Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the nomination of popular Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth, 44, as his defence secretary. IMAGE: ox and Friends co-host......

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana, who is sought in India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack, is extraditable under the plain provisions of the United......

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker. IMAGE: Jeff Bezos, owner......

Anti-Islam filmmaker arrested in Los Angeles

The man behind a controversial anti-Muslim film which sparked a wave of violent protest and days of rioting in some Arab countries was taken into federal custody on suspicion of violating terms of......

Indian techie files lawsuit against Bosch

An Indian techie has filed a lawsuit against Bosch, a German multinational engineering and electronics company, alleging that the firm compelled Indian employees in the US to pay their tax refunds......

US sues Novartis, alleging kickbacks to pharmacies

Novartis disputes the claims and will defend itself, spokeswoman Julie Masow said in an email.The US government filed a civil fraud lawsuit against Novartis AG on Tuesday, accusing a unit of the......

Apple opposes order to help unlock California shooter's phone

Federal prosecutors requested the court order to compel Apple assist investigation into the December 2-shooting rampage that killed 14 and injured 22   Apple Inc opposed a court ruling on......

Wall Street stir: Arrested protesters sue police, mayor

A group of Wall Street protesters, who were among the over 700 people arrested in New York, has sued the city police and Mayor Michael Bloomberg, saying authorities violated their constitutional......

Rings director sues distributor

Oscar winning director Peter Jackson has filed a lawsuit againsthisdistributor New Line Cinema, claiming the studio oweshim millions of dollars in profits from 2001's Lord Of The Rings: The......

'US court summons to Bachchan served on his Hollywood agent'

The summons issued to Amitabh Bachchan by a federal court in Los Angeles in an alleged human rights violations case has been served on the superstar's Hollywood manager on Monday,......

Amol Palekar: I sincerely feel Court can bring us an Oscar

'It was a daunting task to select one film from India where film production is so prolific,' Amol Palekar tells Subhash K Jha. Veteran actor and thespian Amol Palekar was commissioned to chair the......

Olympic champ Khelif fights back

IMAGE: Imane Khelif, who has always competed as a woman, was banned by the IBA from the 2023 world championships after a sex chromosome test that the IBA said rendered her ineligible. Photograph:......

Draft sports bill could pose problems for IOA

Ministry mulls graded funding for sports federations IMAGE: IOA chief PT Usha. Photograph: PTI from the Rediff.com Archives The sports ministry is considering the introduction of a graded system......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

Los Angeles 2024 bid plays down concerns after Trump win

'I have one message for you. Please do not doubt us. America's diversity is our greatest strength'   IMAGE: The city of Los Angeles, California is pictured on a hot summer day next to the San......

Kiss scandal: Oscar winner Portman praises Spain team's resilience

IMAGE: Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales planted an unsolicited kiss on player Jenni Hermoso's lips during celebrations of the country's Women's World Cup victory last month.......