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Indian-American firm to pay $15 mn to resolve fraud claims
Rediff.com26 Feb 2014an Indian-American physician, will pay $15 million to the federal government for falsely billing for health tests that were never performed.
Devyani entitled to immunity under UN status, says lawyer
Rediff.com24 Feb 2014Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's status as a "Special Advisor" to the UN entitled her to diplomatic immunity from prosecution at the time of her arrest last year on visa fraud charges, according to a letter from the United Nations.
Indian-origin woman found dead in US
Rediff.com22 Feb 2014A young Indian-origin mother of two, missing for several days in the US state of Pennsylvania, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a car and police want to question her boyfriend over her disappearance.
Powell's meeting with Modi was a necessary step: NYT
Rediff.com15 Feb 2014The meeting between United States Ambassador to India Nancy Powell and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was a "pragmatic" and "necessary step", according to a media report, that said it seems "likely" the visa status of BJP's prime ministerial candidate "could change" if he is elected to the top post.
Indian-American convicted of sexually assaulting 5 women
Rediff.com13 Feb 2014An Indian-American man was found guilty by a US federal jury of sexually assaulting five women during the summer of 2012, on some occasions threatening them with a toy gun.
Indian-origin executive appointed co-head of Goldman Sachs' securities business
Rediff.com11 Feb 2014The 41- year old is currently the head of macro trading in Goldman's Securities Division.
UN ready to mediate between India, Pak on Kashmir
Rediff.com7 Feb 2014The United Nations is available to mediate between India and Pakistan if the two neighbours request such assistance in resolving the Kashmir issue, a spokesperson for UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said.
Indian-origin parents arrested in US toddler death case
Rediff.com31 Jan 2014Indian-origin parents of a 19-month-old baby, who died of severe head injuries after his babysitter got angry and dumped him on the floor, have been arrested and charged in the US state of Connecticut.
Do not pay ransom to terrorists: UNSC asks nations
Rediff.com28 Jan 2014The United Nations Security Council has asked nations not to pay ransom to terrorists in incidents of kidnapping, saying such funds are used by terror groups to support recruitment efforts and carry out attacks.
Top bitcoin execs charged with money laundering in US
Rediff.com28 Jan 2014Charges were filed against against underground bitcoin exchanger Robert Faiella, 52, and chief executive officer and compliance officer of a bitcoin exchange company Charlie Shrem, 24.
'Sonia Gandhi not to depose in NY in human rights violation case'
Rediff.com27 Jan 2014Congress party president Sonia Gandhi will not depose in New York in a human rights violation lawsuit filed against her by a Sikh rights group, her attorney has said.
UN pegs India's growth at 5.35% in 2014
Rediff.com24 Jan 2014The UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2014 report said a mild recovery in investment as well as stronger export growth will help in the gradual GDP pick-up.
Row over UN invitation to Iran for Syrian peace conference
Rediff.com20 Jan 2014The United Nations has invited Iran to attend crucial Syria peace talks after it pledged to play a "positive and constructive role" but the surprise move provoked a pull-out threat from the Syrian opposition and caution from the US.
Khobragade moves NYC court to seek dismissal of visa fraud case
Rediff.com15 Jan 2014Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade has asked a court in New York to dismiss the indictment against her and terminate any 'open' arrest warrants in the visa fraud case, arguing that she was 'cloaked' in diplomatic immunity and cannot face criminal prosecution in the United States
Indian peacekeepers second highest casualties in 2013 attacks
Rediff.com9 Jan 2014Indian peacekeepers suffered the second highest number of casualties in 2013 as working for the United Nations became more hazardous, with increased deliberate attacks on its personnel.
US prosecutor Preet Bharara opposes Devyani's plea
Rediff.com7 Jan 2014India-born US prosecutor Preet Bharara has told a New York judge that his office is opposed to the one-month extension of the deadline for charging Devyani Khobragade in a visa fraud case as sought by her, saying plea discussions can continue even after she is charged.
Sonia to seek dismissal of lawsuit in 1984 riots case
Rediff.com3 Jan 2014Congress President Sonia Gandhi will move a United States court in New York seeking dismissal of a human rights violation lawsuit filed against her by a Sikh advocacy group and will urge the court to prevent it from filing further cases on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in America.
US refuses to budge on Khobragade case: 'There's been no goof up'
Rediff.com31 Dec 2013The United States is proceeding with the prosecution of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade and has no intention to withdraw the case of visa fraud against her.
US officials made mistake in Khobragade's probe, arrest: Lawyer
Rediff.com25 Dec 2013Devyani Khobragade's lawyer on Wednesday said the United States authorities goofed up in the investigation and arrest of the Indian diplomat on visa fraud charges as a federal agent made a "serious" mistake in reading the paperwork submitted regarding her maid's salary.
Devyani Khobragade gets waiver from appearing in person in US court
Rediff.com23 Dec 2013Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade has been exempted by a United States court from appearing in person for pre-trial processes in the case filed against her on visa fraud charges, her lawyer said on Monday.