The arrest of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade has provoked anger and outrage, especially because she underwent a strip search that some in her home country have called degrading and unnecessary. Here is a recap
While US terms India’s response to the arrest and ill-treatment of Devyani Khobragade “revenge”, India demands an unconditional withdrawal of all charges against her. We recap the incident and bring you latest developments on the issue
Latest on Devyani saga
ReutersIndia says U.S. probably still most important ally
Indian ambassador to Washington says US is India’s most important ally and Devyani Khobragade case needs to be resolved
US, India meet to get ties back on track after dispute
India blames the US for what it called a "mini crisis" over the arrest and strip search of Devyani Khobargade in New York last month
Expelled diplomat’s comments do not represent Govt position: US
Wayne May and his wife Alicia Muller May made snide remarks in social media about "holy cows" blocking roads, "No eating the sacred cows" and vaious Indian local customs
Khobragade seeks dismissal of criminal case
Khobragade’s lawyer argued that her diplomatic status gave her absolute immunity from prosecution, even for incidents that allegedly occurred before her accreditation
Americans unlikely to get back their privileges soon
India has told the US the commercial activities in embassy premises should cease by January 16
I wonder if I will be able to ever reunite with my family: Devyani Khobragade
Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade says she is under “immense stress” at leaving her family behind in New York; vows to clear her name after she was accused of visa fraud
Devyani no longer enjoys immunity, may face arrest warrant: US
The United States said senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who returned to New Delhi, no longer enjoys immunity and she and Indian government were told that an arrest warrant might be issued against her.
No sick leave, $1 per hour for Devyani Khobragade’s maid: Court papers
Devyani Khobragade’s maid was refused sick days and holidays and she worked for a salary of little over $1 an hour in New York
Tit for tat: India expels US diplomat
India asks to withdraw a US diplomat of similar rank to Devyani Khobragade who was “closely involved in the processes” related to the case and “subsequent unilateral action” by US
Maid claims she suffered while working for Khobragade
Sangeeta Richard tells other domestic workers not to let anyone “exploit” them; says she tried to return to India but her request was denied
Charges against me are false and baseless: Devyani
Indian diplomat says she is looking forward to proving the US govt wrong
India refuses US request to waive Devyani's immunity
India has categorically refused the request made by the US to waive the Indian diplomat's immunity even as she is indicted for visa fraud
Devyani Khobragade indicted for visa fraud, granted diplomatic immunity
Indian diplomat, however, can leave the country since she has been accorded diplomatic immunity
No word on G-visa to Devyani
Delay in granting Indian diplomat G-visa raises anxiety level among Indian officials
US court rejects ‘go slow’ plea
This decision by the US judge means that Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade will be indicted by January 13
US won't extend indictment deadline for Devyani
This decision by the US judge means that Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade will be indicted by January 13
India asks US embassy to stop commercial activities by Jan 16
Action comes ahead of Jan 13 deadline for Khobragade's indictment in New York
Khobragade's lawyer berates Preet Bharara for going public on plea discussions
India has taken a series of stern measures against American diplomats living in India after the Khobragade issue broke out
Devyani asks court to extend indictment deadline
US prosecutor Bharara tells judge the govt is not seeking extension of deadline for indictment
Devyani Khobragade's arrest has caused hiccups in ties with India: US
The arrest of the Indian diplomat in New York and subsequent developments had threatened to spoil the diplomatic ties between the US and India
Devyani’s UN transfer under review
UN sends Indian diplomat's application to US State Department on Dec 20, but it takes time to decide
Devyani Khobragade case: Pakistan backs India in row over diplomat's arrest
Pakistan High Commissioner Salman Bashir says Vienna Convention “ought to be respected”, says this kind of treatment should not be meted out to diplomats
Devyani Khobragade case: US hopes for resolution despite India's hard stance
US statement comes after India’s stance that it cannot be “business as usual” between the two countries until the issue is resolved; Khobragade was arrested and later released on bail for visa fraud
US refutes reports of underpayment to Indians in its missions
State Department says they pay employees as per local law; denies reports of underpayment after the issue of salaries came up in the Devyani Khobragade case
US ambassador 'regrets' Khobragade arrest
Nancy Powell says she joins Secretary of State John Kerry in expressing “regret for the circumstances of the consular officer’s arrest”; adds that “we can look forward to continuing to expand bilateral relations”
US to proceed with prosecution of Devyani
US authorities are gathering more evidence before the indictment is filed
Don't want Devyani issue to negatively impact relationship: US
What we're doing right now is focusing on moving the relationship forward: State Department spokesperson
Khobragade effect: Nancy Powell calls off Nepal visit
US envoy cancels visit to Himalayan kingdom as India withdraws her special privileges
Devyani had full immunity at the time of arrest
Indian diplomat was accredited as advisor to India's permanent mission to UN
Diplomat arrest: US officials misread visa application
US State Department investigator seemingly erred by considering Devyani's pay of $4,500 as that of maid
Did Bharara's office goof up in Khobragade case?
India-born prosecutor Preet Bharara "simply made an error in reading the form which supported the visa application for the domestic worker, says Devyani Khobragade’s lawyer
US officials made a mistake in Devyani Khobragade's arrest: Lawyer
The lawyer said Khobagrade's base salary figure of $4,500 per month was required and appropriately reported on the DS-160 form
India withdraws US consular officials' ID cards
US and India may have taken positive steps to resolve Devyani issue, but India stands firm on its resolution to withdraw ID cards of US diplomats in India
UN approves India's request to accredit diplomat charged by US
UN approval to accredit Devyani is subject to US approval of the transfer; if state department gives the nod, Indian diplomat will be protected from prosecution
Devyani Khobragade's paperwork under review: US
Even as UN accredits Devyani, US state department is yet to decide on granting her full diplomatic immunity
'US embassy paid for air tickets of domestic help's family'
Tickets issued by official travel agency of US embassy, say sources; Sangeeta Richard’s family flew by Air India on Dec 10, two days before Devyani's arrest
India asks UN to accord immunity to Devyani Khobragade
India has written a letter to UN chief Ban Ki-moon informing him of senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade's transfer as counsellor to the Indian mission and requested that she be accorded the same privileges and immunities as a diplomatic officer
Visa fraud case against Devyani to remain: US
US has maintained that the visa fraud case against Devyani Khobragade will not be removed and that it will remain
The arrest of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, 39, on charges of visa fraud has sparked outrage in India and protests this week in both countries. We bring to you a timeline of events emerging in New York
'UN posting gives Devyani temporary immunity’
The US says immunity applies for the length of time the person has diplomatic status but it doesn’t retroactively wipe out past discretions
India softens stand, says it will find solution with the US
External affairs minister Salman Khurshid says it is important to "preserve" the "valuable" bilateral ties even as the US rules out demand for dropping of the charges against her
Adarsh scam: Khobragade among illegal beneficiaries
Twenty-five of 102 members, including Diplomat Devyani Khobragade and former chief minister Ashok Chavan, of Adarsh housing society were ineligible, says inquiry commission report; report tabled in Assembly amidst demand by opposition to hold a discussion
Dominos outlet attacked over diplomat row with US
Indian political group in Mumbai ransacks Dominos outlet over the Devyani Khobragade case
US action against Indian diplomat: Classic American double standards?
Recent cases involving Saudi Arabian and Russian diplomats have been dealt with differently compared to the case of Devyani Khobragade; US State department says “not aware of all details” of those cases
India, US will come to logical conclusion: Salman Khurshid
External Affairs minister says he is in touch with US Secretary of state John Kerry; says will reach outcome if talks continue
Devyani case: India warns US 'times have changed'
India retorts sharply to US over Devyani Khobragade case; sternly states it won't take things lying down
Will not accept US mockery: Kamal Nath
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kamal Nath demands US to drop charges against Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade; seeks apology for mockery
US has no plans to drop charges against Khobragade
State Department spokesperson Marie Harf says there is no pressure on Preet Bharara to drop the case against Khobragade, because US takes law enforcement seriously
In U.S. justice system, strip-search is common practice
Strip searches are routine in jails across the U.S. and defendants are strip-searched every time they leave federal detention facilities, such as for court hearings, and when they return
Diplomat row: US accused of interfering in Indian affairs
A day after US attorney defends treatment meted out to Devyani Khobragade, India’s external affairs ministry says no courtesies were extended to her
Devyani case third instance of maids accusing Indian diplomats
Most recent case was is 2011 when India’s previous Consul General was slapped with a sexual harassment case by his maid
US diplomats lose special privileges
US diplomats in India were deprived of their airport passes as part of "reciprocal" measures taken by India following the arrest and strip-search of an Indian diplomat in New York, a source said. Three days ago, police had removed barricades outside the US embassy
India hits back at US ‘interference’
A day after US attorney defends treatment meted out to Devyani Khobragade, India’s external affairs ministry says no courtesies were extended to her
Preet Bharara defends treatment of Indian diplomat
Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, in an unusually lengthy written statement in a pending case, said he wanted to clear up the "misinformation" surrounding the arrest of diplomat Devyani Khobragade, and he questioned why there was more sympathy for Khobragade than her alleged victim.
We must learn from India, says Pak media
A Pakistani newspaper says India’s actions "very clearly how proud nations fight back in every possible manner”
Kerry regrets Devyani’s treatment
US Secretary of State John Kerry also expressed his concern saying the ‘unfortunate public issue’ of the arrest and strip search of the diplomat should not be allowed to hurt US’ close and vital relationship with India
External affairs minister Salman Khurshid says he won't return to House if he fails to bring back Khobragade
India presses for unconditional release of diplomat
India demands withdrawal of all charges against Devyani Khobragade; US continues to maintain it acted “appropriately”
Revenge in India's response to diplomat's arrest: US media
Removal of security barriers in front of the US Embassy in Delhi and other actions were termed as “retaliatory” measure by US media outlets; they also say the arrest of Devyani Khobragade has resulted in a “major diplomatic rift”
US sticks to its guns, demands restoration of diplomatic security
US says it acted “appropriately” during the arrest of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade; State department spokesperson says it was “an isolated episode” and should not “impact the bilateral relationship”
US treatment of Indian diplomat deplorable: PM
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh says Devyano Khobragade was “virtually trapped”; maintains she is “innocent and that US action was unwarranted"
‘Diplomat will return with dignity’
External Affairs minister Salman Khurshid says Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade is innocent; condemns treatment meted out to her by US authorities
The arrest and its aftermath
Indian diplomat arrested in US for visa fraud
Devyani Khobragade, Deputy Consul General at Indian Consulate, allegedly submitted fraudulent papers in support of visa application for an Indian national employed by her. She was released on bail
India, US in diplomatic row over diplomat's arrest
Khobragade, 39, was arrested, handcuffed and charged with one count of visa fraud and one count of making false statements, which carry maximum sentences of 10 years and five years in prison, respectively
India summons US envoy over arrest of diplomat in New York
Reacting strongly to deputy consul general Devyani Khobragade being arrested and handcuffed on visa fraud charges, the foreign secretary summoned Nancy Powell to lodge strong protest
US hopes diplomat’s arrest won’t affect bilateral ties with India
The US has hoped that the major diplomatic row over the arrest of the Indian deputy consul general in New York will not affect bilateral ties with India
'Indian diplomat in US was strip-searched'
Media reports say Devyani Khobragade was “strip-searched” after her arrest; US state department passes buck to justice department and local police
Diplomat arrest: India snubs US delegation
Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Tuesday cancelled his meeting with a senior US Congressional delegation ostensibly as a mark of protest against the treatment meted out to India's Deputy Consul General in New York
Diplomat’s dad blames it on govt
Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's father said on Tuesday that his daughter is being made "a scapegoat" and asked UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi to intervene to get his daughter back. "It is the government who has sent my daughter. It is a political issue between these two countries and my daughter is being made a scapegoat," Devyani's father Uttam Khobragade said
India reacts, downgrades US envoys' privileges
Reacting sharply to the treatment meted out to its Deputy Consul General, India made a strong statement by telling all US diplomats in India to turn in their ID cards
India reacts against envoy's humiliation
India has sought to take steps that include withdrawing all airport access passes for consular officials in a move that is being seen to send a stern message to the US authorities over the Devyani Khobragade incident
BJP leader Yashwant Sinha says after SC fiat, having same sex companions is illegal, just as paying less wages is illegal in US
Father of diplomat arrested in the US meets Shinde
The father of Devyani Khobragade, Uttam Khobragade said that the Home Minister had assured him and his daughter of the full support of the government
US reviewing diplomat’s arrest
India has launched a series of reprisals against US diplomats in the country after last week's arrest of its deputy consul general
Will India now act against gay US diplomats?
Officials say the govt has in its knowledge many US diplomats who have declared they have same-sex relationships and have sought immunity and other diplomatic facilities for their partners
Vienna Conventions and diplomatic immunity
Devyani Khobragade, India's deputy consul general in New York, who has been charged by US authorities with visa fraud is covered by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations
India diplomat ‘broke down’ after US strip search arrest
In an email to colleagues, Khobragade said she repeatedly told arresting authorities that she had diplomatic immunity only to suffer repeated searches
Diplomat row: The case of a missing housemaid
Sangeeta Richards was brought to the US by Devyani Khobragade in November 2012 and has been absconding since June; the nanny is ‘Witness-1’ in the visa fraud case against the Indian diplomat
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