Indian envoy referred to Sonia as ‘Christian’

Last Updated: Thursday, March 24, 2011, 17:26

The sensitive issue of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi’s religion once again came to fore when New Delhi’s Ambassador to the US Meera Shankar referred to her as a Christian, while speaking about India’s pluralism and diversity.

Libyan crisis: Envoy to India resigns in protest

Last Updated: Monday, February 21, 2011, 20:01

Libyan Ambassador to India Ali al-Essawi has reportedly resigned in protest against his government`s violent crackdown on demonstrators.

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy to protest girl`s killing

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 00:12

Bangladesh summoned Indian High Commissioner here to lodge a protest against the "brutal" killing of a 15-year old girl allegedly by BSF.

Indian envoy in UK probed for wife assault

Last Updated: Sunday, January 9, 2011, 15:42

Anil Verma, a senior diplomat in the Indian High Commission here, has been questioned by Scotland Yard on allegations that he assaulted his wife, but has escaped persecution due to diplomatic immunity.

Warring Nepalese politicians meet at Indian envoy`s lunch

Last Updated: Monday, January 3, 2011, 14:22

The politicians expressed their views on the current political deadlock.

I refused pat-down search at US airport: India`s UN envoy

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 00:25

Hardeep Puri said he told authorities to let him pat-down his turban.

India threatens US of action over pat-down search

Last Updated: Sunday, December 12, 2010, 00:21

The MEA summoned US Deputy Chief of Mission Donald Lu to convey the government’s protest.

Indian envoy discusses Meghalaya incidents with Nepal PM

Last Updated: Saturday, June 12, 2010, 12:57

Violence has been reported against Nepali speaking persons in Meghalaya.

Indian envoy at Afghan Jirga attacked, Karzai safe

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 18:31

Firing rockets and carrying out a suicide attack, Taliban on Wednesday made a failed bid to disrupt a conference of tribal leaders called by President Hamid Karzai to evolve ways to bring peace in Afghanistan.

Indian envoy meets Nepal PM amid deepening political crisis

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 19:59

Indian Ambassador Rakesh Sood today met Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal amid the deepening political crisis that could leave the country without a functioning legislature by the weekend.

Indian envoy seeks better links with Wales

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 15:05

Identifying education as a key driver to improve links with Wales, Indian high commissioner Nalin Surie invited Welsh training institutions to consider investment opportunities arising from development policies in India.