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US indicts Swiss bank on tax charges

US indicts Swiss bank on tax charges

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Wegelin, founded in 1741, is Switzerland's oldest bank.

No matter where you hide...: Biden on Zawahiri's killing

No matter where you hide...: Biden on Zawahiri's killing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The US President said that justice has been delivered.

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

"As associate attorney general, the number three job at the department, I nominate Vanita Gupta. A woman I've known for some time. One of the most respected civil rights lawyers in America," Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Delaware as he announced some of the key nominations in the Justice Department on Thursday.

PC asks NIA to prepare questions for Headley

PC asks NIA to prepare questions for Headley

Rediff.com20 Mar 2010

Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday said that India will be able to obtain access to United States terror accused David Headley for questioning in a properly constituted judicial proceeding in which he is obliged to cooperate fully.

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The lawsuit accuses Trump of "an unconstitutional and unlawful scheme".

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.

Preet Bharara wants legal immunity for Modi in US

Preet Bharara wants legal immunity for Modi in US

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

The office of the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara on Sunday, October 19, in papers filed with the US District Court in Manhattan strongly argued in favour of immunity for Prime Mimister Narendra Modi in a pending lawsuit against Modi that has been brought by an organisation based in the United States.

Special counsel says Biden has poor memory, Prez hits back

Special counsel says Biden has poor memory, Prez hits back

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

In a damaging report ahead of the November 5 polls, a special United States counsel has said that President Joe Biden 'willfully' mishandled classified documents as a private citizen but concluded that it would be difficult to convict him as he comes across as an 'elderly man with a poor memory'.

7 newborns die in hospital blaze in Delhi; owner arrested

7 newborns die in hospital blaze in Delhi; owner arrested

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The officials of the Delhi Fire Services said the blaze broke out at the children's hospital in Shahdara on Saturday night.

US Secretary of State Kerry calls Bangladesh PM, offers FBI assistance

US Secretary of State Kerry calls Bangladesh PM, offers FBI assistance

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Kerry called Hasina on Sunday to offer support in the wake of the "outrageous attack" on the Holey Artisan restaurant in Dhaka's high-security diplomatic zone, he said.

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Protests Hit Retail Ahead of Durga Puja

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

West Bengal is home to 43,000 Durga Pujas, and the business around it is a major economic driver.

NSA programme leak shameful: Bush

NSA programme leak shameful: Bush

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Plot to kill Pannun: India reacts to US indictment

Plot to kill Pannun: India reacts to US indictment

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

India has constituted a probe team to investigate allegations relating to the foiled plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh extremist and known to be an American and Canadian citizen.

India signs up Washington-based lobby firm: Report

India signs up Washington-based lobby firm: Report

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Barbour Griffith & Rogers, which has been hired by India, is headed by Robert D Blackwill, former US ambassador to New Delhi.

Mueller concludes Russia probe, recommends no further indictments

Mueller concludes Russia probe, recommends no further indictments

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

US Attorney General William Barr, to whom the report was delivered on Friday, told Congressional leaders that he may submit to them its summary 'as soon as this weekend'.

FBI joins probe into Sikh man's shooting; US assures India of speedy justice

FBI joins probe into Sikh man's shooting; US assures India of speedy justice

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The United States on Monday assured India of "speedy justice" to the Indian-American victims of hate-related crimes as the Indian envoy here reached out to the State Department to convey his "deep concerns" over such tragic incidents.

Haven't encroached upon Delhi HC land: AAP tells SC

Haven't encroached upon Delhi HC land: AAP tells SC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party has told the Supreme Court that it has not 'encroached' the land of the Delhi high court at Rouse Avenue in New Delhi and that the space was allotted to it in 2015.

FBI Raid: Will Trump Run In 2024?

FBI Raid: Will Trump Run In 2024?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The FBI action may provoke Trump into declaring that he is running for the US presidency in 2024 even though the current hearings into the horrific events at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021 could lead to a criminal indictment against the 45th POTUS.

US considering extradition of Narendra Rastogi

US considering extradition of Narendra Rastogi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2003

US considering extradition of Narendra Rastogi

Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: Report

Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: Report

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Investigators have also been looking for any evidence of possible financial crimes by Trump associates.

FBI translator married Islamic State terrorist she investigated

FBI translator married Islamic State terrorist she investigated

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Daniela Greene returned to the US just a month after tying the knot with Denis Cupert; was immediately arrested and sentenced to two years in federal prison

'Insulting 26/11 Martyrs Will Backfire On Congress'

'Insulting 26/11 Martyrs Will Backfire On Congress'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'Why is the Congress not tendering an unconditional apology to the citizens of India?'

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, a Democratic appointee, was accused of 'betraying' America after she directed Justice Department attorneys not to defend Trump's so-called 'Muslim ban' on Monday. She said she was not convinced the order was lawful.

Putin 'insulted' by US election meddling claim, says Trump

Putin 'insulted' by US election meddling claim, says Trump

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

"He (Putin) said he didn't meddle. He said he didn't meddle. I asked him again," Trump said.

Jeff Sessions confirmed as US attorney general after bitter battle

Jeff Sessions confirmed as US attorney general after bitter battle

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Jeff Sessions, a close confidant of US President Donald Trump, was on Thursday confirmed to be the next attorney general, after a historically tumultuous process that saw the senator come under fire for his views on race and civil rights.

Ex-US defence contractor jailed for sending tech drawings to India

Ex-US defence contractor jailed for sending tech drawings to India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Robert, a resident of New Jersey, was charged with illegally exporting to India the military blueprints and technical drawings of parts used in some of the high-tech and sensitive hardware like F-15.

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Protect our CPEC workers from terror attacks, China tells Pak

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Pakistan's deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who is in China on a four-day visit, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi co-chaired the fifth round of the foreign minister-level China-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue.

Trump pushes for ban on rapid-fire gun 'bump stocks'

Trump pushes for ban on rapid-fire gun 'bump stocks'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The bump stock device turns semi-automatic rifles into fully automatic weapons capable of firing hundreds of rounds a minute.

Karnataka: BJP wins Jayanagar in recounting with 16 votes

Karnataka: BJP wins Jayanagar in recounting with 16 votes

Rediff.com14 May 2023

'The result was announced by the officials at the Counting Centre at S S M R V College in Jayanagar late tonight,' a state Information Department official said in a statement.

CBI probe in Embraer deal to continue; new blacklisting policy soon: Parrikar

CBI probe in Embraer deal to continue; new blacklisting policy soon: Parrikar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Embraer cannot escape Indian laws just because it has struck a settlement with American authorities, Parrikar said.

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rajkot game zone facility didn't have fire NOC; 2 held

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The game zone had fire safety equipment but action taken to control the fire was not sufficient, leading to the tragedy on Saturday, a senior police officer said on Sunday, a day after the tragedy.

Over 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots: FBI

Over 100 arrested for Capitol Hill riots: FBI

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The Justice Department also announced on Thursday evening that the FBI had received more than 140,000 tips identifying rioters and had opened about 200 subject case files.

Trump nominates Christopher Wray as new FBI chief

Trump nominates Christopher Wray as new FBI chief

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Wray is a litigation attorney with law firm King & Spalding in Washington and Atlanta.

4 Indian-American women racially abused in Texas, told to 'go back'

4 Indian-American women racially abused in Texas, told to 'go back'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Four Indian-American women have been racially abused and smacked by a Mexican-American woman in the United States state of Texas who hurled racist slurs at them that they are 'ruining' America and should 'go back to India'.

BJP won't rest till Sushant gets justice: Fadnavis

BJP won't rest till Sushant gets justice: Fadnavis

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Fadnavis dismissed his appointment as the party's election in-charge for the state was to do anything with Sushant case.

DRDO seeks info on 'graft' in 2008 Embraer deal

DRDO seeks info on 'graft' in 2008 Embraer deal

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The deal was signed between Embraer and the DRDO for three aircraft equipped with indigenous radars for airborne early warning and control systems.

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Scores of churches and homes belonging to Christians in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad district, some 130 km from the provincial capital, were burnt down on Wednesday by a mob enraged over reports that two Christians had desecrated the Quran.

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Chaudhary Charan Singh, who on Friday was conferred with India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, is popularly known as a champion of farmers.

CBI independent legal entity, no Union govt control on it, Centre tells SC

CBI independent legal entity, no Union govt control on it, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The solicitor general said the suit is also liable to be dismissed due to the absence of cause of action against the respondent -- department of personnel and training.

Trump asks Supreme Court to reinstate Muslim travel ban

Trump asks Supreme Court to reinstate Muslim travel ban

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

In its filings, the administration has asked the nine apex court judges to consider the legality of President Trump's executive order that was halted by the US 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.