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26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'India has established probable cause to prosecute him for his role in terrorist attacks that resulted in 166 deaths and 239 injuries'

Trump names Indian-American close aide Kash Patel as FBI chief

Trump names Indian-American close aide Kash Patel as FBI chief

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel, a close confidante, as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This appointment would make Patel the highest-ranking Indian American in Trump's incoming administration. Patel has previously served in various roles in the Trump administration, including Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense, Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council. Trump praised Patel's work in uncovering the "Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax" and his commitment to "bringing back Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity to the FBI." Patel, who has extensive experience in law enforcement and national security, is known for his work on the Russia investigation and his criticism of the "deep state."

Why Do They Use Dunki Route To Leave India?

Why Do They Use Dunki Route To Leave India?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

How have aspirations, ambitions and hopes broken down for these young men from the most advanced parts of India? asks Mihir S Sharma.

Federer withdraws from French Open

Federer withdraws from French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

'After two knee operations and more than a year of rehabilitation, it's important that I listen to my body and not rush back into competition.'

US SEC summons Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar in bribery case

US SEC summons Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar in bribery case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Adani group founder and chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar have been summoned to explain their stand on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allegation of paying $265 million (Rs 2,200 crore) in bribes to secure lucrative solar power contracts. Summons have been sent to Adani's Shantivan Farm residence in Ahmedabad and his nephew Sagar's Bodakdev residence in the same city for a reply to SEC within 21 days.

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Putin

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Putin

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The Hague-based ICC accused the Russian president of responsibility for war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine during the war that has been ongoing for over a year.

Court set to rule on Vinesh, Bajrang's Asian Games entry

Court set to rule on Vinesh, Bajrang's Asian Games entry

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Asian Games trials exemption to Phogat, Punia: HC to pronounce order on Saturday

Will Vinesh Get A Joint Silver Medal?

Will Vinesh Get A Joint Silver Medal?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

A positive outcome for Vinesh could overturn the disqualification and award her a joint silver medal.

'I hope to make it to India soon,' Federer tells Kohli

'I hope to make it to India soon,' Federer tells Kohli

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'It was very evident when we watched you play and the aura you brought on court is unmatchable.' 'And for me, you're always going to be the greatest of all time.'

Court refuses Aussie firm's request to sue ICICI Bank

Court refuses Aussie firm's request to sue ICICI Bank

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Bank had no obligations to Perdaman, the judge said.

Pannun plot: Former official wanted by US was held in Delhi

Pannun plot: Former official wanted by US was held in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Vikas Yadav, a former Indian government official charged by the United States authorities for his alleged role in a foiled plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil, was arrested by Delhi Police in December last year in an unrelated extortion and kidnapping case, police sources said.

'Why should a top sportsperson apply?'

'Why should a top sportsperson apply?'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Jaspal Rana questions Sports Ministry, NRAI for ignoring Manu's credentials for Khel Ratna

Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics

Federer pulls out of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

'During the grass court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee, and have accepted that I must withdraw from the Tokyo Olympic Games.'

Visa cancellation: Court hears Haneef's appeal

Visa cancellation: Court hears Haneef's appeal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

Haneef's lawyers argued that the decision of Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews to cancel the visa was based on "a misconstruction of the word association".

Brij Bhushan calls sexual harassment case a political plot

Brij Bhushan calls sexual harassment case a political plot

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment: 'It's a conspiracy by Congress'

PSG vs Mbappe: Inside the mega wage dispute rocking french footbal

PSG vs Mbappe: Inside the mega wage dispute rocking french footbal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Paris St Germain will take their wage dispute with Kylian Mbappe to court after the French football league's governing body (LFP) ruled in favour of the France captain on Friday.

US federal judge recuses himself from Badal case

US federal judge recuses himself from Badal case

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Badal has been charged with custodial torture and for shielding police officers responsible for torture, extra judicial killings and continuous human rights violations against the Sikh community in Punjab.

No fairytale ending as Nadal bows out with defeat

No fairytale ending as Nadal bows out with defeat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'In some ways it is good, maybe, if that was my last match because I lost my first match in the Davis Cup and I lost my last one. We close the circle'

Kolkata rape: CBI to conduct polygraph test on ex-principal

Kolkata rape: CBI to conduct polygraph test on ex-principal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A special court in Kolkata on Thursday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a polygraph test on former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and four other doctors in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at the hospital, officials said.

Sparks fly in IOA as Sahdev Yadav takes on PT Usha

Sparks fly in IOA as Sahdev Yadav takes on PT Usha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) treasurer Sahdev Yadav on Tuesday threatened legal action against the body's president PT Usha for "defaming" his image after she issued a show cause notice to him on the basis of a complaint challenging his eligibility to hold the post.

Swiss court rejects Platini's appeal against FIFA ban

Swiss court rejects Platini's appeal against FIFA ban

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Switzerland's highest court rejected former European soccer boss Michel Platini's bid to overturn his four-year ban from the sport over ethics violations, the court said on Thursday.

Now, ED books Siddaramaiah in MUDA-linked case

Now, ED books Siddaramaiah in MUDA-linked case

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday booked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and some others in a money-laundering case linked to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, taking cognisance of a recent state Lokayukta first information report (FIR), official sources said.

Kerala court acquits man accused of rape, murder of 6-year-old girl

Kerala court acquits man accused of rape, murder of 6-year-old girl

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The court said that in the instant case the investigating officer adopted a "lethargic attitude" throughout the investigation.

Please trust us, resume work: SC to protesting doctors

Please trust us, resume work: SC to protesting doctors

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The court said abstention from the work of doctors affects those segments of the society that are in need of medical care.

White House officials meet Sikhs ahead of Modi's visit and assure...

White House officials meet Sikhs ahead of Modi's visit and assure...

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

This is the first time that the National Security Council has held a meeting with these Sikh activists and Sikh separatists.

P T Usha issues notice to IOA treasurer Yadav

P T Usha issues notice to IOA treasurer Yadav

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

It has been alleged that IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav and some other officials are continuing in office in violation of the age and tenure cap set by the National Sports Code.

When Federer, Djokovic almost played a practice match on Centre Court

When Federer, Djokovic almost played a practice match on Centre Court

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Wimbledon fans with Centre Court tickets suffered the disappointment of seeing the opponents of title contenders Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic retire early in their matches - but they might have been given a bonus contest between the pair.

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

60 fugitives have so far been extradited to India, but Rana's case is special

Rediff.com18 May 2023

In more than a decade since 2002, 60 fugitives were extradited or deported by foreign governments to India, which received a major victory in its fight to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks to justice when a US federal court agreed to the extradition of Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana to the country.

Federer is still king of centre court

Federer is still king of centre court

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Roger Federer's straight sets demolition of Romanian Victor Hanescu on Thursday served a timely reminder to the men who would be king that on centre court he still rules supreme.

Pakistan court issues non-bailable warrant against Imran Khan

Pakistan court issues non-bailable warrant against Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

A Pakistani court on Tuesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against former prime minister Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case but he was granted bail in three other cases, amid high drama outside the court premises where thousands of his supporters converged to support their leader.

Asiad champ Bahadur Sagoo is AFI president

Asiad champ Bahadur Sagoo is AFI president

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Sagoo was the lone candidate left in fray after incumbent senior vice president Anju Bobby George opted out of the race for the position.

India asks US court to reject Cairn's $1.2 bn suit

India asks US court to reject Cairn's $1.2 bn suit

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The Indian government has asked a federal court in Washington to dismiss Britain's Cairn Energy suit seeking enforcement of a $1.2 billion arbitral award, saying it had sovereign immunity under US law. Cairn had in May asked a US federal court to force Air India to pay a $1.26 billion arbitration award the firm had won in December. The government on August 13 filed a 'Motion to Dismiss' petition in the US District Court for the District of Colombia, saying it lacked subject matter jurisdiction in the dispute between Cairn and the Indian tax authority, according to a filing seen by PTI.

Engineer Rashid back in Tihar jail, bail plea deferred

Engineer Rashid back in Tihar jail, bail plea deferred

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

ASJ Chander Jit Singh underscored he would first consider the issue of jurisdiction and whether or not to transfer the case to a special court meant to try lawmakers, considering Rashid was now an MP.

Emotional farewell: Federer and Nadal hold hands and shed tears

Emotional farewell: Federer and Nadal hold hands and shed tears

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Fierce like firestorm yet soft like marshmallow: Federer and Nadal

Court order on 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's extradition expected in 30 days

Court order on 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's extradition expected in 30 days

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

A US court in California has dismissed a status conference motion moved by imprisoned Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, stating that it anticipates a ruling on his extradition to India within 30 days.

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Ronald Rowe Jr said that the suspect did not have a line of sight of Trump and was not able to get any shots off at the agents who were sweeping the course, according to a Politico report.

Shastri watches Federer at Wimbledon

Shastri watches Federer at Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'Great to be back on a sunny day at @Wimbledon.'

'Enough is enough': Biden pardons son Hunter in criminal cases

'Enough is enough': Biden pardons son Hunter in criminal cases

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Hunter Biden was convicted early this year on federal gun and tax charges and was set to appear soon in Delon, California, where he faced the potential of lengthy prison sentences.

Mahadev app: Courier boy firm on allegation against Baghel, ED tells court

Mahadev app: Courier boy firm on allegation against Baghel, ED tells court

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The ED said Das stated that his first statement given to the agency on November 3 last year in which he cited Baghel's name was "true and correct".