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high commission news

Diplomat found dead inside Indian mission in Bangladesh's Chattogram

According to the information the police had, Naren Dhar hailed from Chandigarh, Punjab.
Updated on May 20, 2026 08:59 am IST

Vikram Doraiswami appointed India's next ambassador to China

High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom Vikram Doraiswami.
Updated on Mar 19, 2026 12:21 pm IST

Indian High Commission in Pakistan celebrates Republic Day, shares photo

India high commission in Islamabad celebrates 77th Republic day on Monday
Published on Jan 26, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Envoys called in, Delhi, Dhaka trade protests

People protest near Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Sanchit Khanna/ht photo)
Published on Dec 24, 2025 04:05 pm IST

King’s birthday party at the British High Commissioner’s residence

The King's Birthday Party was held at the British High Commissioner’s residence, and Dr S. Jaishankar graced the event as Chief Guest.
Updated on Nov 06, 2025 06:12 pm IST

Pakistani diplomat slammed for throat-slitting gesture: 'Madrassa-chhap mindset’

Outside the Pakistan high commission in London, which saw scenes of a Pakistani diplomatic official making threatening gestures..
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 08:36 pm IST

Khalistani horror in Canada: India's Sanjay Verma says ‘sword came 2 inches…’

Recalled high commissioner of India to Canada Sanjay Kumar Verma.
Updated on Oct 25, 2024 12:14 pm IST

UK calls for applications from young women to be High Commissioner for a day

Applicants need to note that the submissions should be original and any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
Published on Aug 24, 2024 06:26 pm IST

Afternoon briefing: India withdraws non-essential staff from Dhaka

Smoke billows near burnt Awami League party office as anti-government protestors set fire in Dhaka on Tuesday. (AFP)
Published on Aug 07, 2024 01:29 pm IST

India pulls out non-essential staff and families from its mission in Dhaka

An aerial view shows anti-government protestors storming former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina's palace in Dhaka. (AFP Photo)
Published on Aug 07, 2024 12:33 pm IST

India will resume some visas services in Canada

HT Image
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 05:06 am IST

India to resume some visa services in Canada from today

The Indian High Commission in Ottawa said that the services will resume for entry, business, medical and conference visas (AP)
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 04:58 am IST

MCD fixes signage after Singapore High Commissioner flags a spelling error

The image shows before and after pics of the signage installed near the high commission in Delhi.
Published on Oct 08, 2023 04:23 pm IST

‘Thank you’: Singapore Ambassador reacts after NDMC rectifies ‘Singapur’

Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong
Published on Oct 09, 2023 09:55 am IST

Pakistan's Seema Haider hoists Tricolour as India's Anju celebrates Pak I-Day

Seema Haider and Sachin Meena join the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' celebrations at their residence in Uttar Pradesh's Great Noida
Updated on Aug 14, 2023 03:12 pm IST

India concerned over threats to its officials in Canada ahead of July 8 ‘Khalistan rally’

India has expressed its concerns to the Canadian authorities about escalation of threats to its officials in the country where posters are being circulated for a rally that directly identifies its high commissioner in Ottawa and consulate general in Toronto
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 12:47 am IST

India flags vandalisation of Mahatma Gandhi statues to Canadian government

The bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Simon Fraser University campus in Burnaby, British Columbia that was garlanded on October 2 every year. (Supplied photo)
Updated on Apr 02, 2023 02:22 pm IST

No vandalism at Bhagavad Gita Park, says Canada, after India's ‘hate crime' note

Signboard at the Shri Bhagvad Gita Park in Brampton, Canada, which was allegedly vandalised. 
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 06:32 pm IST

India condemns vandalism at Canada's Bhagvad Gita park, terms it ‘hate crime’

Signboard at the Shri Bhagvad Gita Park in Brampton, Canada, which was allegedly vandalised. 
Updated on Oct 03, 2022 02:23 am IST

'India's commitment…': High commission as Wickremesinghe sworn as Sri Lanka PM

United National Party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday. 
Updated on May 12, 2022 08:40 pm IST

What is the ‘40% Commission’ charge against Bommai govt

The Bommai government in Karnataka, primarily Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa, has been accused of taking 40% commission from contractors on government tenders.
Published on Apr 02, 2022 09:18 pm IST

Fresh opportunity for India, Sri Lanka to enhance bilateral engagement, says Indian High Commission

Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, right, shakes hands with Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka's prime minister, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
Updated on Aug 09, 2020 08:12 am IST

Vande Bharat mission phase 4 begins Friday, 9 flights to bring back stranded Indians from Canada

Medics screen a passenger after an Air India Express flight brought stranded Indian nationals from Abu Dhabi, UAE, as part of the repatriation exercise ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ at the airport in Koch in May 2020.
Updated on Jul 02, 2020 09:04 am IST

Five Indian sailors abducted in Nigeria rescued: Shipping Ministry

Five Indian sailors had been kidnapped from their vessel the ‘MT Apecus’ on April 19, 2019 and taken ashore off Bonny Island in Nigeria. (Image used for representational purpose).
Updated on Jun 27, 2019 11:43 pm IST

‘Against all notions of civilised behaviour’: India attacks after Pakistan sabotage of iftar at high commission in Islamabad

Scene outside the Serena hotel in Islamabad where guests were being turned away to stop them from attending iftar hosted by Indian High Commissioner.
Updated on Jun 02, 2019 07:15 pm IST

Haryana will fund search for state moutaineer’s body who scaled Mt Everest

Haryana CM said the state government has sanctioned 30.80 lakh to bring back the body of Ravi Thakur who died last week after scaling Mount Everest
Updated on May 21, 2019 07:36 am IST

2 diplomats harassed, detained, says India in complaint to Pak

File photo of Indian and Pakistani flags.
Updated on May 04, 2019 09:38 pm IST

No visa denial for Pakistan players coming to India for Shooting World Cup

Representational image of a rifle shooter.
Published on Feb 18, 2019 12:19 pm IST

537 Indian prisoners lodged in Pakistani jails

Pakistan on Tuesday shared with India a list of 537 Indian prisoners lodged in Pakistani jails as per the provisions of a bilateral agreement.
Published on Jan 01, 2019 03:36 pm IST

‘Anushka Sharma was invited to reception by High Commissioner’

This picture uploaded by the BCCI on its social media caused an uproar among fans.
Updated on Aug 08, 2018 09:01 pm IST