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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.

Employer arrested for Indian farm worker's death in Italy

Employer arrested for Indian farm worker's death in Italy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Italian police have arrested the owner of the agriculture company who dumped a 31-year-old Indian worker on the road without medical assistance after his arm was severed by heavy farm machinery, causing his death, a tragic incident that shocked the country and its leadership.

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.

MEA in touch with Russia to bring back Indians working for Army

MEA in touch with Russia to bring back Indians working for Army

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

India on Friday said it was in touch with Moscow for early 'discharge' of Indians working as support staff to Russian Army and urged its nationals to stay away from the conflict zone in Ukraine.

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Remembering Sushmaji's Twitter Diplomacy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Ms Swaraj was a conscientious woman who understood suffering and pathos and attempted in her inimitable way to mitigate them, recalls Rup Narayan Das.

Social media influencer held for human trafficking in 3-day police custody

Social media influencer held for human trafficking in 3-day police custody

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Kataria has been involved in a big nexus of the human traffickers since last year and may have links with an international gang, the police said.

Another Indian student dies in US, probe underway

Another Indian student dies in US, probe underway

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

'Deeply saddened by the unfortunate demise of Mr Uma Satya Sai Gadde, an Indian student in Cleveland, Ohio,' the Consulate General of India in New York said in a post on X.

India 'monitoring situation' in Myanmar's Sittwe, shifts consulate staff

India 'monitoring situation' in Myanmar's Sittwe, shifts consulate staff

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India is closely monitoring the security situation in that country.

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.

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.

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.

10th International Yoga Day celebrated worldwide

10th International Yoga Day celebrated worldwide

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Thousands of yoga enthusiasts from across the world rolled out their yoga mats as they joined day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice to commemorate the 10th International Day of Yoga on Friday.

Indian mission evacuates 4 citizens stranded in flood-hit Libya

Indian mission evacuates 4 citizens stranded in flood-hit Libya

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The four Indians from Punjab, Haryana, were on Thursday seen off at the Benina Airport by the embassy's local representative Tabassum Mansoor.

LeT, ISI plotted attack on Indian embassy in Kabul

LeT, ISI plotted attack on Indian embassy in Kabul

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Afghan Foreign Minister Rangin Dafdar Spanta confirmed, for the first time, that the Afghan government had "information and evidence" that the October blasts were masterminded by the "same sources" that were behind the blast against the Indian embassy in July 2008.

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.

India likely to suspend flight operations to Israel

India likely to suspend flight operations to Israel

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Indian airline companies are likely to announce the suspension of flight operations to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel.

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.

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Indian crew onboard a crippled container vessel that collided against a key bridge in Baltimore last week is healthy , according to a nonprofit organisation that has been in touch with the personnel.

ISI behind 26/11 and Indian embassy bombing in Kabul: BBC

ISI behind 26/11 and Indian embassy bombing in Kabul: BBC

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence was behind the 26/11 attacks as well as the July 2008 bombing of the Indian embassy in Kabul, the BBC said in a damning report on the military-run spy agency that does not function "without the authority" of the Pakistan army chief.

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."

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.

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The senior IPS officer said that 45 percent of cyber financial frauds taking place in the country are originating from the South East Asia.

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

In yet another deadly attack on Indians and Indian-Americans in the United States in recent months, a 34-year-old trained classical dancer from India and a student of Washington University, was shot dead in St Louis, Missouri.

AAP holds 'mass fast' to protest Kejriwal's arrest

AAP holds 'mass fast' to protest Kejriwal's arrest

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Many senior AAP leaders, including Delhi assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel, Deputy Speaker Rakhi Bila, ministers Atishi, Gopal Rai and Imran Hussain attended the day-long 'Samuhik Upwas' at Jantar Mantar in the national capital from 11 am.

Kashmiri woman evacuated from Gaza reaches Egypt, recounts horror

Kashmiri woman evacuated from Gaza reaches Egypt, recounts horror

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

She also shared a video with PTI, which she had recorded at the Rafah border after reaching the Egyptian side.

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

Qatari court accepts India's appeal on ex-Navy personnel's death sentence

Qatari court accepts India's appeal on ex-Navy personnel's death sentence

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

A Qatari court has accepted the appeal document on the sentencing of eight former Indian naval personnel to death, sources familiar with the matter said.

India to launch 'Operation Ajay' for return of citizens from Israel

India to launch 'Operation Ajay' for return of citizens from Israel

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The announcement comes as the military conflict between Hamas militants and Israel continued for the fifth day.

'Ahlan Modi' Abu Dhabi event scaled down after heavy rains in UAE

'Ahlan Modi' Abu Dhabi event scaled down after heavy rains in UAE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

It was earlier reported that 60,000 people had already confirmed, via a website set up to register attendees, to attend the event to be attended by only Indian-origin persons.

Court grants bail to 3 men who 'escaped' to India on boat from Kuwait

Court grants bail to 3 men who 'escaped' to India on boat from Kuwait

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

A court in Mumbai on Saturday granted bail to three men arrested by the city police earlier this month for allegedly entering India unlawfully on a boat from Kuwait.

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Indians in Israel, Gaza safe; stranded citizens seek quick exit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The Indian embassy has received requests from Indian tourists stranded in the country to facilitate their exit. Most of the tourists are travelling in groups.

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'When it was confirmed that I would do the song, Manishaji walked up to me and asked, "Please Vijayshree, tell me how are you planning to do the song. Give me a rough idea so that I am mentally prepared".'

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.

India got consular access to Baby Ariha in Berlin; Diwali celebrated with her

India got consular access to Baby Ariha in Berlin; Diwali celebrated with her

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The ministry of external affairs and the embassy of India in Berlin have been persistently advocating for the return of Ariha Shah to India.

Plot to kill Pannun: SC asks Gupta to move Czech court

Plot to kill Pannun: SC asks Gupta to move Czech court

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred the hearing for January 4 2024, of the habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Nikhil Gupta, accused by the United States of conspiring to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a India designated terrorist, against his arrest and ongoing extradition proceedings in the Czech Republic.

What Jaishankar said on defacement of temple in US

What Jaishankar said on defacement of temple in US

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday expressed concern over the vandalism of a Hindu temple with anti-India graffiti in the United States, and said extremists and separatist forces outside India should not get such space.

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.

3 men on boat came to Mumbai via Saudi-Dubai-Pak route

3 men on boat came to Mumbai via Saudi-Dubai-Pak route

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Three men, originally from Tamil Nadu, arrested by the Mumbai Police started their boat journey from Kuwait on January 28 and claimed to have taken the Saudi Arabia-Dubai-Pakistan route before entering Indian shores illegally, as per the police remand note.

'The barrage of rockets has quietened down'

'The barrage of rockets has quietened down'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Soma Ravi, an Indian caregiver in Ramat Gan, recounts the last 4 days in Israel and says the Indian embassy has been in constant touch.

3 held for illegally entering India by fishing boat

3 held for illegally entering India by fishing boat

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The boat was spotted off the Mumbai coast during patrolling on Tuesday morning, a police official said.