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3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu reported one case each, officials said.

Trump asks Congress to investigate wiretapping allegations

Trump asks Congress to investigate wiretapping allegations

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

"President Trump is requesting that as part of their investigation into Russian activity, the Congressional intelligence committees exercise their oversight authority to determine whether executive branch investigative powers were abused in 2016," White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said in a statement.

9/11 and 26/11: Are we any safer?

9/11 and 26/11: Are we any safer?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Last May, US citizen David Headley confessed to being a spy for the Lashkar-e-Taiba. What no one has tackled yet is whether there are other Headleys out there whose actions threaten India, or any other country. Even with thousands of intelligence agencies scouting for terrorist activities, are we really safer?

Call centre racket: FBI officials arrive in Thane to probe fraud

Call centre racket: FBI officials arrive in Thane to probe fraud

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The FBI officer met senior officers of Thane Police and exchanged information gathered by both the sides about the scam which was unearthed earlier this month.

US assured support to me during Pakistan visit: Ijaz

US assured support to me during Pakistan visit: Ijaz

Rediff.com21 Jan 2012

Controversial Pakistani-American businessman Mansoor Ijaz has said he had been assured by the US of its support during his upcoming visit to Pakistan to testify before a judicial panel probing the memo scandal.

Look at the building boom world over!

Look at the building boom world over!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Fast paced urbanisation has taken a toll on the environment.

Kashmiri separatist leader Fai radio tagged

Kashmiri separatist leader Fai radio tagged

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Kashmir-born US citizen, Fai, was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last week on charges of working for the Government of Pakistan, in particular its spy agency, the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), to lobby at the Capitol Hill and the Administration on Kashmir.

US issues worldwide travel alert, warns citizens

US issues worldwide travel alert, warns citizens

Rediff.com2 May 2011

The United States on Monday issued a worldwide travel alert for its citizens, especially those living in Pakistan, soon after President Barack Obama announced that the Al Qaeda's Osama bin Laden has been killed in an operation outside Islamabad."The US Department of State alerts US citizens travelling and residing abroad to the enhanced potential for anti-American violence given recent counter-terrorism activity in Pakistan," the travel alert said.

US warns citizens about terror strikes in India, Pak

US warns citizens about terror strikes in India, Pak

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

The United States on Tuesday issued a global travel alert, including on visiting India and Pakistan, for its citizens in view of the increasing threat from terrorist organisations like Al Qaeda and the Taliban.

Trump ends preferential trade privileges for India

Trump ends preferential trade privileges for India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prez says that India has not assured the United States that it will provide 'equitable and reasonable access to its markets'.

Indian staff harassed: US authorities sue firm

Indian staff harassed: US authorities sue firm

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

According to the EEOC, Guardsmark not only ignored the employee's reports of harassment, but retaliated against him with an involuntary transfer.

'It is our responsibility to support Anna'

'It is our responsibility to support Anna'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

They are thousands of miles away from anti corruption crusader Anna Hazare, but to support him and his fight against corruption, people of the northern California's San Francisco Bay Area are keeping fast.

FBI foils plot to bomb military unit in US

FBI foils plot to bomb military unit in US

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

A 21-year-old American construction worker has been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation following an undercover sting operation when he tried to detonate what he thought was a car bomb at a military recruiting station in Maryland.

Murdoch media empire faces its worst ever threat

Murdoch media empire faces its worst ever threat

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

The working practices and ways adopted by his journalists, notably those of his flagship News of the World, have led to the demise of the 168-year-old paper that once reported in its time the demise of East India Company and India becoming part of the British Empire.

European terror plot still active, says US

European terror plot still active, says US

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

A European terror plot still remains active and the US has asked its citizens travelling in Europe to take more precautions, a top State Department's counter-terrorism official said on Thursday.

Headley example of counter-terror cooperation: US

Headley example of counter-terror cooperation: US

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

The United States has put the case of David Coleman Headley, Mumbai terror attack suspect now languishing in a Chicago jail, as one of the key counter-terrorism cases on information sharing with its partners.

Imam, 2 sons arrested on terror charges in US

Imam, 2 sons arrested on terror charges in US

Rediff.com14 May 2011

FBI agents arrested Hafiz Muhammed Sher Ali Khan, 76, and his son Irfan Khan, 37, in South Florida on Saturday. Both are US citizens and residents of Miami. Hafiz Khan is the imam of a mosque in Miami.

After Houston, the road ahead

After Houston, the road ahead

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'The challenge before the two countries is to turn the peak into a plateau and enter an irreversible phase of cooperation,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The bill, however, has to be passed by the Senate, wherein the Republicans enjoy a majority, before it can be signed into law by the US President Donald Trump.

US warns of terror strikes in Delhi markets

US warns of terror strikes in Delhi markets

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The United States on Wednesday issued a fresh warning to its citizens in India, asking them to refrain from visiting congested areas of Delhi, following 'increased indications' of terrorists planning attacks. "There are increased indications that terrorists are planning attacks in New Delhi. Terrorists have targeted places in the past where US citizens or Westerners are known to congregate or visit," stated the warning.

US warns citizens of potential threat in Europe

US warns citizens of potential threat in Europe

Rediff.com3 Oct 2010

The 'travel alert' issued by the US State Department advised US citizens living or travelling in Europe to take more precautions about their personal security, and is a step below a formal travel warning.

Pak Taliban paid $12,000 toTimes Square suspect

Pak Taliban paid $12,000 toTimes Square suspect

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

It what further strengthens the Tehreik-e-Taliban Pakistan's direct involvement in the failed Times Square bombing plot, a federal indictment released earlier this week has revealed that the extremist outfit had paid $12,000 to Faisal Shahzad to plot the explosion at the busy commercial intersection.

Trump launches tweet storm against former beauty queen

Trump launches tweet storm against former beauty queen

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Trump's verbal barbs directed at Alicia Machado, who won the Miss Universe title in 1996, started after the first presidential debate Monday when Hillary Clinton mentioned her and claimed that Trump used to call her "Miss Piggy" and "Miss Housekeeping."

The judiciary must fight for its honour

The judiciary must fight for its honour

Rediff.com18 May 2018

If the judiciary loses this fight, it will suffer irreparable damage and all of us citizens will be the losers.

US Army gets first Sikh soldier since 1980s

US Army gets first Sikh soldier since 1980s

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Twenty-six-year-old Simran Preet Singh Lamba became the first enlisted Sikh soldier in the US army in more two decades to complete basic training without shedding his turban and other articles of faith.

How medical tourism can benefit India and US

How medical tourism can benefit India and US

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

India offering health-care tourism amounts to services exports which is currently politically anathema in the US because it is seen as leading to job losses.

US issues travel advisory against Pakistan

US issues travel advisory against Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

The United States has issued a travel warning for its citizens, informing them about a security risk in traveling to Pakistan where the presence of the Al Qaeda, the Taliban and other extremist groups pose a potential danger. "The presence of the Al Qaeda, Taliban elements, and indigenous militant sectarian groups poses a potential danger to US citizens throughout Pakistan, especially in the western border regions of the country," the State Department said in a travel warning

Orlando nightclub shooting: Fire set at gunman's mosque

Orlando nightclub shooting: Fire set at gunman's mosque

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

No injuries were reported and the extent of the damage was not immediately clear.

Jihad Jane's friend arrested on terror charges

Jihad Jane's friend arrested on terror charges

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

A pregnant woman was charged by United States federal prosecutors in connection to the case of terror suspect 'Jihad Jane', who was accused of providing material support to terrorists. Jamie Paulin Ramirez, a US citizen and former resident of Colorado, was arrested on Friday in Philadelphia after she voluntarily flew into the US and surrendered before the authorities.The indictment charges Ramirez, 31, with one count of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists.

US journalist working on Sterlite documentary asked to leave India

US journalist working on Sterlite documentary asked to leave India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Mark Scialla had interviewed several people on December 28 and 29 on alleged health issues faced by them due to the now closed Sterlite copper plant. Rambha said the visa clearly stated that the American national should not embark on any work except tourist activities.

Sports Shorts: Delhi government yet to honour CWG star Manika with cash reward

Sports Shorts: Delhi government yet to honour CWG star Manika with cash reward

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

Quran row: US issues worldwide travel alert

Quran row: US issues worldwide travel alert

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

The United States on Thursday issued a global travel alert to its citizens and urged them to exercise caution, amid fears of violent reaction by radical groups against the proposed burning of the Quran by a Florida Pastor.

Ranbaxy faces more trouble in US

Ranbaxy faces more trouble in US

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

In addition to the US drug regulator, Food and Drug Administration, and rival pharma majors that appear keen to launch litigation against Indian company Ranbaxy, a US citizen has joined the bandwagon by filing a case in the world's biggest drug market.

Trump admin moves SC against judge's ruling on travel ban

Trump admin moves SC against judge's ruling on travel ban

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The Supreme Court is currently not in session, but can take emergency cases.

Nooyi, 5 other Indians in FT's 50 top biz women list

Nooyi, 5 other Indians in FT's 50 top biz women list

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

The FT said the top 50 was selected by an expert jury, whose choice was based on information on the executives' performance and durability. Much of the information was supplied by Egon Zehnder International, an executive recruitment group.

US advises citizens to be alert during India visit

US advises citizens to be alert during India visit

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

The US continues to receive information about terrorist groups planning attacks against India, the State Department has said and advised its nationals to be alert during their travel to the country in the coming months.

US gets info of terror strike in India

US gets info of terror strike in India

Rediff.com30 Jan 2010

The US continues to receive information about terrorist groups planning attacks against India, the State Department has said and advised its nationals to be alert during their travel to the country in the coming months.

'Bikini killer' Sobhraj guilty of murder: Nepal SC

'Bikini killer' Sobhraj guilty of murder: Nepal SC

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Nepal's Supreme Court on Friday rejected 'bikini killer' Charles Sobhraj's appeal against his conviction in a murder case. A division bench of Justices Ram Kumar Prasad Shah and Gauri Dhakal upheld the 20-year term for the notorious criminal, who has been linked to a series of backpacker killings of tourists across Asia.

EB-5 visas best bet for Indians: US attorney

EB-5 visas best bet for Indians: US attorney

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Under the EB-5 Investment Visa programme, an applicant receives a conditional green card on making a minimum investment of $5,00,000 in the United States.

US: Indian-American jailed on terror charges

US: Indian-American jailed on terror charges

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Federal Judge James Carr in the Northern District of Ohio sentenced Khaleel Ahmed to eight years, four months and his cousin Zubair Ahmed to 10 years in prison. The two had pleaded guilty in January 2009 to conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists.