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Rajat Gupta files appeal against conviction

Rajat Gupta files appeal against conviction

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

According to the Notice of Appeal filed by his lawyer Gary Naftalis in US District Court Southern District of New York, Gupta's "appeal concerns conviction only."

PHOTOS: Amazing moments of the week gone by

PHOTOS: Amazing moments of the week gone by

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Catch up on all the stunning images that made the headlines last week

Military takes lead in India's war against coronavirus

Military takes lead in India's war against coronavirus

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The military is mobilising to play a central role in holding patients exposed to the coronavirus.

American gets 15 yrs jail for supporting LeT

American gets 15 yrs jail for supporting LeT

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

The sentencing was announced by US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Michael J Garcia on Wednesday.

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The Chinese government lied to the world about the danger and contagious nature of COVID-19, silenced whistleblowers, and did little to stop the spread of the disease'

US court summons Cong over 1984 anti-Sikh riots

US court summons Cong over 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

A United States court has issued summons to the Congress in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, acting on a Sikh rights group's petition charging the party with 'conspiring, aiding and abetting' organised attacks on the community. A federal district court in New York issued summons to India's ruling party in a class action lawsuit filed by the Sikh organisation 'Sikhs for Justice' which has offices in New York and India.

V J Pradhan re-elected Rockland County legislator

V J Pradhan re-elected Rockland County legislator

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Dr Pradhan, a Democrat, continues to be the highest-ranking elected Indian American official in the state of New York.

Al Qaeda's Pakistan chief killed in US drone strike

Al Qaeda's Pakistan chief killed in US drone strike

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Umer Farooq, believed to be in charge of Al Qaeda's operations in Pakistan and Afghanistan, in a US drone attack in in the Khar Tangi area of Datta Khel district of Pakistan's troubled North Waziristan region, a day after the chief of the terror group's global operations was also killed in a Pakistani military operation.

This video game featuring tattoos of NBA stars sparks lawsuit

This video game featuring tattoos of NBA stars sparks lawsuit

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Take-Two Interactive Software Inc has been hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over its depiction of tattoos belonging to National Basketball Association stars LeBron James and Kobe Bryant in a popular video game.

Woman killed in knife attack in Sydney

Woman killed in knife attack in Sydney

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Australian TV channels showed the man, in his 20s or 30s, running through the King Street with a large kitchen knife yelling "Allahu Akbar" .

India rubbishes court summons for Modi

India rubbishes court summons for Modi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

India on Friday rubbished as "frivolous and malicious attempt" the case filed in a New York court against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged role in 2002 communal riots in Gujarat during his chief ministership, saying "vested interests" have raked up the matter to "vitiate" the atmosphere during his visit.

Indian-American woman sues Weinstein for sexual harassment

Indian-American woman sues Weinstein for sexual harassment

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Weinstein subjected Rehal to 'unwelcome touching', the lawsuit alleges.

Human rights violation: Punjab CM served US court summons

Human rights violation: Punjab CM served US court summons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, who is on a visit to the United States, has been served the summons issued by a US court in a human rights violation case for alleged torture of Sikhs in his state, according to petitioners.

Al Qaeda's global operations chief killed in Pak army raid

Al Qaeda's global operations chief killed in Pak army raid

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The chief of Al Qaeda's global operations, wanted by the United State over a 2009 plot to attack the New York subway system, was killed in a raid in Pakistan's restive tribal region, the country's military said.

'Rajat Gupta threw away his duties'

'Rajat Gupta threw away his duties'

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The trial of Gupta, one of the most high profile Wall Street executives to be charged with insider trading, began in US District Court, Southern District of New York on Monday amid intense media glare.

Rajat Gupta's trial begins in NYC; wiretaps to be key

Rajat Gupta's trial begins in NYC; wiretaps to be key

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Former Indian American Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta is facing trial in one of the most high profile cases of insider trading in the US that will likely see investment guru Warren Buffet and Arcelor Mittal Chairman Lakshmi Mittal as potential witnesses.

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.

May 21 fateful day for Rajat Gupta, Dharun Ravi

May 21 fateful day for Rajat Gupta, Dharun Ravi

Rediff.com13 May 2012

May 21 promises to be a crucial day for the Indian-American community as one of corporate America's most prominent India-born executives is scheduled to go on trial here while miles away a New Jersey court is to decide the fate of a Chennai native convicted of a hate crime.

US court dismisses Taro bid to block Sun offer

US court dismisses Taro bid to block Sun offer

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

A US district court has dismissed a petition by Israel's Taro Pharmaceutical Industries to block leading Indian drug maker Sun Pharma from launching an open offer to acquire majority stake in the former.

Wipro awards $1.19 million to promote science in US

Wipro awards $1.19 million to promote science in US

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Wipro, India's major IT company, has awarded a grant of $1.19 million to promote science and teacher education leadership in the US.

US court nod to Mahindra Satyam's $125-mn settlement pact

US court nod to Mahindra Satyam's $125-mn settlement pact

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

Judgement is subject to an appeal period of 30 days from the date of its entry.

Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara asked to quit by Trump admin

Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara asked to quit by Trump admin

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Bharara, 48, has made a national and international mark for himself with many high-profile cases and investigations including foreign countries, insider trading and those involving US politicians.

Indian-origin analyst fined $34 mn

Indian-origin analyst fined $34 mn

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

An Indian-origin former analyst has been accused of providing confidential company information in the Raj Rajaratnam-led insider trading scheme, has been fined $34 million for his role in the scheme.

Rajaratnam to pay $ 92 million as penalty in insider trading

Rajaratnam to pay $ 92 million as penalty in insider trading

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

A US judge has ordered disgraced billionaire Raj Rajaratnam to pay over USD 92 million as penalty in the insider trading case filed against him by the US financial regulator, saying the "huge and brazen nature" of his fraud "cries out" for such an unprecedented fine.

How Vikas Khanna distributed 4 mn ration in India

How Vikas Khanna distributed 4 mn ration in India

Rediff.com13 May 2020

"I'm not doing any favour. I'm giving back to my country."

US charges Honduran football club chief with laundering drug money

US charges Honduran football club chief with laundering drug money

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The president of a top Honduras football club and two family members were charged by US authorities on Wednesday with engineering a decade-long scheme to launder drug trafficking and foreign bribery proceeds through US accounts.

Qaeda man pleads guilty to bomb NY subways

Qaeda man pleads guilty to bomb NY subways

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

An accomplice of Al Qaeda associate Najibullah Zazi has pleaded guilty to a plot that involved bombing New York City subways and also admitted to a conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction.

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mispronunciation outraged a large number of Harris' supporters and her spokesperson Sabrina Singh said, "I'll keep it simple: If you can pronounce 'former' Senator David Perdue, you can pronounce 'future' Vice President Kamala Harris."

25-yr-old from Andhra among 3 killed in US bank shooting

25-yr-old from Andhra among 3 killed in US bank shooting

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

Pruthviraj Kandepi, who hailed from Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, was killed in the shootout.

Al Qaeda leader Libi pleads not guilty in US court

Al Qaeda leader Libi pleads not guilty in US court

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

A top al-Qaeda operative, captured by US special forces in a secretive mission in Libya this month, pleaded not guilty to a charge of his involvement in the 1998 bombing of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania that killed 224 people, in a New York court.

Sports Shorts: Singer Underwood, NFL sued

Sports Shorts: Singer Underwood, NFL sued

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), which houses the offices of some of the biggest banks in the country, however, slipped to 26th position from the 16th position.

Wall Street fraud: 2 Indian Americans among 6 held

Wall Street fraud: 2 Indian Americans among 6 held

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

If convicted all of them face imprisonment of up to 20 years, according to the indictment, which reads that the defendants "routinely received inside information directly or indirectly from insiders and provided it to each other for the purpose of trading based on the information", filed in the US court.

June 21 may soon be Yoga Day in NYC

June 21 may soon be Yoga Day in NYC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

A resolution has been tabled in the New York City Council to recognise June 21 as 'World Yoga Day' in New York in line with the United Nations' decision to commemorate the day annually.

HSBC's $1.9bn money-laundering settlement approved by US judge

HSBC's $1.9bn money-laundering settlement approved by US judge

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

HSBC has acknowledged compliance lapses, including a failure to maintain an effective anti-money laundering programme.

Court gives rights group till Nov 4 to challenge Modi immunity

Court gives rights group till Nov 4 to challenge Modi immunity

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

A United States court has granted 15 days to the petitioners to respond to the State Department's "suggestion of immunity" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an alleged human rights violation case.

Petition in US court to designate RSS as terror group

Petition in US court to designate RSS as terror group

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

A Sikh rights group has filed a lawsuit asking a federal court in New York to designate Bharatiya Janata Party's ideological mentor Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh as a "foreign terrorist organisation".

Kara McCoullough, a scientist is Miss USA 2017

Kara McCoullough, a scientist is Miss USA 2017

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The 25-year-old from the District of Columbia is 'the most intelligent contestant in recent memory'!

PHOTOS: Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon' seen across the globe

PHOTOS: Rare 'Super Blue Blood Moon' seen across the globe

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

In Asia, the last Blue Moon and a total lunar eclipse happened 35 years ago on December 30, 1982.