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Worldwide: CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 14.2024 - CONVINUSAs of March 31, 2024, foreign nationals can no longer enter Bulgaria with a Cypriot visa or a Cypriot residence permit issued by a Cypriot consular office.Mondaq - Published | |
Iran says enemy will 'regret' Guards killings in SyriaIran warns of retaliation following the deaths of seven Revolutionary Guards in a strike on Damascus. Tehran vows to avenge the attack on its embassy's consular annex, targeting seven IRGC members. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Why it may not be easy for Iran to 'slap' Israel over consulate strikeIn response to the deadly airstrike on an Iranian consular annex in Damascus, tensions have risen between Iran and Israel. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed retaliation, stating that Israel..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Peru: New Immigration Measures (October 2023) - Fakhoury Global ImmigrationEffective October 22, 2023, the Peruvian government has introduced new immigration measures, including a visa for Andean nationals and a consular application option for Mercosur Visa applicants.Mondaq - Published | |
Australian writer Yang guilty of espionage, says Chinese foreign ministryIn a blow to bilateral relations, a Beijing court has convicted Australian writer Yang Hengjun of espionage and imposed a suspended death sentence. The decision has raised concerns and attracted..IndiaTimes - Published | |
United States: State Department Expands Consular Officer Authority To Waive Interview Requirements For Some Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants - Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & StewartThe U.S. Department of State recently announced that effective January 1, 2024, consular officers have expanded discretionary authority to waive the in-person interview...Mondaq - Published | |
United States: Department Of State Expands Consular Authority For Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers - Fakhoury Global ImmigrationOn December 21, 2023, the Department of State (DOS) announced that it had consulted with the Department Homeland Security and determined that several categories of interview waivers ...Mondaq - Published | |
SC rejects plea of Indian held in Prague over Pannun plotSupreme Court refuses to intervene in the case of Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta, arrested in the Czech Republic for conspiring to kill Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US. The court says it..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India, Pakistan exchange lists of N-installations and prisonersThe customary exchange of lists of prisoners and fishermen between India and Pakistan on the first day of the new year took place on Monday with India calling for early release and repatriation of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India asks Pakistan to release Indian prisoners in its custodyIndia has asked Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 184 Indian fishermen who have completed their jail term. Additionally, India has requested immediate consular access to 12 civilian..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Court extends ED custody of Vivo executives by two daysA Delhi court extends the ED custody of three Vivo-India executives by two days in a money laundering case. The accused are interim CEO Hong Xuquan, CFO Harinder Dahiya, and consultant Hemant Munjal...IndiaTimes - Published | Will provide consular protection and aid to Vivo officials held by ED: ChinaChina expressed firm backing to Chinese businesses and promises consular protection for arrested Vivo-India executives in India in connection with a money laundering probe. The Chinese government came..IndiaTimes - Published |
Vivo money laundering case: Don't discriminate against our firms, China warns India; Beijing to give protection to 2 accusedBeijing will provide consular protection and assistance to two Chinese employees of smartphone manufacturer Vivo, who were arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money..IndiaTimes - Published | Embassy working with authorities for welfare of Indians detained in FranceThe Indian embassy in France is working with the French government for the welfare of the 303 Indian nationals presently detained at the airport in Vatry, 150 km east of Paris, and for early resolution..IndiaTimes - Published |
We are concerned, extremists outside India should not get space, says EAM JaishankarForeign Minister S Jaishankar expressed concern over the vandalization of a Hindu temple in California and stated that the matter had been brought to the attention of local authorities. The Shri..IndiaTimes - Published | India's judicial authorities have 'no jurisdiction' in Nikhil Gupta case: Czech justice ministryCzech justice ministry spokesperson Vladimir Repka stated that India's judicial authorities have "no jurisdiction" in the case involving Nikhil Gupta, as it falls under the jurisdiction of the Czech..IndiaTimes - Published |
India has got consular access 3 times to Pannun plot accused in Czech custody While the government refrained from making any comment on the merits of the US indictment of Indian national Nikhil Gupta for the foiled plot to assassinate India-designated terrorist Gurpatwant..IndiaTimes - Published | India received consular access to Nikhil Gupta thrice, providing necessary assistance: MEA on Gurpatwant Singh Pannun caseIndia secures consular access to meet Nikhil Gupta, accused of conspiracy and attempted murder of Khalistani terrorist. Gupta is detained in Czech prison awaiting extradition to the US. Ministry of..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC agrees to hear plea of Indian arrested in Prague in Sikh separatist Pannun's assassination plotThe Supreme Court of India is examining a plea filed by Nikhil Gupta's family, who was arrested in the Czech Republic for allegedly conspiring to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The court acknowledged..IndiaTimes - Published | Pannun murder plot: Nikhil Gupta accused in US, moves Supreme CourtA habeas corpus petition has been filed in the Supreme Court on behalf of Nikhil Gupta, accused by the US of hatching a plot to kill Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The petition seeks the..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Russian court extends pre-trial detention of US journalist until February 5The detention of Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva has been extended by a Russia court. She is awaiting trial for failing to register as a "foreign agent". RFE/RL, the organization she works..IndiaTimes - Published | Afghanistan consulates scotch claim embassy shutting downAs diplomats owing allegiance to the previous government in Afghanistan announced they were shutting down the embassy, the Afghan consul general in Mumbai, along with the acting consul general in..IndiaTimes - Published |
India, Bangladesh vow to strengthen ties in security, connectivityIndia and Bangladesh held the India-Bangladesh Foreign Office Consultations to discuss various issues including the Teesta river dispute, trade, regional connectivity, and the Rohingya crisis. They..IndiaTimes - Published | After 2 months, India resumes e-visas for CanadiansIndia has resumed e-visa services for Canadians, which were halted in September due to a diplomatic dispute. The dispute arose from Canadian claims of Indian involvement in the killing of a Khalistan..IndiaTimes - Published |
`Respect Vienna Convention`: India Tells Canada Amid Reports Of Khalistani Elements Disrupting Indian Consular CampCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused "agents of the Indian government" in the killing of a Khalistani terrorist, a claim India vehemently rejected as "absurd and motivated."Zee News - Published | Foreign Secy Vinay Kwatra co-chairs India-Russia FOC meeting in New DelhiIndia and Russia held a Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) meeting in New Delhi to discuss various bilateral issues, including political, trade, economic, energy, connectivity, defense, and consular..IndiaTimes - Published |
India challenges death penalty given to 8 Navy veterans in QatarIndia has appealed against the death sentence awarded to eight of its citizens by a Qatari court. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that the embassy in Doha had received consular access to..IndiaTimes - Published | Government will wage legal battle for 8 held in Qatar: BJPThe BJP announced India's intent to pursue a legal battle to secure the release of eight former Indian Navy personnel facing death sentences in Qatar. The Ministry of External Affairs is actively..IndiaTimes - Published |
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