Devyani Khobragade arrest: After NSA, John Kerry likely to call Salman Khurshid today

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 11:21

With India hinting at a deeper conspiracy behind Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade`s arrest in the United States, Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to speak to External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday to clarify on the issue.

Family of Devyani Khobragade`s maid evacuated from India to protect victim: US attorney

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 07:10

US Attorney Preet Bharara came out in defence of the action taken against the Deputy Consul General and said that she was arrested on the basis of her conduct.

Diplomat arrest: John Kerry voices regret over Devyani Khobragade’s humiliation

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 00:30

As the row over the arrest of Deputy Consul General Devyani Khobragade escalates, and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday described her treatment as "deplorable", US Secretary of State John Kerry today called National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon and voiced regret over the manner in which the diplomat was treated.

`Reciprocity is cardinal principle of diplomatic relations`

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 23:41

Shashi Tharoor said after ill-treatment meted out to Indian Diplomat, government reacted with outrage as the spirit of its approach was not reciprocated.

Was US govt aware of whereabouts of Khobragade`s maid?

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 23:11

Even though the US government feigned ignorance, it may have been aware about the whereabouts of Sangeeta Richard, the maid of Devyani Khobragade who is at the centre of a diplomatic row.

India accuses US of fraud, says Devyani Khobragade trapped in conspiracy

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 23:08

The diplomatic row over the arrest of a senior Indian diplomat in New York showed no signs of abating with India on Wednesday accusing the US of a "fraud" and alleging that the diplomat had been trapped in a "conspiracy".

`Devyani Khobragade has been made scapegoat, her honour must be returned`

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 20:39

Father of Devyani Khobragade said on Wednesday that though he was satisfied with the steps taken by the Indian government, the pressure on the US should be kept up.

Devyani case: VHP demands strict and quick action by Centre

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 20:48

VHP said a regime "cannot be seen as capable of protecting its citizens abroad if it cannot protect its diplomats".

Diplomat does not enjoy immunity: US State Dept

Last Updated: Saturday, December 14, 2013, 09:29

The standoff over the arrest of Indian Deputy Consul General Devyani Khobragade in New York continued on Saturday with the US State department reportedly stating that she was not covered by the Vienna convention on consular relations.

Diplomat`s father says US incident smacks of racial bias

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 20:58

Father of Indian woman diplomat Devyani Khobragade arrested on visa fraud charges in New York said the incident smacked of "racial bias" and sought an apology from law enforcing agencies.

`Shocked` at diplomat`s arrest in New York, India summons US Ambassador

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 18:13

Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh on Friday summoned US Ambassador to India Nancy Powell to convey India`s "shock" over "absolutely unacceptable" treatment meted out to Deputy Consul General Devyani Khobragade in New York.