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Indian American judge for US court

Indian American judge for US court

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Kumar, a 40-year-old Republican, has served as court commissioner in the Los Angeles County Superior Court since 2001.

August 27 GST Council meet will be a stormy affair

August 27 GST Council meet will be a stormy affair

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The 41st meeting of the GST Council, to be held via video conferencing, has just one agenda for discussion -- making up for shortfall in states' revenues, sources said.

Kamala Harris: The World's Top Thinker

Kamala Harris: The World's Top Thinker

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Kamala Harris could be US President in 2020. These badass moments show us why.

Indian lawyer scores one for Guantanamo detainees

Indian lawyer scores one for Guantanamo detainees

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

For Shayana (Shane) Kadidal, a senior managing attorney of the Guantnamo project at the Centre for Constitutional Rights, the recent Supreme Court ruling in favour of the detainees is yet another reminder that the fight for ethical and fair treatment of all prisoners held by the United States has to continue.

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB

Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating Twitter, FB

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The order comes a day after Trump accused Twitter of election interference, after it added fact-check links to two of his tweets.

No yardstick, says SC on quota in promotions to SC/STs in govt jobs

No yardstick, says SC on quota in promotions to SC/STs in govt jobs

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to "lay down any yardstick" for granting reservation in promotion to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in government jobs.

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.

When families in America were finally reunited

When families in America were finally reunited

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'Welcome to America', '#Americaisbeautiful'. These were just some of the chants heard at American airports as families reunited with their loved ones after a federal court swept aside the ban imposed by President Donald Trump, which restricted the access of people from seven nations -- namely Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia.

The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Fight So Far

The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Fight So Far

Rediff.com18 May 2022

How the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard relationship evolved and dissolved.

Biden recites deceased son's favourite Catholic hymn in victory speech

Biden recites deceased son's favourite Catholic hymn in victory speech

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

United States President-elect Joe Biden concluded his victory speech by reciting his deceased son Beau's favourite popular Catholic hymn 'On Eagles' Wings', hoping that the carol will give comfort to many Americans grieving the loss of their loved ones due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Slavery case: Indian couple to get bail

Slavery case: Indian couple to get bail

Rediff.com18 May 2007

The bail for Varsha Mahender Sabhanani was set at $2.5 million and for her husband, Mahender Murlidhar Sabhanani, at $1 million.

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.

NRIs demand right to protect their property in India

NRIs demand right to protect their property in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Vivek Gogia, Additional Commissioner of Police, economic offences wing, Delhi Police, agreed that NRIs usually came with two complaints -- tenants who refuse to vacate their premises, and builders who do not deliver on time -- both of which are criminal offences.

Indian origin lawyer sworn in Connecticut Superior Court judge

Indian origin lawyer sworn in Connecticut Superior Court judge

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Rupal Shah Palanki was officially sworn in as a judge of the superior court of Connecticut, United States recently.

2 charged with plotting to fight US

2 charged with plotting to fight US

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

If convicted of the conspiracy charge set forth in Count One, Williams and Mirza face a maximum punishment of five years imprisonment, a fine of USD 250,000 and three years supervised release.

Bharara moves to dismiss complaint against RSS

Bharara moves to dismiss complaint against RSS

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The New York-based Sikhs For Justice has sought a court order directing US Secretary of State John Kerry to designate the RSS a 'Foreign Terrorist Organisation,' which Preet Bharara says the US government intends to move to dismiss.

Disquiet in Sri Lanka over maritime pact with India, govt tries to firefight

Disquiet in Sri Lanka over maritime pact with India, govt tries to firefight

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The Sri Lankan government has asserted that the recently signed maritime security pacts with India will "neither result in hindrance nor threat" to the island nation's security as "misinterpreted" by several media outlets in this country.

Joe Biden: From being one of the youngest senators to oldest US president

Joe Biden: From being one of the youngest senators to oldest US president

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The presidential dreams that the veteran leader from Delaware had harboured since childhood seemed all but over for a third time until he won South Carolina's Democratic Party primary on February 29 last year, forcing most rivals out of the race and making one of the most dramatic comebacks in American political history.

Boston bomber Tsarnaev sentenced to death by lethal injection

Boston bomber Tsarnaev sentenced to death by lethal injection

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Tsarnaev, 21, was found guilty last month of 30 terrorism and other charges. Of those charges, 17 were eligible for the death penalty.

Volkswagen chief faces grilling by board over diesel scandal

Volkswagen chief faces grilling by board over diesel scandal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Volkswagen is under huge pressure to act, with its shares down more than a third in value since the crisis broke, and the bad news still coming.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

Indian-origin techie charged with $10m COVID-19 relief fraud

Indian-origin techie charged with $10m COVID-19 relief fraud

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Shashank Rai, 30, allegedly sought millions of dollars in forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act from two different banks by claiming to have 250 employees earning wages when, in fact, no employee worked for his alleged business.

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.

26/11 plotter Rana rearrested in US on India's request

26/11 plotter Rana rearrested in US on India's request

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Rana, 59, a childhood friend of David Coleman Headley, was recently released from jail on compassionate ground after he told a US court that he has tested positive for the COVID-19.

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

Rediff.com5 May 2017

AG Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.

The missing topic in Modi-Trump talks: H-1B visas

The missing topic in Modi-Trump talks: H-1B visas

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The H-1B issue specifically did not figure in the talks, with Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar telling reporters that there was a lot of discussion with business leaders and the two leaders about the digital partnership when asked about whether H-1B visa issue figured in the talks.

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.

Ex-US cop pleads not guilty for assaulting Indian grandfather

Ex-US cop pleads not guilty for assaulting Indian grandfather

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Parker was charged by the FBI last month with felony civil rights abuse.

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

A Capitol Police officer was killed and another injured after a man rammed his car into a security barrier outside the United States Capitol and then got out of the vehicle and lunged towards the officers with a knife, setting off a major security scare.

Dabhol plant may restart soon

Dabhol plant may restart soon

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Indian FIs have reached a settlement with the consortium of offshore lenders and Overseas Private Investment Corporation in their bid to restart DPC.

Trump will continue to prey on fears of Americans: Jayapal

Trump will continue to prey on fears of Americans: Jayapal

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Jayapal, 51, warned she intends to be ready to stand and fight every step of the way, if Trump does not abandon the divisive rhetoric of his campaign.

Indian intern jailed for providing tech aid to telemarketing scam

Indian intern jailed for providing tech aid to telemarketing scam

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

The victims were duped of of their retirement savings ranging between $ 1,180 and $ 174,300, the Department of Justice said on Monday.

Did a favour to Trump by not returning his call: Bharara

Did a favour to Trump by not returning his call: Bharara

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Bharara said any interaction between him and Trump could have raised doubts in people's minds over any future investigation his office would have undertaken.

California court halts gay marriages

California court halts gay marriages

Rediff.com12 Mar 2004

Biden unveils health team; names Vivek Murthy as surgeon general

Biden unveils health team; names Vivek Murthy as surgeon general

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Dr Anthony Fauci has been named as Chief Medical Adviser to the President on COVID-19, while Dr Rochelle Walensky has been named as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith as COVID-19 Equity Task Force Chair.

Kamala Harris is tough, proven fighter for middle class: Biden

Kamala Harris is tough, proven fighter for middle class: Biden

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Biden, 77, made his maiden public appearance with his running mate Harris on Wednesday and said that both of them are ready to get to work in rebuilding America and a better future for its people.

Khashoggi killed in 'fist fight' at Istanbul consulate, confirms Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi killed in 'fist fight' at Istanbul consulate, confirms Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The United States said was "saddened" to hear the confirmation of Khashoggi's death, but made no mention of action against its major ally.

Armed men held in Philadelphia tried to deliver fake ballots: Reports

Armed men held in Philadelphia tried to deliver fake ballots: Reports

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Both men were carrying loaded handguns, and police found an AR-type rifle in the Hummer.

129 Indians among 130 students arrested in US immigration fraud

129 Indians among 130 students arrested in US immigration fraud

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Foreign students knowingly enrolled in the fake school to falsely maintain their student visa status and remain in the US, according to prosecutors.