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'Kashmiri separatist Fai lied about his doctorate degree'

'Kashmiri separatist Fai lied about his doctorate degree'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai, who was arrested last year on charges of being a paid agent of the Inter Services Intelligence, has lied to the court about possessing a doctorate degree, a United States attorney has said. "Fai has no doctorate degree," United States Attorney Neil MacBride informed the court on Wednesday in a foot-note, of the 10-page submission to the US district court in Alexandria, Virginia.

Morrocan pleads guilty in US Capitol bombing plot

Morrocan pleads guilty in US Capitol bombing plot

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

A 29-year-old Morrocan has pleaded guilty of plotting a suicide attack on the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC in February as part of what he believed to be a terrorist operation, the US Justice Department said.

No de-funding, dismantling of police in US, says Trump

No de-funding, dismantling of police in US, says Trump

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Trump's remark came on Monday amidst the growing demand from a section of the Americans to de-fund the police in the aftermath of the custodial death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. "We won't be de-funding our police, we won't be dismantling our police. We won't be disbanding our police, we won't be ending our police force in a city."

Swanky trams across the world

Swanky trams across the world

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Trams are usually lighter and shorter than conventional trains and rapid transit trains. The

'India tried to portray Kashmir's uprising as work of terrorists'

'India tried to portray Kashmir's uprising as work of terrorists'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

United States-based Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, accused of being an Inter-Services Intelligence agent and trying to influence American policy on Kashmir has pleaded guilty on federal charges of spying for the Pakistani agency.

Took money from ISI, didn't toe its line: Fai

Took money from ISI, didn't toe its line: Fai

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Kashmiri separatist leader Ghulam Nabi Fai, who has been accused of being an Inter Services Intelligence agent and funneling its money into the United States to influence American lawmakers on Kashmir, has admitted to taking money from Pakistan's spy agency. During his detention hearing at the US district court in Alexandria, Virginia, a suburb of Washington, the prosecution said that Fai, the head of Kashmiri American Council, had admitted to receiving funds from the ISI.

ISI funneled millions to influence US policy on JK

ISI funneled millions to influence US policy on JK

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence spent $4 million over two decades in a covert attempt to influence United States policy over the Kashmir issue, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has claimed.

ISI sponsors Kashmiri militant groups: FBI

ISI sponsors Kashmiri militant groups: FBI

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence sponsors terrorism in Kashmir and it oversees terrorist groups there, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has said in the first-ever open acknowledgment by a United States agency that Islamabad is a 'State Sponsor of Terrorism'.

Pak-American held for trying to bomb Washington

Pak-American held for trying to bomb Washington

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

American law enforcement authorities are investigating a plot to bomb stations along the Washington Metro system, The Washington Post reported. The report said that the investigation was focused on a naturalized American citizen, who hailed from Pakistan. Thirty-four year old Farooque Ahmed, of Ashburn, is believed to have conceived of the plot. Ahmed is expected to appear in court scheduled for 1400 hrs (local time).

After shedding 328 kgs, Eman discharged from Mumbai hospital

After shedding 328 kgs, Eman discharged from Mumbai hospital

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Eman to fly to UAE for further treatment.

Fai case referred to grand jury in US

Fai case referred to grand jury in US

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

The case of Kashmiri separatist Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, who has been charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of being an undeclared agent of Pakistani spy agency Inter Services Intelligence in the United States, has been referred to a grand jury which will determine if there is enough evidence for a trial.

Fai case referred to grand jury in US

Fai case referred to grand jury in US

Rediff.com13 Aug 2011

The case of Kashmiri separatist Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, who has been charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation of being an undeclared agent of Pakistani spy agency Inter Services Intelligence in the United States, has been referred to a grand jury which will determine if there is enough evidence for a trial.

Virginia burglars sentenced, community thanks cops

Virginia burglars sentenced, community thanks cops

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

"The South Asian community would like to thank the federal authorities for taking over the case after the cases collapsed in Fairfax and Loundon County General District and Circuit courts," said Raman Kumar, one of the victims. He said the victims had given up hope of recovering the stolen goods.

Internet services badly affected in India

Internet services badly affected in India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

According to reports, a ship anchoring off Egypt's Alexandria coast cut through the Indian-owned FLAG and also the SEA-ME-WE cable on Wednesday, leading to an unprecedented disruption in international connectivity.

Fmr US teacher gets 15-yr jail for links with LeT

Fmr US teacher gets 15-yr jail for links with LeT

Rediff.com26 Apr 2008

A district court in the United States has sentenced a former schoolteacher for the second time to 15 years in prison after an appeals court directed it to reconsider the original conviction, for providing material aid to terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba. The former school teacher was found guilty of acting as an assistant to LeT leader Mohammed Ajmal Khan, during his visits to the US in 2002 and 2003, and helping Khan transfer 50,000 paintball pellets to Pakistan.

Alcatel-Lucent to build undersea cable

Alcatel-Lucent to build undersea cable

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Alcatel-Lucent has bagged the contract to build undersea cable linking Mumbai and France.

World Cup fans try to keep cool in Russia's south

World Cup fans try to keep cool in Russia's south

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Supporters will be offered free water and paper caps and fans to help them keep cool, officials said.

Vociferous anti-Mursi protests sweep Egypt

Vociferous anti-Mursi protests sweep Egypt

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Egypt was on the edge on Sunday as protest rallies demanding Mohammed Mursi's ouster and early elections kicked off across the deeply polarised country on the first anniversary of his presidency, raising fears of an escalation in violence.

Nigeria, Ivory Coast reach semis

Nigeria, Ivory Coast reach semis

Rediff.com5 Feb 2006

Former Egyptian prez Hosni Mubarak freed after 6 years

Former Egyptian prez Hosni Mubarak freed after 6 years

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Mubarak was sentenced to life in prison in 2012 for taking part in killing over 200 protesters during the 18-day revolt which began on January 25, 2011, but a retrial was ordered on appeal.

Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

President Trump has condemned the shooting incident.

Electrifying cars of the future!

Electrifying cars of the future!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Take a look at these dazzling cars of the future.

The Pirates of Somalia

The Pirates of Somalia

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

'Somalian waters are the most dangerous area in the world,' says Jayant Abhyankar, deputy director, International Maritime Bureau.

US convicts three Lashkar men

US convicts three Lashkar men

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Delhi chosen World Book Capital for 2003-04

Delhi chosen World Book Capital for 2003-04

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

The honour acknowledges the potential of India as a book reading nation and underlines its growing importance in making the Asia Pacific region a book reading society.

US jails three Lashkar terrorists

US jails three Lashkar terrorists

Rediff.com8 Nov 2003

They were accused of trying to engage in "holy jihad" against Indian forces in J&K.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

All human remains recovered from EgyptAir plane crash site

All human remains recovered from EgyptAir plane crash site

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The John Lethbridge, a privately owned deep-sea survey and recovery vehicle, is now headed to Alexandria to hand over the remains to prosecution and forensic authorities in the presence of members of the investigation committee.

EgyptAir Flight 804: 'Body parts, luggage found' at wreckage site

EgyptAir Flight 804: 'Body parts, luggage found' at wreckage site

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The navy has also found some of the passengers' belongings and was sweeping the area in search of the plane's black box, the military said.

Flight attendant also took 'selfie' with hijacker

Flight attendant also took 'selfie' with hijacker

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

It seems that the Briton who took a cheeky snap with the EgyptAir hijacker was not the only one to do so with another selfie surfacing on social media showing an air stewardess posing with the phoney bomber.

Key Trump aide quits as ex-wives allege abuse

Key Trump aide quits as ex-wives allege abuse

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Rob Porter's responsibility was mainly in the flow of paper that crossed Trump's desk, including the wave of executive orders and actions that Trump inked during the first months of his tenure.

Hollywood icon Omar Sharif dies at 83

Hollywood icon Omar Sharif dies at 83

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The Egypt-born actor's agent Steve Kenis said, "He suffered a heart attack in a hospital in Cairo."

500-kg Egyptian woman in Mumbai for treatment, lifted by crane

500-kg Egyptian woman in Mumbai for treatment, lifted by crane

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

Eman Ahmed was transported by a fully-equipped truck, which was followed by an ambulance and a police escort, to Saifee Hospital where a special room has been built for her.

Eman Ahmed to be discharged from Mumbai Hospital tomorrow

Eman Ahmed to be discharged from Mumbai Hospital tomorrow

Rediff.com3 May 2017

"We are extremely happy and pleased with her progress and wish her all the best," added Lakdawala.

Death toll in Egypt mosque terror attack rises to 305

Death toll in Egypt mosque terror attack rises to 305

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

Officials suspect Islamic State to be responsible for the attack.

PIX: Egypt erupts in jubilation after sealing first World Cup berth in 28 years

PIX: Egypt erupts in jubilation after sealing first World Cup berth in 28 years

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The win clinched Egypt a long-awaited spot in Russia for the 2018 World Cup finals, where the Arab world's most populous country will compete on football's ultimate stage for the first time since Italy in 1990.

Hazem el-Beblawi named new Egyptian prime minister

Hazem el-Beblawi named new Egyptian prime minister

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Hazem el-Beblawi, a liberal economist and Egypt's former finance minister, was on Tuesday appointed as the country's new prime minister in a transitional government as the interim president unveiled a roadmap for fresh polls by early next year to end the raging political crisis.

California blazin': 95,000 acres, 874 structures razed in deadly fires

California blazin': 95,000 acres, 874 structures razed in deadly fires

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Here's a view of the unbelievable destruction the fire has brought on.

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.