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Pak govt slammed for 'poor handling' of Jadhav case

Pak govt slammed for 'poor handling' of Jadhav case

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The govt is also criticised for its choice of Khawar Qureshi, who represented Pakistan's case before the ICJ.

ICJ to hear India's plea against Jadhav's sentence tomorrow

ICJ to hear India's plea against Jadhav's sentence tomorrow

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The International Court of Justice was last a battleground for India and Pakistan nearly 18 years ago.

Despite higher fees, there's no drop in H1B, L1 visas

Despite higher fees, there's no drop in H1B, L1 visas

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Almost all Indian IT companies pay between $8,000 and $10,000 per H1B visa as per the hike

Where is Jadhav? India has no knowledge of his whereabouts

Where is Jadhav? India has no knowledge of his whereabouts

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

"India has no knowledge of Kulbhushan Jadhav's location and his condition. We are making all efforts to get him back but we can't reveal the steps that will be taken to achieve it," the MEA said.

Death for Kulbhushan Jadhav: 'Hit Pakistan hard'

Death for Kulbhushan Jadhav: 'Hit Pakistan hard'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

'We have to hit Pakistan in such a manner where it hurts them the most.'

Sushma Swaraj meets family of Mumbai engineer lodged in Pak jail

Sushma Swaraj meets family of Mumbai engineer lodged in Pak jail

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday met the family of Indian prisoner Hamid Nehal Ansari, who was attacked at least thrice by inmates in a Peshawar jail, and assured them of all possible help.

Pakistan has no 'locus standi' in addressing Kashmir situation, says EAM

Pakistan has no 'locus standi' in addressing Kashmir situation, says EAM

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

India on Thursday said it has no "locus standi" in the matter and its attempt to internationalise the issue will not "whitewash" cross-border terrorism supported by it.

India's views on terror successfully put across at SAARC meet, says Swarup

India's views on terror successfully put across at SAARC meet, says Swarup

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Swarup also asserted that there was "full coordination" between home ministry and the ministry of external affairs on Rajnath's Islamabad visit.

Pakistan is many years behind us in everything

Pakistan is many years behind us in everything

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'Islamabad is only as big as a Delhi suburb.' 'How can a city with just two five star hotels and only one departure gate at their international airport be compared to Delhi with its sprawling airport?' Ambassador T P Sreenivasan finds the pulse of Pakistan after visiting Islamabad for the first time.

Centre reaches out to Indonesia to save drug convict Indian from execution

Centre reaches out to Indonesia to save drug convict Indian from execution

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

As last minute efforts, India has reached out to Indonesia to save an Indian man from execution in a drug peddling case, requesting the country to exhaust all legal recourses before the death penalty was carried out.

Saudi names Pak man as Jeddah suicide bomber

Saudi names Pak man as Jeddah suicide bomber

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The suicide bombing near the diplomatic post was the first of three targeting Saudi Arabia on Monday -- including one outside the the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Islam's second holiest site -- that killed four Saudi security troops and wounded five.

Would have handed him over to FBI: father of Orlando shooter

Would have handed him over to FBI: father of Orlando shooter

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Seddique said he has no idea why his son took such a action of killing people.

'We have moved well beyond just defence'

'We have moved well beyond just defence'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to the US this week was "very, very rich and productive" as significant progress was made in wide range of areas from civil nuclear energy to defence and trade, America's top diplomat in New Delhi has said.

'Core issue: Qatar's support for terror'

'Core issue: Qatar's support for terror'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

'Qatar has been funding and supporting terrorist organisations.' 'It has used its media to spread lies and create unrest in neighbouring countries.'

Pakistan must know retribution will be devastating

Pakistan must know retribution will be devastating

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

'India can replicate what Pakistan did to Kulbhushan Jadhav should the need arise.' 'Hopefully, Pakistan will see reason before that transpires,' says Ambassador G Parthasarathy, former high commissioner to Pakistan.

Consider consequences: India warns Pakistan on Jadhav

Consider consequences: India warns Pakistan on Jadhav

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Cutting across party lines, all MPs slammed Pakistan for awarding death sentence to Kulbhushan Jadhav.

India, Pak spar over 'confessional' video of alleged Indian 'spy'

India, Pak spar over 'confessional' video of alleged Indian 'spy'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

According to Pak army officials, Kulbhushan Yadav "confessed" of working for Indian intelligence agency RAW to "foment trouble" in restive province of Balochistan.

Former Indian Navy officer held in Pakistan; no link with government, says India

Former Indian Navy officer held in Pakistan; no link with government, says India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Pakistan has accused India of stoking violence in Balochistan and Karachi in the past, but it is the first time that it has claimed arresting a R&AW officer.

India reaches out to Mumbai engineer jailed by Pakistan for spying

India reaches out to Mumbai engineer jailed by Pakistan for spying

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

India has sought from Pakistan details about the charges against a 31-year-old Indian engineer who has been sentenced to three years in prison for espionage by a Pakistani military court.

Pak jails Indian youth to 3 years in jail for espionage

Pak jails Indian youth to 3 years in jail for espionage

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

A 31-year-old Indian engineer has been sentenced to three years in prison for espionage by a Pakistani military court over three years after he went missing when he illegally entered the country from Afghanistan reportedly to meet a girl he had befriended online.

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali has taken a liking for me'

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali has taken a liking for me'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

'I am going to direct a film for him.' 'He thinks I will make a good film.' 'For me, that in itself is an award.'

Sarabjit gets consular access on Tuesday

Sarabjit gets consular access on Tuesday

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

Two officials from Indian High Commission can meet him on Tuesday.

Protests after TN fisherman's killing, Sri Lankan navy denies role

Protests after TN fisherman's killing, Sri Lankan navy denies role

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The protesting fishermen have refused to accept the body of the fisherman unless a central minister visits the island and gives them an assurance that such incidents would not happen again, Rameswaram Fishermen Association President S Emiret said.

Don't be in denial on terror; take visible action:India to Pak

Don't be in denial on terror; take visible action:India to Pak

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar and his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry met for nearly 90 minutes, during which sticky issues -- including probe into Pathankot terror attack, 26/11 trial and Samjhauta Express blast investigations -- figured.

US experiencing delay in visa and passport processing globally

US experiencing delay in visa and passport processing globally

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The US is experiencing a worldwide delay in processing of visa and passports.

The curious case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, 'spy'

The curious case of Kulbhushan Jadhav, 'spy'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

It is quite likely that the Pakistanis are cleverly using the Jadhav card to derail the outcome of the JIT process.

Some Mumbai cops have links with Dawood: Chhota Rajan

Some Mumbai cops have links with Dawood: Chhota Rajan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

In an explosive claim, arrested underworld don Chhota Rajan on Tuesday alleged that some officials in the Mumbai police are working with India's most wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim.

Team leaves for Indonesia to get Chhota Rajan deported

Team leaves for Indonesia to get Chhota Rajan deported

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

A joint team of CBI and police officers has left for Indonesia to seek deportation of underworld don Chhota Rajan, two days after India wrote a letter to the authorities there for his return to face trial in various criminal cases registered against him.

Gangster Chhota Rajan alleges threat to life in Bali

Gangster Chhota Rajan alleges threat to life in Bali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The underworld don has written a letter to the Indian consulate speaking of a threat to his life in the Bali prison.

Kulbhushan Jadhav hearing at ICJ: India and Pakistan battle it out

Kulbhushan Jadhav hearing at ICJ: India and Pakistan battle it out

Rediff.com15 May 2017

At the hearing while India demanded the immediate suspension of the former navy officer's death sentence, Islamabad accused it of using the world body as a stage for "political theatre" through a "misconceived" plea.

Cyrus Poonawalla's Lincoln House buy hits a hurdle

Cyrus Poonawalla's Lincoln House buy hits a hurdle

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Defence ministry tells Mumbai collector to register property only after its approval.

From 1500 km away, Russia bombards Islamic State in Syria

From 1500 km away, Russia bombards Islamic State in Syria

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Russia on Wednesday carried out intense rocket strikes targeting the Islamic State in Syria from warships in the Caspian Sea, 1500 km away.

Indian arrested in China for suspected terror links released

Indian arrested in China for suspected terror links released

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Delhi businessman Rajiv Mohan Kulshrestha was held for watching terror-related videos

Consular access to I-flex honcho obtained

Consular access to I-flex honcho obtained

Rediff.com31 Mar 2003

Two senior officials of the Indian High Commission met Kumar at Brixton Prison on Friday evening and assured him all necessary consular assistance in dealing with the case.

Indian arrested in China for 'suspected terror links'

Indian arrested in China for 'suspected terror links'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The tourists were detained at Ordos airport in Inner Mongolia on July 10.

Pakistan came with pre-set agenda

Pakistan came with pre-set agenda

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'The Pakistani side was so cocksure of itself that it had come to the table with a pre-set agenda -- an agenda of unilateralism, knowing full well that nothing was going to come out of these talks,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Sushma Swaraj's ministry declines RTI on Lalit Modi

Sushma Swaraj's ministry declines RTI on Lalit Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

At a time when Sushma Swaraj is under fierce opposition attack for "helping" Lalit Modi obtain United Kingdom travel documents, her external affairs ministry has refused to provide any information about the passport issue involving the scandal-tainted former Indian Premier League boss.

Veteran journalist Praful Bidwai passes away

Veteran journalist Praful Bidwai passes away

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Journalist, social science researcher, human rights activist and Rediff.com contributor, Praful Bidwai has passed away. He was 66.

3 British sisters with 9 children travel to Syria to join Islamic State

3 British sisters with 9 children travel to Syria to join Islamic State

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Three Pakistan-origin British sisters are feared to have travelled to Syria with their nine children to join the dreaded Islamic State militant group after they went missing on their way back from a pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.