News for 'repatriation'

Easter bombings in SL: 3 suspects arrested, van seized

Easter bombings in SL: 3 suspects arrested, van seized

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The suspicious van was wanted over the terror attacks and was taken into custody at Sungavila.

BT to slash 2,000 BPO jobs in India

BT to slash 2,000 BPO jobs in India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The types of jobs to be brought back home could require staff to work weekend shifts and up until 11pm at night. The communications workers union has said that it will be unfair for call centre operators to work for the hours, particularly for those with families.

Nasir returns home with an unfulfilled dream

Nasir returns home with an unfulfilled dream

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Pakistani teenager Nasir Sultan, whose craze for a career in Bollywood landed him in a jail in Punjab, reunited with his father on Friday after being handed over to Pakistani authorities in Attari sans an unfulfilled dream of meeting his idol Shah Rukh Khan.

RBI reverses forex relaxation for SEZs

RBI reverses forex relaxation for SEZs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Clamping down on the delays in repatriating foreign exchange earnings, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened norms for special economic zones (SEZs), asking them to realise and bring back full value of goods and services to India within a year from the date of export.

Myanmar signs deal with B'desh, to take back Rohingya refugees in 2 months

Myanmar signs deal with B'desh, to take back Rohingya refugees in 2 months

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Over 600,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar's violence hit Rakhine state to neighbouring Bangladesh since August when the military intensified crackdown against alleged militant outfits of Rohingya Muslims.

Money tips for NRIs returning to India

Money tips for NRIs returning to India

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

While bringing over your money to India you should take care to ensure it is done in such a way so as to reduce your tax liability and let you repatriate it back to your residence abroad, should you opt to move back.

Pak law minister meets Sarabjit, to study his case

Pak law minister meets Sarabjit, to study his case

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Pakistani Law Minister Farooq Naek on Monday met Indian death-row prisoner Sarabjit Singh at the Lahore's Kot Lakhpath Jail to review his case following the Indian government's appeal for clemency for him.

2G case: Senior lawyer Venugopal removed as ED counsel

2G case: Senior lawyer Venugopal removed as ED counsel

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

SC ordered for permanent absorption of Rajeshwar Singh, a Uttar Pradesh State Police Services officer

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

US sanctions for not taking back illegal migrants

US sanctions for not taking back illegal migrants

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

The proposed bill would suspend all pending visa petitions from countries refusing to take back illegal immigrants until they agree to repatriate our deportees. The legislation would also direct the State Department to withhold funds under the Foreign Assistance Act to countries that persist in this refusal. India is amongst eight countries to have refused to repatriate illegal migrants.

India, Pak agree to continue border ceasefire

India, Pak agree to continue border ceasefire

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

India and Pakistan on Thursday agreed to continue the four-year-old border ceasefire as they discussed various confidence building measures in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral ties. During the day-long expert-level talks on conventional CBMs, the two sides deliberated upon various proposals including early repatriation of inadvertent border crossers. Both sides are keen to ensure early repatriation of those who cross the borders accidentally.

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, says prepared to 'swiftly destroy' its economy

Trump imposes sanctions on Turkey, says prepared to 'swiftly destroy' its economy

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The order gives the state and treasury departments authority to consider and impose sanctions on individuals, entities or associates of the Turkish government involved in actions that endanger civilians or lead to the further deterioration of peace, security and stability in northeast Syria.

What you must know about Mumbai's migrant crisis

What you must know about Mumbai's migrant crisis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'For them life is very difficult since there has been no universalisation of PDS.' 'And let's understand that there are people who need ration instead of cooked meals.'

Replying to Swaraj's tweet, Navy official gives rough location of vessel

Replying to Swaraj's tweet, Navy official gives rough location of vessel

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Swaraj was responding to 'SOS' message on twitter from a person claiming to be chief officer of Indian vessel Jag Prabha which was stuck in Aden.

HDFC expects rupee to go down further

HDFC expects rupee to go down further

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Although the report has factored in fall in oil prices, it has pointed out that there would be large amount of repatriation of short-term debt over the next few months, which would influence the dollar-rupee movement. The rupee is unlikely to buck the depreciation trend of other Asian currencies.

Israel to send anti-terror experts to India

Israel to send anti-terror experts to India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

The experts will examine whether the attack was part of a new global terror tactic and if there is a need to adapt coping mechanisms in Israel to the new threat, Ynetnews reported.

Pakistan pacer Asif returns home from Dubai

Pakistan pacer Asif returns home from Dubai

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif returned home on Friday after spending 19 days in detention in Dubai over a drug-related incident. Asif arrived in Karachi from Dubai and without coming out of the terminal caught a connecting flight to Lahore where the Pakistan Cricket Board headquarters are located.

Oman to deport 3,497 Indians

Oman to deport 3,497 Indians

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

The ministry of manpower published a list of 3,497 Indians in a newspaper asking them to cooperate with authorities to facilitate their repatriation, failing which they will have to pay a fine and face legal action as well. In November last year, following a request from the Indian embassy, the Oman government had agreed to allow illegally residing Indians to leave the country without paying any fines but subject to normal checking of their antecedents.

After 11 years, Pakistan releases 57 Indian fishing boats

After 11 years, Pakistan releases 57 Indian fishing boats

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

It is a historic moment as Pakistan has released boats after a gap of 11 years.

Gold loan should come under priority sector lending

Gold loan should come under priority sector lending

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

It can be an useful tool in achieving the objective of Pradhan Mantri's Jan Dhan Yojana

India to release 40 Pak prisoners on Saturday

India to release 40 Pak prisoners on Saturday

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

Official sources said the prisoners, including 10 fishermen, will be handed over to Pakistani authorities at the Attari-Wagah border.

Pakistan hands over Indian prisoner to BSF

Pakistan hands over Indian prisoner to BSF

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

Indian national Ram Prakash, freed last week after serving a 10-year prison term in Pakistan on charges of spying, was on Monday repatriated following a mix-up that delayed his return home.

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

6 Indian sailors killed, 6 missing in Kerch strait ship accident

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Russian authorities on Wednesday resumed search operation for 10 missing sailors, including four Indians.

Modi, Jaitley victims of political intolerance: Ramdev

Modi, Jaitley victims of political intolerance: Ramdev

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

Political intolerance is at its peak in the country. Therefore, someone is criticising Modi and some other Jaitley and the BJP.

Delhi violence toll up to 42, some signs of normalcy

Delhi violence toll up to 42, some signs of normalcy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Nearly 7,000 paramilitary forces have been deployed in the affected areas of the northeast district since Monday.

Two Indians killed in Kabul blast

Two Indians killed in Kabul blast

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

A yellow minibus carrying Nepal and Afghan security guards was hit by a suicide bomber in the Banae area, PD9 Kabul city at around 5.40 am.

Banks lure NRIs with rupee deposits

Banks lure NRIs with rupee deposits

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

The rising rupee and the cap on interest rates has hit the flow of non-resident Indian (NRI) deposits into the country. Banks such as ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank are promoting the repatriable non-resident ordinary (NRO) rupee deposits in an attempt to attract NRI depositors.

AP: The plight of the Gulf returnees

AP: The plight of the Gulf returnees

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

In all, around 45,000 illegal immigrants have been repatriated by the United Arab Emirates. While sources claim that at least 50 in AP have committed suicide after being deported, the government says that the official figure is just 10.

NRIs should take advantage of slowing Indian realty

NRIs should take advantage of slowing Indian realty

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Despite the slowdown, property investments can give them good returns over the long term

Qatar: Indian workers stage demonstration

Qatar: Indian workers stage demonstration

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

The workers complained of low salaries and not being allowed to return to India.

Purulia case: MEA to seek Davy's extradition

Purulia case: MEA to seek Davy's extradition

Rediff.com17 Jun 2007

Relenting to pressure from Danish authorities, New Delhi may give an executive assurance to Copenhagen that Davy will not be sentenced to death for any offence committed by him in India.

66 arrested Tamil Nadu fishermen return home from Sri Lanka

66 arrested Tamil Nadu fishermen return home from Sri Lanka

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Sixty-six Tamil Nadu fishermen set free by a Sri lankan court after being arrested recently by the island navy, arrived in Rameswaram on Wednesday with the Indian Coast Guard repatriating them.

Lock FDI in realty issues, says RBI

Lock FDI in realty issues, says RBI

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Sarabjit's sister threatens suicide in front of PM

Sarabjit's sister threatens suicide in front of PM

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

She has urged the President to send a special envoy to Pakistan to visit the Kotlakhpat Rai Jail and provide medical aid to Sarabjit who is in solitary confinement.

Sarabjit's family threatens to commit suicide

Sarabjit's family threatens to commit suicide

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

But before taking the extreme step, the family members will sit on a hunger strike at the border and stage a protest before the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi to mount pressure on Islamabad.

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Flight ops to resume from Monday across India, except AP and Bengal

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Many states like Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu were opposed to opening up of their airports in view of rising cases of the coronavirus infection.

121 Tamil Nadu fishermen released by Sri Lanka

121 Tamil Nadu fishermen released by Sri Lanka

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

More than 120 Indian fishermen, arrested by Sri Lankan Navy in the past several months, were released on Friday in line with the reciprocal agreement reached between the two countries to set free detained fishermen.

Noor Mohd appointed deputy election commissioner

Noor Mohd appointed deputy election commissioner

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

A senior IAS officer, Mohammed had served as chief electoral officer of Uttar Pradesh for nearly eight-and-a-half years.

How Modi 2.0 plans to bring about changes in bureaucracy

How Modi 2.0 plans to bring about changes in bureaucracy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

'In the process of re-setting the equation between the bureaucracy and the political executive, the features that traditionally defined the bureaucracy will undergo a gradual metamorphosis in the next five years and may acquire a distinctly different character.

3 Indians killed in Taliban attack in Kabul

3 Indians killed in Taliban attack in Kabul

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Three Indians were on Wednesday killed in a Taliban suicide attack on a NATO supply company's compound in Kabul.