Where is Devyani Khobragade posted now?
Devyani Khobragade is an Indian Foreign Service officer. She was in the news after being charged with visa fraud when she was posted in the Indian Consul in New York City in the United States. She is currently serving as ambassador of India to Cambodia at Embassy of India, Phnom Penh.
What did Devyani Khobragade do?
Devyani Khobragade was charged and arrested by US Marshals in December 2013 when she was serving as acting consul general of the Indian Consulate in New York. Devyani Khobragade was accused of lying on the visa application form of her maid, Sangeetha Richard, by paying her less than the stipulated wages.
Who was captured in America and expelled to India?
United States. On December 18, 2013, John Kerry expressed regret over the circumstances regarding the arrest and strip-search of the Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade and empathized as a father of two daughters at similar age as Khobragade.
What is Indian Foreign Service?
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is the diplomatic arm of the Government of India under Group ‘A’ Central Civil Services. The Ministry of External Affairs is its cadre controlling authority.
Can IFS marry foreigner?
Clause 8(1) of the Indian Foreign Service (conduct and discipline) Rules, 1986 says no member of the service shall marry any person other than an Indian citizen “without the prior permission in writing of the government”.
What is the salary of an IFS officer?
The basic salary of an IFS officer is Rs 60,000 per month. But it can go as high as Rs 2.4 lakhs….Exclusive IFS Officer Salary in India 2022.
| Scale | Salary in Rupees |
|---|---|
| Junior Administrative Scale | 12750 to 17000 |
| Selection Grade | 15600 to 18500 |
| Super Time Scale | 37,400 to 67000 |
| Apex Pay Scale | Around 80,000 |
Who is Jayant khobragade?
Jayant N Khobragade, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1995 batch, has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. Khobragade is currently serving as joint secretary at headquarters of the ministry in Delhi.