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New Vice President Enclave to have bullet-proof windows, CPWD invites bids

New Vice President Enclave to have bullet-proof windows, CPWD invites bids

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The Central Public Works Department, a prime construction agency of the central government, said the bullet-proof window system of the selected bidder will be sent for testing at the forensic science lab in Gujarat's Gandhinagar.

Indian Women's Press Corps asked to vacate govt bungalow, pay Rs 18 lakh

Indian Women's Press Corps asked to vacate govt bungalow, pay Rs 18 lakh

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

A letter issued by the directorate of estates to the IWPC's president states that the bungalow at Windsor Place in Lutyens' Delhi has still not been vacated despite the fact that the women's journalist body was asked to leave the government facility by July 31, 2022.

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific situation

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss Ukraine war, Indo-Pacific situation

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Phnom Penh on Sunday and discussed bilateral ties, the raging Ukraine conflict, energy issues, G20 and the situation in the Indo-Pacific, days ahead of a possible meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden.

Migrants reach home after 'ride' of a lifetime

Migrants reach home after 'ride' of a lifetime

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Recounting the experiences of the morning, one which they will remember all their lives, Naveen said people at the Delhi airport were looking at them when they entered carrying jute bags and wearing slippers.

These migrant workers are flying home, thanks to their employer

These migrant workers are flying home, thanks to their employer

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Their dreams of returning home finally taking wing after two months of lockdown, 10 migrant workers are flying to Bihar thanks to their employer, a Delhi farmer, who bought their plane tickets. Their flight to the Bihar capital Patna is at 6 am on Thursday and the men, who planned to go home in April, can't believe they are going to their villages in Samastipur -- not walking or cycling thousands of kilometres, or scrambling for a seat on a bus or train, but on a plane.

Ordered to home quarantine in Delhi? Send a selfie to prove it!

Ordered to home quarantine in Delhi? Send a selfie to prove it!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

According to police, 250 FIRs were registered till April 6 against those found violating the home-quarantine guidelines.

COVID-19: Delhi govt to implement odd-even rule in wholesale markets

COVID-19: Delhi govt to implement odd-even rule in wholesale markets

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Under this rule, traders will sell vegetables on alternate days in mandis. The government has also decided to stagger the timings for the sale of vegetables and fruits in these mandis.

People couldn't hear horn of the train due to firecrackers: Locals

People couldn't hear horn of the train due to firecrackers: Locals

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

Locals said that the train tragedy took place around 7.10 pm on Friday when railway tracks were packed with people who were watching the burning of Ravan effigy.

An improved MiG-29 provides much-needed boost to IAF

An improved MiG-29 provides much-needed boost to IAF

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

The Russian origin aircraft, now capable of effecting mid-air refuelling, is compatible with latest missiles and can launch multi-dimensional attacks.

Talwars refuse Rs 49,000 for dental services to jail inmates

Talwars refuse Rs 49,000 for dental services to jail inmates

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The Talwars have been attending to patients since November 2013, when they were put behind bars.

After conviction, Dera chief skipped dinner in jail

After conviction, Dera chief skipped dinner in jail

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Ram Rahim did not talk with anyone and was seen roaming in the cell.

No milk, vegetables or petrol: Normal life comes to standstill in Sirsa

No milk, vegetables or petrol: Normal life comes to standstill in Sirsa

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Curfew-like restrictions have been imposed in the area, which is the headquarters of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect.