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Woman Critical, Two Daughters Dead in Malviya Nagar Home

Woman Critical, Two Daughters Dead in Malviya Nagar Home

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A woman is in critical condition after her two daughters were found dead in their Malviya Nagar residence. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths, including the possibility of a suicide attempt by the mother.

Kejriwal verdict: Court says CBI case 'unfit to proceed'

Kejriwal verdict: Court says CBI case 'unfit to proceed'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The court noted that after an exhaustive review of voluminous documents and statements of nearly 300 witnesses over more than two months, there was no legally admissible material connecting the accused to any criminal misconduct.

Curious case of Jitender Singh Tomar LLB

Curious case of Jitender Singh Tomar LLB

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The fiasco over the former Delhi law minister's college degrees has damaged the reputation of the Aam Aadmi Party, says Nupur Sharma.

SEE: Proud parents celebrate Manu Bhaker's historic feat

SEE: Proud parents celebrate Manu Bhaker's historic feat

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Sarabjot's father, Jitender Singh went onto express his feelings too after his son bagged a bronze medal along with Bhaker.

Turncoats hold key to govt formation in Delhi

Turncoats hold key to govt formation in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The upcoming Delhi Assembly elections will see around 20 candidates who have switched parties, with the AAP, BJP, and Congress fielding former foes in a bid for political gains. While these candidates aim to prove themselves in their new political homes, they face challenges including apprehension among members of their adopted parties. The article provides details of prominent leaders who switched sides, including those who joined the AAP, BJP, and Congress.

'Jai Shri Ram, NEET-NEET': Slogans fly in Lok Sabha on Day 1

'Jai Shri Ram, NEET-NEET': Slogans fly in Lok Sabha on Day 1

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Lok Sabha witnessed a display of linguistic diversity on Monday, with the newly-elected MPs taking their oaths in English and Indian languages, including Sanskrit, Hindi, Dogri, Bengali, Assamese and Odia.

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We used to give these boxers a hammering in the ring and now they are teaching youngsters how to defend. Come on man!' 'People like Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar were among the top boxers in the world, but instead of choosing them to train young boxers they are picking people who are yes men.'

Rahul Gandhi booked in Assam hours after CM's direction to DGP

Rahul Gandhi booked in Assam hours after CM's direction to DGP

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Rahul Gandhi was booked on Tuesday for 'wanton acts of violence' by the Assam Police as the political confrontation between the Congress leader and state Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma escalated on the tenth day of the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra', with Gandhi asserting that he does not get 'intimidated' by such tactics.

Pleas in HC, district court for protection of Hindu symbols in Gyanvapi

Pleas in HC, district court for protection of Hindu symbols in Gyanvapi

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Rakhi Singh has accused the Muslim side of destroying Hindu symbols on the Gyanvapi premises and demanded protection of the entire complex in order to ensure that these symbols are not lost.

Rajasthan garment seller held in Bengaluru for suspected ISI links

Rajasthan garment seller held in Bengaluru for suspected ISI links

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

A suspected spy from Rajasthan who was allegedly sharing photographs and details of vital installations in Bengaluru with his handlers in Pakistani intelligence agency, ISI, has been arrested, police said.

PM meets ministers, Nadda amid Cabinet reshuffle buzz

PM meets ministers, Nadda amid Cabinet reshuffle buzz

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

For the past one week, Modi has been holding in-person meetings with Union ministers apparently to take stock of the work done by the government in the last two years and to discuss various issues.

Parents grieve as Covid snatches their young ones

Parents grieve as Covid snatches their young ones

Rediff.com14 May 2021

'Never before had I heard or seen anyone of this age dying due to COVID-19. This is the first I believe. The situation is really scary'

Another AAP MLA lands in fake degree row

Another AAP MLA lands in fake degree row

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The development comes less than a month after another AAP MLA Jitender Singh Tomar was arrested and had to resign as law minister over charge of having fake degrees.

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

4 BSF men killed in Pak firing, personnel raise anti-Pak slogans

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

This is the second major ceasefire violation along the IB this month and came despite Director General Military Operations of the two countries agreeing, on May 29, to implement the ceasefire pact of 2003 in "letter and spirit".

Sumitra Mahajan, SPB, Tarun Gogoi among 118 given Padma awards

Sumitra Mahajan, SPB, Tarun Gogoi among 118 given Padma awards

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Veteran doctor and educationist from Karnataka Belle Monappa Hegde and archaeology legend B B Lal were also given the Padma Vibhushan awards.

Govt to give official status to more languages

Govt to give official status to more languages

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

"It is not advisable to include Gharwali and Kumanoi (in the 8th Schedule of Constitution) in isolation. It will be considered along with the demand for inclusion of other languages," Minister of State for Home Jitender Singh said winding up a debate on a private member's bill in the Lok Sabha.

WB violence: SC seeks govt's response for imposing President Rule

WB violence: SC seeks govt's response for imposing President Rule

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

A bench of Justices Vineet Saran and Dinesh Maheshwari issued notice to the Centre, West Bengal and Election Commission of India on the plea, which also sought to central and state governments to award compensation to the victims and their family members after ascertaining the nature of loss sustained by them in post-poll violence in the state.

IN PICS: Dr Singh's crorepati Cabinet

IN PICS: Dr Singh's crorepati Cabinet

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Cabinet of ministers on Saturday declared their assets.

BJP attacks Kejriwal, AAP over charges against Bharti, Tomar

BJP attacks Kejriwal, AAP over charges against Bharti, Tomar

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The BJP on Wednesday attacked CM Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP over the charges levelled against former law ministers Jitender Singh Tomar and Somnath Bharti.

Fake degree case: Ex-Delhi minister Tomar taken to college for probe

Fake degree case: Ex-Delhi minister Tomar taken to college for probe

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar, who was arrested on Tuesday on charges of submitting a fake degree while filing nomination for the Delhi assembly polls held in February this year, has been taken to Faizabad in Uttar Pradesh for questioning.

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on the sixth day of the Asian Games.

Thaw in ties? Kejriwal meets Jung, discusses better coordination

Thaw in ties? Kejriwal meets Jung, discusses better coordination

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Issues like the need to have better coordination between the Lt Governor and the AAP government figured in the meeting.

Rajasthan invites Gujjar leader Bainsla for talks

Rajasthan invites Gujjar leader Bainsla for talks

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The Rajasthan government has invited for talks Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla, who is demanding a five per cent quota in state jobs for his community.

In Delhi polls, nepotism is not limited to Congress

In Delhi polls, nepotism is not limited to Congress

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Wives, daughters, daughter-in-law, son and brother, all linked to politicians, are in the fray for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls with the Congress fielding the maximum number of political dynasts.

Tomar case: Police probing if organised racket is involved

Tomar case: Police probing if organised racket is involved

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Investigators are now trying to ascertain as to who made these alleged forged documents and whether an organised gang is behind it.

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Complete list of Padma awardees, 2021

1984 riots: SC asks Centre to file status report on SIT probe

1984 riots: SC asks Centre to file status report on SIT probe

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to file a status report within two weeks on the Special Investigation Team probe into the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi.

Haven't been officially expelled from AAP: Yadav

Haven't been officially expelled from AAP: Yadav

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Expelled Aam Aadmi Party leader Yogendra Yadav on Wednesday said he has not received any official communication from the party regarding his expulsion, and still considers himself to be a part of the 'movement'.

The tide's changing in Rajasthan

The tide's changing in Rajasthan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Congress rivals have put factionalism aside for now. The party is betting on a series of well-received welfare schemes to return to power

Appointment row: Kejriwal to meet President today

Appointment row: Kejriwal to meet President today

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday evening amidst escalating tensions between his government and Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung over the appointment of senior IAS officer Shakuntala Gamlin as acting chief secretary.

Kejriwal govt gets third law minister in 6 months

Kejriwal govt gets third law minister in 6 months

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Three days after he recommended filing of an FIR against former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and expressed apprehension over possible attempts to "remove" him as Delhi Law Minister, Kapil Mishra was divested of the portfolio which was given to Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

Asian Games: Mirza ends India's long wait for equestrian medal

Asian Games: Mirza ends India's long wait for equestrian medal

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Fouaad Mirza on Sunday became the first Indian to win an Asian Games individual medal in the equestrian event since 1982 besides guiding the country to a second-place finish in the team competition, in Jakarta.

Chetan Sharma shines for Haryana

Chetan Sharma shines for Haryana

Rediff.com1 Dec 2003

Haryana were comfortably placed on 242 for 3 at close on the first day of the Plate 'A' Ranji Trophy match against Tripura.\n\n

My husband's life in danger because of Modi govt, says Tomar's wife

My husband's life in danger because of Modi govt, says Tomar's wife

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar's wife, Preeti, on Tuesday said that the fake degree case initiated against him was a political conspiracy.

Kapil Mishra named new Delhi law minister

Kapil Mishra named new Delhi law minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Delhi Jal Board vice-chairman Kapil Mishra, 34, was on Wednesday named as the new law minister

Fake degree case: Tomar's judicial custody extended by 14 days

Fake degree case: Tomar's judicial custody extended by 14 days

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A court in New Delhi extended the judicial custody of former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar in an alleged forged degree case by 14 days on Monday.

Congress to hold Zameen Wapsi Andolan to protest land ordinance

Congress to hold Zameen Wapsi Andolan to protest land ordinance

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Congress party will hold a protest rally called Zameen Wapsi Andolan in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Fake degree case: Former Delhi law minister Tomar gets bail

Fake degree case: Former Delhi law minister Tomar gets bail

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Additional Sessions Judge Vimal Kumar Yadav allowed the bail application of Tomar after imposing several conditions, including a bar on his travel outside the national capital without prior permission from the court and joining the investigation as and when required.

BJP slams 'two-faced' AAP, mocks 'self character certificate'

BJP slams 'two-faced' AAP, mocks 'self character certificate'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Attacking Aam Aadmi Party over the fake degree row and domestic violence case against its MLAs, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said that the "self character certificate" given by the ruling party to its members has "fallen flat".

Increase in flunked dope tests worries Sports Minister

Increase in flunked dope tests worries Sports Minister

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

More than 250 sportspersons have flunked dope tests conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) in the last two years with powerlifters and weightlifters topping the drug offenders' list.