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Bangladeshi national in US charged with aiding Islamic State

Bangladeshi national in US charged with aiding Islamic State

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Nelash Mohamed Das, a resident of Hyattsville in Maryland, he faces 20 years in prison on conviction.

US court rejects Ranbaxy' plea to block launch by rival cos

US court rejects Ranbaxy' plea to block launch by rival cos

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

US District Judge Beryl Howell in Minneapolis denied Ranbaxy's request, the court filing showed.

Tainted portfolio manager Martoma to begin jail term on Nov 20

Tainted portfolio manager Martoma to begin jail term on Nov 20

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Martoma, 40, was ordered by US District Judge Paul Gardephe to surrender by Thursday afternoon, after he lost his bid last week to remain free on bail pending appeal of his conviction.

26/11 accused Rana's trial postponed till May

26/11 accused Rana's trial postponed till May

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

The trial of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, co-accused along with Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Headley in 2008 Mumbai attacks, has been postponed from February 14 to May 16 at the request of defence.

US court to hear lawsuit on designating RSS as a terror outfit

US court to hear lawsuit on designating RSS as a terror outfit

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

A United States court in New York has set a pre-trial hearing in April in the lawsuit filed by a Sikh rights group asking that Indian right wing organisation Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh be designated as a "foreign terrorist organisation" for alleged violent acts against religious minorities in India.

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.

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Trump nominated Thapar for the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals.

I'm part of the answer to US: Times Square bomber

I'm part of the answer to US: Times Square bomber

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani-American accused of trying to set off a car bomb in New York's Times Square, told the court that he was pleading guilty because of the US occupation of Afghanistan and Iraq.

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.

Indian-American therapist jailed for 5 years in US

Indian-American therapist jailed for 5 years in US

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

An Indian-American physical therapist has been sentenced to 57 months in prison and ordered to pay US $ 2.3 million as compensation for his role in a healthcare fraud scheme. Michigan resident Baskaran Thangarasan would also undergo three years of supervised release following his prison term.

Rana's trial may begin on November 1

Rana's trial may begin on November 1

Rediff.com11 May 2010

The trial of Pakistani-Canadian terror suspect Tahawwur Rana, charged with involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks, is expected to begin on November 1, with a US district court judge in Chicago saying on Tuesday that the process should start "sooner than later".

Rana seeks 'material support' to prepare for trial

Rana seeks 'material support' to prepare for trial

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

In a six-page motion filed in the US District Court, Northern District of Illinois, his lawyer Patrick Blegen sought "particulars" regarding the charge in the indictment that says Rana, a Chicago-based businessman, conspired to provide material support to terrorism in India and Denmark.

Headley, Rana to be arraigned next week

Headley, Rana to be arraigned next week

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Terror suspects David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Rana, indicted on charges of being involved in the Mumbai terror attacks, will be arraigned in a court in Chicago next week. The arraignments of Rana and Headley were initially scheduled for Wednesday, but have now been rescheduled. While Pakistani-Canadian citizen Rana will be arraigned on January 25, Pakistani-American Headley's arraignment has been set for January 27.

US stops launch of Dr Reddy's drug

US stops launch of Dr Reddy's drug

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Dr Reddy's Laboratories received a major setback in the US, as a court there granted a motion seeking a preliminary injunction to block the launch of its generic version of Sanofi-Aventis' anti-allergic drug, Allegra D24.

Headley's status hearing postponed till Feb 23

Headley's status hearing postponed till Feb 23

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

Headley has been charged with conspiring in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people. The FBI charges also allege he had made several trips to India prior to the attacks to scout for terror targets and then shared the information with conspirators in Pakistan.

The deal that saved Headley's life

The deal that saved Headley's life

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley, accused of plotting the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and conspiring to target a Danish newspaper, pleaded guilty on Thursday before a United States court. Headley, 49, who was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's joint terrorism task force on October 3, 2009, told US District Judge Harry Leinenweber that he wanted to change his plea to guilty, in an apparent bid to get a lighter sentence.

Headley pleads guilty to terror charges

Headley pleads guilty to terror charges

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

In a volte-face, Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley, accused of plotting the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and conspiring to target a Danish newspaper, pleaded guilty on Thursday before a US court in Chicago.

Headley set to plead guilty tomorrow

Headley set to plead guilty tomorrow

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley, a Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative charged with conspiring in the 26/11 Mumbai terror strike, will plead guilty before a United States court on Thursday, five months after he was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

LeT operatives sentenced on terror charges in US

LeT operatives sentenced on terror charges in US

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

US District Judge William Duffey Jr of federal court in Atlanta sentenced Pakistan-origin Syed Haris Ahmed of Atlanta and Bangladesh-American Ehsanul Islam Sadequee of Roswell, Georgia, following their convictions earlier this year in separate but related criminal trials.

US: Prosecutors oppose Rana's bail

US: Prosecutors oppose Rana's bail

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

US prosecutors have filed a memorandum, opposing the bail petition of terror suspect Tahawwur Hussain Rana, charged with plotting terror attacks in India and Denmark.

US: Headley's arraignment tomorrow

US: Headley's arraignment tomorrow

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

The arraignment for Pakistan-origin US national David Coleman Headley charged with criminal conspiracy in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks has been scheduled for December 9.

US suspends travel ban, Trump vows to overturn 'ridiculous' court order

US suspends travel ban, Trump vows to overturn 'ridiculous' court order

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

'The opinion of this so-called judge, which essentially takes law-enforcement away from our country, is ridiculous and will be overturned!' Trump said in a tweet.

US: Indian handed 15-year jail term for supporting Hezbollah

US: Indian handed 15-year jail term for supporting Hezbollah

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

A 50-year-old Indian, who was residing illegally in the United States, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a court for conspiracy and attempting to provide material support to Lebanese group Hezbollah.

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' sentenced for 66 months

Desi 'Bombshell Bandit' sentenced for 66 months

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Sandeep Kaur had pleaded guilty to four counts of bank robberies earlier this year. Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California.

US couple gets jail for attacking Indian couple

US couple gets jail for attacking Indian couple

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

A Californian couple has been sentenced to 18 months in prison by a United States court for their role in a hate crime against an Indian American in 2007. Joseph Silva, 56, and his wife Georgia Silva, 52, have been sentenced to 18 months jail-term and three years of supervised release after the US district court in Sacramento, California found them guilty of beating an American national of Indian origin in July 2007.

Terror plots: Headley pleads not guilty

Terror plots: Headley pleads not guilty

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Pakistani-American LeT operative David Coleman Headley on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to the 12 counts filed against him in the superseding indictment returned on January 14, including charges he conspired in plotting the terror attacks in Mumbai and a Danish newspaper.

Pak-origin taxi driver pleads not guilty

Pak-origin taxi driver pleads not guilty

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

A Pakistani-origin taxi driver indicted on charges of providing material support to terror group the Al Qaeda and accused of having links with Hasrkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami chief Ilyas Kashmiri pleaded not guilty in a US court on Monday.

Court dismisses charges against Blackwater guards

Court dismisses charges against Blackwater guards

Rediff.com1 Jan 2010

A United States federal judge on Friday dismissed criminal charges against five guards of Blackwater security firm, who were accused of killing 17 civilians in Baghdad in an incident that sparked widespread criticism of the army's use of private contractors. US district judge Ricardo Urbina threw out the case not on merit but on the way the prosecutors had handled it by wrongly using defendants' 'statements compelled under a threat of job loss'.

US court rejects Rana's bail plea again

US court rejects Rana's bail plea again

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

A US court again turned down the bail plea of terror suspect Tahawwur Rana, accused of plotting terror attacks in India at the behest of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, on Thursday saying the Pakistani-Canadian is charged with "very serious crimes" which give him a motive to flee.

US patent lawsuit against Dr Reddy's

US patent lawsuit against Dr Reddy's

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The patent relates to the manufacturing process for the active ingredient in Sanofi-Aventis' Allegra and Allegra-D drug products. Both Dr Reddys and Sandoz are known to be marketing these products in the US.

Headley's detention hearing deferred indefinitely

Headley's detention hearing deferred indefinitely

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The detention hearing of terror suspect David Coleman Headley, arrested by the Federal Bureau of Ivestigation for plotting attacks in India at the behest of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba, scheduled for December 4 at a court in Chicago has been indefinitely deferred.

Terror suspect Rana appeals for bail again

Terror suspect Rana appeals for bail again

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

In a bid to seek bail, Mumbai terror attack terror suspect Tahawwur Rana on Thursday told a Chicago court that his escape from the United States will only force him to live as an 'international fugitive' and his knowledge of immigration business will not help him run from a 'federal indictment'. Charged with conspiring to provide material support to terrorists in India, Rana filed in the US District Court his 7-page reply to the government's response to the motion made by him

Tipper X in Rajaratnam case; bail bid turned down

Tipper X in Rajaratnam case; bail bid turned down

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

The report by the Wall Street Journal said that this Tipper X is Thomas Hardin, a 32-year-old trader at hedge fund Lanexa Global Management.

US plane plot: Nigerian suspect pleads not guilty

US plane plot: Nigerian suspect pleads not guilty

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Nigerian terror suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab on Friday pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to blow up a US airliner as he was arraigned before a Michigan court.

Headley to plead guilty, India suspects FBI hand

Headley to plead guilty, India suspects FBI hand

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley, charged with conspiring in the Mumbai terror attacks, is set to plead guilty before a US court in an apparent bid to bargain for a lighter sentence and escape death penalty.

Taro files law suit against Sun Pharma

Taro files law suit against Sun Pharma

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Israeli drug firm Taro Pharmaceuticals has filed a law suit in a US district court against Mumbai-based Sun Pharmaceutical Industries alleging violation of non-disclosure agreement and misleading shareholders.

Headley to reveal 26/11 planning to Mumbai court tomorrow

Headley to reveal 26/11 planning to Mumbai court tomorrow

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Headley, 55, was pardoned on December 10 and made an approver by additional sessions judge G A Sanap who presides over special cases related to terrorism, including those under the now repealed Terrorists and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act.

Twitter hit with $124 mn lawsuit over private stock sale

Twitter hit with $124 mn lawsuit over private stock sale

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

In a lawsuit filed in US District Court in Manhattan, Precedo Capital Group Inc and Continental Advisors SA accused Twitter of using the aborted sale as a means to give the money-losing company a $10 billion market valuation and higher IPO price.

Why are these wrestlers suing WWE?

Why are these wrestlers suing WWE?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc was sued on Monday by Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka and dozens of other retired male and female wrestlers seeking to hold it responsible for neurological injuries they claimed to suffer by participating in its bouts.