News for '-rohtak'

UP man claims hand chopped off for '786' tattoo; booked for sodomy

UP man claims hand chopped off for '786' tattoo; booked for sodomy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

A 28-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh has claimed that his right hand was chopped off by some locals in Haryana's Panipat where he had gone in search of a job. However, a family has filed a complaint against the man, identified as Ikhlaq from Nanauta in Saharanpur district, that he allegedly sodomised a seven-year-old boy.

Olympian Sushil Kumar named In FIR over Delhi murder

Olympian Sushil Kumar named In FIR over Delhi murder

Rediff.com6 May 2021

During enquiry, it was found that a quarrel had taken place allegedly between Sushil Kumar, Ajay, Prince Dalal, Sonu, Sagar, Amit Kumar, and others in the parking area of the Chhatrasal Stadium in North Delhi.

Man arrested for online betting on Ind-Aus Test

Man arrested for online betting on Ind-Aus Test

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The Haryana Police has arrested a member of an international gang for allegedly indulging in online betting on the first cricket Test between India and Australia at Chennai.

Haryana CM recovers from COVID-19, urges people to follow norms

Haryana CM recovers from COVID-19, urges people to follow norms

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Khattar, 66, had developed fever and body ache three days prior to testing positive for COVID-19.

Haryana on edge as deadline set by Jats coming to an end

Haryana on edge as deadline set by Jats coming to an end

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Haryana was again on the edge on Thursday with the 72-hour deadline set by Jats for resuming their agitation over quota from on set to come to an end on Thursday night.

How 16-year-old batting sensation Shafali can improve

How 16-year-old batting sensation Shafali can improve

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

With her big-hitting prowess, a rarity in women's cricket, 16-year-old Shafali Verma was bound to succeed at the highest level. However, a lot of improvement is needed for her to sustain the sensational six-month run she has enjoyed since making her India debut, feel her coach Ashwani Kumar and former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra, both of whom have tracked her nascent career closely.

Haryana: Dalit girl kills self after gangrape

Haryana: Dalit girl kills self after gangrape

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

In another shocker from Haryana, a teenage Dalit girl on Saturday immolated herself after allegedly being gangraped in Jind district of Haryana.

Haryana: 2 minors raped; mentally challenged assaulted

Haryana: 2 minors raped; mentally challenged assaulted

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Adding to the spree of crimes against women in Haryana, a minor Dalit girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped in Rohtak, while a mentally challenged woman was sexually assaulted in Jind district.

CBI books Bhupinder Singh Hooda in fresh land acquisition case

CBI books Bhupinder Singh Hooda in fresh land acquisition case

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

The case is understood to be related to the alleged irregularities in land allotment in 2009, sources said.

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Very light rains and thundershowers occurred at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh though, and a fresh warning of heavy showers was issued in Himachal Pradesh as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in several parts of the country, including the northern region, over the next six-seven days.

Probe acid attack on volleyball player: Hooda tells cops

Probe acid attack on volleyball player: Hooda tells cops

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The chief minister, who was interacting with the guardians of 18-year-old victim Ritu Saini in Rohtak on Monday, also assured necessary financial help to the budding state player.

'Natasha won't hesitate to raise her voice'

'Natasha won't hesitate to raise her voice'

Rediff.com31 May 2021

'Before entering Tihar jail, she told us not to worry and that we will together come out of this crisis soon.'

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A roundup of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches on Friday.

Haryana: 2 cops accused of rape arrested

Haryana: 2 cops accused of rape arrested

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Constables Balrarj Singh and Silak Ram, who had been absconding since Monday when the woman committed suicide outside the police headquarters protesting police inaction to arrest the duo, surrendered before Rohtak police, after which they were arrested, Rohtak city SHO Pawan Kumar said.

Damaged track causes Punjab Mail's derailment

Damaged track causes Punjab Mail's derailment

Rediff.com6 May 2012

At least 19 passengers were injured when eight coaches of the Delhi-bound Firozpur-Mumbai Punjab Mail derailed near Kharawar village, about 14 km from Rohtak in Haryana, in the wee hours of Sunday. Alok Mittal, IGP of the Rohtak range, said the incident took place around 3.30 am

Selja named Haryana Cong chief, Hooda to head CLP

Selja named Haryana Cong chief, Hooda to head CLP

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Hooda said he accepts the decision taken by the party high command and will make all efforts to form a Congress government in the state.

Manju Rani ends phenomenal world run with silver

Manju Rani ends phenomenal world run with silver

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The Haryana-boxer went down 1-4 to the second-seeded local favourite in the first final of the day.

Farmers break barricades in Haryana, reach near Delhi borders

Farmers break barricades in Haryana, reach near Delhi borders

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse the farmers who broke barricades in some places in Haryana.

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average concentration of lung-damaging fine particles known as PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR shot up from 243 micrograms per cubic metre at 6 pm on Thursday (Diwali day) to 410 micrograms per cubic metre at 9 am on Friday, around seven times the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre.

Here is where you can test for coronavirus in India

Here is where you can test for coronavirus in India

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

In the wake of 73 confirmed cases of coronavirus in India so far, the Union health ministry has made functional 52 laboratories for testing samples while 57 labs have been designated for helping in sample collection for Covid-19 to enhance capacity for diagnosis and detection of the disease. "Following the increase in load of screening samples from suspected cases with symptoms and travel history to the affected countries, the department of health research/ICMR has commissioned 52 laboratories for COVID-19 testing in India," an official said.

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Ahead of the pronouncement of the sentence, police have left nothing to chance and have taken important functionaries of the sect, who could gather followers, into preventive custody.

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Ranji roundup: Rahane, Dhull, Pandey hit centuries

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Our voters on holiday: BJP on civic poll defeat in Ambala

Our voters on holiday: BJP on civic poll defeat in Ambala

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar, however, said the party performed satisfactorily "despite the odd circumstances" under which the recent civic elections were held in the state.

CEOs of 40 top US cos form India task force to fight Covid

CEOs of 40 top US cos form India task force to fight Covid

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

In a show of solidarity, the CEOs of some 40 top American companies have come together to create a global task force to mobilise resources to help India fight the battle against Covid-19.

Why BJP will target these 15 MPs

Why BJP will target these 15 MPs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

BJP plans to put up strong candidates against these 15 MPs.

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

A summary of the first day's proceedings in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Wrestling world shocked over accusations against Sushil

Wrestling world shocked over accusations against Sushil

Rediff.com10 May 2021

WFI is concerned that the good reputation built over the years with stupendous international performances has been ruined.

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

Monsoon deficiency drops to 21% from 33%

Monsoon deficiency drops to 21% from 33%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

According to the Central Water Commission, of the 91 major reservoirs in the country, 62 water bodies reported 80 per cent or below of normal storage.

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh.. When our netas do yoga

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh.. When our netas do yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended International Yoga Day events across the country on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a yoga event at the Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi said everybody should practice the ancient Indian discipline lifelong.

Land acquisition case: CBI raids residences, offices of Hooda and his aides

Land acquisition case: CBI raids residences, offices of Hooda and his aides

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The former Haryana chief minister is facing a court case over land deals in Manesar.

Centre says 25 districts have contained COVID-19 spread

Centre says 25 districts have contained COVID-19 spread

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The districts are Gondia (Maharashtra), Raj Nand Gaon (Chhattisgarh), Davangiri (Karnataka), South Goa, Wayanad and Kottayam (Kerala), West Imphal (Manipur), Rajouri (J&K), Aizwal West (Mizoram), Mahe in Puducherry, SBS Nagar in Punjab, Patna, Nalanda and Munger in Bihar, Pratapgarh in Rajasthan, Panipat, Rohtak and Sirsa in Haryana, Pauri Garhwal in Uttrakhand and Bhadradari Kothagudem in Telangana.

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik gets engaged

Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik gets engaged

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Rio Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik got engaged to fellow wrestler Satyawart Kadian in Rohtak on Sunday.

'We're not going anywhere': Farmers as they complete 6 months at Delhi borders

'We're not going anywhere': Farmers as they complete 6 months at Delhi borders

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'The protesters took out a march carrying black flags. They burnt Prime Minister Narendra Modi's effigy while raising slogans against the three farm laws'

Rajinder Goel: He shone bright in Bedi's shadow

Rajinder Goel: He shone bright in Bedi's shadow

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Goel, a left-arm spinner for generations, along with Mumbai's Padmakar Shivalkar, played their best cricket in the 1970's, an era that belonged to none other than the legendary Bishan Singh Bedi.

Three arrested for murdering national-level kabaddi player

Three arrested for murdering national-level kabaddi player

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Sukhvinder Singh, 24, was returning home after practice when he was shot dead on March 16 by two armed assailants in Rithal village of Rohtak.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

Dera chief Ram Rahim's adoption of Honeypreet a 'sham', claims ex-husband

Dera chief Ram Rahim's adoption of Honeypreet a 'sham', claims ex-husband

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Honeypreet Insan's former husband also claimed that the self-styled godman used to organise a 'Bigg Boss'-like show in his secret cave involving couples.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

'Photography is to capture the times we live in'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

'If journalism is the first draft of history, then photojournalism is the first draft of its evidence,' Raghu Rai, arguably India's finest living photojournalist, tells Pavan Lall.