News for '-chanakyapuri'

Jolt to Centre as SC stays demolition of 200 jhuggis in Delhi

Jolt to Centre as SC stays demolition of 200 jhuggis in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The interim stay on demolition, granted by the Delhi high court earlier, was ending on Monday.

India protests against mob attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib

India protests against mob attack on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

The protesters carried banners and placards reading "Shame on Pakistan" and "We will expose the real face of Pakistan". Some of the banners and placards urged Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to protect the gurdwara, one of the holiest sites in Sikhism.

Home Minister Amit Shah at National Police Memorial

Home Minister Amit Shah at National Police Memorial

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

The National Police Memorial, a 30-foot-tall and 238-tonne black granite structure, was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 21 last year on the occasion of police commemoration day.

Inside the hotel where Trump will stay during India visit

Inside the hotel where Trump will stay during India visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

During their trip, the Trumps will be booked into the 14th floor of the ITC Maurya hotel in the Grand Presidential Suite in New Delhi. Trump will be the fourth US president to stay at the ITC Maurya in the recent past. US president Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W Bush also chose the same facility.

Toolkit case: Hard disk seized from house, says Muluk's dad

Toolkit case: Hard disk seized from house, says Muluk's dad

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Two persons claiming to be the personnel of Delhi Police seized a computer hard disk and other items from the house of green activist Shantanu Muluk, a suspect in the "toolkit" case related to the farmers' protest, without a search warrant on February 12, in Beed in Maharashtra, his father Shivlal Muluk has told local police.

Dinakaran, aide arrested in EC bribery case

Dinakaran, aide arrested in EC bribery case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

He is accused of attempting to bribe an Election Commission official for retaining the party's poll symbol of 'two-leaves' for his faction.

Govt bringing in technology to make borders impregnable: Amit Shah

Govt bringing in technology to make borders impregnable: Amit Shah

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The government is undertaking a comprehensive modernisation programme to prepare the police and paramilitary forces of the country for newer challenges of terrorism, cyber crime and border security, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Trump arrives in Delhi; to meet Prez, PM today

Trump arrives in Delhi; to meet Prez, PM today

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by wife Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and top brass of his administration.

Day after 7-hour questioning, Dinakaran quizzed again in bribery case

Day after 7-hour questioning, Dinakaran quizzed again in bribery case

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

An Assistant Commissioner of Police rank investigating officer had quizzed Dinakaran, the nephew of jailed AIADMK chief Sasikala.

Cong protests against cops manhandling Priyanka Gandhi

Cong protests against cops manhandling Priyanka Gandhi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Indian Youth Congress president Srinivas BV, who led the protesters, said the Uttar Pradesh chief minister should immediately resign for the "shameful" behaviour of the state police with Priyanka Gandhi.

Bhim Army chief sent to 14 days' judicial custody over CAA protests

Bhim Army chief sent to 14 days' judicial custody over CAA protests

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Aazad's outfit had organised a march from Jama Masjid to Jantar Mantar on Friday against the new citizenship law, despite not having permission from police.

Tharoor moves HC to get police preserve Sunanda's tweets

Tharoor moves HC to get police preserve Sunanda's tweets

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The application, which is likely to come up for hearing on June 8, said the tweets and Twitter timeline of Pushkar is of utmost importance in the case and as she is not alive, there is an apprehension that the account and the tweets may be deleted.

2 held for stealing dagger gifted to Nehru

2 held for stealing dagger gifted to Nehru

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

With the arrest of two persons, Delhi Police has recovered a dagger stolen from the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library earlier this week.

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

According to the sources, the President of the United States (POTUS) and First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) will be welcomed with traditional 'teeka', 'thali' laden with flowers and stoles after they arrive at the hotel on Monday. They said women dressed in traditional attire will greet the Trumps.

Jindal extortion: Zee chairman Chandra quizzed by police

Jindal extortion: Zee chairman Chandra quizzed by police

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

Zee Group Chairman Subhash Chandra on Saturday appeared before the police for questioning in connection with the alleged Rs 100 crore extortion bid by two Zee editors from Congress MP Naveen Jindal's company for not airing news damaging to it.

IMAGES: Spanish styles meet saris on the Indian runway

IMAGES: Spanish styles meet saris on the Indian runway

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Designer Suneet Varma celebrated 25 years in the Indian fashion industry with a spectacular showing in New Delhi on November 24. Take a look.

Cash-for-vote: on Monday

Cash-for-vote: on Monday

Rediff.com24 Jul 2011

Ashok Chand, deputy comssioner, Crime Branch, told rediff.com on Saturday evening that Reoti Raman Singh, another senior leader of Samajvadi party would be questioned by sleuths at Chanakyapuri Police station.

Cash-for-vote: Hindustani appears before police

Cash-for-vote: Hindustani appears before police

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Suhail Hindustani, alleged to have acted as a liaison between Amar Singh and Bharatiya Janata Party members of Parliament who were bribed during the 2008 trust vote, on Wednesday appeared before the Delhi police for questioning and alleged that the former Samajwadi Party leader was behind the operation to buy lawmakers.

PHOTOS: PM Modi, team mates grace Virushka's wedding reception

PHOTOS: PM Modi, team mates grace Virushka's wedding reception

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood star Anushka Sharma's wedding reception in New Delhi on Thursday.

Cash-for-vote scam: Rewati Raman quizzed

Cash-for-vote scam: Rewati Raman quizzed

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Samajwadi Party MP Rewati Raman Singh on Monday appeared before Delhi Police for questioning in connection with the 2008 cash-for-vote scam, the fourth person to be quizzed in the past 10 days after the Supreme Court came down heavily on investigators for carrying out a shoddy probe.

Cash-for-votes scam: Delhi police grills Amar Singh

Cash-for-votes scam: Delhi police grills Amar Singh

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Rajya Sabha member Amar Singh on Friday appeared before the Delhi Police for questioning in the cash-for-vote scam.

Cop 'accidentally' fires 3 rounds near PM's residence

Cop 'accidentally' fires 3 rounds near PM's residence

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Shots were fired "accidentally" by a Delhi Police constable outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 7, Race Course Road residence in New Delhi on Wednesday night, sending security officials into a tizzy.

Karunanidhi on firefighting mission in Delhi

Karunanidhi on firefighting mission in Delhi

Rediff.com3 May 2010

During his meetings with the UPA boss and the prime minister, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader is expected to discuss two thorny issues affecting Dr Singh's government -- the 2G spectrum row involving Telecom Minister and DMK MP A Raja and the continued absence of his son M K Alagiri, the Union chemicals and fertilisers minister, from Parliament and Cabinet meetings.

When John Kerry got stuck in Delhi traffic

When John Kerry got stuck in Delhi traffic

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Officials sought to downplay the incident saying the convoy was not stuck but had only slowed down due to heavy traffic and rainfall.

Lokpal office to move out of Delhi's five star hotel

Lokpal office to move out of Delhi's five star hotel

Rediff.com2 May 2019

It said no payment has so far been made towards rental charges for the Lokpal office at 'The Ashok' hotel.

Activists storm Lankan mission, Centre to probe

Activists storm Lankan mission, Centre to probe

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Around 40 activists of a Tamil outfit on Friday stormed the Sri Lankan High Commission in New Delhi, pelting stones and ransacking the premises -- an incident which the Government of India regretted and promised appropriate action against the perpetrators.

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Three-tier security at hotel where Trump will stay

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Trump will stay at the 'Chanakya' suite of the hotel, which has hosted the likes of former US presidents George Bush and Barack Obama.

Lokpal to work from Delhi's 5-star luxury hotel

Lokpal to work from Delhi's 5-star luxury hotel

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The Lokpal chairperson, all of its eight members and support staff are being allocated space in the hotel premises.

Delhi: Fire in Akbar Bhawan

Delhi: Fire in Akbar Bhawan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

No casualties have been reported so far.

Bentley, driven by business tycoon's son, hits auto, kills foreigner in Delhi

Bentley, driven by business tycoon's son, hits auto, kills foreigner in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Asees was caught by locals after the accident and was being thrashed when the police reached the spot, a senior police officer said.

India has wounded Afghan and Bangladeshi self-respect

India has wounded Afghan and Bangladeshi self-respect

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Make no mistake, the Bangladeshi and Afghan missions in Chanakyapuri would report verbatim to their capitals the abrasive remarks attributed to the Indian leadership, casting a slur on their countries' political culture and national honour, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Road diplomacy: India names street after Afghan wa

Road diplomacy: India names street after Afghan wa

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

India named a road in the national capital after the slain Afghan war hero, Ahmad Shah Massoud, the first such honour extended to a leader from that country.

Leela Group to sell Delhi, Chennai hotels

Leela Group to sell Delhi, Chennai hotels

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

The firm, which owns, operates and manages hotels, palaces and resorts, is likely to hive-off the two properties into separate entities.

Drunk Delhi University students pursue Smriti Irani's car, held

Drunk Delhi University students pursue Smriti Irani's car, held

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

The Union textiles minister's staff around 5 pm called police and said that some students in a car were following her vehicle and trying to overtake it near Moti Bagh flyover and their actions were unwanted, a senior police officer said.

After complaint to DCW, woman accuses Kumar Vishwas of molestation

After complaint to DCW, woman accuses Kumar Vishwas of molestation

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Vishwas strongly rejected the allegations, saying she had come back targeting him with "another script".

Tibetans protest at Chinese Embassy in Delhi

Tibetans protest at Chinese Embassy in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

The demonstrators, numbering about 50, were protesting in front of the Chinese Embassy at Kautilya Marg, against the alleged killing of a monk in China, according to sources.

Schoolboy kidnapped in Patna

Schoolboy kidnapped in Patna

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

The boy was riding his bicycle when the kidnappers intercepted him and bundled him into a car and sped off.

If Swamy knows Sunanda's murderer, let him tell police: Tharoor

If Swamy knows Sunanda's murderer, let him tell police: Tharoor

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday lashed out at Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy, demanding the latter reveal the name of his wife Sunanda Pushkar's killer.

No more Jung: Kejriwal, LG hug and make up

No more Jung: Kejriwal, LG hug and make up

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

At the Iftar event hosted by him on Sunday evening, the Delhi chief minister said there were no "hard feelings" between them and that the "sour relationship" should end to ensure effective governance and development in the national capital.

Leopards can't change spots

Leopards can't change spots

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005