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Chinese firm files case against Apple's Siri technology

Chinese firm files case against Apple's Siri technology

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Representatives of Apple appeared in a Shanghai court on Tuesday to respond to the case filed by Shanghai Zhizhen Network Technology Co, the developer of a voice technology called Xiao i Robot.

Lawyers 'shocked' at AG's opinion, file petition

Lawyers 'shocked' at AG's opinion, file petition

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

Lawyers ‘shocked’ at AG’s opinion, file petition

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The CBI filed the appeal against the May 31, 2005 decision of the high court by which all accused, including Europe-based industrialists Hinduja brothers, were discharged from the Rs 64-crore pay-off case.

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'Through a translator, I was able to speak with several of the detainees from India who are seeking asylum.' 'I was saddened to hear the detainees tell us that they are being confined in their cells for up to 22 to 23 hours a day.' 52 Indian are among the 121 asylum-seekers held in an Oregon prison. Rediff.com Senior Contributor Pottayil Rajendran reports from New York on the case that is making headlines in America, India, indeed around the world.

Sikh bar owner who helped nab NYC bombing suspect is a US hero

Sikh bar owner who helped nab NYC bombing suspect is a US hero

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

A Sikh bar owner in the United States is being hailed as a hero for helping capture the 28-year old Afghan-American wanted for the weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey.

Privacy can be fundamental right with some riders: Govt to SC

Privacy can be fundamental right with some riders: Govt to SC

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

AG Venugopal asserted that right to privacy could not be bundled as a single right in a developing country like India where a few persons, claiming right to privacy, override the fundamental rights of 60-70 million people, who did not have access to basic amenities like food and shelter.

Pak SC withdraws contempt notice against Imran Khan

Pak SC withdraws contempt notice against Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

In a major relief for cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan, Pakistan's Supreme Court today withdrew the contempt of court notice against him. A three-member bench headed by Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali discharged the notice after hearing the arguments of Attorney General Munir A Malik in the case who said that it is not the matter of disobedience.

Centre defends Thomas's appointment as CVC in SC

Centre defends Thomas's appointment as CVC in SC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

The Centre on Monday strongly defended the appointment of controversial bureaucrat P J Thomas as the central vigilance commissioner, saying he was an 'outstanding officer' with 'impeccable integrity'. In an affidavit in the Supreme Court cleared by Attorney General G E Vahanvati, the government also said there was no need for 'consensus' of the three-member high powered committee on CVC's appointment.

Modi submits IPL documents to ED

Modi submits IPL documents to ED

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Lalit Modi's attorney on Tuesday submitted documents relating to the cash-rich Twenty20 league before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai.

Had to act as CBI top 2 were fighting like cats: Centre tells SC

Had to act as CBI top 2 were fighting like cats: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Attorney General K K Venugopal told a bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi that the fight between the two officers impacted the image of the CBI.

SC stays HC order for CBI probe against Uttarakhand CM

SC stays HC order for CBI probe against Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan said the 'drastic order' passed by the high court without hearing the chief minister has taken 'everybody by surprise' as there was no prayer in the plea by the journalists to lodge a first information report against Rawat.

After Headley & Rana, US seeks other 26/11 ultras

After Headley & Rana, US seeks other 26/11 ultras

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

A top United States attorney has vowed to bring to justice the other six Pakistan-based defendants who have been named in the indictment filed by federal prosecutors before a Chicago court in Mumbai case. The six defendants are Al Qaeda leader Illyas Kashmiri, Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Sajid Mir; Major Iqbal, said to be a serving Inter Services Intelligence officer and Abdur Rehman Hashim Syed alias Pasha, another LeT leader.

UP authorities plan grand makeover for Ayodhya

UP authorities plan grand makeover for Ayodhya

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Plans to build resorts, a five-star hotel, international bus terminal and an airport.

Justice Sen's Impeachment must go on: AG

Justice Sen's Impeachment must go on: AG

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Attorney General G E Vahanvati on Friday recommended that impeachment motion to remove Justice Soumitra Sen as the judge of the Calcutta High Court must go on in the Lok Sabha despite his resignation.

'Kahani khatam ho gaya': AG, BCI say SC crisis settled

'Kahani khatam ho gaya': AG, BCI say SC crisis settled

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

The four judges -- Justices J Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madan B Lokur and Kurian Joseph -- have taken up their respective business on the first working day of the top court after the January 12 press conference.

Nirav Modi's Firestar Diamond files for bankruptcy in US

Nirav Modi's Firestar Diamond files for bankruptcy in US

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Firestar Diamond, which on its website states that its operations span the US, Europe, the Middle East, the Far East and India, blamed liquidity and supply chain challenges.

On farm laws, SC issues notice to Centre

On farm laws, SC issues notice to Centre

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The petitions alleged that these laws would dismantle the Agricultural Produce Market Committee system intended to ensure fair prices for farm products

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Sherin went missing from her home in Richardson on October 7 and her body was found on October 22 in a culvert in suburban Dallas by a cadaver dog after an intense search. The toddler's body was identified days later using her dental records.

Ram Jethmalani: A doyen of legal profession

Ram Jethmalani: A doyen of legal profession

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A rebel by nature, he lived the life to the fullest, donning different hats -- lawyer, parliamentarian, minister -- but was not a quintessential politician constrained by party lines.

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, has also claimed that Hawaii Democrat Gabbard suffered an economic loss to be proven at trial. "Hillary calling me a 'Russian asset' is not only intended to smear my reputation and derail my campaign for president, it's also intended to silence any voice that dares to speak out against the establishment status quo," Gabbard, 38, said in an email to her supporters explaining the reason for her suing the Democratic nominee in the 2016 presidential elections.

'In the eyes of terrorists, New York is America'

'In the eyes of terrorists, New York is America'

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The NYPD bomb squad risked their lives to dismantle a lethal assembly that turned the Pathfinder into one big hurt locker. While we can all breath a little easier, we have to stay vigilant. Because in the eyes of terrorists, New York is America, and they keep coming back to kill us

New York State files lawsuit against Trump Foundation

New York State files lawsuit against Trump Foundation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

President Trump reacted sharply to the lawsuit and asserted that he would 'not settle' the case, and accused the Opposition Democrats of continuing with their 'witch hunt' against him.

5-judge Constitution bench to review govt's move on Art 370

5-judge Constitution bench to review govt's move on Art 370

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

The Attorney General said whatever is being said by this court is sent before the United Nations.

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Nick Ayers, the 36-year-old chief of staff to the vice-president Mike Pence, is Kelly's likely successor.

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Third time lucky is an apt phrase to describe the remarkable rise of Joe Biden, a veteran in US politics for around five decades, from being one of the youngest senators in history to the oldest American president-to-be.

Apollo, Cooper and insider trading in a deal that didn't happen

Apollo, Cooper and insider trading in a deal that didn't happen

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

Apollo had made efforts to acquire Cooper Tire at the end of 2012.

US issues grant for Wisconsin Gurdwara victims

US issues grant for Wisconsin Gurdwara victims

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

The Obama administration has announced a grant of more than half a million dollars for the victims of the Oak Creek Gurdwara shootout a year ago, as the Sikh community began a four-day memorial service observing the tragic incident in Wisconsin that killed six Sikh worshippers.

Pak govt slammed for 'poor handling' of Jadhav case

Pak govt slammed for 'poor handling' of Jadhav case

Rediff.com19 May 2017

The govt is also criticised for its choice of Khawar Qureshi, who represented Pakistan's case before the ICJ.

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Bofors case: SC to hear CBI appeal against HC order on Friday

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

After lot of deliberation, the CBI this year got the nod from the NDA government to file an appeal in the apex court.

SC verdict on probe into Rafale deal today

SC verdict on probe into Rafale deal today

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

While reserving the verdict, the apex court had said that the pricing details of Rafale jets could only be discussed after it decides on whether to make it public.

Sports Shorts: US team doctor Nassar pleads guilty to sexual conduct

Sports Shorts: US team doctor Nassar pleads guilty to sexual conduct

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

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

Govt in knots over dams in Uttarakhand

Govt in knots over dams in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Ministry wanted a halt to new dams, but AG now says matter to be decided by PMO

Insider trading: McKinsey director pleads guilty

Insider trading: McKinsey director pleads guilty

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Indian-American Anil Kumar, a former director of consulting firm McKinsey, has pleaded guilty to fraud charges in the largest insider trading case in the Untied States' history, admitting that he got $1 million for giving secret information to its alleged ringleader Raj Rajaratnam.

A-G writes to Centre against re-appointment

A-G writes to Centre against re-appointment

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

He said he considers this duration as enough and would like to return to his practice.

Have got the world's greatest job, says US legal star Bharara

Have got the world's greatest job, says US legal star Bharara

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Prominent Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara has no plans to quit as the chief federal prosecutor in Manhattan anytime soon as he has the "greatest job in the world" but said he will "walk the earth and get into adventures" whenever he retires.

Chidambaram admits to editorial changes in Ishrat Jahan affidavits

Chidambaram admits to editorial changes in Ishrat Jahan affidavits

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The Congress leader said he made the changes to improve the quality of the language as is any lawyer's wont in the second affidavit.

Wanted! A real feminist man in the #MeToo era

Wanted! A real feminist man in the #MeToo era

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

When he thinks no one is looking, the misogyny of a sham feminist man can be as red in tooth and claw as that of the neanderthal neighbour who beats up his wife. Only, it seems doubly unsettling because it comes from someone we trusted, says Shuma Raha.

Judges can't be put under public scrutiny: SC

Judges can't be put under public scrutiny: SC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

The Supreme Court on Friday said judges cannot be put under public scrutiny as it would hamper their functioning and independence.

Centre, EC take contrary stands in SC on electoral bonds

Centre, EC take contrary stands in SC on electoral bonds

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

'Secrecy allowed in the electoral bonds scheme legalises anonymity'

Trump visits church that was set on fire by protesters

Trump visits church that was set on fire by protesters

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

St John's church was set ablaze on Sunday night as protesters demanded justice for the killing of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis last week by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.