News for 'United States District Court'

Dr Reddy's files ANDA

Dr Reddy's files ANDA

Rediff.com22 Mar 2004

Dr Reddy's Laboratories has filed an Abbreviated New Drug Application with the United States Food and Drug Administration for Levetiracetam tablets, 250, 500 and 750 mg.

Mukhtar Ansari gets lifer in 32-yr-old murder of Cong leader's brother

Mukhtar Ansari gets lifer in 32-yr-old murder of Cong leader's brother

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

A court in Varanasi on Monday convicted gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari in the murder of Congress leader Awadhesh Rai more than 30 years ago.

Khobragade moves NYC court to seek dismissal of visa fraud case

Khobragade moves NYC court to seek dismissal of visa fraud case

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade has asked a court in New York to dismiss the indictment against her and terminate any 'open' arrest warrants in the visa fraud case, arguing that she was 'cloaked' in diplomatic immunity and cannot face criminal prosecution in the United States

Quiet Doesn't Flow The Cauvery

Quiet Doesn't Flow The Cauvery

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Today, with the Lok Sabha polls only months away, any inter-state dispute over the Cauvery water dispute has the potential to take more political turns than otherwise, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

US court to hear lawsuit on designating RSS as a terror outfit

US court to hear lawsuit on designating RSS as a terror outfit

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

A United States court in New York has set a pre-trial hearing in April in the lawsuit filed by a Sikh rights group asking that Indian right wing organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh be designated as a "foreign terrorist organisation" for alleged violent acts against religious minorities in India.

TCS accused in US lawsuit of South Asian bias

TCS accused in US lawsuit of South Asian bias

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Steven Heldt said 95 per cent of Tata's 14,000-person US workforce descend from South Asia.

US court rejects Ranbaxy' plea to block launch by rival cos

US court rejects Ranbaxy' plea to block launch by rival cos

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

US District Judge Beryl Howell in Minneapolis denied Ranbaxy's request, the court filing showed.

UP govt withdraws Azam Khan's Y-category security, says it's not needed

UP govt withdraws Azam Khan's Y-category security, says it's not needed

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Uttar Pradesh government has withdrawn the 'Y-category' security cover provided to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, saying it was not needed, even as his party decried the move as "unfortunate."

Indians frozen to death in Canada identified

Indians frozen to death in Canada identified

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

A special Indian team is camping in Manitoba to assist ongoing investigations by Canadian agencies and to render any consular services for the victims.

3 shot dead in clashes during Bengal panchayat poll nominations

3 shot dead in clashes during Bengal panchayat poll nominations

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Three persons were shot dead and several others were injured as violence and arson marked the conclusion of nomination filing for the three-tier West Bengal panchayat polls slated next month.

Row over no guard of honour for Agniveer in Punjab

Row over no guard of honour for Agniveer in Punjab

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

However, the Army, in a statement, said since Singh's cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot injury, no guard of honour or military funeral was provided, in accordance with the existing policy.

Govt issues guidelines for care of children affected by Covid

Govt issues guidelines for care of children affected by Covid

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The states need to identify the children in distress through outreach and surveys and prepare a database with a profile of each child, along with the details of their specific needs and requirements, and ensure that the data is uploaded on the Track Child portal.

UP issues draft notice for urban body polls with OBC, SC quota

UP issues draft notice for urban body polls with OBC, SC quota

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday issued a provisional list of reserved seats for mayors of municipal corporations, and chairpersons of municipal councils and nagar panchayats for the three-tier urban elections.

Ready to give my life but won't allow...: Mamata's jab at BJP

Ready to give my life but won't allow...: Mamata's jab at BJP

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

"I am ready to fight the money power (of her political opponents), and (central) agencies (which her party alleges has been unleashed on TMC with a political motive), but I will not bow my head," she said.

Nitish wants to raise SC/ST, OBC reservation to 87%

Nitish wants to raise SC/ST, OBC reservation to 87%

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday announced his intent to raise quotas for Other Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the state, saying a legislation to the effect is likely to be brought in the ongoing assembly session.

'We are eagerly awaiting Rahulji'

'We are eagerly awaiting Rahulji'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'The entire electorate of Wayanad is joyful. Rahulji is with us and we are with him wherever he is.'

Court dismisses charges against Blackwater guards

Court dismisses charges against Blackwater guards

Rediff.com1 Jan 2010

A United States federal judge on Friday dismissed criminal charges against five guards of Blackwater security firm, who were accused of killing 17 civilians in Baghdad in an incident that sparked widespread criticism of the army's use of private contractors. US district judge Ricardo Urbina threw out the case not on merit but on the way the prosecutors had handled it by wrongly using defendants' 'statements compelled under a threat of job loss'.

Janardhana Reddy announces football as party symbol, wife to contest from Ballari

Janardhana Reddy announces football as party symbol, wife to contest from Ballari

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Almost three months after announcing his new party, former Karnataka minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy on Monday announced 'football' as its poll symbol, the first list of candidates, and also manifesto, ahead of the assembly elections due by May.

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

"Dialogue is the only solution to the ongoing crisis in Manipur," Shah said.

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Trump's former lawyer sentenced to 3 years in prison

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Cohen, 52, was sentenced to 36 months in prison by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.

'Afraid' Kuki MLAs likely to skip Manipur assembly session

'Afraid' Kuki MLAs likely to skip Manipur assembly session

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Most of the Kuki MLAs irrespective of their party affiliations are unlikely to attend the Manipur assembly session slated to be called from August 21 in view of the continued ethnic violence, according to leaders from the community.

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

US Sikh family killing: Man charged with 4 counts of murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The accused involved in the kidnapping and killing of four members of an Indian-origin Sikh family, including a baby girl, has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, one for each life lost, authorities in California said.

UP civic polls: Stage set for counting of votes at 353 centres on Saturday

UP civic polls: Stage set for counting of votes at 353 centres on Saturday

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Officials said most of the preparations are complete and the counting will start at 8 am on Saturday.

Celebrate Constitution by practicing its ideals every day: CJI

Celebrate Constitution by practicing its ideals every day: CJI

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Justice Chandrachud said unlike many countries, India's Constitution was forged by Indians here in New Delhi

3 Indian-Americans could be US Supreme Court judge nominees

3 Indian-Americans could be US Supreme Court judge nominees

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Chandigarh-born Sri Srinivasan, Neal Katyal and California Attorney General Kamala Harris are the three Indian-Americans who could be Supreme Court judges.

Sikh wins right to wear beard and turban in US Army training college

Sikh wins right to wear beard and turban in US Army training college

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

A 20-year-old Sikh-American student has won a significant legal battle in the United States with a court allowing him to enrol in an army programme without removing his articles of faith like the beard and turban.

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

When the Centre tries to encroach upon the subjects that are under the prerogative of the state, or where the centre tries to evade from any responsibility guaranteed to a state through a constitutional provision/obligation, it poses a threat to federalism.

Bin Laden's son-in-law found guilty on terror charges

Bin Laden's son-in-law found guilty on terror charges

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Osama bin Laden's son-in-law Sulaiman Abu Ghaith, who was an Al Qaeda spokesman following the 9/11 attack, was convicted on Wednesday on charges of conspiring to kill Americans and providing material support to terrorists.

Hindu organisation accused of using forced labour at temple sites in US

Hindu organisation accused of using forced labour at temple sites in US

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The New York Times said in a report on Wednesday that in the lawsuit filed in New Jersey federal court and amended last month, BAPS has been accused 'of luring labourers from India to work on temples near Atlanta, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles, as well as in Robbinsville, New Jersey, paying them just $450 a month'.

US court issues summons to Modi in 2002 Gujarat riots case

US court issues summons to Modi in 2002 Gujarat riots case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in the United States, a court has issued summons against him, a copy of which is available with Rediff.com, for his role in the 2002 Gujarat riots case when he was the chief minister of the state.

Rape lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed in Las Vegas

Rape lawsuit against Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed in Las Vegas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Kathryn Mayorga filed a civil lawsuit in September 2018 in state court in Nevada accusing Ronaldo of raping her in a Las Vegas hotel penthouse suite in 2009, then paying her $375,000 in hush money.

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

'In India, A Child Goes Missing Every 8 Minutes'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'The pandemic had a significant impact on child trafficking.' 'With economic hardships, traffickers exploited the situation to target desperate parents and children.'

Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order

Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Striking a major blow to Donald Trump, a federal judge in Seattle brought his administration's executive order on immigration to a halt nationwide Friday, issuing a temporary restraining order in US District Court until further hearings can be held.

'If UP does anything against CrPC, it will be invalid'

'If UP does anything against CrPC, it will be invalid'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'It shows that they cannot manage the situation with the forces in their hand.'

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Hundreds of junior wrestlers assembled at Jantar Mantar for a symbolic three-hour protest against Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat.

Centre mulls making CAA process online to bypass states

Centre mulls making CAA process online to bypass states

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

If the process becomes completely online, there will be no intervention from a state government at any level.

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.

Bihar: Ex-MP serving lifer for killing IAS officer to be freed

Bihar: Ex-MP serving lifer for killing IAS officer to be freed

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Former Bihar MP Anand Mohan, who is serving a life sentence in the killing of Indian Administrative Service officer G Krishnaiah, is to be set free along with 26 others who have been lodged in different prisons of the state for more than 14 years.

RSS moves HC after TN govt denies nod for Oct 2 route march; curbs on others

RSS moves HC after TN govt denies nod for Oct 2 route march; curbs on others

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The state government, citing law and order issues due to protests by certain groups in the event of the RSS taking out a route march on Gandhi Jayanthi (Oct 2), refused permission.

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

'Govt is wasting time till Model Code of Conduct'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'They just say we agree to your demands in the meetings, which is lip service. But on the ground they do not implement anything.'