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Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The statue of Gandhi, which was donated by the Indian government to the city of Davis, was installed by the city council four years ago amidst protests from anti-Gandhi and anti-India organisations.

Trump calls Russia probe 'witch hunt', denies coercing Comey

Trump calls Russia probe 'witch hunt', denies coercing Comey

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The President has maintained that he has nothing to do with Russia.

Sensex up over 200 points on global cues; Nifty hits 8,500

Sensex up over 200 points on global cues; Nifty hits 8,500

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Lupin was the top gainer after the USFDA cleared its Goa facility

US national gets 20-yr jail for supporting LeT

US national gets 20-yr jail for supporting LeT

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

He had posted numerous messages threatening to attack individuals and gatherings of people who he believed were opponents of his radical beliefs.

Biden campaign launches initiative to woo Hindus in US

Biden campaign launches initiative to woo Hindus in US

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The development is being seen as a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.

Three men arrested in US on charges of supporting ISIS

Three men arrested in US on charges of supporting ISIS

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Three men from Brooklyn have been arrested and charged with conspiring to provide material support to ISIS, with two of them threatening to carry out attacks within the United States and against the American President and FBI agents if ordered by the terror group, authorities said.

Pune 'hacker' arrest: Just the tip of the iceberg?

Pune 'hacker' arrest: Just the tip of the iceberg?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Corporates, realtors, and even IPL fixing -- the tentacles of the hacking network, whose alleged member was nabbed by a agencies of India, US, Romania and China on Friday, run broader than anticipated, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

If Biden wins 'Communist' Kamala will takeover in a month: Trump

If Biden wins 'Communist' Kamala will takeover in a month: Trump

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Biden has described Trumps' remarks about Harris as "despicable" and "beneath the office of the presidency".

Rajinikanth's Kabali to release on July 22?

Rajinikanth's Kabali to release on July 22?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

RajniSir's latest film is expected to hit nearly 5,000 screens worldwide and will release in four languages.

India targeted by 5 Chinese hackers charged in US

India targeted by 5 Chinese hackers charged in US

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Deputy US Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen on Wednesday announced that three indictments have been unsealed in the matter that collectively charge five Chinese nationals with computer hacking and charge two Malaysian nationals with helping some of those hackers target victims and sell the fruits of their crime.

Why put a con artist in White House, asks Obama as he bats for Hillary

Why put a con artist in White House, asks Obama as he bats for Hillary

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is the only candidate in the race to the White House who has devoted her entire life to the people of America, outgoing US President Barack Obama has said.

Texas: Man pulled over by traffic cops shoots 5 dead, injures 21

Texas: Man pulled over by traffic cops shoots 5 dead, injures 21

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The gunman was shot dead.

US man charged with providing help to ISIS militants

US man charged with providing help to ISIS militants

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

A United States national from New York has been charged for providing material support to Islamic State, a designated foreign terrorist organisation.

Apple opposes order to help unlock California shooter's phone

Apple opposes order to help unlock California shooter's phone

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Apple and Google adopted strong default encryption in late 2014.

Trump receives first top secret intel brief, but won't use it

Trump receives first top secret intel brief, but won't use it

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

As per the US laws, presidential nominees of the Democratic and Republican parties receive classified presidential briefings which prepares them for presidency if elected.

Aditya Chopra makes directorial comeback with Befikre

Aditya Chopra makes directorial comeback with Befikre

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

A lowdown on what's going on in Bollywood.

New season of Quantico to start in March

New season of Quantico to start in March

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Priyanka Chopra announced this news of Twitter.

Oscars 2014: Will Bradley Cooper score over Jared Leto?

Oscars 2014: Will Bradley Cooper score over Jared Leto?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The Best Supporting Actor Race includes characters like a loathsome FBI agent, a charismatic pirate, a fearsome slaver, a fool and, indeed, a woman.

Indian-American student sexually assaulted, strangulated in Chicago

Indian-American student sexually assaulted, strangulated in Chicago

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The assailant, Donald Thurman, 26, was arrested Sunday from a Chicago metro station.

Trump fires official who said election was most secure in US history

Trump fires official who said election was most secure in US history

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Trump, who has launched a slew of lawsuits in key states, but has not provided any evidence to back his claims of fraud, announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he has fired Christopher Krebs, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the Department of Homeland Security.

Email spoofing is the latest cyber fraud

Email spoofing is the latest cyber fraud

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Email providers can stop spoof emails impersonating them from reaching their customer's inbox or junk/bulk folder by enabling DMARC, says Venkata Satish Guttula.

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

A Capitol Police officer was killed and another injured after a man rammed his car into a security barrier outside the United States Capitol and then got out of the vehicle and lunged towards the officers with a knife, setting off a major security scare.

10 things you should know about Bitcoins

10 things you should know about Bitcoins

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

While Bitcoin is giving sleepless nights to the regulators, it is only going to get bigger in India where the interest for the currency is on a rise.

Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Biden all set to be sworn in as 46th US President

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the oath of office to Biden just after the clock strikes 12 (local time) at the West Front of the Capitol -- the traditional location -- under the unprecedented security umbrella of more than 25,000 National Guards, who have transformed the capital into a garrison city, mainly because of the threat of violent protest by Trump's supporters.

Deep Throat sells book, film rights

Deep Throat sells book, film rights

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

The potential sale has been the subject of intense speculation in the publishing industry and in Hollywood since Felt's identity was revealed last month in an article in Vanity Fair magazine.

Shinde holds crucial talks with US leaders

Shinde holds crucial talks with US leaders

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Union Home Minister Shri Sushil Kumar Shinde continued with his official visit in the United States, meeting senior US government leaders including Secretary for Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Attorney General Eric Holder and FBI Director Robert Muller.

US justice dept supports Sikhs, Hindus as hate crime victims

US justice dept supports Sikhs, Hindus as hate crime victims

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Meeting one of the long pending demands of Sikhs and Hindus in the United States, Attorney General Eric Holder has recommended widening the Federal Bureau of Investigation's mandate to include the two communities among victims of growing hate crimes. Testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, Holder said he made this recommendation to the Advisory Policy Board of the FBI to make the necessary changes in the Uniform Crime Reporting in this regard.

Sunanda case: Pakistani journalist Mehr Tarar questioned

Sunanda case: Pakistani journalist Mehr Tarar questioned

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Tarar's questioning took place in February for over two hours.

Tsarnaev brothers planned attack on Times Square in NY

Tsarnaev brothers planned attack on Times Square in NY

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Chechen-born Tsarnaev brothers had plans to attack the iconic Times Square in New York after they shocked the US by twin blasts in Boston last week that killed three persons and wounded more than 200 others.

US lawmakers demand inquiry into Petraeus affair

US lawmakers demand inquiry into Petraeus affair

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Senior United States lawmakers have demanded an inquiry into the Federal Bureau of Investigation investigations that brought to light the extramarital affair of former Central Intelligence Agency Director David Petraeus, wanting to know when the top general's name popped up on FBI radar and whether national security was compromised.

Man who sent poisonous letter to Obama faces 15-year term

Man who sent poisonous letter to Obama faces 15-year term

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, if convicted on these charges faces maximum possible penalties of 15 years imprisonment, $500,000 fine and three years of supervised release, federal authorities said.

Man who sent poisonous letter to Obama held

Man who sent poisonous letter to Obama held

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

The suspect, Paul Kevin Curtis, 45, was arrested by FBI on Wednesday at his residence in Corinth, responsible for the mailings of the three letters sent through the US Postal Service which contained a granular substance that preliminarily tested positive for ricin.

Major US cities on alert after Boston blasts

Major US cities on alert after Boston blasts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Several mega cities in the US, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, have been put on alert after two explosions in Boston.

Did Trump do a Nixon and obstruct justice?

Did Trump do a Nixon and obstruct justice?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

'That the 'I' word is swirling around Washington these days attests to the atmosphere that has taken hold and cannot but have a negative impact on political and economic decision-making,' says Claude Smadja.

Pak nabs top Al Qaeda man

Pak nabs top Al Qaeda man

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani was indicted in the US for the 1998 bombings of American embassies in Kenya and Tanzania.

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'India should be aware that China will take full advantage of US domestic turmoil and reduced international prestige,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Arjun Rampal to the media: Mind your own business!

Arjun Rampal to the media: Mind your own business!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Orlando shooter identified as US citizen of Afghan descent

Orlando shooter identified as US citizen of Afghan descent

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Mateen -- who died in a shootout with police after the hostage siege -- has no criminal history and authorities are investigating if he had ties to Islamic extremism.

US lawmaker steps up effort against Sikh, Hindu hate crime

US lawmaker steps up effort against Sikh, Hindu hate crime

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

United States Congressman Joe Crowley, who is the co-chair of Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, has launched a major effort among lawmakers asking the department of justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to track the hate crimes committed against Sikhs, Hindus and Arab Americans.

Track hate crimes against Hindus, Sikhs, demand Senators

Track hate crimes against Hindus, Sikhs, demand Senators

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Citing last year's Gurdwara shootout in Wisconsin, a group of 26 Senators from the Democratic party has asked the US Attorney General Eric Holder and FBI Director Robert Mueller to start tracking hate crimes against Hindus and Sikhs, besides Arabs as soon as possible.