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'She peed herself': Air India 'urination' accused makes U-turn

'She peed herself': Air India 'urination' accused makes U-turn

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

She was suffering from some disease related to prostate. It was not him. The seating system was such that no one could go to her seat, Mishra's lawyer said.

Indians found dead on US-Canada border believed to be from Gujarat

Indians found dead on US-Canada border believed to be from Gujarat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Canadian police have named two of the eight people, including four Indians, whose bodies were found in a marshland area along the United States-Canada border, amid an investigation into the circumstances of their deaths.

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Shenanigans Surface In Pakistan Military

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Recent disclosures allege large scale corruption, nepotism and kickbacks by Pakistan air chief Air Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhuin housing land deals in Islamabad and in buying of new aircraft, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Charges completely false, says father of man who urinated on AI co-flier

Charges completely false, says father of man who urinated on AI co-flier

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

The accused had urinated on his co-passenger, a woman in her seventies, allegedly in an inebriated condition, in the business class of the Air India flight on November 26 last year.

India denies US cop's arrest linked to diplomat case

India denies US cop's arrest linked to diplomat case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

The US has said that it was time to get past the recent tensions with India and the two sides should move on, days after arrest of an American police officer at New Delhi airport for possessing bullets. "We've said we want to get past some of the tensions that have been there over the past several months and move on," state department deputy spokesperson Marie Harf said.

Ex-minister defends Rajiv govt's ban on Salman Rushdie's book

Ex-minister defends Rajiv govt's ban on Salman Rushdie's book

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Singh, 91, rejected as "rubbish" the charge by critics the Rajiv Gandhi government's decision to ban the book was driven by appeasement towards Muslims.

American Airlines offloads female cancer patient in Delhi; DGCA seeks report

American Airlines offloads female cancer patient in Delhi; DGCA seeks report

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

The incident was reported on January 30, and it came to light after the United States-based traveller, identified as Meenakshi Sengupta, lodged a complaint against the flight attendant.

'Netanyahu should resign!'

'Netanyahu should resign!'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'He is ultimately responsible for this failure, having ignored warnings from Egypt and the US about the attacks.'

Cong leader Pawan Khera calls PM 'Gautamdas Modi', booked

Cong leader Pawan Khera calls PM 'Gautamdas Modi', booked

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Khera said when a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) could be set up by former prime ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, 'what is the problem of Narendra Gautamdas, sorry....Narendra Damodardas Modi'.

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The family expressed gratitude to the audience members who bravely leapt to Rushdie's defence and administered first-aid after he was stabbed multiple times at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York.

Personal Data Protection

Personal Data Protection

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking person's guide.

Man charged with hate crime in attack on Sikh professor

Man charged with hate crime in attack on Sikh professor

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged with hate crime for a brutal assault on a Sikh professor last year during which the attackers called him "Osama" and a "terrorist" in the United States.

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Despite their opposition based on ideology, both the political Right and the political Left possess similar behaviour, observes Shyam G Menon.

Vijender wins gold at World Police Games

Vijender wins gold at World Police Games

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

India's ace boxer Vijender Singh struck gold and also bagged the 'Best Boxer' award as Indian pugilists rounded off a reasonably successful campaign with two gold medals, a similar number of silver and a bronze medal at the World Police and Fire Games.

DCW seeks CCTV on flights, tougher steps against drunk fliers

DCW seeks CCTV on flights, tougher steps against drunk fliers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Prevent highly intoxicated travellers from boarding the aircraft, limit alcohol intake, instal CCTV cameras and sensitise staff about sexual harassment -- are part of the detailed guidelines given by the Delhi Commission for Women to the aviation regulator amid rising incidents of unruly passengers on flights.

UK's India-origin home secretary visits Leicester, assures full force of law

UK's India-origin home secretary visits Leicester, assures full force of law

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has met with local police officers and Hindu and Muslim community leaders in Leicester and assured them that thugs behind the recent violent clashes would face the full force of the law.

Tejpal case: De Niro replies to police questionnaire

Tejpal case: De Niro replies to police questionnaire

Rediff.com6 May 2014

In his reply to a questionnaire forwarded by the Goa crime branch, Hollywood actor Robert De Niro confirmed the presence of the woman, who has accused Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal of rape, and Tejpal at the ThinkFest event in Goa.

South Asian origin women unite against 'senseless violence' in Leicester

South Asian origin women unite against 'senseless violence' in Leicester

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

In a joint appeal on Saturday, the community leaders and local politicians from the eastern England region described Leicester as a great place to live and work and called for solutions to the 'hate-filled violence.'

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

A 19-year-old Indian-origin teen accused of deliberately crashing a rented U-Haul truck into a White House barrier told authorities that he wanted to get inside the mansion to "seize power" and "kill" US President Joe Biden, according to media reports.

NYPD officials reveal details of London bombing

NYPD officials reveal details of London bombing

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

NYPD officials reveal details of London bombing

'Nobody from the police approached me'

'Nobody from the police approached me'

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Vijay Taneja stages Bollywood events abroad.

Legal win for Sikh cop in US

Legal win for Sikh cop in US

Rediff.com30 Apr 2004

A court has asked the New York Police Department to reinstate Jasjit Singh Jaggi, who quit after he was barred from wearing turban while on duty.

Kerik refuses Homeland Security Department job

Kerik refuses Homeland Security Department job

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

Kerik was named by US President George W Bush to head the department.

Remembering 9/11: US marks 14th anniversary of September 11 attacks

Remembering 9/11: US marks 14th anniversary of September 11 attacks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Fourteen years ago on September 11, terrorists hijacked four passenger planes and targeted the United States, killing 3,000 people in the attacks.

Stop discriminatory surveillance of Muslims in US: Rights group

Stop discriminatory surveillance of Muslims in US: Rights group

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Several Sikh, Hindu and South Asian rights groups have asked the United States justice department to probe the "discriminatory" surveillance of Muslims by the New York police department, saying such religious profiling unfairly "stigmatises" the community members and "breeds distrust".

Air India bans peeing incident accused for 4 months

Air India bans peeing incident accused for 4 months

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

An airline official said the ban is with immediate effect and is in addition to the 30-day ban it had imposed on the individual earlier.

Pak may recall its beleagured UN diplomat

Pak may recall its beleagured UN diplomat

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

The US has sought Islmabad's nod to withdraw Munir Akram's diplomatic immunity following allegations of assault levelled by a woman who claimed to be his friend.

US Open PIX: Sabalenka beats Keys; sets up Gauff final

US Open PIX: Sabalenka beats Keys; sets up Gauff final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Images from the US Open women's semi-finals on Thursday.

Wife of Putin's ally begs Zelenskyy to free husband

Wife of Putin's ally begs Zelenskyy to free husband

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

On Tuesday, Ukraine President Zelenskyy announced Viktor Medvedchuk's arrest, showing him downcast and in cuffs, sparking widespread celebrations.

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

A special ceremony was organised at the world-famous skyscraper in New York's midtown Manhattan for lighting it up in saffron, white and green.

Muslim man beaten in US by teenagers yelling 'ISIS, ISIS'

Muslim man beaten in US by teenagers yelling 'ISIS, ISIS'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Mujibur Rahman, who was wearing traditional Muslim attire when he was attacked in front of his horrified niece in the Bronx, New York, was walking her home from Bronx school.

Report improper behaviour even if...: Air India CEO to staff

Report improper behaviour even if...: Air India CEO to staff

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

In an internal communication to airlines' employees, he reflected on the urinating incident to say that "the repulsion felt by the affected passenger is totally understandable and we share her distress.

Salman Rushdie off ventilator, able to talk

Salman Rushdie off ventilator, able to talk

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Salman Rushdie has been taken off a ventilator and was able to talk, a day after the Mumbai-born author was stabbed, in what US authorities said was a 'targeted, unprovoked, preplanned' attack.

NYPD cops, fire fighters among 106 accused over 9/11 fraud

NYPD cops, fire fighters among 106 accused over 9/11 fraud

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

A "shocking" fraud involving 106 people, including former New York city cops and firefighters, who allegedly used the 9/11 terror attack disability benefits worth hundreds of millions of dollars to fund their lavish lifestyles, has been cracked by authorities in New York.

Woman police officer suspended for going on UN mission deputation

Woman police officer suspended for going on UN mission deputation

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

A woman police officer has been suspended in the wake of her proceeding to Sudan for a UN mission under Central government deputation, even after the Tamil Nadu government asked the centre to cancel her visit.

Batman takes on police as comic depicts US racial tensions

Batman takes on police as comic depicts US racial tensions

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

In the backdrop of incidents of police violence against black youths in the US, the latest Batman series issue sees the caped crusader battle police brutality rather than the likes of Joker or Two-Face.

Anti-hijab protests spread to more Iranian cities

Anti-hijab protests spread to more Iranian cities

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Hundreds of protesters, mostly women, took to the streets following the death of Mahsa Amini -- a Kurd native, chanting anti-government slogans that target the core of the Islamic regime and its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

International idol smuggler Subhash Kapoor, aides convicted, get 10 years in jail

International idol smuggler Subhash Kapoor, aides convicted, get 10 years in jail

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

A trial court in Tamil Nadu's Kumbakonam on Tuesday convicted international antique dealer Subhash Chandra Kapoor and five of his accomplices to 10 years imprisonment in the Udayarpalayam burglary and illegal export of 19 antique idols valued over Rs 94 crore to the Art of the Past Gallery, New York, USA, the state idol wing CID said on Tuesday.

'Trump' takes Times Square with a band of bikini-clad babes

'Trump' takes Times Square with a band of bikini-clad babes

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

'Donald Trump' took Times Square by storm on Tuesday along with a group of scantily-dressed women as part of a project by spoof photographer Alison Jackson.

Why Air India didn't report urinating incident to DGCA

Why Air India didn't report urinating incident to DGCA

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The aggrieved lady had "rescinded" an initial request for action after the two "appeared" to have sorted out the issue.