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Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Can Russia Make the Olympics? It's Up to This Panel

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

How will Russian athletes be cleared to compete at Paris 2024?

Passport: 300 speed post centres to help

Passport: 300 speed post centres to help

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

The ministry of external affairs is working with the department of posts to increase the number of speed post centres where passport applications are accepted, by nearly 300 in three months.

No photo, no biometric data, no fee paid; can't process Geelani's passport form: Govt

No photo, no biometric data, no fee paid; can't process Geelani's passport form: Govt

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The government on Thursday said the passport application of hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani cannot be processed in its present form, noting that it was incomplete.

Abu Salem gets 7-year jail term in fake passport case

Abu Salem gets 7-year jail term in fake passport case

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The 3rd special court Judge for CBI cases, M V Ramana Naidu had on November 18 held the underworld don guilty under different sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) for obtaining a passport under a fictitious name and address, from Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh.

'Canada didn't act against Nijjar despite India's dossier'

'Canada didn't act against Nijjar despite India's dossier'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, whose killing led to a major diplomatic row between India and Canada, reached the North American country using a counterfeit passport and Canada did not take any action against him despite being informed that he faced over a dozen criminal cases of murder and other terrorist activities, sources said on Friday.

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

'They are victims of systematic human trafficking'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

'We have interesting leads on the agents. The roles of agents in this entire operation, who were doing what.'

WADA approve guidelines for biological passport

WADA approve guidelines for biological passport

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

The World Anti-Doping Agency has ratified guidelines for its Athlete Biological Passport system which has been under consideration since 2002.

Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

Rediff.com16 May 2023

If your flight is cancelled or delayed or you miss one, a travel insurance policy can cover the costs at such times and help you book a new one.

Italian marines return to India, surrender passports

Italian marines return to India, surrender passports

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, who were allowed to go home for two weeks by the high court, came by a special flight for Kochi at 7.50 am, airport sources said.

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.

Apply for a new passport, handle some new problems

Apply for a new passport, handle some new problems

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

'I had gotten through the 'A' section and was waiting at the 'B' section. It was 2.10 pm and the entire section was empty as the staff was out for lunch. What about our lunch? The security guard said I could not leave the building till my work was done.' Applying for a new passport continues to be a hassle, says A Ganesh Nadar.

'Shoaib's passport only taken for verification'

'Shoaib's passport only taken for verification'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, facing a cheating case in Hyderabad, may not be able to leave the country soon as his passport is required by the police for verification following a criminal complaint by Ayesha Siddiqui, who claims to be his wife.

Pak: No bus with passports

Pak: No bus with passports

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

Illegal Bangladeshi held for raping minor girl in Kerala

Illegal Bangladeshi held for raping minor girl in Kerala

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

The migrant worker, namely Ariful Islam, 26, was arrested by Arthunkal police on August 23 for allegedly sexually assaulting the girl after trespassing into her house on the same day.

Denied entry to India as...: UK-based Kashmiri Pandit professor

Denied entry to India as...: UK-based Kashmiri Pandit professor

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The BJP also went on to label Kaul a "Pakistani sympathiser" and posted headings of a couple of her writings on X.

'Olympics passport scam report to defame Pakistan'

'Olympics passport scam report to defame Pakistan'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

The federal cabinet of Pakistan has decided to take legal action against The Sun for a fabricated report on the Pakistan passport issuing authority, while the National Database Registration Authority (NADRA) officials say it is a ploy to defame the authority that recently beat some British international firms in the bidding process at the international level.

Passports: No travel to Pakistan

Passports: No travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

HC orders return of Shoaib's passport

HC orders return of Shoaib's passport

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday ordered the release of the passport of Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik in the wake of the city police seeking closure of a cheating case filed against him by his now divorced wife Ayesha Siddiqui.

US passport application fees hiked

US passport application fees hiked

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

The $12 surcharge on US passport application fees will be used to increase border security by strengthening the security of the passport adjudication process.

NRIs may get dual passports, voting rights

NRIs may get dual passports, voting rights

Rediff.com10 Jul 2004

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India working with French authorities after flight detained

India working with French authorities after flight detained

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The plane that took off from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates carrying 303 Indian passengers, including many minors, was grounded at the Chalons-Vatry airport in Marne on Thursday.

'Pakistan admitted Fahim's passport is genuine'

'Pakistan admitted Fahim's passport is genuine'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

The Pakistan government has admitted to India that the passport obtained by 26/11 accused Fahim Ansari in a fake name was genuine but issued on the strength of bogus documents given by him, a senior official of the external affairs ministry said today.

Abu Salem brought to Hyderabad in passport case

Abu Salem brought to Hyderabad in passport case

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Underworld don Abu Salem, who is facing a criminal case for obtaining a passport under a fake name from the Hyderabad regional passport office, was brought to the city on Wednesday.

Katara obtained 6 passports for 3 kids: Cops

Katara obtained 6 passports for 3 kids: Cops

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

Katara obtained 6 passports for 3 kids: Cops

Dawood's sister's plea for new passport rejected

Dawood's sister's plea for new passport rejected

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

A petition by fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's sister Haseena Ibrahim Parker challenging Government's refusal to issue her a fresh passport was on Tuesday dismissed by the Delhi High Court.

BlackBerry launches square-screen Passport to take on iPhone 6

BlackBerry launches square-screen Passport to take on iPhone 6

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The launch kicks off a busy period for Waterloo, Ontario-based BlackBerry.

Army dismisses Captain for killing 3 men in JK fake encounter

Army dismisses Captain for killing 3 men in JK fake encounter

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

According to officials in the know of the development, the findings of a Court of Inquiry and his conviction and sentencing were confirmed by the higher Army authorities on November 11 as required under the law.

Fardeen loses passport, not to appear in court

Fardeen loses passport, not to appear in court

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

The actor was caught buying cocaine from a peddler named Nasir Shaikh on May 5, 2001, by the Narcotics Control Bureau.

9 held for sending people to Europe via 'donkey' route

9 held for sending people to Europe via 'donkey' route

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

With the arrests of nine men, including four Bangladeshi nationals, the Delhi Police on Monday claimed to have busted an international racket that used to send people to European countries on the basis of illegal documents.

Court asks Binayak to surrender his passport

Court asks Binayak to surrender his passport

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Additional District and Sessions Judge BP Verma directed that Sen be released on a personal bond and surety of Rs 50,000 each, three days after the activist, who was sentenced to life imprisonment on sedition charges for helping Naxals set up a network, was granted bail by the apex court.

No proof if Seema Haider is a Pakistani spy: UP police

No proof if Seema Haider is a Pakistani spy: UP police

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Uttar Pradesh Special Director General of Police Prashant Kumar on Wednesday said it would not be appropriate to say if Pakistani citizen Seema Haider, who entered India illegally in May and is staying with her partner in Noida, is a spy "unless we have enough proof".

Why this coach is offering Indian football star a Myanmar passport

Why this coach is offering Indian football star a Myanmar passport

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Myanmar coach Gerd Zaise praised Indian National Team skipper Sunil Chhetri highly

Warne investigating prospect of German passport

Warne investigating prospect of German passport

Rediff.com18 Aug 2007

If the Aussie bowling legend can obtain a German passport it would allow Hampshire to sign another overseas player.

No HC relief for two Pak minors who file plea for Indian citizenship

No HC relief for two Pak minors who file plea for Indian citizenship

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Their father is a Pakistani and the two -- a 17-year old girl and 14-year old boy -- were born in Dubai and now reside in Bengaluru with their mother Ameena.

Elgar case: SC grants bail to Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Ferreira

Elgar case: SC grants bail to Vernon Gonsalves, Arun Ferreira

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The case pertains to the Elgar Parishad conclave held in Pune on December 31, 2017, which according to the Pune police was funded by Maoists.

Children Are Tragic Victims Of War

Children Are Tragic Victims Of War

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

A Palestinian man carries the body of his niece Hanan Kaloob, who was killed in an Israeli strike at the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza.

Passport case: SC upholds Monica Bedi's conviction

Passport case: SC upholds Monica Bedi's conviction

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the conviction of actress Monika Bedi, girlfriend of underworld don Abu Salem, in the fake passport case, but reduced her sentence to the period of jail term she had already undergone. A bench of justices B Sudershan Reddy and S S Nijjar rejected Monika's plea that she could not be convicted in India as it would amount to 'double jeopardy' since she had been convicted by the Portugal court for the same offence.

Zadran stirs a little pot after win over Pakistan

Zadran stirs a little pot after win over Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Afghanistan created history by trouncing Pakistan for the first time in ODIs, winning by 8 wickets.

Alagiri's son files plea seeking return of passport

Alagiri's son files plea seeking return of passport

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Former Union minister M K Alagiri's son Durai Dayanidhi, who has been granted anticipatory bail in the alleged granite quarrying scam, today filed a plea in the Madras high court Bench here seeking a direction to a lower court to return his passport to enable him go abroad in connection with his business interests.

4 Indian docs in Nigerian hospital given back their passports

4 Indian docs in Nigerian hospital given back their passports

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

All the four Indian doctors in a hospital in Nigerian capital Abuja, who have been forced to stay on in the Ebola-hit country against their wishes, were given back their passports following intervention by the Indian high commission in that country.