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Delhi Cop Used Recently Issued Pistol In Killing

Delhi Cop Used Recently Issued Pistol In Killing

Rediff.com7 days ago

A Delhi Police head constable, Neeraj Balhara, allegedly used his recently issued Glock service pistol to kill a 21-year-old delivery agent in Jaffarpur Kalan. Balhara has been apprehended, and an investigation is underway.

Seven Sentenced to Life for 2021 Sambalpur Murder

Seven Sentenced to Life for 2021 Sambalpur Murder

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

An Odisha court has sentenced seven individuals to life imprisonment for the murder of a man in the Sambalpur district in 2021. The verdict was delivered after examining witnesses and evidence, with each convict also facing a fine.

Ashok Pradhan is MoS for Telecom & IT

Ashok Pradhan is MoS for Telecom & IT

Rediff.com26 May 2003

Ashok Pradhan on Monday took charge as the Minister of State for Telecommunications and Information Technology.

Ashok Pradhan joins Samajwadi Party, attacks BJP

Ashok Pradhan joins Samajwadi Party, attacks BJP

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

In a setback to the Bharatiya Janata Party days ahead of the April 10 elections in Gautam Budh Nagar, former Union minister and senior leader Ashok Pradhan on Tuesday joined the Samajwadi Party, claiming that there was "trade" of Lok Sabha tickets in the saffron party.

PIX: Jeetendra, Rahul Gandhi, L K Advani at a wedding

PIX: Jeetendra, Rahul Gandhi, L K Advani at a wedding

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Here's looking at fashion designer Sakshee Pradhan's wedding album.

Delhi courtroom shootout: 2 gangsters arrested

Delhi courtroom shootout: 2 gangsters arrested

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

A few days ago, the Crime Branch had taken jailed gangster Tillu Tajpuriya -- one of the prime conspirators -- in its custody to grill him about Gogi's killing.

Noida killings: BJP demands dismissal of UP govt

Noida killings: BJP demands dismissal of UP govt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Speaking to rediff.com in Nithari village in Noida on the outskirts of Delhi, Pradhan said that he was shocked beyond words when he saw the story of the skeletons of children being found from a house in the village itself.

Trai for duty cut on mobiles

Trai for duty cut on mobiles

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has suggested reduction of customs duty on mobile phones to five per cent from 10 per cent

MTNL to invest Rs 2,284 crore

MTNL to invest Rs 2,284 crore

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd plans to invest Rs 2,284 crore (Rs 22.84 billion) this fiscal for developing telecom infrastructure, including the code division multiple access networks in the country, Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

17.9 lakh BSNL subscribers surrender landline

17.9 lakh BSNL subscribers surrender landline

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

As many as 17.9 lakh (1.79 million) subscribers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and 203,000 customers of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd surrendered landline telephones between April to October this year, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

BSNL's profit dips after corporatisation: Govt

BSNL's profit dips after corporatisation: Govt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd's profits have declined after its corporatisation, mainly on account of the sharp increase in wages, higher depreciation rates, provision of bad debts and wealth tax, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.

BSNL gesture for Raksha Bandhan

BSNL gesture for Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Union Minister for State for Communications Ashok Pradhan has said the government will provide 'substantial' relief under a special package, on basic and mobile phones of BSNL, being presented as gifts to sisters on Raksha Bandhan on Tuesday.

BSNL may get Rs 18,515-cr govt aid

BSNL may get Rs 18,515-cr govt aid

Rediff.com6 Aug 2003

The government is considering a financial package of Rs 18,515 crore (Rs 185.15 billion) for the state owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd for providing services in the rural areas.