News for 'passport release'

Visas rejected, 21 Indian wrestlers to miss World C'ships

Visas rejected, 21 Indian wrestlers to miss World C'ships

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The WFI had also applied for visas for nine of its coaches but only six received visas.

Is Amritpal Singh The New Bhindranwale?

Is Amritpal Singh The New Bhindranwale?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Most political leaders in Punjab have come out in the open to oppose him, unlike the early 1980s when political leaders were scared of speaking against Bhindranwale, observes Sudhir Bisht.

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Indrani is in a buoyant and energetic frame of mind these days -- in a full-on Mood Positive. She has a tell-all book titled Unbroken out, that she terms as an 'eet ka jawab kalam se' and appears in media interviews all over the place, when she is not kick-boxing, doing yoga, or travelling, visiting temples, or floating in shikaras on Srinagar's Dal Lake.

Aryan's bail: HC puts 14 conditions, Juhi stands surety

Aryan's bail: HC puts 14 conditions, Juhi stands surety

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The Bombay High Court on Friday said Aryan Khan, son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, shall be released on a personal bond of Rs one lakh with one or two sureties of the same amount.

Ronaldinho free to return to Brazil after five months

Ronaldinho free to return to Brazil after five months

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

A Paraguayan judge ended the house arrest of former Barcelona player Ronaldinho Gaucho on Monday, freeing the way for him to return to Brazil and end a more than five-month ordeal that began when he tried to enter the country with an adulterated passport.

WNBA star's detention continues in Russia; US silent

WNBA star's detention continues in Russia; US silent

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

WNBA concerned over Brittney Griner situation

'If she is being mourned in Pakistan...'

'If she is being mourned in Pakistan...'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'...as much as in India, it's only because she sang for mankind, not the details on the passport.'

Jadhav not a spy, should be freed, says Rajnath

Jadhav not a spy, should be freed, says Rajnath

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

"He was carrying an Indian passport. Do spies carry passports?" the home minister asked, seeking to trash Islamabad's claim that the 46-year-old was involved in "espionage and sabotage activities".

Cameron asks Modi to release sailors, but will they be freed?

Cameron asks Modi to release sailors, but will they be freed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

British Prime Minister David Cameron recently asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's help to send back six British sailors who have been in Tamil Nadu for two years.

UP man who was abducted by Taliban recalls horror

UP man who was abducted by Taliban recalls horror

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

Rajesh Pandey, a resident of Chitrauli locality of Janpur Mudiyari Gram Panchayat of Bansdih Kotwali area of the district, returned to India from Afghanistan on August 23.

Aryan Khan back home at Mannat after 22 days in jail

Aryan Khan back home at Mannat after 22 days in jail

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, walked out of the Arthur Road prison, after 22 days in the central Mumbai facility following his arrest during a drug raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast.

Azam Khan's son wants property of Rampur Nawabs seized

Azam Khan's son wants property of Rampur Nawabs seized

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Samajwadi Party leader Abdullah Azam on Sunday said the property given to the Rampur Nawabs for 'being loyal to the British' should be confiscated and that a movement in this connection will be launched soon.

Ronaldinho facing money laundering charges in Paraguay?

Ronaldinho facing money laundering charges in Paraguay?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The inquiry that led to the detention of former Brazil player Ronaldinho Gaucho enters a new stage this week as prosecutors focus on what they believe is a money laundering scheme involving the businesswoman who invited him to Paraguay. Investigators will begin reviewing files and messages on the phones of the former Barcelona and AC Milan player and his brother and business manager Roberto Assis.

Judge rules Ronaldinho must remain in Paraguayan jail

Judge rules Ronaldinho must remain in Paraguayan jail

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The ex-Barcelona forward was arrested on Friday for attempting to enter Paraguay with a false passport two days previously and spent Friday night in a police cell along with his brother and business manager Roberto Assis.

Elgar Parishad accused Sudha Bharadwaj walks out of jail after 3 years

Elgar Parishad accused Sudha Bharadwaj walks out of jail after 3 years

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The HC had in its order last week said Bharadwaj was entitled to bail and its denial would be in breach of her fundamental right to life and personal liberty, guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.

Former Brazil star Ronaldinho arrested in Paraguay

Former Brazil star Ronaldinho arrested in Paraguay

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Gilberto Fleitas, the head of the investigations unit of the Paraguayan police, said Ronaldinho and his brother were taken into custody just hours after a judge refused to ratify a prosecutor's proposal for an alternative punishment.

Delhi court grants bail to Zubair, extols Hindu tolerance

Delhi court grants bail to Zubair, extols Hindu tolerance

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

A magisterial court had on July 2 dismissed his bail plea and sent him to 14-day judicial custody (JC) in the case, citing the nature and gravity of the offences against the accused and observing that the matter was at an initial stage of investigation.

Italy says UN court ordered marine's release, India denies

Italy says UN court ordered marine's release, India denies

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Italy in March had asked the PCA judges to order India to release its detained marine Girone, saying otherwise he risks four more years in India without any charges being made which would amount to 'grave violation of his human rights'.

Delhi HC allows Jacqueline to travel abroad for IIFA on bond of Rs 1 cr

Delhi HC allows Jacqueline to travel abroad for IIFA on bond of Rs 1 cr

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Delhi high court has permitted Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, against whom a lookout notice was issued by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with an alleged money laundering case, to travel abroad for IIFA awards subject to certain conditions.

PDP leader Waheed Para gets bail

PDP leader Waheed Para gets bail

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Para, perhaps, has become the first person to benefit from the Supreme Court putting on hold trial of cases under section 124 A (sedition).

SC grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan

SC grants bail to journalist Siddique Kappan

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice Uday Umesh Lalit directed Kappan to remain in Delhi for the next six weeks after the release from an Uttar Pradesh prison.

Chintan Upadhyay gets bail in double murder case

Chintan Upadhyay gets bail in double murder case

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court Friday granted bail to artist Chintan Upadhyay, arrested in connection with the murder of his artist wife and her lawyer in 2015, noting that the petitioner has been in custody for nearly six years.

Visa on time: Embassies work to meet spike in applications by Indians

Visa on time: Embassies work to meet spike in applications by Indians

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Visa delays have perturbed Indian visitors this summer. But a solution could be in sight soon, as embassies gear up to address the challenges caused by a spike in applications and staff shortages. While the British High Commission has said it is working urgently to reduce the current visa processing time, the German Embassy has introduced extra shifts to process more visas. However, appointments with the latter are fully booked till August-end due to high volumes.

In-form Chopra eyes maiden Diamond League podium

In-form Chopra eyes maiden Diamond League podium

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Buoyed by a strong start to the season, Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is primed to clinch his maiden Diamond League podium finish in his first appearance in four years in the prestigious one-day meet in Stockholm on Thursday.

Justice For Shami!

Justice For Shami!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

I said to myself, why should the player suffer if he was innocent while I went about settling scores with the Board? If I didn't finish the enquiry in time, Shami's career would be harmed and perhaps irretrievably so. I decided to complete the probe within the stipulated time and got going right away.

High alert in Rajasthan over terror threat

High alert in Rajasthan over terror threat

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

High alert was issued after information was received that four terrorists have infiltrated into India on Afghan passports along with an agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence.

How to apply for NEET 2020

How to apply for NEET 2020

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The last date to apply for the medical entrance exam is December 31.

Dubai cops name 15 new suspects in Mabhouh case

Dubai cops name 15 new suspects in Mabhouh case

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

The Dubai police named 15 new suspects on Wednesday--all Western passport holders--in the killing of Hamas leader Mahmoud Al Mabhouh, bringing the total number of persons sought in the case to 26.

Final NRC draft released in Assam, fate of 40 lakh hangs in balance

Final NRC draft released in Assam, fate of 40 lakh hangs in balance

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the "historic day will remain etched in their memories forever".

UP police asked to identify illegal Bangladeshi migrants

UP police asked to identify illegal Bangladeshi migrants

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The DGP wrote that places like railway stations, bus stations, new colonies and roadside locations where Bangladeshis and other foreign nationals seek shelter should be identified.

Agencies to put restrictions on suspects going abroad

Agencies to put restrictions on suspects going abroad

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

A list of at least 20 individuals has been sent to the immigration department to prevent them from flying overseas.

'I thought I would die in Sri Lankan jail'

'I thought I would die in Sri Lankan jail'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

'Jail was very crowded, we were 56 people crammed together. All 56 of us had to use only one toilet'

Malaysia denies Vaiko entry over 'LTTE links'

Malaysia denies Vaiko entry over 'LTTE links'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

MDMK said when Vaiko landed at the Kuala Lumpur airport in the morning, immigration authorities told him that he had been banned from entering the country since his name figured "in the list of persons dangerous to Malaysia."

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The BJP calling the Congress a "torn old party" moving towards a stage where its relevance and necessity will be completely lost.

Pistorius challenges strict bail conditions in murder case

Pistorius challenges strict bail conditions in murder case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

Lawyers acting for "blade runner" Oscar Pistorius, accused of shooting dead his girlfriend, want his bail conditions relaxed and passports returned so he can travel overseas, South African media reported.

Rape accused bishop arrives in Jalandhar, supporters shower rose petals on him

Rape accused bishop arrives in Jalandhar, supporters shower rose petals on him

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Roman Catholic bishop Franco Mulakkal was arrested on September 21 after being accused of repeatedly raping and sexually abusing a nun between 2014 and 2016.

Mexico deports over 300 Indians trying to sneak into US

Mexico deports over 300 Indians trying to sneak into US

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The Indian nationals, who did not have a condition of regular stay in the country, were deported from the Toluca City International Airport on a Boeing 747 aircraft to New Delhi.

'Age is no obstacle': Egyptian swimmer still a champion at 76!

'Age is no obstacle': Egyptian swimmer still a champion at 76!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

If dedication alone was a passport to glory, 76-year-old Egyptian swimmer Nagwa Yousef Ghorab would have won capfuls of medals by now.

Red Fort violence: Actor-activist Deep Sidhu granted bail

Red Fort violence: Actor-activist Deep Sidhu granted bail

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Sidhu was arrested on February 9 in connection with the Red Fort violence on January 26 during a farmers' tractor parade against the Centre's three new agriculture laws.

US, allies cut off Russian banks from SWIFT

US, allies cut off Russian banks from SWIFT

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) is the world's main banking messaging service which links around 11,000 banks and institutions in more than 200 countries, including India.