Indian Consulate

Paperwork In Process To Send Bodies Of Indians Killed In Dubai Bus Crash

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 8, 2019

The Indian Consulate in Dubai is in the process of completing formalities related to forensics and other documentation required to repatriate the bodies of the 12 Indians who were among the 17 killed in a horrific road accident in Dubai when a bus coming from Oman entered a restricted lane and rammed into a low-clearance sign.

Suspicious Packages Sent To Indian Consulate, Other Missions In Australia

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 9, 2019

Suspicious packages were found on Wednesday at several diplomatic missions in Melbourne, including the Indian Consulate, prompting Australian authorities to launch a major emergency response.

Indian Family In UAE "Living Like Prisoners" Get Job Offers, Help

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 10, 2018

The touching story of an Indian family of seven, which was "living like prisoners" in the UAE, has led to several people coming forward with job offers and assistance from the Indian mission.

Tension Between Indian Consulate, Cops Over Canada Restaurant Blast Probe: Report

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday May 30, 2018

There are signs of tension between the Indian Consulate General in Toronto and the regional police over a hotline set up by the diplomatic mission after the explosion at a restaurant in this heavily Southasian city, according to The Toronto Star.

Indian-American Doctor Moves Delhi High Court Against Cancellation Of OCI Card

Indians Abroad | Edited by Aditya Sharma | Sunday March 4, 2018

US-based Indian-origin doctor Christo Thomas Philip moved the Delhi High Court after his Overseas Citizen of India or OCI card was cancelled by the Indian Consulate at Houston, US in August last year for alleged missionary activities in Bihar leading to unrest and law-and-order problems.

Indian Consulate In Dubai Working To Bring Sridevi's Body Back

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 25, 2018

Indian embassy officials in Dubai are working closely with the local authorities to ensure that the body of Bollywood icon Sridevi, who died last night, is taken to Mumbai today.

Telangana Techie Venkannagari Chaitanya's Mortal Remains To Reach India Tomorrow

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 31, 2018

The mortal remains of an Indian software engineer, who was found dead at an apartment in the US state of Texas, will reach India tomorrow, according to a senior official at the Indian Consulate here.

Indian Consul General's Family Held Hostage In Armed Robbery In South Africa

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 19, 2017

The family of India's Consul General in Durban was attacked by robbers and briefly held hostage at their official residence there, prompting India to raise the issue with South African authorities.

Indian 3-Year-Old's Body Released By US, Petition For Interfaith Burial

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 29, 2017

The body of 3-year-old Indian born Sherin Mathews who disappeared from her Indian-American foster parents home in Richardson has been released by the Dallas County medical examiner's office, though it declined to say to whom.

Ex-Sri Lankan President's Son Arrested For Protesting Outside Indian Consulate

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 11, 2017

The elder son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been arrested along with two other parliamentarians for protesting outside the Indian consulate in Hambantota over the proposed lease of an airport to an Indian company

'Gulf Dream': India Warns Job Seekers Against Fake UAE Visas

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 4, 2017

In the first half of 2017, the Indian Consulate received 540 labour complaints mostly due to fake employment offers.

11 Indians Killed In Saudi Fire: External Affairs Ministry

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 13, 2017

Eleven Indians have been killed in a fire in the southern Saudi city of Najran and the Indian Consulate in Jeddah is providing all assistance to the families of the deceased and those injured in the tragedy, the External Affairs Ministry said today.

Nearly 100 Indian Sailors Stranded In Dubai Waters: Report

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 2, 2017

About 100 Indian sailors aboard 22 ships have been stranded in UAE waters and have sought the help of the Indian Consulate General in Dubai, according to a media report.

Indian Consulate Marks Third International Yoga Day In US

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 20, 2017

A large number of people including from the Indian community participated in special yoga sessions organised by the Indian Consulate in New York to commemorate the third International Yoga Day.

YouTuber Lilly Singh Slams Indian Visa Delays, Tweets Sushma Swaraj For Help

Offbeat | Written By Meghna Nijhawan | Sunday April 9, 2017

Lilly Singh took to Twitter to lash out against the Indian consulate in Toronto after several difficulties in getting her India visa. The YouTuber who is due to visit India later this month, tweeted to the foreign minister and the Prime Minister informing them of her experience at the consulate calling it a 'disappointment' and the staff 'unprofess...