights daily from Kabul to evacuate its citizens

India to operate 2 flights daily from Kabul to evacuate its citizens

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Two Indian aircraft would be permitted to operate from the Kabul airport which is under the control of American security forces, government sources told ANI.

Biden deploys additional 1000 troops to Afghanistan

Biden deploys additional 1000 troops to Afghanistan

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Biden's authorisation of 5,000 troops in his statement on Saturday included 1,000 who are already on the ground in Afghanistan, according to a defence official. A battalion of 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division were redirected to Kabul, instead of their original standby position in Kuwait.

Afghanistan recalls envoy, senior officials from Pakistan

Afghanistan recalls envoy, senior officials from Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The diplomatic crisis between Pakistan and Afghanistan deepened on Sunday after Kabul announced that it will withdraw its ambassador and other senior staff from Islamabad after the abduction and torture of the daughter of its envoy to Pakistan.

War fears grow as Putin recognises 2 Ukraine regions as independent

War fears grow as Putin recognises 2 Ukraine regions as independent

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Putin justified his decision in a speech blaming NATO for the current crisis and calling the US-led alliance an existential threat to Russia.

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Washington is signalling to Delhi that it can rely on American support in any great game vis-a-vis China. Delhi shouldn't fall into the trap, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US says visa fraud case against Khobragade would remain

US says visa fraud case against Khobragade would remain

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

Showing no signs of yielding to India's demand, the United States on Saturday said that Devyani Khobragade's transfer to India's Permanent Mission at the United Nations will not give her diplomatic immunity retroactively and the visa fraud case against her would remain.

Terror attack on Chinese consulate in Karachi foiled; 7 killed

Terror attack on Chinese consulate in Karachi foiled; 7 killed

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The attack was claimed by the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) which said it would not tolerate 'any Chinese military expansionist endeavours on Baloch soil'.

Trump vows 'severe punishment' if Saudi behind Khashoggi case

Trump vows 'severe punishment' if Saudi behind Khashoggi case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Trump said the Saudis could be behind the disappearance of Washington Post contributor Khashoggi.

India to open new consulate in Seattle

India to open new consulate in Seattle

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

"Both sides committed to open additional consulates in each other's country. India will be opening a new consulate in Seattle and the US will open a new consulate at a mutually agreed location in India," the joint statement said.

Opportunities missed, outgoing envoy Vikram Misri tells Chinese FM

Opportunities missed, outgoing envoy Vikram Misri tells Chinese FM

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Outgoing Indian envoy to China Vikram Misri on Monday had a virtual farewell call on Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during which he said that "certain challenges" had overpowered the vast opportunities in the bilateral ties last year and hoped that with continued communication the two sides would be able to resolve the current difficulties.

Spy racket: 6 Pakistan high commission officials leave India

Spy racket: 6 Pakistan high commission officials leave India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

According to the sources, those who have left include commercial counsellor Syed Furrukh Habib and first secretaries Khadim Hussain, Mudassir Cheema and Shahid Iqbal.

Buzz continues over Modi-Xi meet on SCO sidelines

Buzz continues over Modi-Xi meet on SCO sidelines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will hold its first in-person summit in Samarkand in Uzbekistan on Thursday after two years, shaking off Covid fears and providing a rare opportunity for all its eight heads of state to meet on the sidelines of the event to have face-to-face talks on pressing global and regional issues of common concern.

China slaps sanctions on Pelosi, family for Taiwan visit

China slaps sanctions on Pelosi, family for Taiwan visit

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

China on Friday announced sanctions on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family members for her visit to Taiwan this week, disregarding the strident warnings from Beijing, asserting that it violated China's sovereignty and the "One China policy".

UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine

UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion of Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Council will vote on the draft resolution at 3 pm Friday (New York time), two days after it held an emergency meeting on the situation in Ukraine just as Putin had announced Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Embassy blast: Netanyahu thanks Modi for efforts to protect Israelis

Embassy blast: Netanyahu thanks Modi for efforts to protect Israelis

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

In his conversation with Netanyahu over phone, Modi assured him that India accords the highest importance to the safety and security of Israeli diplomats and premises, a PMO statement said.

MEA slams Pak over Ayodhya remark; briefs envoys

MEA slams Pak over Ayodhya remark; briefs envoys

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

"We reject the unwarranted and gratuitous comments made by Pakistan on the judgement of the Supreme Court of India on a civil matter that is completely internal to India," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said.

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.

Rs 435 million spent to propagate Hindi worldwide

Rs 435 million spent to propagate Hindi worldwide

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Complaints to NCM fall down sharply...4,000 Indian women deserted by NRI husbands since 2016...79 districts in India still don't have blood banks...

Pak officials stop people at Indian envoy's Iftar party

Pak officials stop people at Indian envoy's Iftar party

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

High Commissioner Bisaria in his brief address to the audience said that some of the guests could not make to the party. "I want to apologise because some of you faced a lot of trouble to come here and some of our friends could not come," he said. Bisaria also said that people had come from Lahore and Karachi to attend the event and thanked them for coming.

Indian embassy in China cancels R-Day ceremony due to outbreak

Indian embassy in China cancels R-Day ceremony due to outbreak

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

According to the latest reports, the death toll in the deadly coronavirus has climbed to 25 with confirmed cases rising sharply to 830, mostly in Hubei province. Beijing has reported 26 cases so far.

Snowden seeks asylum in India, 19 other countries

Snowden seeks asylum in India, 19 other countries

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

American whistleblower Edward Snowden, currently sheltered in the transit zone of Moscow airport, has sought asylum in 20 countries, including India.

The Devyani Khobragade saga is yet to unravel

The Devyani Khobragade saga is yet to unravel

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

There is something more than meets the eye over the needless harassment of a Indian diplomat in New York, says Seema Guha

SEE: Indian delegate walks out as Pak PM rakes up Kashmir at UNGA

SEE: Indian delegate walks out as Pak PM rakes up Kashmir at UNGA

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

In his pre-recorded video statement to the General Debate at the 75th session of the UN General Assembly on Friday, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan made references to India's internal affairs, including Jammu and Kashmir. The First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN, Mijito Vinito, walked out of the general assembly hall when Khan started his usual diatribe about India.

Pak gets little traction globally on Kashmir issue: Sources

Pak gets little traction globally on Kashmir issue: Sources

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Islamabad is being bluntly asked not to use the development in Kashmir for cross border terrorism or infiltration across the Line of Control.

LOVE. FUN. TENSION.

LOVE. FUN. TENSION.

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

A love triangle between reality and imagination? A courtroom turned into a reality television? Animation, satire or science-fiction? What would you like to watch on OTT this week?

India to set up separate ASEAN Mission; FTA by year-end: PM

India to set up separate ASEAN Mission; FTA by year-end: PM

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Eyeing greater cooperation with South East Asian countries on economic and security issues, India on Thursday announced a separate Mission for ASEAN region to be set up in Jakarta with a full-time resident Ambassador.

3 high commission officials in Pakistan leave for India

3 high commission officials in Pakistan leave for India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

India on Tuesday recalled three diplomats stationed at its high commission in Islamabad after their identities were made public and Pakistan charged them with "spying".

India Must Stay in Kabul!

India Must Stay in Kabul!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

A closure of the Indian mission in Kabul will be a Himalayan blunder at this historic juncture when the wheels of diplomacy and politics are set to accelerate in Afghanistan, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

Need immediate end to violence in Afghanistan: India-chaired UNSC

Need immediate end to violence in Afghanistan: India-chaired UNSC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

The UN Security Council members on Monday reaffirmed the need for an immediate cessation of hostilities and violence in Afghanistan and that for any acceptance and legitimacy, there needs to be a political settlement that fully respects the human rights of women, children and minorities, India's Permanent Representative to the UN and President of the Security Council Ambassador T S Tirumurti said.

Khobragade moves US court; seeks case dismissal

Khobragade moves US court; seeks case dismissal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade has moved a federal court here to dismiss the visa fraud case against her, saying there is lack of personal jurisdiction since she had been accorded full diplomatic immunity by the US Department of State.