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No terror funds in stock markets: Govt

No terror funds in stock markets: Govt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The government on Tuesday ruled out any surreptitious entry of terrorist outfits into the stock market and said that sufficient caution has been administered to the stock exchanges to look out for any suspicious entry into their activity.

Ijaz submits his BlackBerry and 'other evidences'

Ijaz submits his BlackBerry and 'other evidences'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Controversial Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz on Wednesday submitted his BlackBerry phone and "other evidences" to a Pakistan judicial commission probing the memo scandal that shook the country's powerful military as well as political establishments.

Pak memo probe panel sets deadline for Ijaz to depose

Pak memo probe panel sets deadline for Ijaz to depose

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

The Pakistani judicial panel probing the memo scandal on Tuesday gave the controversial American businessman Mansoor Ijaz a final opportunity to depose before it on February 9 after the star witness failed to appear for the second time citing security concerns.

Mansoor Ijaz skips memogate hearing

Mansoor Ijaz skips memogate hearing

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Controversial Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, a key figure in the raging memo row, on Monday sought time till January 25 to come before a judicial commission investigating the scandal, citing security threats.

Supreme Federer talks down his legacy

Supreme Federer talks down his legacy

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

The Swiss holds the rare distinction of not attracting any negative press despite being a top sportsman.

MNCs breathe easy; SC offers them tax relief

MNCs breathe easy; SC offers them tax relief

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The case relates roughly to assessment years 2000-01 to 2002-03 and 2004-05 to 2007-08

Oz: Patel's manslaughter trial adjourned again

Oz: Patel's manslaughter trial adjourned again

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

The ongoing trial of Indian-American doctor Jayant Patel in an Australian court has been adjourned due to some legal matters.

Had information about coup from four countries: Ijaz

Had information about coup from four countries: Ijaz

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

American businessman Mansoor Ijaz has said that he delivered a memo to the former United States military chief last year because the intelligence agencies of four countries had told him of the possibility of a military coup in Pakistan after the killing of Osama bin Laden last year.

Target: Eject Modi!

Target: Eject Modi!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The full-court press on India over Ukraine, the BBC 'documentary', the Oxfam report, the Hindenburg attack on Adani and obliquely on the Indian economy, and any number of other acts are signs that India is a target, warns Rajeev Srinivasan.

Pix: Clinton out, Kerry takes over as secretary of state

Pix: Clinton out, Kerry takes over as secretary of state

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

John Kerry, the veteran American politician and 2004 presidential candidate, has been sworn in as the United States secretary of state, replacing Hillary Clinton.

Ijaz fails to appear before Pakistan commission on memo scandal

Ijaz fails to appear before Pakistan commission on memo scandal

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

American businessman Mansoor Ijaz on Thursday failed to avail a final opportunity to depose before a Pakistani judicial commission investigating the memo scandal, with his lawyer saying that he was prepared to record his statement at the Pakistani mission in London. The Supreme Court-appointed commission observed that Ijaz had made a U-turn on the issue of coming to Pakistan to depose despite all sorts of assurances given by the government about his security.

Obama set for his second swearing-in ceremony today

Obama set for his second swearing-in ceremony today

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

United States President Barack Obama will keep his date with history on Monday, as he will be sworn in for the second day in a row during a traditional public ceremony steeped in symbolism and watched by millions of Americans.

Pak memogate probe panel given 2-month extension

Pak memogate probe panel given 2-month extension

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

A nine-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry also lifted a foreign travel ban on Pakistan's former ambassador to the US, Husain Haqqani, who had resigned after the scandal became public.

Memogate: Ijaz gets Pakistan visa, to travel on January 24

Memogate: Ijaz gets Pakistan visa, to travel on January 24

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Controversial Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz, who made public the mysterious memo that triggered a row between the government and the military, has been issued a visa so that he can travel to Islamabad to testify before a judicial commission investigating the issue.

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

PIX: Djokovic cruises; Alcaraz holds off Paul

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz fended off in-form American Tommy Paul to reach the Cincinnati Open quarter-finals on Thursday

Pak doc 'who helped US find Osama' faces death

Pak doc 'who helped US find Osama' faces death

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

A Pakistani judicial commission probing the death of Osama bin Laden has directed that a case of "high treason" be slapped on a doctor detained on charges of working for the American Central Intelligence Agency to obtain DNA samples of people living in the Al Qaeda leader's compound in Abbottabad.

Sensex rallies 355 points; Nifty reclaims 11,900

Sensex rallies 355 points; Nifty reclaims 11,900

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging around 5 per cent, followed by Sun Pharma, Reliance Industries, Infosys, Kotak Bank and Tech Mahindra. On the other hand, HDFC, PowerGrid, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, NTPC and L&T were among the laggards.

Trump not conceding is an embarrassment, says Biden

Trump not conceding is an embarrassment, says Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Responding to questions from reporters on Trump not conceding the race, Biden hoped that at the end it's all going to come to fruition on January 20th.

Memogate: Ijaz to record testimony from London

Memogate: Ijaz to record testimony from London

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

The panel, which has been set up by the Supreme Court to investigate the scandal that has shaken Pakistan's politics, has permitted the Pakistan-American businessman to depose from the UK after his lawyer said his client was prepared to record his statement at the Pakistani mission in London.

Mike Pompeo sworn in as 70th US Secretary of State

Mike Pompeo sworn in as 70th US Secretary of State

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The former Central Intelligence Agency director, was confirmed by the Senate by 57-42 votes. He replaced Rex Tillerson, who was fired by US President Donald Trump last month.

Memogate: Ijaz to depose before Pak SC, vows to expose Haqqani

Memogate: Ijaz to depose before Pak SC, vows to expose Haqqani

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

Controversial Pakistan-origin American businessman Mansoor Ijaz on Saturday announced that he would be travelling to Pakistan to depose before the Supreme Court on the "memo scandal" to tell the truth.

French lawyer can't defend 'Bikini Killer'

French lawyer can't defend 'Bikini Killer'

Rediff.com7 May 2008

A division bench comprising Justices Min Bahadur Rayamajhi and Kalyan Shrestha rejected the plea by French lawyer Isabelle Coutant Peyre to defend Sobhraj, 64, during a hearing on Tuesday, saying that the court does not have such precedence, officials said. Sobhraj, a half-Vietnamese and half-Indian, is a French national.

Why Maharashtra govt's 26/11 plea in SC is weak

Why Maharashtra govt's 26/11 plea in SC is weak

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

The Maharashtra government, in its appeal againgst the acquittal of Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin, spells out various points but does not make a single mention about the role of David Headley in the case. It is extremely clear today that he had a big part to play in this horrific attack.

Ishrat case: SC to hear plea for quashing action against Gujarat cops

Ishrat case: SC to hear plea for quashing action against Gujarat cops

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The plea sought a direction to close criminal proceedings and action taken in FIRs lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation against the Gujarat Police personnel and others, saying it was unconstitutional within the judicial facts and evidences of Headley.

'Patel hid surgical ban from Oz hospital'

'Patel hid surgical ban from Oz hospital'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

India-born American doctor Jayant Patel, who is facing accusations of botching operations and causing death of three patients, failed to inform an Australian hospital about surgical restrictions placed on him in the US due to repeated negligence.

Politicians responsible for Pak problems:Musharraf

Politicians responsible for Pak problems:Musharraf

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

The former general blamed Pakistan's current leadership for the chaos. "Pakistan possesses extraordinary capabilities and the present leadership is responsible for country's current situation," Musharraf said.

Cameron asks Modi to release sailors, but will they be freed?

Cameron asks Modi to release sailors, but will they be freed?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

British Prime Minister David Cameron recently asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's help to send back six British sailors who have been in Tamil Nadu for two years.

Aus: Surgical expert testifies in Dr Patel's trial

Aus: Surgical expert testifies in Dr Patel's trial

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

A leading Australian surgeon testified on Wednesday in a case related to the death of a patient operated by Indian-American Dr Jayant Patel, labelled by media as 'Dr Death', on the eighth day of his manslaughter trial. Colorectal surgeon Dr Brian Collopy testified via video-link from Melbourne before the Brisbane Supreme Court in relation to Patel's 75-year-old patient Mervyn John Morris, according to media reports.

Group asks California SC to stop same-sex marriages

Group asks California SC to stop same-sex marriages

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

California State Attorney General Kamala D Harris Friday filed a brief with the California supreme court in response to the petition filed by proponents of Proposition 8. In the brief, Harris urged the court to deny the proponents' request to stop counties from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'

Deposed Pakistan CJ in New York

Deposed Pakistan CJ in New York

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

Deposed Pakistan CJ in New York

RBI panel to look into predatory lending

RBI panel to look into predatory lending

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

The move comes at a time when four foreign banks - Standard Chartered, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, American Express and Citibank -- have moved the Supreme Court with a special leave petition and the hearing for admission of SPL is on September 8. The committee is, however, expected to wait till the Supreme Court decides on the issue before finalising its recommendations. The committee is, however, expected to wait till the Supreme Court decides on the issue.

Trump's voter fraud claims 'baseless allegations': Observers

Trump's voter fraud claims 'baseless allegations': Observers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The report said uncertainty caused by late legal challenges and evidence-deficient claim about election fraud created confusion and concern among election officials and voters.

'We want govt to compensate death of farmers'

'We want govt to compensate death of farmers'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

'Only then will we withdraw the agitation.'

'Under God' to stay in US oath

'Under God' to stay in US oath

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

The US Supreme Court has dismissed a petition by a California athiest challenging the oath of allegiance, on a technicality.

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'People have been infected. They are responsible for it internationally.' 'They only admitted in February that it is infectious. This proves our case.'

Trump's new travel ban list includes N Korea, Venezuela

Trump's new travel ban list includes N Korea, Venezuela

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Officials said the addition shows the measure was set on the basis of security and was not a 'Muslim ban'.

Trump stands by beleaguered judge Kavanaugh after fiery Senate hearings

Trump stands by beleaguered judge Kavanaugh after fiery Senate hearings

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

In a furious and emotional opening statement, Kavanaugh delivered an extraordinary rebuke over the sexual assault allegations against him while defiantly stating: "You'll never get me to quit."

Karishma serial stayed again

Karishma serial stayed again

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

The airing of Karisma Kapoor's serial on Sahara TV has been stayed once more by the Kolkata court.

When Priyanka Chopra was an American teenager

When Priyanka Chopra was an American teenager

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

What was life like for the confident Priyanka Chopra of today when she was a gawky teenager?