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Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

As per the latest projections, Biden has 253 electoral college votes and Trump trails behind with 213. But some US media outlets have given 264 votes to Biden and 214 to Trump.

NBA lockout: Noah considers move to France

NBA lockout: Noah considers move to France

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Joakim Noah is considering a move to the French League if the NBA season is cancelled because of the lockout, the Chicago Bulls center said on Thursday.

Pakistan to defend ISI officials in 26/11 case

Pakistan to defend ISI officials in 26/11 case

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Pakistan has decided to contest a lawsuit filed in an United States court implicating its top intelligence officials, including Inter-Services Intelligence Director General Ahmed Shuja Pasha, in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. "The government of Pakistan has taken a firm decision to strongly contest the suit filed against the ISI, its present and past directors general," the Dawn quoted Pakistan's foreign ministry as saying.

Pak tries to stop US from backing Pasha's suit

Pak tries to stop US from backing Pasha's suit

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Pakistani diplomats are engaged in behind-the-scenes diplomacy in a bid to stop United States President Barack Obama's administration from supporting a lawsuit filed against Inter-Services Intelligence chief Lieutenant General Ahmed Shuja Pasha in a US court by relatives of two Jewish-American victims of the Mumbai terror attacks.

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

But the Democrats appeared to be unconvinced by Trump's argument of national emergency.

US woman to sue Indian priest for sexual harassment

US woman to sue Indian priest for sexual harassment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Jeyapaul who served as a priest in Crookston township of Minnesota in 2004 and 2005 was arrested in India in 2012 and extradited to the US on charges of sexually abusing two girls in a congregation.

US court summons Cong over 1984 anti-Sikh riots

US court summons Cong over 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

A United States court has issued summons to the Congress in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, acting on a Sikh rights group's petition charging the party with 'conspiring, aiding and abetting' organised attacks on the community. A federal district court in New York issued summons to India's ruling party in a class action lawsuit filed by the Sikh organisation 'Sikhs for Justice' which has offices in New York and India.

US court tells Infosys to provide info on B1 visas

US court tells Infosys to provide info on B1 visas

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Amid controversies over its use of the United States business visas, Infosys on Tuesday said an American court has sought documents and records related to the company's sponsorships and utilisation of B1 business visas.

Sebi starts probe against Infosys, BSE too has questions

Sebi starts probe against Infosys, BSE too has questions

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Leading exchange BSE on Wednesday asked Infosys to explain why it did not make a disclosure about a whistleblower complaint which alleged that the company's top executives were following "unethical practices" to shore up profits through irregular accounting ways.

Barcelona reveal Neymar deal cost almost 118 million dollars

Barcelona reveal Neymar deal cost almost 118 million dollars

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

The deal to sign Neymar cost Barcelona 86.2 million euros (71.47 million pounds), including payments to the forward and his family, the club said on Friday after the player's father revoked a confidentiality agreement.

Discrimination: Sikh staffer takes US co to court

Discrimination: Sikh staffer takes US co to court

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Automobile parts retailer AutoZone has been sued by a federal agency for discriminating against a Sikh employee, who was not allowed to wear a turban and was called 'bin Laden' and 'terrorist' by the company's other employees and customers.

M&M remains non-committal on US launch

M&M remains non-committal on US launch

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

The Scorpio-based pick-ups, engineered by M&M specifically for the US market, were set to reach North American shores three years ago, but launch dates were postponed more than thrice thereafter before the company's marketing and distribution partner Global Vehicles Inc filed a lawsuit against it for the delay.

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Considered to be the worst ever civil unrest in the US in decades, the violent protests have engulfed at least 140 cities across America in the days following the death of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis on Monday by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

Ayodhya: Muslim parties 'shocked' at withdrawal claim

Ayodhya: Muslim parties 'shocked' at withdrawal claim

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The lawyers said the mediation panel's report was leaked to the media and they do not approve the procedures adopted in the process and the suggested compromise formula of withdrawal of the lawsuit.

CIA chief in Pak rushes back to US

CIA chief in Pak rushes back to US

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

The top Central Intelligence Agency official in Pakistan has been called back home from Islamabad after his cover was blown allegedly by the Inter Services Intelligence, resulting in a serious threat to his life. The 'purposeful' leaking of identity of the CIA station chief in Islamabad -- named in Pakistani media as Jonathan Banks -- allegedly by the Inter Services Intelligence is in retaliation of a lawsuit filed against the Pakistani spy agency's chief Ahmed Shuja Pasha.

Clear stand on defending Saeed: Pak court to govt

Clear stand on defending Saeed: Pak court to govt

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

A Pakistani court on Thursday sought a "fresh and comprehensive" response from the foreign ministry to a petition by Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief and Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder Hafiz Saeed asking it to direct the government to defend him in a United States lawsuit filed by relatives of victims of the 26/11 attacks.

US sues BP, 9 other firms over Gulf oil spill

US sues BP, 9 other firms over Gulf oil spill

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

The US has filed a civil lawsuit against British Petroleum and nine other companies in the country's worst-ever oil spill off the Mexican Gulf that resulted in considerable environmental damage and badly affected the economy of the coastal states.

Can't defend Hafiz in US case: Pak govt to court

Can't defend Hafiz in US case: Pak govt to court

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Deputy Attorney General Naseem Kashmiri, in a written reply submitted on behalf of Foreign Ministry to Justice Umar Ata Bandial of the Lahore High Court, said: "The government is defending the ISI before the US court being an institute of the government while the JuD or its chief are not part of the government."

Judge dismisses Beckham's libel suit against mag

Judge dismisses Beckham's libel suit against mag

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

A judge on Monday dismissed David Beckham's $25 million libel lawsuit against a celebrity magazine that ran an article saying the married, British soccer star slept with a call girl.

US undecided on immunity for Kamal Nath

US undecided on immunity for Kamal Nath

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

The United States has made "no determination" on the question of diplomatic immunity for Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath against the backdrop of the summons issued against him by a US court on a lawsuit alleging his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Banda minor rape case: SC notices to UP govt, CBI

Banda minor rape case: SC notices to UP govt, CBI

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government and the Central Bureau of Investigation on a plea for a judicial probe into the alleged rape of a Dalit girl by Banda legislator Purushottam Naresh Dwivedi.

Kraft Foods files suit against Britannia

Kraft Foods files suit against Britannia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Britannia Industries, the maker of Tiger biscuits, said it will take "right and appropriate action as it always has" against the lawsuit filed by US-based Kraft Foods for alleged trademark and copyright violation of its Oreo cookie brand.

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Why Roche lost a patent battle in India

Why Roche lost a patent battle in India

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The Valcyte case is vital as it bars incremental innovation and recognises the right of patient groups to oppose patents.

Apple, Google settle smartphone patent litigation

Apple, Google settle smartphone patent litigation

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Apple Inc and Google Inc's Motorola Mobility unit have agreed to settle all patent litigation between them over smartphones, ending one of the highest-profile lawsuits in technology.

26/11 case: Saeed seeks legal aid from Pak govt

26/11 case: Saeed seeks legal aid from Pak govt

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

A Pakistani court on Tuesday asked the federal government to respond by March 29 to a petition filed by Hafiz Saeed, the chief of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba-linked Jamat ud Dawa, seeking legal aid to defend him in a lawsuit filed in a United States court by relatives of two Jewish victims of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

16 US Attorney Generals challenge Trump's immigration ban

16 US Attorney Generals challenge Trump's immigration ban

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The Attorney Generals from Pennsylvania, New York, California, Illinois said the executive order signed by the US president is "discriminatory", "unconstitutional and un-American".

I was adviced to cancel Haneef's visa: Oz minister

I was adviced to cancel Haneef's visa: Oz minister

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Australia's former Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews remains defiant in the face of a lawsuit filed by Mohammad Haneef and defends the cancelling of the Indian doctor's visa in a bungled terror probe, contending that he acted upon the advice of his department and the police.

Desperate Housewives star sues creator

Desperate Housewives star sues creator

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Nicollette Sheridan has filed a 21-million-dollar lawsuit against the popular show's creator over allegations of assault.

I am a rapist? Women like me. Women love me: Yoga guru Bikram

I am a rapist? Women like me. Women love me: Yoga guru Bikram

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

An Indian-American yoga guru, who has been accused of rape and sexual assault by six former students, has strongly denied allegations, saying he would not force himself on anyone because women love him.

Major victory for Indian American lawyer

Major victory for Indian American lawyer

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The Barack Obama administration's decision to improve the nation's immigration detention system including ending family detention at the T Don Hutto Residential Centre -- an erstwhile state penitentiary in Taylor, Texas -- was a major victory for Indian American attorney Vanita Gupta.Gupta led the lawsuit against Hutto over two years ago, and exposed the inhumane conditions under which immigrant detainees, especially children of mostly asylum seekers, were incarcerated.

Turkish gay referee to be compensated after being deemed 'unfit' to officiate

Turkish gay referee to be compensated after being deemed 'unfit' to officiate

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Turkish media said that Dincdag had been a football referee in Trabzon for 13 years when his license was revoked in 2009 and has been unable to officiate at any match since. Homosexuality has been legal in Turkey throughout the period of the modern republic and was also legalised in the Ottoman Empire from the mid-nineteenth century

Davidar ends sexual harassment case out of court

Davidar ends sexual harassment case out of court

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Indian-born former Penguin Canada CEO David Davidar and two other parties -- Penguin Canada and Lisa Rundle -- have settled a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment out of court and pledged silence.

LeT chief pleads for Pak to defend him in US court

LeT chief pleads for Pak to defend him in US court

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Jamaat-ud-Dawaa chief Hafiz Saeed submitted a fresh application in a Pakistani court asking the judge to direct the government to defend him in a US lawsuit filed by relatives of victims of the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Motorola open to using MS software despite suit

Motorola open to using MS software despite suit

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

In an interview to The Wall Street Journal, Motorola co-chief executive Sanjay Jha said he is willing to look at using Microsoft's operating system if the software company gets it right.

Goldman seeks to avoid fraud charge

Goldman seeks to avoid fraud charge

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Goldman Sachs is seeking to avoid a fraud charge as part of its settlement with the United States market regulator SEC, which had charged the investment banking major with defrauding investors by misrepresenting facts, a media report said.

Lehman sues JPMorgan for siphoning billions

Lehman sues JPMorgan for siphoning billions

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc's estate has filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, alleging that the Wall Street major siphoned billions of dollars just days before the demise of the company.

M&M ends pact with US distributor for pick-ups

M&M ends pact with US distributor for pick-ups

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

The news comes just three days after M&M received certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency allowing it to sell pick-up trucks in that country.

US judge dismisses suit against PM Modi over 2002 riots

US judge dismisses suit against PM Modi over 2002 riots

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A United States federal court in New York on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought against Prime Minister Narendra Modi by a rights group in connection with the 2002 riots in Gujarat, saying he enjoys immunity as the sitting head of a foreign government.

HC dismisses ND Tiwari's plea in paternity suit

HC dismisses ND Tiwari's plea in paternity suit

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

The Delhi high court on Friday dismissed senior Congress leader N D Tiwari's plea seeking deletion of certain paragraphs from the lawsuit filed by a youth claiming to be his biological son, saying that it would lead to the 'omission' of entire matter.