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Google Sharing Data With US Forces Raises Concerns: Report

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 15, 2019

US law enforcement officials have reportedly been turning to a particular Google database called "Sensorvault" to trace location and other data of people as part of their investigations.

Air India Pilot "Handcuffed", Deported From US Over Child Porn Charges

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 10, 2019

An Indian pilot of Air India was handcuffed in front of passengers and deplaned by US law enforcement authorities on allegations related to accessing and downloading child pornography, officials of the national carrier said on Sunday.

Proposed US Law To End Green Card Country-Cap To Benefit Indians On H-1B

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 9, 2019

Powerful lawmakers in the US House of Representatives and the Senate have introduced identical legislations, which if passed would end per-country green card limit and benefit hundreds and thousands of Indian professionals waiting to gain permanent legal residency in the country.

Huawei Denies Committing Violations Cited by US Justice Department

Associated Press | Tuesday January 29, 2019

The latest charges could dim prospects for progress in a two-day round of trade talks between the United States and China.

US Government To Start Returning Asylum Seekers To Mexico On Friday

World News | Reuters | Friday January 25, 2019

The Trump administration says it is relying on a US law that allows migrants attempting to enter the United States from a contiguous country to be removed to that country.

Plans To Oust Republican Leader In Texas Because "He Is Muslim"

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 9, 2019

Shahid Shafi, an India-born Republican leader in Texas is likely to be ousted as the party's vice chairman for "being a Muslim" and allegedly preferring Islamic law over US law, according to media reports.

Ahead Of Mid-Term Polling, US Warns Voters To Look For Russian Fake News

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 6, 2018

US law enforcement and intelligence agencies said ahead of crucial US midterm voting they had no indication of efforts to disrupt election infrastructure but that Americans should be wary of Russian attempts to spread fake news.

Facebook Said to Have Won Legal Battle in US Against Wiretapping of Messenger Calls

Reuters | Saturday September 29, 2018

Telecom companies are required to give police access to calls under US law, but apps relying solely on internet are exempt. Facebook contended Messenger was covered by that exemption.

Don't Break Rules By Bypassing Us: Law Ministry To Other Departments

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday April 22, 2018

Don't violate rule of law by seeking legal opinion directly from the Attorney General, the Law Ministry has cautioned central ministries, asserting that it should not be bypassed while asking for advice from law officers.

New US Law Changes Rules For Cross-Border Data Requests

India News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday March 24, 2018

A measure signed into law Friday by President Donald Trump changes the rules for cross-border law enforcement requests to internet firms and could render moot a long-running court battle between the US government and Microsoft.

Microsoft to Clash With Justice Department in US Supreme Court

Reuters | Tuesday February 27, 2018

The US Supreme Court will weigh whether US law allows prosecutors to compel technology companies to hand over data stored overseas.

Uber Probed by US for Possible Bribery Law Violations

Reuters | Wednesday August 30, 2017

The preliminary investigation is the latest in a series of legal wrangles at Uber as the ride-services company waits for its new chief executive to take the reins.

Alleged Yahoo Hacker in Canada Agrees to Extradition to US

Associated Press | Monday August 21, 2017

An extradition hearing for the 22-year-old Baratov had been scheduled for early September, but he signed documents before a Canadian judge Friday agreeing to waive it.

After Vishal Sikka's Exit, Infosys Faces Probe By US Law Firms

Business | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 19, 2017

The first non-founder CEO of Infosys, Vishal Sikka had the company's support but was forced to leave following what its Board termed as a "misguided" campaign by Narayana Murthy.

Did Donald Trump Jr Break US Law?

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday July 12, 2017

Did Donald Trump's eldest son break US law in meeting a Russian lawyer he hoped would dish compromising dirt on the woman standing between his father and the White House?