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Abu Hamza among 5 terror suspects packed off to US

Abu Hamza among 5 terror suspects packed off to US

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Besides the hooked-hand Hamza, the others who were extradited are Adel Abdul Bary, Khalid al-Fawwaz, Babar Ahmad, and Syed Talha Ahsan; the last two of whom pleaded not guilty in a US court where they were produced soon after their arrival in the US.

Infy's visa fraud trial postponed to Sep 17

Infy's visa fraud trial postponed to Sep 17

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

The reason for the postponement couldn't be immediately ascertained.

Has Uber broken US laws by bribing foreign officials?

Has Uber broken US laws by bribing foreign officials?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Under the ambit of probe is how former exec Eric Alexander obtained medical records of woman who was raped by an Uber driver in Delhi in 2014

26/11 case: Did India take easy way out fearing legal intricacies?

26/11 case: Did India take easy way out fearing legal intricacies?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

Former Home Minister P Chidambaram said the government of India would not file formal charges against Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley until Ajmal Kasab's trial was over. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Fugitive Swami Prakashanand escapes to India

Fugitive Swami Prakashanand escapes to India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

US Marshals, still looking for him, suspect that Prakashanand Saraswati, known to his devotees as Swamiji, may have fled America in connivance with his close associates.

Rajat Gupta convicted on insider trading charges

Rajat Gupta convicted on insider trading charges

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Rajat Gupta, one of the most successful Indian Americans on the Wall Street, was on Friday found guilty of passing confidential market information to Galleon hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam, in one of America's biggest insider trading cases.

Rajat Gupta's jail term begins from June 17

Rajat Gupta's jail term begins from June 17

Rediff.com31 May 2014

He is expected to be assigned to a medium-security prison in Otisville, New York, about 70 miles from New York City.

Pakistani exporting N-materials to his country sent to US prison

Pakistani exporting N-materials to his country sent to US prison

Rediff.com7 Jan 2012

Maryland-resident Nadeem Akhtar, 46, and his conspirators used a US-based company to obtain and export radiation detection devices, resins for coolant water purification, calibration and switching equipment, attenuators and surface refinishing abrasives to Pakistan.

Rajat Gupta convicted on insider trading charges

Rajat Gupta convicted on insider trading charges

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Former Goldman Director Rajat Gupta, the poster boy of Indians at the Wall Street, was on Friday found guilty of illegally tipping off his friend Raj Rajaratnam of confidential market information, in one of America's biggest insider trading cases.

Louis Berger case: Alemao Churchill applies for fresh bail

Louis Berger case: Alemao Churchill applies for fresh bail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Former Goa minister Churchill Alemao has filed a fresh bail application before the special court in connection with the Louis Berger bribery case.

'Rajat Gupta threw away his duties'

'Rajat Gupta threw away his duties'

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The trial of Gupta, one of the most high profile Wall Street executives to be charged with insider trading, began in US District Court, Southern District of New York on Monday amid intense media glare.

US: Indian man found guilty of supporting Hezbollah

US: Indian man found guilty of supporting Hezbollah

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

An Indian citizen, living "illegally" in the United States, has been found guilty by a US court of providing material support to Lebanese extremist group Hezbollah and faces a maximum sentence of 75 years in prison. Patrick Nayyar, 48, was convicted after a week-long jury trial before US District Judge Robert Sweet.

Sahara supports Sebi's claim to bring $13 mn to refund a/c

Sahara supports Sebi's claim to bring $13 mn to refund a/c

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The group also lauded 'Sebi's active cooperation' in the matter.

US: 3 Indians convicted for torturing daughter-in-law

US: 3 Indians convicted for torturing daughter-in-law

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

A US court has convicted three members of an Indian family in New York on charges of sexually abusing their daughter-in-law who came to America after an arranged marriage and was threatened to work as a slave

US wants to bring Hafiz Saeed to justice

US wants to bring Hafiz Saeed to justice

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

The Obama administration on Thursday said it announced a bounty of $ 10 million on Hafiz Saeed to bring him to justice as it was convinced that the Lashkar-e-Tayyiba founder had played a key role in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

How the ISI funnelled money to Fai

How the ISI funnelled money to Fai

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

Before coming under the scanner of the investigative agencies, Pakistan's ISI had developed a closely-knit network of middlemen or straw donors through whom it illegally funnelled its propaganda money to Kashmiri separatist Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai and his Kashmiri American Council.

Abbott wins patent battle against Glenmark

Abbott wins patent battle against Glenmark

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

According to analysts, Glenmark will have to pay a penalty of $16 million, following the latest verdict.

Pakistan govt will not defend Hafiz Saeed

Pakistan govt will not defend Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

The Pakistan government will not defend Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed before a United States court in connection with the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The government stated this before the Lahore high court in reply to Saeed's petition seeking a direction for the Pakistan government to defend him before a US court, which has issued summons to him, along with top Pakistani intelligence personnel, in connection with the November 2008 Mumbai terror siege.

30 years on, Bhopal gas tragedy victims still wait for compensation

30 years on, Bhopal gas tragedy victims still wait for compensation

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

An NGO working for the Bhopal gas tragedy victims has alleged that there are no accurate figures available on the death toll of the world's worst industrial disaster even after 30 years and has also raised concern over the toxic waste lying in defunct Union Carbide plant situated near the densely populated old Bhopal area.

US House passes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

US House passes bill allowing 9/11 victims to sue Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The bill, known as the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, would prevent Saudi Arabia and other countries with alleged ties to terrorist groups from invoking their legal immunity in US courts.

Facebook proposes changes in user data policy

Facebook proposes changes in user data policy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Facebook has proposed "updates" to its privacy policies that explain how the social networking giant would use personal data of about 1.2 billion users to deliver advertising and other personalised services.

Trump picks Neil Gorsuch for US Supreme Court

Trump picks Neil Gorsuch for US Supreme Court

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

"Judge Gorsuch has a superb intellect, an unparalleled legal education, and a commitment to interpreting the Constitution according to its text. He will make an incredible Justice as soon as the Senate confirms him," said the US president.

ISI man who tried to influence US Kashmir policy to plead guilty

ISI man who tried to influence US Kashmir policy to plead guilty

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

62-year-old Fai, who headed the Washington-based Kashmiri American Council (KAC) was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for allegedly collaborating with Pakistan's spy agency by "clandestinely" funnelling hundreds and thousands of dollars to change the view of American lawmakers on Kashmir.

Fai detention hearing postponed till Tuesday

Fai detention hearing postponed till Tuesday

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The detention hearing of Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai, arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for illegally lobbying for Pakistan in the United Sstates, was postponed for next Tuesday, as his attorney had scheduling conflicts.

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.

Have met Indian cabinet ministers, says Pak spy

Have met Indian cabinet ministers, says Pak spy

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

62-year-old Fai, who last week in a US court pleaded guilty to the federal charges of being an ISI agent, said in a statement that meeting these Indian officials was part of his strategy to communicate with New Delhi.

Rajaratnam plea against conviction thrown out

Rajaratnam plea against conviction thrown out

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

A US court has denied a bid by billionaire hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam, convicted in May this year on insider trading charges, to reverse the verdict handed by the jury in his case.

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.

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'.

Iran deal 'the worst' agreement ever negotiated: Trump

Iran deal 'the worst' agreement ever negotiated: Trump

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

"They (Iranians) are the number one terrorist state. They're sending money all over the place -- and weapons. And can't do that," Trump told Fox News in an interview telecast during the Super Bowl tournament.

Apple unveils smaller, cheaper iPhone SE aimed at mid-market

Apple unveils smaller, cheaper iPhone SE aimed at mid-market

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

It might give Apple a boost in the fast-growing Indian, Middle East and African markets but also risks cutting its average phone prices and profit margins

'Devyani is composed, cheerful and happy'

'Devyani is composed, cheerful and happy'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The Khobragade family is relieved that their daughter will be back in India on Friday and believes that the US grand jury verdict that indicts her on charges of visa fraud and submission of false documents is meaningless because it is based on false charges.

Rana: The man who can nail ISI, Pak's 26/11 lie

Rana: The man who can nail ISI, Pak's 26/11 lie

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Rana's confession would put Pakistan in a spot of bother, as once he starts speaking in court the names of several persons associated with the 26/11 attack and the planning behind it will come out in the open. The onus would then be on Pakistan to bring these persons to justice.

Headley made accused in 26/11 attack case, asked to attend hearing via video conferencing

Headley made accused in 26/11 attack case, asked to attend hearing via video conferencing

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Noted laywer Ujjwal Nikam had asked the court that Headley should be tried along with Abu Jundal.

Facebook can legally block pages without any explanation

Facebook can legally block pages without any explanation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

In a major victory for Facebook, a United States court has ruled that it can block content without any explanation after a Sikh group filed a lawsuit challenging the blocking of its social media page.

Headley narrates Pak Navy man's links to 26/11

Headley narrates Pak Navy man's links to 26/11

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Mumbai attack co-accused David Headley on Thursday told a US court that a Pakistani Navy man was present during discussions with his ISI handler Major Iqbal on landing sites and arrival of Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists by sea.

Headley's 26/11 confession vindicates Indian stand

Headley's 26/11 confession vindicates Indian stand

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Although LeT operative David Coleman Headley says nothing new in his recent confession in a US court that Pakistani ISI helped Lashkar-e-Tayiba execute the 26/11 terror strikes in Mumbai, it still vindicates India's stand, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

'Gupta violated Goldman's code of conduct'

'Gupta violated Goldman's code of conduct'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Indian American Rajat Gupta, a former director at Goldman Sachs, had violated the firm's code of conduct by disclosing details from a 2008 board meeting to hedge fund manager Raj Rajaratnam, the main accused in the largest hedge fund insider trading case to hit US courts, the company CEO Lloyd Blankfein has testified.

Real 26/11 villains and the danger they pose

Real 26/11 villains and the danger they pose

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

With the arrest of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley the attack on the offices of Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten that published the Prophet Mohammed cartoons was averted. But the masterminds of this attack are the ones who planned and executed the 26/11 strikes -- Sajid Mir, Abu Qahafa, Mazhar Iqbal and Major Iqbal. The US court may have named them conspirators in the Mumbai attacks, but the danger is far from over. They are still at large in Pakistan.

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.