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US opposes plea that wants RSS designated as terror group

US opposes plea that wants RSS designated as terror group

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Saying the group does not have 'any entitlement' to make such a demand.

Sprinter Dutee faces expulsion after revealing same sex relationship

Sprinter Dutee faces expulsion after revealing same sex relationship

Rediff.com20 May 2019

India's fastest woman Dutee Chand is facing a tough battle of acceptance in her family.

SHOCKING: Teen's body found on railway tracks after she denied order to lick spit

SHOCKING: Teen's body found on railway tracks after she denied order to lick spit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The naked body of a girl, who tried to save her father from being beaten by locals for failing to pay for a rented tractor at a village meeting and then refusing to follow a kangaroo court's order of licking spit, was found lying on railway tracks at Dhupguri in Jalpaiguri district.

Oh no! 'Samosas' no longer cheap in Pakistan!

Oh no! 'Samosas' no longer cheap in Pakistan!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Ending a legal wrangle over the price of the humble samosa, the Supreme Court has set aside a notification of the Punjab government, whereby the price of one samosa was fixed at Rs 6. The samosa, till early this week, was caught up in a legal tussle between the provincial government and Punjab Bakers and Sweets Federation.

Armstrong suit against anti-doping agency hits roadblock

Armstrong suit against anti-doping agency hits roadblock

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

A federal judge swiftly dismissed a lawsuit on Monday that retired cycling champ Lance Armstrong had filed in a bid to stop the US Anti-Doping Agency from proceeding with a case charging him with using drugs during the years he won the Tour de France.

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Vadra questioned by ED for more than 5 hours

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Official sources said the investigating officer of the case put across to him at least half-a-dozen statements of his alleged aides which form a purported "link" between him, absconding arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari, Bhandari's associates and others.

Hawaii judge indefinitely extends order blocking Trump's travel ban

Hawaii judge indefinitely extends order blocking Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The US District Judge Derrick Watson blocked the core provision of the revised executive order two weeks ago arguing that it violated Establishment Clause of the Constitution by disfavouring Muslims.

Indian-American author pleads guilty in Senate campaign scheme

Indian-American author pleads guilty in Senate campaign scheme

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Conservative Indian-American author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, who has been critical of President Barack Obama through his works, pleaded guilty before a US court to violating election campaign law by making illegal contributions to a Senate campaign.

Judge dismisses indictment against Devyani Khobragade

Judge dismisses indictment against Devyani Khobragade

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Three months after she was arrested and charged with visa fraud before being freed on a bail bond, Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's motion to dismiss the government's indictment on the ground of her diplomatic immunity was granted Wednesday by a Federal Judge in Manhattan.

Dress code banning jeans, skirts in TN temples put on hold till Jan 18

Dress code banning jeans, skirts in TN temples put on hold till Jan 18

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Justices V Ramasubramanian and N Kirubakaran stayed the order while admitting an appeal filed by the HR&CE department and one G Sarika of Southern Districts Women's Federation.

Infy's former-US recruiter says firm favoured hiring Indians

Infy's former-US recruiter says firm favoured hiring Indians

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Infosys has been in the eye of the storm on alleged violation of H-1B and business visa norms on several occasions in the US

Hawaii sues US President Trump over travel ban

Hawaii sues US President Trump over travel ban

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The small state becomes the first to challenge the ban, which they say violates the US Constitution.

Third suspect admits role in Gurudwara attack in Germany

Third suspect admits role in Gurudwara attack in Germany

Rediff.com7 May 2016

During interrogation, 17-year-old Tolga did not reveal the background or motive for targeting the Sikh temple, which hosted a wedding ceremony attended by over 200 guests.

US: Indian gets 15-year jail for looting 9/11 fund

US: Indian gets 15-year jail for looting 9/11 fund

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

An Indian-origin former high-ranking officer has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a court here for siphoning off government money to the tune of $9 million, most of which was intended to help identify victims of 9/11 terror attacks, and stashing it away in India.

Education turns core poll issue in TN, can break AIADMK-BJP ties

Education turns core poll issue in TN, can break AIADMK-BJP ties

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Higher education policy may be at the core of the Tamil Nadu assembly polls next May, with a potential to break the ties between the ruling AIADMK in the state and the BJP counterpart at the national level, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Delhi HC blast: Man who sent third e-mail held in Gujarat

Delhi HC blast: Man who sent third e-mail held in Gujarat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

A man has been arrested for sending the email threatening of a bomb blast in the city after the Delhi blast, the police said in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Rajat Gupta's release date from prison is March 2016

Rajat Gupta's release date from prison is March 2016

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Gupta, 65, reported to the minimum security satellite camp at FMC Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts on June 17.

Cauvery bandh brings Bengaluru to halt

Cauvery bandh brings Bengaluru to halt

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A bandh to protest against the release of Cauvery waters to Tamil Nadu has brought Karnataka to a standstill on Friday

US hotelier Chatwal avoids jail in illegal donations case

US hotelier Chatwal avoids jail in illegal donations case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Indian-American hotelier Sant Singh Chatwal avoided jail time and was sentenced to three years probation and a $500,000 fine on charges of illegally donating thousands of dollars to political campaigns.

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In its interim order, a Madurai bench directed the Centre to file counter in 4 weeks.

Diplomat's arrest: Trouble was brewing since June

Diplomat's arrest: Trouble was brewing since June

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The Government of India and the Indian community in the United States have strongly condemned the arrest of Dr Devyani Khobragade, India's deputy consul general in New York. Some activists blamed the Indian government's failure, claiming that the issue with the domestic help, Sangeeta Richard, was not handled properly though the Indian authorities had faced two similar cases in New York earlier.

US captures prime suspect in Benghazi consulate attack

US captures prime suspect in Benghazi consulate attack

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The White House has ruled out sending Ahmed Abu Khatallah, a key suspect in the attacks at the United States consulate in Benghazi in September 2012, to the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention center and asserted that he would be tried through the federal court system.

Tainted portfolio manager Martoma to begin jail term on Nov 20

Tainted portfolio manager Martoma to begin jail term on Nov 20

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Martoma, 40, was ordered by US District Judge Paul Gardephe to surrender by Thursday afternoon, after he lost his bid last week to remain free on bail pending appeal of his conviction.

British cleric Abu Hamza convicted on terror charges in US

British cleric Abu Hamza convicted on terror charges in US

Rediff.com20 May 2014

A fiery British cleric accused of facilitating violent jihad in Afghanistan and setting up a terrorist training camp in the United States was convicted by a court in New York on 11 terrorism charges and faces a maximum prison sentence of life.

Assam killings: 2 held for 'provocative remarks', ULFA-I denies role

Assam killings: 2 held for 'provocative remarks', ULFA-I denies role

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The Assam government announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh and a job for the next of the kin of the deceased.

The deal that saved Headley's life

The deal that saved Headley's life

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley, accused of plotting the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and conspiring to target a Danish newspaper, pleaded guilty on Thursday before a United States court. Headley, 49, who was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's joint terrorism task force on October 3, 2009, told US District Judge Harry Leinenweber that he wanted to change his plea to guilty, in an apparent bid to get a lighter sentence.

Headley pleads guilty to terror charges

Headley pleads guilty to terror charges

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

In a volte-face, Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley, accused of plotting the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and conspiring to target a Danish newspaper, pleaded guilty on Thursday before a US court in Chicago.

'Devyani Khobragade was subjected to strip search'

'Devyani Khobragade was subjected to strip search'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The US Marshals Service has confirmed that Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade was subjected to "strip search" after her arrest in New York last week, and subjected to the same search procedures as other arrestees.

Srinivasan or Garland? Obama to announce his SC judge pick tonight

Srinivasan or Garland? Obama to announce his SC judge pick tonight

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Obama is likely to choose either "trailblazer" Srinivasan or Merrick Garland as his pick for the Supreme Court nominee and could announce his decision early Thursday morning (IST).

US: Indian-American jailed on terror charges

US: Indian-American jailed on terror charges

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Federal Judge James Carr in the Northern District of Ohio sentenced Khaleel Ahmed to eight years, four months and his cousin Zubair Ahmed to 10 years in prison. The two had pleaded guilty in January 2009 to conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists.

Times Square bomber attended training camp in Pak

Times Square bomber attended training camp in Pak

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad, the suspected Times Square bomber, attended a terrorist training camp at Waziristan in Pakistan, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has said. In a 10-page compliant file on Tuesday before the Court of Judge Nathaniel Fox, Southern District of New York, the FBI alleged that Shahzad traveled from Connecticut to New York on a sports-utility vehicle that was laden with a bomb.

Devyani case: Why the US needs to apologise quickly!

Devyani case: Why the US needs to apologise quickly!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

'If at all,' says Suhasini Haidar, Foreign Affairs Editor, CNN-IBN, 'Devyani Khobragade is to avoid facing a full trial, the process of that negotiation must start immediately, for which the current acrimonious atmosphere must be improved. It is no more than the US was willing to do for Raymond Davis; the Italian government for its sailors; and India for Captain Sunil James and Vijayan in Togo. Devyani Khobragade is not accused of charges anywhere as serious they were, and whether Preet Bharara's office recognises it or not, she is a diplomat who represents a proud country that has taken the insult to her as a personal insult to the country.'

US Sikh rights group asked to serve summons to PM by June 18

US Sikh rights group asked to serve summons to PM by June 18

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

A United States court has asked a Sikh rights group to serve summons on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by June 18 or face dismissal of a case of alleged human rights violations against him.

Indian portfolio manager in US fined $500,000

Indian portfolio manager in US fined $500,000

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

Reema Shah pleaded guilty to insider trading and cooperated with the US government for accepting insider info from a Yahoo! executive

'Democracy loving, capitalist respecting' India best for investors: FM

'Democracy loving, capitalist respecting' India best for investors: FM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

"So you will not have anything better... democracy loving, capitalist respecting environment... in India," Sitharaman said at the event hosted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in association with the US India Strategic and Partnership Forum.

Justice Mukul Mudgal in FIFA governance committee

Justice Mukul Mudgal in FIFA governance committee

Rediff.com15 May 2016

In a major development for Indian football and judiciary, world governing body FIFA has turned to Justice Mukul Mudgal, who has been appointed as deputy chairman of its governance committee.

Indian-American gets 12 years in jail for fraud

Indian-American gets 12 years in jail for fraud

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

An Indian-American man has been sentenced by a US court to 12 years in jail and ordered to pay $68 million for his involvement in an elaborate Internet scam that obtained a whopping $200 million by illegally selling addictive medicines to cyber customers and drug users.

Tainted portfolio manager Martoma successful in delaying prison term

Tainted portfolio manager Martoma successful in delaying prison term

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The appeals court granted Martoma's request to extend his November 10 surrender date until an appellate panel hears and decides on his motion for bail pending appeal.

US: Man jailed for 3 yrs for assaulting Sikh cabbie

US: Man jailed for 3 yrs for assaulting Sikh cabbie

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A Seattle man has been sentenced to over three years in prison and ordered to pay damages for brutally assaulting a Sikh taxi driver last year in a racially-motivated hate crime during which he used "the most disgusting and ugly" racist language against the victim.

BCCI has no plans to remove Vengsarkar from NCA

BCCI has no plans to remove Vengsarkar from NCA

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Dilip Vengsarkar's future as a member of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) committee will only be decided when the Board of Control for Cricket in India holds it's next Annual General Meeting, even as the Board is set to appoint a full-time Special Projects director.