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Evacuation advisory issued for Indians in Oman? Embassy fact-checks claim

Indian Embassy in Muscat warns public against fake WhatsApp advisory

Published 130 days ago

US founder calls traffic in New Delhi’s embassy zone ‘insane’

Larson focused on two key issues, heavy traffic and limited pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.

Updated 142 days ago

India formally upgrades its ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to embassy

The formal announcement from the external affairs ministry came less than a week after Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi concluded his visit to India. (Wikimedia Commons)

Updated 265 days ago

India upgrades ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to embassy after Muttaqi visit

External affairs minister S Jaishankar during a meeting with his Afghanistan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi, in New Delhi on October 10. (@DrSJaishankar)

Updated 265 days ago

When to celebrate Diwali? French embassy joins fun debate with a ‘special video’

While some argue it is on the October 21 and others contradict saying it is actually on October 20, the French embassy did not stay aloof of the fun debate.

Published 268 days ago

Are embassies ‘foreign soil’? Explained as Afghan no-women presser stirs row

The Afghan national flag flies above the Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi on October 11, 2025. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)

Updated 274 days ago

Top 5 takeaways from India–Taliban meeting. What Jaishankar, Muttaqi said

Afghanistan's foreign minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi speaks during a bilateral meeting with external affairs minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi on Friday.

Updated 276 days ago

India reopens embassy in Kabul 4 years after Taliban takeover of Afghanistan

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with the Afghanistan Foreign Minister. (@DrSJaishankarX/ANI Photo)

Updated 276 days ago

Brick by brick: Building an Indo-Belgian heritage connect in Delhi

The Belgian Embassy in Delhi

Published 305 days ago

India hires DC lobbying firm with Trump ties as tariff threats loom

The embassy is paying $75,000 per month to Mercury Public Affairs LLC to provide government relations, media relations and other services, according to an Aug. 18 filing detailing the agreement.

Published 322 days ago

'Westarctica' diplomat: Fake embassy kingpin tied to godman, Rs300 cr fraud

Harshvardhan Jain was found in possession of forged documents, foreign currency, and several other materials, which he probably used to run his hawala racket.

Updated 351 days ago

Fake ‘Westarctica’ diplomat from Ghaziabad visited 40 countries: Report

Noida unit of UP STF busts an illegal embassy running in Ghaziabad and arrests Harsh Vardhan Jain, who was running an illegal Westarctica embassy by taking a rented house in Kavinagar.

Updated 352 days ago

Fake embassy: Investigators look to uncover self-styled envoy’s overseas links

The accused used diplomatic number plates on his vehicles and morphed photos with prominent figures like the Prime Minister and President to impress people.

Published 354 days ago

Fake embassy: How Ghaziabad man ran Westarctica mission for nearly 10 years

Harshvardhan Jain was found in possession of forged documents, foreign currency, and several other materials, which he probably used to run his hawala racket.

Updated 354 days ago

Who is Harshvardhan Jain? London graduate who ran fake embassy in Ghaziabad

Harshvardhan Jain was found in possession of forged documents, foreign currency, and several other materials, which he probably used to run his hawala racket.

Updated 355 days ago

Ghaziabad man running fake embassy morphed photos with PM, had 34 fake seals

Harshvardhan presented himself as a consul or ambassador of non-existent countries.

Updated 355 days ago

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 17 June 2025

Catch It Live on Tuesday, 17 June 2025.

Published 392 days ago

What will happen if you overstay your US visa? Embassy warns of consequences

The US Embassy in India emphasised the severe consequences of overstaying the visa.

Updated 422 days ago

The true taste of Italy in New Delhi: Welcome dinner for Italy’s Deputy PM

Antonio and Ester Bartoli

Published 455 days ago

Syria: Germany reopens embassy in Damascus, 13 years after civil war shutdown

The German and European flags fly in front of the newly reopened German embassy in Damascus on March 20, 2025. Germany's Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock officially reopened her country's embassy in war-ravaged Syria during a one-day visit to Damascus on March 20.

Published 480 days ago

In tit-for-tat against Moscow, UK expels Russian diplomat and diplomatic spouse

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said "We will not tolerate the Kremlin's relentless and unacceptable campaign of intimidation."

Updated 488 days ago

Iran to reopen embassy in Syria once security conditions are met

Iran's embassy in Syria was vandalised when Tehran ally Bashar al-Assad was overthrown, but the foreign ministry announced Tuesday that it would reopen provided the "necessary conditions" are satisfied.

Published 573 days ago

Swiss-Indo spectacle: Up in the air! Aerial and hoop artistes dazzle Delhiites

Swiss aerialist Jason Brügger and Indian hula-hoop artiste Eshna Kutty conceived and practiced over nine months before showcasing their collaboration at the Swiss Art Night - Up In The Air.

Published 631 days ago

China resubmits application to build contested big embassy in London

China resubmits application to build contested big embassy in London

Published 698 days ago

China resubmits application to build contested big embassy in London

China resubmits application to build contested big embassy in London

Published 698 days ago

India reopens embassy in Libya after 5 years

The embassy was closed down in 2019 because of the worsening security situation. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation - State of Libya)

Published 719 days ago

Did US embassy reject assistance call before killing of two Americans in Haiti?

Ben Baker's daughter Natalie and her husband Davy Lloyd were killed In Haiti.

Published 779 days ago

Israel issues advisory for its citizens in India

Security personnel and FSL team scan the area behind the Israeli embassy in the national capital after a low-intensity blast on Tuesday. (Vipin Kumar/ HT Photo)

Published 930 days ago

Israel issues travel warning for its citizens in India

Security officials seen standing near the Embassy of Israel after Delhi Police received a call about a blast near the embassy.

Published 930 days ago

‘Blast’ near Israel embassy in Delhi, letter to envoy spark panic

A forensic team inspects the area after a low-intensity blast at the Israel Embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Vipin Kumar/HT photo)

Updated 930 days ago

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