News for 'passport office'

Airport as home for 13 months

Airport as home for 13 months

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

The dogged persistence of a man of Indian origin, who exiled himself in the transit lounge of a Kenyan airport for 13 months, paid off when he won his battle for a British passport.

Singer Remo Fernandes has taken Portuguese nationality: Police

Singer Remo Fernandes has taken Portuguese nationality: Police

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Noted fusion artist and playback singer Remo, summoned by police for allegedly threatening a minor girl has surrendered his Indian citizenship and became a Portuguese national.

Banks told to recover Rs 6,203 crore from Mallya

Banks told to recover Rs 6,203 crore from Mallya

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The order brings an end to the nearly three-year legal battle in the Tribunal by the consortium, comprising 17 banks, to recover the money owed to them by the defunct airlines.

Memogate: Pak has not received Ijaz's visa application

Memogate: Pak has not received Ijaz's visa application

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Pakistan has not received a visa application from controversial businessman Mansoor Ijaz, the main accuser in the memo scandal, in Switzerland or any other country, foreign office spokesman Abdul Basit said on Thursday.

Sheena Bora Trial: Time, that has us handcuffed, is of no consequence in courtrooms

Sheena Bora Trial: Time, that has us handcuffed, is of no consequence in courtrooms

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

How much more gray or bald would Inspector Alaknure have become when we see him next? Will Peter still be wearing white shirts and khaki trousers and eating large lunches? Will Judge Jagdale be still in charge of the case? Who will be the prime minister when Alaknure appears in court next?

Vaccination for COVID-19 will be voluntary: Govt

Vaccination for COVID-19 will be voluntary: Govt

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The ministry further stated that it was advisable to receive a complete schedule of the anti-coronavirus vaccine irrespective of past history of infection with COVID-19 as this will help in developing a strong immune response against the disease.

Why was a Swiss ex-diplomat barred from India?

Why was a Swiss ex-diplomat barred from India?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'I am an old man; I am not a dangerous man, so what is the reason for my deportation?'

ED seeks red corner notice against Mallya

ED seeks red corner notice against Mallya

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Mallya remains elusive to India as the United Kingdom informed the government that they cannot comply with their request to deport him

While PNB 'slept', Mehul Choksi planned his escape

While PNB 'slept', Mehul Choksi planned his escape

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

He escaped the country in the first week and took the oath of allegiance in Antigua on January 15

'He wanted to return to India. Is that a crime?'

'He wanted to return to India. Is that a crime?'

Rediff.com27 May 2016

When Mariappan approached the Indian embassy in Kuwait to get back his passport after deciding to leave his employer, he ended up in jail.

The mystery of Punjab National Bank's vanishing loans

The mystery of Punjab National Bank's vanishing loans

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Eleven companies, which owe the bank Rs 843 crore, are untraceable.

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

When the highest court gave a decision on the Navtej Singh Johar case, it held that LGBT citizens have a right to not be discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation. It was keeping this in mind that this same sex couple approached the Delhi high court.

Baba Ramdev's aide Balkrishna appears before CBI

Baba Ramdev's aide Balkrishna appears before CBI

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Balkrishna had gone "missing" from his Divya Yoga Mandir Trust residence in Haridwar on July 25, a day after CBI registered a case against him for cheating and criminal conspiracy for procuring fake degree and violation of section 12 of Indian Passport Act for furnishing fake documents to get a passport.

Lisa Haydon: We can change our future!

Lisa Haydon: We can change our future!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Woman detained at airport is not gangster's wife, released

Woman detained at airport is not gangster's wife, released

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

A city woman who was detained at the international airport in Mumbai on suspicion of being the wife of fugitive gangster Ravi Pujari has been released after it turned out to be a case of mistaken identity, the police said on Wednesday.

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Students who have received admission to foreign universities are struggling with unexpected delays, additional living costs and scarcity of vaccine supplies.

BCCI elections pushed back by a day to Oct 23

BCCI elections pushed back by a day to Oct 23

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The BCCI's much-awaited elections have been rescheduled by a day to October 23 in the wake of assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra.

TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay granted conditional bail

TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay granted conditional bail

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Bandyopadhyay had approached the high court in February seeking regular bail on health grounds.

Social activist Setalvad granted anticipatory bail

Social activist Setalvad granted anticipatory bail

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

A sessions court on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to social activist Teesta Setalvad in connection with a case pertaining to filing false affidavits in the name of post-Godhra riot victims.

Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel!

Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Singapore is the most favoured destination for people living in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Philippines when it comes to post-lockdown travel.

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Abu Salem, 5 others convicted in 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

One accused was acquitted by the court.

Nirav Modi can be extradited to India: UK court

Nirav Modi can be extradited to India: UK court

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Wanted diamond merchant Nirav Modi on Thursday lost his fight against being extradited to India as a United Kingdom judge ruled that he can be sent back to face charges of fraud and money laundering in the estimated $2 billion Punjab National Bank scam case.

Mumbai cops issue notice for Lashkar ultra

Mumbai cops issue notice for Lashkar ultra

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

The Mumbai Police on Monday issued a look-out notice for one of the four terrorists who are suspected to be holed up in the city to carry out strikes during the New Year celebrations. The police believe that the suspect Mahfooz Alam might be planning to leave the city on Monday, following which the Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport has been put on high-alert.

Gangster Ravi Pujari nabbed in Senegal

Gangster Ravi Pujari nabbed in Senegal

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Security agencies got clues about his whereabouts following the arrest of one of his close associates in Mumbai recently, the source added.

50 maids await return in Indian embassy in Kuwait

50 maids await return in Indian embassy in Kuwait

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Indian women are being fooled by job offers in Kuwait, but there's little they can do except turn to the Indian embassy for help. A Ganesh Nadar reports.

'We should be posing tough questions to Pakistan'

'We should be posing tough questions to Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

'They bluff and lie repeatedly and we swallow their lies.' 'Because we are soft and polite, we get into a mess of our own making.'

Mumbai police chief Ahmad Javed is new envoy to Saudi Arabia

Mumbai police chief Ahmad Javed is new envoy to Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Mumbai Police Commissioner Ahmad Javed has been appointed the country's ambassador to Saudi Arabia, which has a 2.8 million-strong Indian community.

26/11 suspect held on Zimbabwe-SA border

26/11 suspect held on Zimbabwe-SA border

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

Imran Mohammad, 33, and compatriot Chaudhry Pevez Ahmed, 39, were intercepted at the Beitbridge Border Post between Zimbabwe and South Africa by alert immigration officers last Sunday after they were found to be travelling on fake passports.

SBI declines info on Mallya's loan, says matter is sub-judice

SBI declines info on Mallya's loan, says matter is sub-judice

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

RTI activist Anil Galgali had asked SBI about the total amount of loans given to the beleaguered businessman.

How British lapses led to Jihadi John II's exit

How British lapses led to Jihadi John II's exit

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

British home secretary Theresa May told members of parliament that the government had no record on how many terror suspects may have jumped bail, and Scotland Yard said it was unable to say whether Siddhartha Dhar was added to any border watchlist before he left the country.

Greenpeace activist would do anti-national activities: Govt tells HC

Greenpeace activist would do anti-national activities: Govt tells HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

According to the govt, Greenpeace activist Priya Pillai cannot be allowed to travel to London as she would indulge in anti-national activities.

Mumbai: ED grills NCP leader Bhujbal's son

Mumbai: ED grills NCP leader Bhujbal's son

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday questioned Pankaj Bhujbal, son of senior NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal, in a money laundering case registered against him and others in connection with the construction of the new Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi and an another case.

'Modi among 31 leaders to have personal details leaked at G20'

'Modi among 31 leaders to have personal details leaked at G20'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among 31 world leaders whose personal details were inadvertently compromised at the G20 summit held in Australia last year, a media report said on Monday.

What David Headley has told the Mumbai court

What David Headley has told the Mumbai court

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

David Coleman Headley, the Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative is being deposed before a Mumbai court on Monday through video conference.

Minor abuse case: Singer Remo arrested, let off on bail

Minor abuse case: Singer Remo arrested, let off on bail

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Pop singer Remo Fernandes was on Friday arrested by Goa Police and later released on a bail bond when he appeared before investigating officer in connection with a case of alleged verbal abuse of a minor girl.

Lahore will miss a Kashmiri feast

Lahore will miss a Kashmiri feast

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

SC directs Karti Chidambaram to appear before CBI on Aug 23

SC directs Karti Chidambaram to appear before CBI on Aug 23

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

A bench comprising Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud allowed Karti to be accompanied by a lawyer at the CBI headquarters during the questioning.

Will support amicable settlement of Ayodhya dispute: Adityanath

Will support amicable settlement of Ayodhya dispute: Adityanath

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

He further said that time has come to discuss the issue of Ram Temple and should try to find a permanent solution.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the most weird, true and funny news from the across the world.

Nun rape: Kerala HC grants bail to Bishop Franco Mulakkal

Nun rape: Kerala HC grants bail to Bishop Franco Mulakkal

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The Bishop will have to surrender his passport and his entry to Kerala will be restricted.