News for '-lodhi'

Ex-defence secys ask Pak to be 'careful' while dealing with India

Ex-defence secys ask Pak to be 'careful' while dealing with India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

For Pakistan, 'bending is not an option; either forward or backwards. We bend and we get a kick,' Malik, who retired as defence secretary in 2014, was quoted as saying by the Dawn on Friday during the seminar organised by the Strategic Vision Institute.

Imran says world will be responsible if war breaks out

Imran says world will be responsible if war breaks out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"The world's eye is on Kashmir and on Pakistan...I will be the ambassador who raises Kashmir's voice at every international forum," he said.

Bulandshahr: 4 arrested for cop's murder; Bajrang Dal man on the run

Bulandshahr: 4 arrested for cop's murder; Bajrang Dal man on the run

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Of the 27 named, at least four are workers and functionaries of right-wing organisations, including the Bajrang Dal, officials said.

George Fernandes, former defence minister, dies at 88

George Fernandes, former defence minister, dies at 88

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

One of the most prominent leaders of the socialist movement in the 1970s, George Fernandes was a senior Janata Dal leader before he founded the Samata Party.

UP polls: Akhilesh 'unaware' that SP releases candidates list

UP polls: Akhilesh 'unaware' that SP releases candidates list

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

The ruling SP declared the candidates for nine assembly seats besides changing the candidates of 14 constituencies ahead of the 2017 UP polls.

UN panel hasn't 'directly observed' firing across LoC

UN panel hasn't 'directly observed' firing across LoC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

the UN Secretary General's spokesperson stressed that the UN chief would welcome any proposals to de-escalate the tensions between the nuclear-armed neigbours.

Guru Nanak's Odysseys

Guru Nanak's Odysseys

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

After several years of travelling, Guru Nanak settled down at Kartarpur as a farmer. His followers were the first Sikhs of an order that was to prevail for many years to come. A fascinating excerpt from Sikh Heritage: A History of Valour and Devotion.

Kartarpur corridor between India, Pak finally becomes reality

Kartarpur corridor between India, Pak finally becomes reality

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Modi flagged off the first batch of pilgrims led by Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Harpreet Singh to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib through the corridor, which was thrown open days ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev on November 12.

Rolling out the welcome mat for Yoga Day

Rolling out the welcome mat for Yoga Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Celebrations will take place in 150 countries with Indian missions coordinating activities in landmark places such as Eiffel Tower in Paris, Trafalgar Square in London and Central Park in New York.

India rips into Pakistan once again at the UN

India rips into Pakistan once again at the UN

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

India has told the United Nations that its citizens have faced repeated inhuman terror attacks by "proxies" of Pakistan, which continues to abuse the concept of self-determination to bolster "territorial aggrandisement" against it.

Environmentalist Sunita Narain stable after hit-and-run mishap

Environmentalist Sunita Narain stable after hit-and-run mishap

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Hit by a car while cycling, environmental activist Sunita Narain on Monday said cyclists in Indian cities are being edged out systematically to make way for cars.

5,000 armed cops to be deployed at Rajpath on yoga day

5,000 armed cops to be deployed at Rajpath on yoga day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The area is being screened with the help of sniper dogs and bomb disposal squads.

Sharif meets Kerry; seeks US intervention in Kashmir

Sharif meets Kerry; seeks US intervention in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Sharif met US Secretary of State John Kerry in New York during which he raised the Kashmir issue.

Bulandshahr violence: Cops rush to Jammu to nab accused Army jawan

Bulandshahr violence: Cops rush to Jammu to nab accused Army jawan

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Jeetu alias Fauji of Mahav village is a named accused in the case, Inspector General (Crime) S K Bhagat told reporters in Lucknow when asked about his alleged involvement in the mob violence.

BSF rubbishes Pakistan's wall along border claim, calls it a 'story'

BSF rubbishes Pakistan's wall along border claim, calls it a 'story'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

BSF Inspector General Rakesh Sharma said it was not possible to build a wall along the border keeping in view the topography of the area.

After showers, Delhi ends up in a gridlock

After showers, Delhi ends up in a gridlock

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The national capital woke up to a cool 26 degree Celsius Monday morning, but for office goers it was all downhill from there as the waterlogged roads brought the traffic to an almost standstill.

Relief for Pachauri; no arrest but court sets conditions

Relief for Pachauri; no arrest but court sets conditions

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Pachauri, who is facing sexual harassment allegations from a woman employee, was on Saturday granted anticipatory bail by a Delhi court

My life's a clean slate now: Tandoor case convict

My life's a clean slate now: Tandoor case convict

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Sharma walked out a free man from Tihar Jail on Friday night after serving close to 23 years for killing his wife Naina Sahni and then trying to dispose of her body in a tandoor in 1995 at the roof of erstwhile 4-star hotel Ashok Yatri Niwas, now Royal Plaza, at Ashok Road in the heart of the capital.

Paytm accuses 7 more customers of cheating

Paytm accuses 7 more customers of cheating

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The company, however, has not identified any of its officials despite mentioning that its employees facilitating refunds have been assigned specific login id and passwords, making it easier to identify those who processed which refunds

Pachauri questioned by Delhi Police

Pachauri questioned by Delhi Police

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Former TERI director Pachauri was on Wednesday questioned by Delhi Police in connection with the alleged sexual harassment case lodged against him by a woman research analyst.

Obliged to raise voice for 'oppressed' Kashmiris: Pak PM

Obliged to raise voice for 'oppressed' Kashmiris: Pak PM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Needling India yet again, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said he was "obliged" to become the voice of the "oppressed" people of Kashmir and would "leave no stone unturned" to make the world understand the "plight" of the people in the Valley.

Differently-abled, not different

Differently-abled, not different

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

For teams that work on projects to make art, culture and travel accessible to the differently-abled, the experience of seeing faces light up is reward in itself.

Pachauri gets interim protection from arrest in sexual harassment case

Pachauri gets interim protection from arrest in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

TERI Director-General R K Pachauri was on Monday granted interim protection from arrest till February 26 by a Delhi court.

DGCA files complaint against 34 pilots for obscene WhatsApp posts

DGCA files complaint against 34 pilots for obscene WhatsApp posts

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

In a rare move, the DGCA has filed a police complaint against 34 pilots of Jet Airways, IndiGo, SpiceJet and GoAir.

Students' group protest outside Smriti Irani's home

Students' group protest outside Smriti Irani's home

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Congress's student outfit National Students' Union of India on Wenesday staged a protest outside the residence of HRD Minister Smriti Irani demanding scrapping of the controversial four-year undergraduate programme of Delhi University.

Delhi hit-and-run: Teen driver was fined for speeding twice last year

Delhi hit-and-run: Teen driver was fined for speeding twice last year

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The 17-year-old has been charged with culpable homicide.

The incredible lightness of being

The incredible lightness of being

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Pilates, a fitness system that focuses on stretching to help the muscles find their balance, is becoming popular. The author tries it out.

Former Union minister Arun Nehru dead

Former Union minister Arun Nehru dead

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Nehru, 69, a cousin of Rajiv Gandhi and Minister for Internal Security in his government, died in a hospital in Gurgaon, according to family sources.

PM to perform asanas in Dehradun as country prepares for Yoga Day

PM to perform asanas in Dehradun as country prepares for Yoga Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Ahead of the Yoga day, the prime minister posted a video on his Twitter handle giving a message that yoga is a 'passport' to health assurance.

No sachh in this Swachh Bharat drive!

No sachh in this Swachh Bharat drive!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party was left embarrassed on Thursday when party's Delhi unit chief Satish Upadhyay landed in a controversy over photographs that showed garbage being littered on a sidewalk in a posh Lodhi Road locality before he along with former AAP leader Shazia Ilmi cleaned it as part of a Swachh Bharat initiative.

SC gives CVC 2 weeks to complete probe against CBI chief

SC gives CVC 2 weeks to complete probe against CBI chief

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The top court said former Supreme Court judge A K Patnaik will oversee the CVC inquiry.

Teen who killed boy, murders elderly woman this time

Teen who killed boy, murders elderly woman this time

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Released from a juvenile home two months ago, in connection with a kidnapping-cum-murder case, a 17-year-old boy has killed an elderly woman again in South Delhi's Lodhi Colony.

5 forgotten monuments of Delhi

5 forgotten monuments of Delhi

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

These forgotten wonders may not be on the tourist circuit, but are a piece of history worth visiting.

C'wealth Youth Games: Lifter Deru, high jumper Shankar win gold

C'wealth Youth Games: Lifter Deru, high jumper Shankar win gold

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Delhi boy Tejaswin Shankar produced a record-shattering performance as Indians struck two gold and a silver medal to launch their Commonwealth Youth Games campaign on a rousing note in Apia, Samoa, on Monday.

Mouth wide open, both feet in

Mouth wide open, both feet in

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The imprudent, not to mention immature, attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Congress leaders, especially on the election trail, can only be read as a sign of nerves on the eve of an important poll battle.

Tribute: Jaitley it was who brought Modi to Delhi

Tribute: Jaitley it was who brought Modi to Delhi

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

'Jaitley was one of the earliest politicians to sense the changing political scenario in Delhi. He had closely watched the rise of the BJP and declining fortunes of the Congress party during the L K Advani era. But it was between 2009 and 2014 as the Leader of the Opposition that he began to read the tea leaves. 'And thus it was that he introduced Modi-Amit Shah duo to Lutyens Delhi,' says senior journalist R Rajagopalan who had known Jaitley since 1975.

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Indrani dressed in a short purple kurta and leggings, with a bandhini green-purple chunni, sindhoor glowing in her mang, was receiving a drubbing from her lawyers for the facts she had revealed before the court on Tuesday while arguing the rejoinder to her bail application. She was insisting: "But he asked me for a motive!"

Despite hat-trick for Chouhan, 10 MP ministers lose

Despite hat-trick for Chouhan, 10 MP ministers lose

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

In an embarrassment for the Bharatiya Janata Party, 10 of its incumbent ministers have lost the polls, even as the ruling party led by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan scored a hat-trick in the assembly polls

Monsoon intensifies in Himachal, more rains to hit Delhi

Monsoon intensifies in Himachal, more rains to hit Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Heavy rain alert continued in Himachal Pradesh as the monsoon intensified in the various districts of the state.

Sexual harassment case: Pachauri questioned for 'brief' period

Sexual harassment case: Pachauri questioned for 'brief' period

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Former TERI director R K Pachauri was on Friday questioned for the second time by Delhi Police in connection with the alleged sexual harassment case lodged against him by a woman research analyst.