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Aaftab accompanied Shraddha to hospital for treatment, says doctor

Aaftab accompanied Shraddha to hospital for treatment, says doctor

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The doctor who treated the Mumbai girl, Shraddha Walkar, for acute shoulder and back pain in the year 2020, on Friday said that the accused Aaftab Poonawala accompanied her when she was brought to hospital.

Downpour floods Delhi, hits traffic movement; IMD issues alert

Downpour floods Delhi, hits traffic movement; IMD issues alert

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The national capital has been witnessing an incessant spell of light to moderate rain for the past two days.

Police may take Aaftab to Himachal, U'khand to establish sequence of events

Police may take Aaftab to Himachal, U'khand to establish sequence of events

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The police was granted custody of Poonawala for five more days by a court in New Delhi.

'It was nice catching up skipper!'

'It was nice catching up skipper!'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Gautam Gambhir and Mahendra Singh Dhoni catch up after the CSK-LSG game.

MCD polls: BJP promises houses for slum dwellers

MCD polls: BJP promises houses for slum dwellers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Polling for the municipal elections in Delhi will be held on December 4 and votes will be counted on December 7.

Court defers order on Umar Khalid's bail plea

Court defers order on Umar Khalid's bail plea

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat, who was scheduled to pronounce the order on Monday, posted the matter for Wednesday, saying it was not ready.

Don't believe in unnecessarily keeping people behind bar: SC

Don't believe in unnecessarily keeping people behind bar: SC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The apex court had earlier expressed its displeasure over the high court discussing the entire anti-terror law UAPA in a bail matter and made it clear that the judgements shall not be treated as a precedent and may not be relied upon by any of the parties in any of the proceedings.

Suyash Sharma: From Delhi's cricketing turmoil to IPL stardom

Suyash Sharma: From Delhi's cricketing turmoil to IPL stardom

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Suyash battles through Delhi cricket politics to shine in IPL

BJP Move in Delhi: Will AAP Profit?

BJP Move in Delhi: Will AAP Profit?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

If AAP dominates both state and local elections, the move for unification may become the illness for the BJP instead of the medicine it was supposed to have been.

Delhi municipal house to make 3rd bid to elect mayor today

Delhi municipal house to make 3rd bid to elect mayor today

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

The first two sessions -- held on January 6 and January 24 -- were adjourned by the presiding officer without electing a mayor as the sessions were marred by ruckus and acrimonious exchanges among the members of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party.

Delhi votes in high-stakes MCD polls amid tight security

Delhi votes in high-stakes MCD polls amid tight security

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

There are 1,349 candidates in the fray and over 1.45 crore electors are eligible to exercise their franchise in the elections to the 250 wards of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the results of which may have ramifications beyond the national capital.

Hate speech at Delhi event: VHP, other organisers booked

Hate speech at Delhi event: VHP, other organisers booked

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The VHP dismissed the claim that permission for the event was not taken from the Delhi police as 'laughable' and said police personnel were deployed at the venue of the event in Dilshad Garden.

Centre paves way for Delhi civic polls with delimitation order

Centre paves way for Delhi civic polls with delimitation order

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued the final gazette notification for redrawing of municipal wards in Delhi, paving the way for civic polls in the city.

Harsh Vardhan storms out of Delhi LG's swearing-in over seating row

Harsh Vardhan storms out of Delhi LG's swearing-in over seating row

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Vardhan was seen leaving the venue, saying, "I will write to Vinai Kumar Saxena ji that this is the arrangement," in a video that went viral on social media.

Delhi riots: HC to hear from Feb 8 pleas alleging hate speeches by leaders

Delhi riots: HC to hear from Feb 8 pleas alleging hate speeches by leaders

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

The pleas, which were earlier heard by a bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Jyoti Singh, have now been transferred to a bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Anup Jairam Bhambhani through an administrative order of January 28.

Har Ghar Tiranga: Disposal of flags a matter of concern

Har Ghar Tiranga: Disposal of flags a matter of concern

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi said it has given special instructions to its Safai Sainiks to collect dishevelled or soiled flags separately.

PFI has established network in Gulf nations to raise funds: ED

PFI has established network in Gulf nations to raise funds: ED

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The Popular Front of India (PFI), banned recently by the government for alleged terrorist links and spreading communal hatred, has a "well-structured and organised" presence in the Gulf countries for raising and mobilising funds, the Enforcement Directorate said on Monday after a local court took cognisance of its latest charge sheet filed against three PFI office-bearers.

Civic polls in Delhi unlikely for a yr post unification of municipalities

Civic polls in Delhi unlikely for a yr post unification of municipalities

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

With the total number of municipal wards set to be revised following the passage of the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill-2022 in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, experts have said that the civic polls in New Delhi is unlikely to take place before a year from now as a fresh delimitation exercise will be required.

2 top PFI members arrested for role in Delhi riots: Police

2 top PFI members arrested for role in Delhi riots: Police

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The accused have been identified as PFI president Parvez and secretary Iliyas

What ban! Loud crackers burst all around Delhi on Diwali

What ban! Loud crackers burst all around Delhi on Diwali

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Despite legal deterrent in place to discourage people from doing so, by dusk, residents in many neighborhoods, including some areas in south Delhi and northwest Delhi, had started bursting crackers.

Zomato delivery man among 3 dead in car-bike collision in Delhi

Zomato delivery man among 3 dead in car-bike collision in Delhi

Rediff.com1 May 2022

According to police, the bike was in front of the car but the sequence of events which led to the accident is yet to be established and CCTV cameras are being scanned to ascertain the cause of the collision.

In 1st sentencing in Delhi riots, man gets 5 years in jail

In 1st sentencing in Delhi riots, man gets 5 years in jail

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Last month, the court had convicted him for being part of a riotous mob that set a house on fire.

The Last Picture: Capturing A Lifetime's Memories

The Last Picture: Capturing A Lifetime's Memories

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Last pictures have that power to transcend time. And last pictures can, sometimes, capture a lifetime, explains Veenu Sandhu.

Manoj Tiwari involved in BJP's plot to kill Kejriwal: Sisodia

Manoj Tiwari involved in BJP's plot to kill Kejriwal: Sisodia

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of hatching a conspiracy to assassinate Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, fearing poll defeats in Gujarat and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), and alleged Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari's involvement in it.

Why Bharat Jodo Yatra Bothers Modi-Shah

Why Bharat Jodo Yatra Bothers Modi-Shah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

If you are a BJP backer, you'd ask why Modi and Shah would even bother about Rahul Gandhi and Congress. But they do. Because they are serious politicians who win elections. That's why their priority is to ensure Rahul cannot shed his 'Pappu' image, points Shekhar Gupta.

How did Pandemic Affect Bank Deposits?

How did Pandemic Affect Bank Deposits?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The correlation between withdrawal of deposits and the Covid death rate is stark, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

5 suspected terrorists with Khalistani-Kashmir link arrested

5 suspected terrorists with Khalistani-Kashmir link arrested

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Three pistols, two kilograms of heroin and Rs one lakh cash were recovered from them along with the two cars in which they were travelling, he said.

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.

Story on Delhi education system not paid: NYT

Story on Delhi education system not paid: NYT

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The New York Times story on Delhi's education system was based on 'an impartial and on-the-ground reporting', the American newspaper said on Friday, rejecting the paid news charge.

Schools in riot-hit Delhi closed till March 7

Schools in riot-hit Delhi closed till March 7

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), however, maintained that classes 10 and 12 examinations will be conducted as per schedule from March 2.

Delhi riots: HC order brings immediate release for student activists

Delhi riots: HC order brings immediate release for student activists

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court was informed on Thursday that a trial court has ordered 'immediate release' from jail of Jamia student Asif Iqbal Tanha and Jawaharlal Nehru University students Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal who were granted bail on June 15 in the north-east Delhi riots case.

Delhi BJP wants 40 'Mughal era' village names changed to heroes and martyrs

Delhi BJP wants 40 'Mughal era' village names changed to heroes and martyrs

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday asked the Kejriwal government to rename 40 villages with "Mughal era names" after freedom-fighters, artistes, and "martyrs" including Ankit Sharma and Ratan Lal who were killed in communal riots in the city in February 2020.

No AAP-Congress tie-up in Delhi, Dikshit, Maken to contest polls

No AAP-Congress tie-up in Delhi, Dikshit, Maken to contest polls

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Dikshit will take on BJP's sitting MP Manoj Tiwari and Aam Aadmi Party's Dilip Pandey.

UAPA defines terrorist act vaguely, can't be applied in cavalier manner: HC

UAPA defines terrorist act vaguely, can't be applied in cavalier manner: HC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The high court said "foisting extremely grave and serious penal provisions", engrafted under the UAPA, "frivolously" upon people would undermine the intent and purpose of the Parliament in enacting a law that is meant to address threats to the very existence of our nation.

Delhi riots: SC rejects FB India VP's plea against assembly panel summons

Delhi riots: SC rejects FB India VP's plea against assembly panel summons

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The Supreme Court Thursday dismissed a plea filed by Facebook India Vice President and MD Ajit Mohan challenging the summons issued by the Delhi Assembly's Peace and Harmony committee for failing to appear before it as witness in connection with the north-east Delhi riots last year.

'Govt is not stepping in to heal the wounds'

'Govt is not stepping in to heal the wounds'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Right now, only religious groups of Hindus and Muslims are working on the ground.' 'The government is missing.'

Tried to scare him with lathi: Cop who faced gunman in Delhi

Tried to scare him with lathi: Cop who faced gunman in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Shahrukh, the suspect who opened fire at police personnel during violence in North-East Delhi on Monday, has not been arrested, clarified Delhi Police sources.

Unified MCD comes into existence, Gyanesh Bharti new commissioner

Unified MCD comes into existence, Gyanesh Bharti new commissioner

Rediff.com22 May 2022

With the special officer and the new commissioner taking charge, the exercise to reshuffle and reorganise the municipal staff will begin.

Don't delay MCD polls: Kejriwal urges Modi

Don't delay MCD polls: Kejriwal urges Modi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Kejriwal's remarks came after the Delhi State Election Commission sought the advice of legal experts on if it can still hold polls for the three municipal corporations here following a communication from the Centre for their unification.

HC refers to Nehru, Robespierre while denying bail to Umar Khalid

HC refers to Nehru, Robespierre while denying bail to Umar Khalid

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

"The very fact that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru believed that democracy has made revolution superfluous after independence and how it meant the complete opposite of a bloodless change," it said.