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Blast near Israel embassy: Unknown persons booked; police await NSG lab report

Blast near Israel embassy: Unknown persons booked; police await NSG lab report

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The police have questioned multiple autorickshaw drivers, including the one who brought the suspect to the spot before the blast took place.

Opposition leaders visit Palestinian embassy in Delhi

Opposition leaders visit Palestinian embassy in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Amid the raging Israel-Hamas war, a group of opposition leaders, including MP Danish Ali and former parliamentarians Mani Shankar Aiyar and K C Tyagi, visited the Palestine Embassy in New Delhi on Monday to express solidarity with Palestinians.

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.

85 Indians freed from Russian military, 20 more await release: Govt

85 Indians freed from Russian military, 20 more await release: Govt

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The Indian side is in "very close touch" with interlocutors in the foreign and defence ministries of Russia on the issue of Indians "who were, illegally or otherwise, contracted into fighting in the Russian Army", Misri said at a media briefing on Modi's visit to Russia for the BRICS Summit.

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.

Want To Study In South Korea?

Want To Study In South Korea?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The South Korean government is inviting applications for fully funded Seoul Tech Scholarships 2025.

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The External Affairs Ministry said India continues to closely monitor and take proactive measures to address the situation.

Indians in Ukraine asked to 'remain safe wherever' they are

Indians in Ukraine asked to 'remain safe wherever' they are

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Indian embassy issued a fresh advisory as Russia carries out a military operation in Ukraine, triggering a major confrontation between the two sides.

Foreign defence attaches of 70 nations briefed on Op Sindoor

Foreign defence attaches of 70 nations briefed on Op Sindoor

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Defence attaches of several major countries who are part of many international groupings, as also of several Islamic countries attended the briefing, sources said.

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."

Remain vigilant, urges India to its citizens in Israel

Remain vigilant, urges India to its citizens in Israel

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

The advisory gave relevant phone numbers in case of emergency and also provided URLs for Israeli Home Front Command and Preparedness brochures.

Kuwait fire: Indian mission swings into action

Kuwait fire: Indian mission swings into action

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

India's mission in Kuwait is ascertaining the full details from the concerned Kuwaiti authorities on the tragic fire incident in a building in the southern city of Mangaf which killed 49 foreign workers, including around 40 Indians, and injured 50 others, even as officials started an investigation into one of the worst fires in the Gulf nation.

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.

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.

Op Brahma: India to airlift field hospital to Myanmar, sends naval ships

Op Brahma: India to airlift field hospital to Myanmar, sends naval ships

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

India on Saturday delivered 15 tonnes of relief materials to Myanmar under its 'Operation Brahma' that was launched after a powerful earthquake hit the neighbouring country as well as Thailand.

India ready to...: Modi to Putin on ending Ukraine war

India ready to...: Modi to Putin on ending Ukraine war

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that India stands ready to provide all possible cooperation towards ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict and that dialogue and diplomacy is the only way to bring peace to the region.

Embassy officials leave for Louisiana university

Embassy officials leave for Louisiana university

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

"Consul K P Pillai from the Consulate General (Houston) and First Secretary Alok Pande from the Embassy of India are being dispatched to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, today to establish contact with the University authorities, Police Department and the Indian American Community to render all possible assistance," the Indian Embassy in Washington said in a statement.

Injured Indian student had to travel 700-km by road

Injured Indian student had to travel 700-km by road

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The Indian Embassy in Ukraine put out a series of tweets giving a sense of the challenging situation in which Singh was taken out of Kyiv.

Back home from Israel, Indian students recount horror

Back home from Israel, Indian students recount horror

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

India has launched Operation Ajay to facilitate the return of those who wish to come back home as a series of brazen attacks on Israeli towns by Hamas militants over the weekend triggered fresh tension in the region.

Russia Offers India Role In Arctic Sea Route

Russia Offers India Role In Arctic Sea Route

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Indian and Russian officials have discussed Indian-Russian cargo transit along the Northern Sea route, joint projects in Arctic shipbuilding and possible training of Indian sailors for polar navigation.

MEA employee posted in Moscow held for passing info to Pak

MEA employee posted in Moscow held for passing info to Pak

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested a person working in the Indian Embassy, Moscow, for his alleged involvement in anti-national activities with Pakistani intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence and providing them important confidential information regarding the strategic activities of the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian military establishments, an official statement issued in Lucknow on Sunday said.

10 Indian fishermen detained by Iran; working on their release, says govt

10 Indian fishermen detained by Iran; working on their release, says govt

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Seven fishermen from Kerala, three from Tamil Nadu, and a citizen of an Arab nation who went fishing from Ajman, UAE, were detained by the Iranian Navy a few days ago after they unintentionally crossed over the waters of the Middle East nation.

Ukrainian guards not allowing us to board train: Indian student in Kyiv

Ukrainian guards not allowing us to board train: Indian student in Kyiv

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The group of about 100 students managed to reach the station but no one could board a train.

Indian in Kabul: 'Taliban trying to be different'

Indian in Kabul: 'Taliban trying to be different'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

'When the Taliban took over there was a genuine fear that they will harm me, but right now that fear is not there.'

China to permit 'some' Indian students to return

China to permit 'some' Indian students to return

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

China on Friday announced plans to permit the return of 'some' Indian students stranded in India for over two years following the visa and flight restrictions imposed by Beijing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Russian Army discharges several Indian 'helpers', 1 killed in action

Russian Army discharges several Indian 'helpers', 1 killed in action

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A 23-year-old man from Surat working as a 'helper' for the Russian Army was killed in a Ukrainian missile strike in a war zone, as per the claim made by his relatives.

Nimisha's death sentence not ratified by Yemeni president

Nimisha's death sentence not ratified by Yemeni president

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

The capital punishment handed to Indian nurse Nimisha Priya by a Yemeni court has not been ratified by President Rashad al-Alimi, the West Asian nation's embassy said on Monday.

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.

Reits climb the office ladder even as valuations keep rungs in place

Reits climb the office ladder even as valuations keep rungs in place

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Even as concerns grow over the residential real estate market reaching its peak, the outlook for office real estate remains strong, with listed real estate investment trusts (Reits) standing to benefit from sustained demand in the segment.

Terrorists, Beware!

Terrorists, Beware!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Glimpses from Exercise SANGAM 2024 between the Indian Navy's Marine Commandos -- the MARCOS -- and the US navy's SEALs in Goa.

Kerala man forced to fight in Ukraine, wife seeks help

Kerala man forced to fight in Ukraine, wife seeks help

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Binil T B, an electrician from Thrissur, left for Russia seven months ago, hoping to secure a better job and higher wages while his wife was expecting their first child.

More institutes scrap MoUs with Turkiye, Azerbaijan; jewellers join protest

More institutes scrap MoUs with Turkiye, Azerbaijan; jewellers join protest

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The move came against the backdrop of Turkiye backing Pakistan and its condemnation of India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor.

Plot to kill Pannun: SC rejects Nikhil Gupta's plea

Plot to kill Pannun: SC rejects Nikhil Gupta's plea

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition by a family member of Indian national Nikhil Gupta, under detention in a Czech prison over allegations of involvement in a foiled plot to kill pro-Khalistan Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States, for consular access.

Ukraine impact: Indian students in Belarus head home

Ukraine impact: Indian students in Belarus head home

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

With the war in Ukraine entering its 12th day on Monday and tensions between Kyiv and Moscow showing no signs of easing, the students said there is panic in Belarus and their families in India too are concerned about their wellbeing.

More than 15K Indians brought back in 76 flights under Op Ganga: Govt

More than 15K Indians brought back in 76 flights under Op Ganga: Govt

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The Indian embassy in Hungary suggested that the evacuation mission from the country is nearing completion as it is beginning the last leg of flights under the operation.

India's Hungary mission sends team to Ukraine border to help citizens' exit

India's Hungary mission sends team to Ukraine border to help citizens' exit

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Indian embassy in Hungary said it is working with the Hungarian government for providing all possible assistance for facilitating the entry of Indians from Ukraine.

The Indo-Pak Hyphen Became Blurred

The Indo-Pak Hyphen Became Blurred

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'We are too important to want to be paired with Pakistan but too intensely connected to it to successfully detach ourselves,' asserts Aakar Patel.

Identity of 2 Indians killed in UAE drone attack established

Identity of 2 Indians killed in UAE drone attack established

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The identities of the two Indian nationals killed in Monday's suspected Houthi drone attacks near the Abu Dhabi airport that sparked multiple explosions in the United Arab Emirates capital have been established, the Indian embassy said on Tuesday.

Parents dispute embassy stand on deportation

Parents dispute embassy stand on deportation

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Vijay Shriwardhankar states that official claims that he refused to co-operate with authorities are false.

'Japan temple ready to hand over Netaji Bose's ashes'

'Japan temple ready to hand over Netaji Bose's ashes'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Descendants of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose claim they have documentary evidence to prove that the Renkoji temple authorities in Japan have always been willing to hand over the 'ashes' believed to be his, refuting perceptions of roadblocks to their repatriation. They assert that successive Indian governments have shown little interest in retrieving the remains and conducting DNA tests, despite numerous appeals from the family. The article highlights the conflicting reports and controversies surrounding Netaji's death and the ongoing mystery surrounding his remains.