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The true taste of Italy in New Delhi: Welcome dinner for Italy’s Deputy PM
Dignitaries gathered at the residence of the Italian Ambassador to India, Antonio Bartoli for a dinner in honour of Italy’s Deputy PM, Antonio Tajani
Published on Apr 14, 2025 02:25 PM IST
Syria: Germany reopens embassy in Damascus, 13 years after civil war shutdown
Before Germany, Italy reopened its embassy last year before the fall of Assad, and Spain reopened its embassy after his ouster.
Published on Mar 20, 2025 05:37 PM IST
AP |
In tit-for-tat against Moscow, UK expels Russian diplomat and diplomatic spouse
Russian ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin was summoned to the Foreign Office to be informed about the expulsions.
Updated on Mar 13, 2025 05:18 AM IST
Iran to reopen embassy in Syria once security conditions are met
Iran's embassy in Syria will reopen when security conditions are satisfied, following its vandalism post-Assad's ouster
Published on Dec 17, 2024 02:50 PM IST
AFP |
Swiss-Indo spectacle: Up in the air! Aerial and hoop artistes dazzle Delhiites
At Swiss Art Night, the celebrations of 75 years of Switzerland-India friendship included stellar acts by aerialist Jason Brügger and hoop artiste Eshna Kutty.
Published on Oct 20, 2024 11:18 AM IST
China resubmits application to build contested big embassy in London
BRITAIN-CHINA/DIPLOMACY (UPDATE 2, PIX):UPDATE 2-China resubmits application to build contested big embassy in London
Published on Aug 15, 2024 06:13 AM IST
Reuters |
China resubmits application to build contested big embassy in London
BRITAIN-CHINA/DIPLOMACY (PIX):China resubmits application to build contested big embassy in London
Published on Aug 14, 2024 04:32 PM IST
Reuters |
India reopens embassy in Libya after 5 years
The reopening of the mission, which was maintained by skeletal staff that included a consular clerk, was announced during a news conference on Monday
Published on Jul 24, 2024 11:55 AM IST
Did US embassy reject assistance call before killing of two Americans in Haiti?
Senator Josh Hawley claimed that the American embassy in Haiti neglected its responsibilities when gangs allegedly killed Natalie and Davy Lloyd.
Published on May 25, 2024 04:04 PM IST
Shweta Kukreti
Israel issues advisory for its citizens in India
Israel’s National Security Council, in the advisory issued in Hebrew, said it was possible that the blast at its embassy in Delhi on Tuesday was “an attack”
Published on Dec 27, 2023 09:48 AM IST
Israel issues travel warning for its citizens in India
Israeli nationals have been warned to try to avoid going to crowded places (malls and markets) and places identified as serving Westerners/Jews and Israelis.
Published on Dec 27, 2023 03:13 AM IST
PTI |
‘Blast’ near Israel embassy in Delhi, letter to envoy spark panic
A letter addressed to the Israeli ambassador was recovered at the spot, mentioning Israel's actions in Palestine. The incident is being investigated.
Updated on Dec 27, 2023 04:37 AM IST
SFJ announces another phase of Khalistan referendum
Emboldened by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement linking Indian agents to the killing of pro-Khalistan figure Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the secessionist group Sikhs for Justice or SFJ is planning an ambitious series of the so-called Khalistan Referendum across Canada next year, to follow the next phase on October 29 in Surrey, British Columbia.
Published on Oct 27, 2023 04:12 PM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
US orders non-emergency staff to leave Baghdad embassy, issues travel advisory
US updated its travel advisory to a level four, the highest possible, warning US citizens not to travel to Iraq.
Updated on Oct 22, 2023 09:51 PM IST
Reuters |
As Afghan school downs shutters, pupils left in lurch face uncertainty
180 Afghani students used to go to the Sayed Jamaluddin Afghan school in Bhogal – which shut doors – forcing them to find themselves lost and confused.
Updated on Oct 06, 2023 12:46 PM IST
As Afghan school in Delhi downs shutters, pupils left in lurch face uncertainty
Till 2021, the school’s expenses were taken care of by the Afghan government. After the return of the Taliban, the embassy stopped receiving funds for it
Updated on Oct 06, 2023 12:59 PM IST
Afghan embassy still open despite suspension announcement: MEA spox Bagchi
The embassy announced last week that it would cease operations from Oct. 1, listing a series of allegations including that it received no support from the govt.
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 06:46 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B
North Korea blames US for 'terrorist' act against Cuban embassy: ‘Despicable’
An assailant attacked the embassy on Sept. 24 with two Molotov cocktails. No one was hurt and there was no significant damage.
Published on Oct 01, 2023 03:43 PM IST
Reuters |
Afghan embassy suspends operations in India, diplomats leave for Europe and US
Afghan embassy has closed down all its operations in New Delhi and the diplomats from the government before Taliban have left the country for Europe and the US.
Published on Sep 29, 2023 04:59 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Neha Yadav
New Delhi verifying claims of Afghan embassy closing down in India
Afghan embassy purportedly issued a communication to New Delhi on closing down its operations in India. New Delhi is currently examining such claims.
Published on Sep 29, 2023 10:22 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Neha Yadav
South Korean Ambassador welcomes new car with a pooja ceremony
The video shows Ambassador Chang Jae-bok alongside a priest, praying for the safety of his new car. Watch the video here.
Published on Sep 26, 2023 08:55 AM IST
Vrinda Jain
Korea Visa Application Centres Start Operations in Chennai and Bengaluru
The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai has launched new visa application centres in Chennai and Bengaluru.
Published on Sep 02, 2023 08:43 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yamini C S
Schengen visa appointments for Indian tour groups not suspended: Swiss embassy
The Swiss embassy has processed more visa applications this year than it did in 2019 and people-to-people contacts are the core of the Swiss-Indian relationship
Updated on Aug 03, 2023 09:37 PM IST
US prepares to evacuate some embassy staff, families from Niger
There has been no announcement of troops being withdrawn so far. There are about 1,100 U.S. troops in Niger, where the U.S. military operates from two bases.
Published on Aug 03, 2023 12:21 AM IST
Reuters |
Russia suffers legal setback in Australian embassy row
Australia has blocked Russia from building a new embassy in Canberra, after intelligence agencies warned it could be used as a base to spy on lawmakers.
Published on Jun 26, 2023 09:19 AM IST
AFP |
Australia blocks new Russian embassy near parliament amid spying threat
Russia holds the lease for a parcel of land some 400 metres (0.25 miles) from Australia's parliamentary precinct in Canberra.
Published on Jun 15, 2023 03:40 PM IST
AFP |
US opens embassy in Tonga in new pushback against China in Pacific
Washington has also been working to renew agreements with the Marshall Islands, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia.
Published on May 10, 2023 07:17 AM IST
Reuters |
160 workers from Pune stranded in Sudan sugar factory seek help to return home
The fighting between the rival military groups has left hundreds dead and thousands wounded, and has left the country at risk of humanitarian disaster
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 11:06 PM IST
Indians among those evacuated by France from war-torn Sudan
Sudan clashes: The French embassy in New Delhi said on Monday that 388 people from 28 countries, including India, were evacuated.
Published on Apr 24, 2023 02:15 PM IST
PTI |
Stuck without food, water: Wife of Kerala man killed in Sudan seeks MEA help
In tears, Saibella Augustine made a desperate plea to the external affairs ministry and embassy officials to save them.
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 03:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Thiruvananthapuram
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