Devyani Khobragade was transferred to UN mission to upgrade her status - NewsX

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who was arrested in the US for alleged visa fraud, has been granted UN accreditation, which will take her one step closer to full diplomatic immunity, top sources say.Accreditation to India's permanent mission to the UN will entitle Ms Khobragade to a US State Department Identity card, which means she will not have to be present in court and will also have immunity but not in the ongoing case. The ID card is likely to be issued after Christmas, say sources.For More information on this news visit: http://www.itvnewsindia.com/Connect with us on Social platform at: http://www.facebook.com/newsxonlineSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/newsxlive