South Asian rights bodies support Khobragade`s maid

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 11:56

A coalition of South Asian rights bodies in the US has came out in support of Devyani Khobragade`s maid Sangeeta Richard, who has claimed that she suffered while working for the Indian diplomat.

Top US leadership feels diplomat row `most stupid thing to do`

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 11:26

Recognising the damage that the diplomat row has done to the India-US relationship, there is a realisation in the top American leadership that "it was the most stupid thing to do" on their part and that they would now have to "work overtime" to bring back the ties on track.

Devyani Khobragade to take charge of office in India today

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 09:31

India`s former deputy consul-general, Devyani Khobragade, is likely to take charge of office in Ministry of External affairs headquarters on Saturday.

US to withdraw diplomat at India`s request after Devyani`s indictment

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 05:42

The United States said on Friday it would withdraw one of its diplomats from New Delhi at India`s request after Washington effectively expelled an Indian envoy at the center of a dispute between the allies.

Diplomat row: India demands US withdraw diplomat as dispute festers

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 01:59

The United States said on Friday it would withdraw one of its diplomats from New Delhi at India`s request after Washington effectively expelled an Indian envoy at the centre of a dispute between the allies.

Deeply regret that India expelled our diplomat: US

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 01:09

The United States on Friday "deeply regretted" that India felt it necessary to expel an American diplomat after senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade was asked to leave the country following her indictment in a visa fraud case.

Devyani Khobragade no longer enjoys immunity, may face arrest warrant: US

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 01:03

The United States on Friday said senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who returned to New Delhi, no longer enjoys immunity and an arrest warrant might be issued against her.

Diplomat row: Preet Bharara submits contracts to court signed between Devyani,maid

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 00:56

Manhattan`s top prosecutor Preet Bharara has submitted to a federal court here two employment contracts signed between Devyani Khobragade and her domestic help Sangeeta Richard, showing different salaries to be paid to Richard, as a proof that the Indian diplomat had made false statements to US authorities to obtain a visa for her.

UPA`s foreign policy disastrous, mishandled Devyani issue: BJP

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 20:00

Criticising the UPA government for mishandling the Devyani Khobragade issue, the BJP on Friday said the UPA`s foreign policy is "disastrous".

Devyani Khobragade row: India, US have maturity to handle sensitive issues, says Sharma

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 18:16

Regarding Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, Commerce and Industries Minister Anand Sharma on Friday said both India and the US had the "wisdom" and "maturity" to handle such "sensitive" issues.

As Devyani returns home, India orders US diplomat to leave country in retaliatory move

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 17:45

As Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade flies home after charged with visa fraud and underpaying her housekeeper, India on Friday asked the US embassy in New Delhi to withdraw an officer of similar rank as her.

Devyani Khobragade`s return a defeat of the nation: Yashwant Sinha

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 16:49

Commenting on Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade`s return to India BJP`s Yashwant Sinha said that taking her back was nation`s defeat, as a case will be registered against her in America.