News for 'us-authorities'

After US, Germany bans export of Ranbaxy's Dewas plant drugs

After US, Germany bans export of Ranbaxy's Dewas plant drugs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The company did not comply to the 'good manufacturing practice' norms.

Turban burning in US: Charges against teenager

Turban burning in US: Charges against teenager

Rediff.com16 May 2008

US authorities have pressed hate crime charges against an American teenager accused of setting fire to the "patka" of a Sikh student.

World Muslim body lends support to Qatar over WC 2022

World Muslim body lends support to Qatar over WC 2022

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The world's largest Muslim organisation has thrown its weight behind Qatar's hosting of the 2022 World Cup.

Friends fear for safety of 'Dr Death'

Friends fear for safety of 'Dr Death'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

On hearing that Patel, 58, was being extradited by US authorities, Vijay Mehta said he "cringed because I was afraid of this moment and... I hope that my fear for him getting lynched in Australia somehow or other does not happen. I am just praying for him."

Al-Qaeda training camp exists in Pakistan

Al-Qaeda training camp exists in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Intelligence officials in Denmark and Washington were quoted as saying that at least one suspect in the Danish group had direct ties to leading figures in al-Qaeda, which has regrouped in northwestern Pakistan.

Will Maradona throw his hat into FIFA presidency ring?

Will Maradona throw his hat into FIFA presidency ring?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday suggested that Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona become the next FIFA president.

FIFA's Blatter, Valcke hire top US lawyers for corruption probe

FIFA's Blatter, Valcke hire top US lawyers for corruption probe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter and its secretary general Jerome Valcke have both hired high-powered US lawyers to represent them as a corruption probe roils soccer's global governing body.

US embargo blocks Cuban cricket debut

US embargo blocks Cuban cricket debut

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Cuba will not be able to take part in the Stanford 20/20 Caribbean competition after US authorities denied the competition's organiser permission to deal with the island nation.

Abu Hamza loses extradition fight

Abu Hamza loses extradition fight

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Abu Hamza, 50, from west London, is wanted by the US authorities on 11 charges, including sending money to Al Qaeda. He has 14 days to decide whether he will launch a final appeal to the House of Lords against the judges' decision.

Mattel India to recall made-in-China toys

Mattel India to recall made-in-China toys

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

The worldwide recall involves plastic pre-school toys, including replicas of popular children's television characters such as the Cookie Monster, Elmo, Dora and Big Bird, which were manufactured in China.

Too early to be disappointed over N-deal: US

Too early to be disappointed over N-deal: US

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Amid continuing uncertainty over the fate of the India-United States civilian nuclear agreement, the US has said that it is too early to express disappointment about it. US authorities also expressed hope that the two sides 'can get it done'. White House spokesperson Tony Fratto said that the Bush administration remained committed to the civil nuclear agreement despite signs that the Manmohan Singh government may balk due to opposition at home from Left parties.

New US visa fee plan to cost Indian IT cos a whopping $400 million

New US visa fee plan to cost Indian IT cos a whopping $400 million

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The proposed increase is almost double from the present fee.

Akali Dal writes to PM to protest US screening law

Akali Dal writes to PM to protest US screening law

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The new laws require even Sikhs to remove their turbans while being searched.

US not allowing flights from Pakistan

US not allowing flights from Pakistan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2006

US promised to help Pakistan enhance security at all its airports and provided some equipment in this regard.

Processing request to accredit Devyani to Permanent Mission: UN

Processing request to accredit Devyani to Permanent Mission: UN

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

The United Nations on Friday said it has received official notification from India to register diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who was arrested on visa fraud charges, as a member of the country's Permanent Mission and the request will be processed according to "standard procedures".

Infy's former-US recruiter says firm favoured hiring Indians

Infy's former-US recruiter says firm favoured hiring Indians

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Infosys has been in the eye of the storm on alleged violation of H-1B and business visa norms on several occasions in the US

REVEALED: New York bomb suspect's Pakistani links

REVEALED: New York bomb suspect's Pakistani links

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Rahami travelled to Pakistan in April 2013 and returned in March of the following year, according to a federal official.

Whoa! Maximum Indian students in the US are from Hyderabad

Whoa! Maximum Indian students in the US are from Hyderabad

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The city ranks number four after Seoul, Beijing and Shanghai globally.

LeT founder's brother asked to leave the US

LeT founder's brother asked to leave the US

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Masood, his son Hassan, and a Chelmsford cleric were picked up by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents on November 15.

MFs rope in KPMG to comply with new US tax law

MFs rope in KPMG to comply with new US tax law

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

A non-compliance with FATCA entails 30 per cent withholding tax on certain US source payments.

Germany launches probe into Volkswagen emissions scandal

Germany launches probe into Volkswagen emissions scandal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

The software could hide the fact that the emission levels of diesel cars were 40 times higher than the level of pollutants allowed in the US.

Maradona delights in FIFA scandal; backs Prince Hussein for top job

Maradona delights in FIFA scandal; backs Prince Hussein for top job

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Diego Maradona, one of soccer's most gifted players, said he was "enjoying" the spectacle of several of the world governing body's top officials charged with corruption after US and Swiss authorities announced investigations on Wednesday.

'Why should holding old notes make me a criminal?'

'Why should holding old notes make me a criminal?'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

'If the RBI liability is extinguished and they no longer remain legal tender, then those Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes are worthless paper.' 'Then why should it be a criminal offence to keep that paper?'

Bolivia angry after President's plane is grounded on Snowden doubt

Bolivia angry after President's plane is grounded on Snowden doubt

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

While officials in Austria and Bolivia denied Snowden's presence after France and Portugal refused to let it cross their airspace, an irked Bolivian Foreign Minister David Choquehuanca said that the authorities do not know who raised the false alarm adding that Bolivia denounces to the international community this injustice with the President's plane, Fox News reports.

'NSA's phone, internet spy programme helped track Headley'

'NSA's phone, internet spy programme helped track Headley'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The leaders of the US Senate and House Intelligence committees have defended National Security Agency's phone and internet surveillance programmes, saying it has been critical in thwarting potential terrorist attacks and also to track the 2008 Mumbai attacks' convict David Headley.

'California massacre suspects came prepared to do what they did'

'California massacre suspects came prepared to do what they did'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Law enforcement officials in San Bernardino said they could not rule out terrorism as a possible motive for the mass killings at a centre for people with disabilities that left 14 people dead and 17 others injured.

Main accused in 1993 Mumbai blasts traced to US

Main accused in 1993 Mumbai blasts traced to US

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The CBI has reportedly sent documents pertaining to Rashid to Interpol.

US mum on mammoth terror watch list

US mum on mammoth terror watch list

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

The programme Terrorist Identities Datamart Environment is a storehouse for data about individuals that the intelligence community believes might harm the United States.

Indian banks face restrictions in US

Indian banks face restrictions in US

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Indian banks are facing restrictions in opening new branches in the US, Finance Minister P Chidambaram told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Espionage case: US diplomat leaves India

Espionage case: US diplomat leaves India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

The diplomat was understood to have been associated with Indo-US Cyber Security Forum, a joint initiative of the two countries to fight international terrorism.

New US visa appointment rules

New US visa appointment rules

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

You may have many questions on how the new system works. We invited Richard Sherman, deputy consul general, New Delhi to chat with readers.

US, 'huge beneficiary' of BPO: Friedman

US, 'huge beneficiary' of BPO: Friedman

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Notwithstanding the recent uproar over the UK data theft, a well-known US author has said that America is a huge beneficiary of outsourcing.

John Kerry postpones visit to Pakistan again

John Kerry postpones visit to Pakistan again

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

United States Secretary of State John Kerry's much-awaited visit to Pakistan has been postponed once again after his original travel plan was leaked to the media, official sources said on Monday.

UK life sentence for India-born terrorist

UK life sentence for India-born terrorist

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

India-born Dhiren Barot plotted to 'kill thousands' in the US and UK.

Is a US visa on a lost passport valid?

Is a US visa on a lost passport valid?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Queries about US visas answered by Sally Ironfield, Non-Immigrant Visa Chief, US Embassy, New Delhi.

NRI gambling racket unearthed

NRI gambling racket unearthed

Rediff.com18 Feb 2006

Bangla airline to sue US for barring aircraft land

Bangla airline to sue US for barring aircraft land

Rediff.com17 May 2006

Bangladesh's national carrier Biman will sue US authorities for barring one of its aircrafts from landing at the JFK Airport in New York this week, officials said on Wednesday.

FIFA probe: Warner's sons scrambled to deposit cash hoard at US banks

FIFA probe: Warner's sons scrambled to deposit cash hoard at US banks

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Daryan and Daryll Warner, sons of former FIFA Vice President Jack Warner, and their associates deposited more than $600,000 in cash at bank branches in New York, Miami and Las Vegas in the second half of 2011, according to a 2012 complaint in US District Court in New York that was unsealed on Wednesday.