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Father of Child Influencer Involved in Delhi Road Altercation; Three Arrested

Father of Child Influencer Involved in Delhi Road Altercation; Three Arrested

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

An altercation involving the father of child spiritual content creator Abhinav Arora in Delhi's Tilak Nagar resulted in the arrest of three people under preventive provisions.

Delhi Fake Call Centre Busted for Insurance Policy Fraud

Delhi Fake Call Centre Busted for Insurance Policy Fraud

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Faridabad police have busted a fake call centre operating from Delhi and arrested six individuals involved in defrauding people by offering bogus bonuses on insurance policies.

Drug Trafficking Network Busted In Delhi, Four Arrested

Drug Trafficking Network Busted In Delhi, Four Arrested

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled a drug trafficking network in west Delhi, arresting four individuals, including two Nigerian nationals, and seizing MDMA valued at approximately Rs 1 crore.

Thane Man Loses 71 Lakh in Elaborate Cyber Fraud

Thane Man Loses 71 Lakh in Elaborate Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A 42-year-old man from Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly defrauded of 71.1 lakh by cyber criminals posing as CBI officers who threatened to implicate him in a false case.

Delhi Police Arrest Two Members of 'Doodh Chor' Gang Involved in Dairy Thefts

Delhi Police Arrest Two Members of 'Doodh Chor' Gang Involved in Dairy Thefts

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two members of a gang known as the 'Doodh Chor' (Milk Thief) gang after a video surfaced online showing them stealing dairy products. The accused are linked to multiple thefts of milk and curd in the Uttam Nagar area.

Delhi Woman Arrested for Duping Resident with Fake Loan Offer

Delhi Woman Arrested for Duping Resident with Fake Loan Offer

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of Rs 20,000 under the guise of arranging a loan through social media. The accused, Satvinder Kaur, was apprehended after a technical investigation revealed her involvement in the scam.

Once upon a Ganpati in Tilak Nagar

Once upon a Ganpati in Tilak Nagar

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The 'Chhota don' may be down but certainly not out. And the same can be said of the Ganesh pandal once patronised by him, reports Anil Singh.

Heavy rains batter Mumbai; 2 killed in landslide

Heavy rains batter Mumbai; 2 killed in landslide

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

A landslide in the Vikhroli suburb of Mumbai killed two people and injured two others after heavy rains caused soil and stones to collapse on a hut.

Red alert in Mumbai as roads flooded, rail, air traffic hit

Red alert in Mumbai as roads flooded, rail, air traffic hit

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Mumbaikars woke up to very heavy rainfall on Monday, while the India meteorological department (IMD) issued a 'red' alert, forecasting extremely heavy rains at isolated places in the city and adjoining areas, prompting the civic body to declare a holiday for schools and colleges, officials said.

Meet the richest, youngest and oldest Delhi poll winners

Meet the richest, youngest and oldest Delhi poll winners

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Delhi Assembly elections saw BJP's Karnail Singh emerge as the richest winner with assets worth Rs 259 crore, Umang Bajaj at 31 as the youngest winner, Tilak Ram Gupta as the oldest contestant at 73, and AAP's Amanatullah Khan the candidate with the highest, 19, criminal cases. Several winning candidates have pending criminal cases, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms.

Delhi govt to shift overcrowded Tihar jail to outskirts

Delhi govt to shift overcrowded Tihar jail to outskirts

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced plans to relocate Tihar Jail to the city's outskirts, allocating Rs 10 crore in the 2025-26 budget for survey and consultancy services related to the move. The decision comes amid severe overcrowding at the prison complex, which currently houses over 19,000 inmates despite being designed for approximately 10,025. The Delhi government has also initiated the development of new prison complexes in Narela to alleviate congestion. While a short-term proposal for retrofitting and vertical extension of the jail has been made, the chief minister did not disclose any date for the shifting plans. Additionally, the government will prioritize procurement of products manufactured by inmates in Tihar, Rohini, and Mandoli jails, aiming to boost their earnings and provide them with better opportunities for rehabilitation.

Delhi man who killed parents, sister had searched 'murder methods'

Delhi man who killed parents, sister had searched 'murder methods'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Twenty-year-old Arjun Tanwar, arrested for killing his parents and sister at their south Delhi residence, had searched online about methods of murder before committing the crime, police sources said on Thursday.

Delhi woman hired goons to burn ex-boyfriend's face, held

Delhi woman hired goons to burn ex-boyfriend's face, held

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

A 30-year-old female graphic designer and a henchman, who she had hired to burn the face of her ex-boyfriend, have been arrested in outer Delhi's Nihal Vihar area, an officer said on Monday.

Modi's visit: Drones, kites, balloons banned in Mumbai

Modi's visit: Drones, kites, balloons banned in Mumbai

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Modi is scheduled to hold a campaign roadshow in Ghatkopar in eastern Mumbai on Wednesday and address a public meeting in the city on Friday.

UP doctor duped of Rs 60 lakh after 'digital arrest'

UP doctor duped of Rs 60 lakh after 'digital arrest'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Digital house arrest is a tactic where cybercriminals confine victims to their homes in order to scam them. The offenders generate fear by making audio or video calls, frequently posing as law enforcement officers using AI-generated voices or video technology.

Jaipur schools, Bengaluru hospitals get bomb threat

Jaipur schools, Bengaluru hospitals get bomb threat

Rediff.com13 May 2024

However, no explosive or nothing suspicious has been found so far in these schools and hospitals.

Kejriwal taken to Tihar, to be lodged in a separate cell

Kejriwal taken to Tihar, to be lodged in a separate cell

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was brought to Tihar Jail in New Delhi on Monday after a city court sent him to judicial custody till April 15, officials said.

CBI arrests gangster Chhota Rajan's aide Santosh Sawant from Mumbai airport

CBI arrests gangster Chhota Rajan's aide Santosh Sawant from Mumbai airport

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Jailed gangster Chhota Rajan's close aide Santosh Mahadeo Sawant was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation as he landed at Mumbai airport from Singapore, after being on the run for 18 years, officials said on Wednesday.

South Delhi's anti-encroachment drive runs through Shaheen Bagh

South Delhi's anti-encroachment drive runs through Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled South Delhi Municipal Corporation will launch a month-long anti-encroachment drive in a number of areas under its jurisdiction, civic authorities said on Monday, adding that the dates are yet to be decided.

5 killed as major fire breaks out in Mumbai high-rise building

5 killed as major fire breaks out in Mumbai high-rise building

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

"The blaze started on the 10th floor of the building, Sargam Society (G+16), located near Ganesh Garden in Tilak Nagar.

Rumours of violence spark panic in parts of Delhi

Rumours of violence spark panic in parts of Delhi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Police said some "unsubstantiated reports" of tension in southeast and west districts were circulated on social media.

Downpour inundates parts of Mumbai, normal life hit, IMD predicts more

Downpour inundates parts of Mumbai, normal life hit, IMD predicts more

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Mumbai and its adjoining areas were lashed by heavy showers on Tuesday, causing water-logging at a number of places, including railway tracks, which slowed the movement of trains and vehicles on roads.

Who Is Scared Of Omicron?

Who Is Scared Of Omicron?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Hordes of Indians frequent temples, markets, bazaars regardless of the consequences.

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place from 8 pm on Saturday and alcometer will be used for the drunk driving challans.

Rotomac owner Vikram Kothari dies in freak accident

Rotomac owner Vikram Kothari dies in freak accident

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Multi-core loan default accused and promoter of Rotomac Group 73-year-old Vikram Kothari died in a freak accident at his Kanpur residence on Tuesday morning. According to reports, the erstwhile stationery czar sustained grievous head injuries after slipping in his bathroom and later succumbed to his injuries. He was reportedly alone at his Tilak Nagar residence at the time of the incident. Vikram, also known as 'India's Pen King', was accused in a bank loan scam worth thousands of crores pertaining to Rotomac Global, which exported writing instruments overseas.

Delhi: BJP veteran beats daughter-in-law

Delhi: BJP veteran beats daughter-in-law

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The grand old man prevailed in the battle of votes against his daughter-in-law in Delhi's Tilak Nagar which saw a bitter contest between close family members. Anita Babbar of Congress proved no match to her father-in-law O P Babbar of BJP, who defeated her in the electoral battle.

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.

PIX: Anil Kapoor's Swachh Bharat campaign

PIX: Anil Kapoor's Swachh Bharat campaign

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Anil Kapoor helps Chembur locals to understand the importance of Swachh Bharat.

Hungry Kya? Head to Tihar Jail

Hungry Kya? Head to Tihar Jail

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Tihar Jail, South Asia's largest prison complex located in New Delhi, is today serving up delicacies -- cooked, served and operated by inmates -- and earning rave reviews.

AAP MLA Jarnail Singh absconding: Delhi police

AAP MLA Jarnail Singh absconding: Delhi police

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Singh has been accused of assaulting a MCD engineer during the demolition of an illegal colony in west Delhi.

Huge Diwali rush at Delhi markets raises Covid fears

Huge Diwali rush at Delhi markets raises Covid fears

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Markets across Delhi witnessed a huge rush over the last weekend before Diwali, with the market associations struggling to manage the crowds amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Prez refuses to disqualify 11 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

Prez refuses to disqualify 11 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The October 28 decision of the President rejecting the plea is based on an opinion rendered by the Election Commission, the poll panel said.

FIR against AAP MLA for thrashing engineer

FIR against AAP MLA for thrashing engineer

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Aam Aadmi Party's Tilak Nagar legislator Jarnail Singh has been booked by the police for allegedly assaulting a Municipal Corporation of Delhi engineer and preventing him from carrying out his duty when the latter and his team had gone to demolish an illegal construction in west Delhi.

Protests against Sajjan's acquittal rock Delhi

Protests against Sajjan's acquittal rock Delhi

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Angry protests erupted in Delhi and Jammu over the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in an anti-Sikh riots case with protesters blocking Jammu-Kashmir Highway and Metro services in the capital. Shouting slogans and carrying placards stating 'Hang 1984 Culprits' and 'Give us Justice', the protesters marched to Tilak Nagar police station in west Delhi and blocked traffic in the area.

Three bar staffers found murdered in Mumbai

Three bar staffers found murdered in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Three staffers of a suburban bar were found murdered today on its premises at Tilak Nagar in Mumbai with the police suspecting personal rivalry to be the cause behind the brutal killings.

Girl mowed down by school bus in Mumbai

Girl mowed down by school bus in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

A three-year-old girl was on Monday crushed to death under a school bus at suburban Chembur in Mumbai, police said.

Delhi: 11 held for harassing RTI activists this yr

Delhi: 11 held for harassing RTI activists this yr

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Eleven people, including three senior officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, were arrested in two separate cases this year for allegedly harassing and threatening those who sought details under the Right to Information Act.

Justice Sachar detained at Anna fast venue

Justice Sachar detained at Anna fast venue

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Eighty-seven-year-old Sachar argued that he had come to the venue with one more person only and so his arrest under Section 144 was illegal.

Covid in Delhi: Home isolation cases rise by 48%; govt alerts hospitals

Covid in Delhi: Home isolation cases rise by 48%; govt alerts hospitals

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Amid an uptick in daily cases of COVID-19 in Delhi and the positivity rate going beyond two per cent, there has been a rise of nearly 48 per cent in the number of home isolation cases in the last one week, according to official data.

How's the josh? Readers share their election selfies

How's the josh? Readers share their election selfies

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Elections are here and we want to know what you wore when you cast your vote!