News for 'Preet'

Devyani no longer enjoys immunity, may face arrest warrant: US

Devyani no longer enjoys immunity, may face arrest warrant: US

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

The United States o Friday said senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who returned to New Delhi, no longer enjoys immunity and she and Indian government were told that an arrest warrant might be issued against her.

Devyani indicted for visa fraud, granted diplomatic immunity

Devyani indicted for visa fraud, granted diplomatic immunity

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade was today indicted for visa fraud and making false statements but can leave the US as she has been accorded diplomatic immunity.

Kerry asked why no action against Russian diplomat

Kerry asked why no action against Russian diplomat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Amidst a row over the arrest of a senior Indian diplomat on visa fraud charges, a top American lawmaker has asked Secretary of State John Kerry why no action was taken against dozens of Russian diplomats allegedly defrauding United States government's benefits programmes.

'I did my first Kannada film to earn pocket money'

'I did my first Kannada film to earn pocket money'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

'I want to do Hindi and Telugu films now.' Actress Rakul Preet Singh tells Radhika Rajamani.

Preity Zinta's GORGEOUS bridal avatars!

Preity Zinta's GORGEOUS bridal avatars!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

PZ's played a newlywed many times on screen!

E-wallets plan to become more than just digital money providers

E-wallets plan to become more than just digital money providers

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

With the arrival of new players such as Amazon Pay, Google Tez and Flipkart's PhonePe, digital money companies are now changing their business pitch.

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.

As user base shrinks, m-wallets put smart money on diversification

As user base shrinks, m-wallets put smart money on diversification

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

The last few months have been hard on digital wallets which had a short-lived dream run post-demonetisation.

Rains! Lights! Camera! Action!

Rains! Lights! Camera! Action!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

What happens when you shoot at night, under pouring rain, as electrical wires snake around and your eyes turn gritty due to lack of sleep?

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh at the Stardust awards

PIX: Aishwarya, Amitabh at the Stardust awards

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

A look at the star arrivals.

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.'

Look what's trending on TV!

Look what's trending on TV!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

These are the television shows that will crackle and pop a lot longer than anything you'll get your paws on.

'We are creating music in haste'

'We are creating music in haste'

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Today, music directors do not work on a song that turns out to be the biggest hit of the year.' 'Their main focus is on creating a song which becomes an instant hit.' 'Whether the audience remembers that song after a couple of months or not, that does not concern them anymore.'

31 years on, horrors of the Bhopal Gas tragedy continue

31 years on, horrors of the Bhopal Gas tragedy continue

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Gas affected areas in Bhopal are still bereft of basic amenities.

Ravi Teja's Kick 2 to release on June 12

Ravi Teja's Kick 2 to release on June 12

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Get your lowdown of what's happening in Telugu cinema!

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy dismissed by Trump administration

US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy dismissed by Trump administration

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Murthy is the second Indian-American to be removed by the Trump administration from a senior position.

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

I-Day gallantry awards: Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.

Meet Bollywood's BUSIEST Actors

Meet Bollywood's BUSIEST Actors

Rediff.com20 May 2019

There are 11 actors, who are among Bollywood's busiest, working on multiple films simultaneously. Just who are they?

Day after odd-even, Delhi traffic goes completely out of gear

Day after odd-even, Delhi traffic goes completely out of gear

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Traffic was thrown out of gear in national capital New Delhi on Saturday and several major roads witnessed a chock-a-block situation, a day after the fortnight-long Odd-Even scheme restricting movement of private cars ended.

Diplomat arrest: US should apologise, says Indian-American lawmaker

Diplomat arrest: US should apologise, says Indian-American lawmaker

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Indian-American Congressman Dr Amerish Bera feels that an apology will help India and the United States work through any misunderstandings. Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington, DC

Rajat Gupta's appeal to overturn insider trading conviction rejected

Rajat Gupta's appeal to overturn insider trading conviction rejected

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

His prison term is set to end on March 2016.

Oh, how Indians love protocol!

Oh, how Indians love protocol!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

'Perhaps it isn't protocol at all, but power before which we abase ourselves,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Radical cleric sentenced to life in prison on terror charges

Radical cleric sentenced to life in prison on terror charges

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

A 56-year old British cleric has been sentenced to life in prison by a court in US after being convicted of 11 terror-related charges, including providing material support to Al Qaeda and conspiring to establish a terrorist training camp in the US.

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.

US court seeks response to objections over Modi's immunity

US court seeks response to objections over Modi's immunity

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

A US court has asked the State Department to respond by December 10 to the objections raised by a rights group over the immunity granted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with a lawsuit filed against him for his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots.

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.

'Your work speaks even after you are dead'

'Your work speaks even after you are dead'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'We are not in the crore game, at least not me.' 'So when I do a film, I do it purely on its merit, where I think we will go ahead and make a fantastic film.'

America's case against Devyani has no merit: India

America's case against Devyani has no merit: India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Reacting strongly to the second indictment against its diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the United States, India on Saturday said it was an "unnecessary" step and any measure consequent to the decision will "unfortunately" impact efforts on both sides to build a strategic partnership between India and the US.

Bin Laden's son-in-law gets life in jail on terror charges

Bin Laden's son-in-law gets life in jail on terror charges

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Slain Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's son-in-law Sulaiman Abu Ghayth was on Tuesday sentenced to life in prison for conspiring to kill US nationals and providing material support to terrorists.

Arrest warrant issued against Khobragade in US visa fraud case

Arrest warrant issued against Khobragade in US visa fraud case

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, whose arrest soured India-US relations, was on Friday re-indicted on visa fraud charges, a couple of days after a US court dismissed an earlier indictment.

'Rajat Gupta should end challenge to insider trading verdict'

'Rajat Gupta should end challenge to insider trading verdict'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Gupta, 66, is currently serving his prison term.

Sonam, Anushka join hands to slam body shamers

Sonam, Anushka join hands to slam body shamers

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Rajat Gupta's jail term begins from June 17

Rajat Gupta's jail term begins from June 17

Rediff.com31 May 2014

He is expected to be assigned to a medium-security prison in Otisville, New York, about 70 miles from New York City.

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Buzz: Pakistan begin World Test Championship campaign in England

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Pakistan women cricket team's head coach New Zealander Mark Coles has resigned on Thursday, months before the ICC World T20 in Australia.

Martoma fails to avoid jail in insider trading case

Martoma fails to avoid jail in insider trading case

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Martoma, 40, was sentenced in federal court last month by US District Judge Paul Gardephe for his role as the "central figure" in the most lucrative insider trading scheme ever charged involving $275 million in illegal profits and avoided losses.

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 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.

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

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Trump names Indian-American Ajit Pai to head US communications commission

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Pai is the fourth Indian-American to become part of Trump's administration.

US lawmakers call for allowing turbaned Sikh basketball players

US lawmakers call for allowing turbaned Sikh basketball players

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

A bipartisan group of 39 influential American lawmakers has asked the International Basketball Federation to end its discrimination against Sikh players and allow them to play while wearing a turban.