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So what if the accused Saudi diplomat accused of rape has left? India can still act
Fp Archives •The same is true of Mr. Majed Hassan Ashoor; his alleged crimes reflect upon the entire Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, home of the two holy mosques and the birthplace of Islam.
Khurshid: Khobragade episode 'irksome', US had chance to make it right
Fp Archives •Asserting that there were "practical considerations" and India cannot look unconcerned when something like this happens, Khurshid said.
Fresh warrant against Devyani is aggression against India: Uttam Khobrage
Vishwas Waghmode •He said he would be urging the Indian government to take appropriate action in the case and called it an act of aggression against India.
US govt 'surprised' by dismissal of charges against Devyani
Fp Archives •"We were surprised by the dismissal of the indictment against former Indian Deputy Consul General Devyani Khobragade," State Department Spokesperson Jen Psaki said
India welcomes dismissal of US charges against Devyani
Fp Archives •"We have seen the judgement related to the indictment of 9 January. It is good as far as it goes," a spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs said.
Relief for Devyani, but Preet Bharara to file new charges
Fp Archives •Khobragade's attorney, Daniel Arshack, said the former deputy general consul, now back in India, was pleased by the ruling.
How were the charges against Khobragade dismissed?
Fp Archives •Devyani Khobragade seeks dismissal of visa fraud case in US court
Fp Archives •Devyani Khobragade has sought dismissal of the visa fraud case against her on the ground that the indictment was filed in a court here a day after the US accorded her full diplomatic immunity
US prosecutors says Devyani Khobragade enjoys no immunity
Fp Archives •Manhattan US Attorney Preet Bharara's office argues in the court filings that Khobragade is a former diplomat and not immune from prosecution.
US, India start discussions on diplomatic immunity
Fp Archives •India and the U.S. are holding preliminary discussions to resolve their differing interpretations of diplomatic immunity