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Muslim bride walks out over dowry

Muslim bride walks out over dowry

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

No case has been registered as the two sides reached a mutual consensus, police said.

Delhi: Fire in plastic factory kills 1

Delhi: Fire in plastic factory kills 1

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Reports said the four-storied building where the incident happened housed a plastic factory and is located behind Filmistan movie hall.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

Significant easing of lockdown in Delhi, shops to open

Significant easing of lockdown in Delhi, shops to open

Rediff.com19 May 2020

However, metro services, schools, colleges, cinema halls and salons will remain closed, the chief minister said. Wearing masks and following social distancing norms are mandatory in the city, Kejriwal said, adding that no activity will be permitted in containment zones, except for essential services.

Maken quits as Cong general secy after Delhi poll debacle

Maken quits as Cong general secy after Delhi poll debacle

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Maken quits as Congress General Secretary after Delhi poll debacle.

Top LeT bomb expert let off in two '97 Delhi blasts cases

Top LeT bomb expert let off in two '97 Delhi blasts cases

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Abdul Karim Tunda was on Thursday let off by a Delhi court in connection with two separate blast cases lodged in 1997 in which one person was killed and several others were injured.

Record rains lash Delhi; cause traffic jams, waterlogging

Record rains lash Delhi; cause traffic jams, waterlogging

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The India Meteorological Department said Delhi recorded 139 mm of rainfall, the highest one-day rain for August in at least 13 years.

LeT bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda withdraws bail plea

LeT bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda withdraws bail plea

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Top Lashkar-e-Tayiba bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda, one of the 20 terrorists India had asked Pakistan to hand over after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, on Friday withdrew his bail petition filed before a Delhi court.

20 AAP MLAs move Delhi HC against their disqualification

20 AAP MLAs move Delhi HC against their disqualification

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The court will hear MLAs' pleas on Wednesday.

Ahead of Holi, traders burn Chinese goods to protest move on Azhar

Ahead of Holi, traders burn Chinese goods to protest move on Azhar

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

Traders are 'chowkidar' (watchman) of Indian economy, CAIT secretary general said.

Lockdown-like curbs in 26 states/UTs in India

Lockdown-like curbs in 26 states/UTs in India

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Here is a look at coronavirus-induced restrictions imposed by states and union territories.

Delhi fire: Building had just one door, stored combustible material

Delhi fire: Building had just one door, stored combustible material

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Dense toxic smoke from burning sewing machines, plastic toys and boxes, rexin rolls, plastic wrappers, card boards, packaging material and garments had engulfed the building, making it difficult to conduct rescue operations, firefighters said.

Delta plus: New Covid variant identified in India

Delta plus: New Covid variant identified in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The highly transmissible Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 has mutated further to form the 'Delta plus' or 'AY.1' variant but there is no immediate cause for concern in India as its incidence in the country is still low, scientists in New Delhi said.

Survey says BJP to get absolute majority in Delhi polls

Survey says BJP to get absolute majority in Delhi polls

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party is projected to win 36 seats, the minimum number required to get an absolute majority in 70-member Delhi Assembly, and Aam Aadmi Party is likely to bag 29 seats, according to The Week-IMRB opinion poll.

1 arrested for murder of witness in Asaram case

1 arrested for murder of witness in Asaram case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

In a major breakthrough, one person was on Saturday arrested in connection with the murder of the main witness in Asaram rape case in Shahjahanpur earlier this month.

'Baby Mufflerman' hogs limelight at Kejriwal's oath-taking

'Baby Mufflerman' hogs limelight at Kejriwal's oath-taking

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

There were many others who came to the swearing-in ceremony dressing like the AAP supremo.

Weekend curfew: Roads empty, markets shut in Delhi

Weekend curfew: Roads empty, markets shut in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The weekend curfew, aimed at breaking the chain of spiralling coronavirus infections, was clamped at 10 pm on Friday and will continue till 5 am on Monday.

Pakistani 'spy' having sensitive documents arrested in UP

Pakistani 'spy' having sensitive documents arrested in UP

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

The accused revealed that in 2012 he came in contact with the ISI, which trained him to work in India from where he had to send information about the army from western UP and Uttarakhand,

Tunda sent to 10-day custody in 1997 Delhi blast case

Tunda sent to 10-day custody in 1997 Delhi blast case

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Top Lashkar-e-Tayiba bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda was today remanded to 10-day police custody by a Delhi court in connection with a 1997 bomb blast case lodged against him in New Delhi.

'Kiran Bedi was a good cop, but politics is different'

'Kiran Bedi was a good cop, but politics is different'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Congress leader Ajay Maken on Monday dubbed Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and Bharatiya Janata Party's chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi as "opportunists" who "used" Anna Hazare to meet their own political ambitions.

Scribe murder: SC tells Centre, UP to reply to plea for CBI probe

Scribe murder: SC tells Centre, UP to reply to plea for CBI probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The SC on Monday issued notice to the Centre and to the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea seeking a CBI probe into the alleged murder of a journalist Jagendra Singh.

Nothing can break police-politician nexus

Nothing can break police-politician nexus

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

The police in every state teems with officers like Sachin Vaze, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Selling crackers, not nukes: Shopkeepers react to SC order

Selling crackers, not nukes: Shopkeepers react to SC order

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan welcomed the apex court's order and urged people to abide by the SC guidelines and 'give green Diwali and our environment a chance'

Incessant rains pound Delhi causing traffic snarls

Incessant rains pound Delhi causing traffic snarls

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The national capital is expected to continue receiving moderate rainfall with some isolated intense spells for the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.

Disqualified AAP MLAs to file fresh plea in HC

Disqualified AAP MLAs to file fresh plea in HC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 20 MLAs told the high court that they would move fresh petitions against the taking away of their assembly seats as their pleas had become infructuous after President Ram Nath Kovind put a stamp of approval on the EC's recommendation.

UP minister booked in journalist's murder case

UP minister booked in journalist's murder case

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Uttar Pradesh Minister Ram Murti Singh Verma was on Tuesday booked along with five others in connection with the killing of a journalist by setting him afire in Shahjahanpur district.

For 70 seats, 923 candidates in fray in Delhi polls

For 70 seats, 923 candidates in fray in Delhi polls

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Over 920 candidates are in the fray for the February 7 big-ticket Delhi Assembly elections which include BJP's chief ministerial nominee Kiran Bedi, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal and Congress leader Ajay Maken, who filed their nominations on Wednesday.

HC asks EC to state facts behind AAP MLAs' disqualification

HC asks EC to state facts behind AAP MLAs' disqualification

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The court also extended till February 7 the interim order restraining the EC from issuing any notification announcing bypolls.

'Not in my name': Thousands pledge to march against mob attacks

'Not in my name': Thousands pledge to march against mob attacks

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

Citizen protests will be held in Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram and Bengaluru simultaneously on June 28, to reflect the "anger and grief" of the people.

'I don't want to be known as the wife of a terrorist'

'I don't want to be known as the wife of a terrorist'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

"I do not want to be known as wife of a terrorist or a man who has worked against the country," Asma, a resident of Azimabad village in Bihar's Bhojpur district said.

Scribe death: Will ensure no injustice to anyone, says UP CM

Scribe death: Will ensure no injustice to anyone, says UP CM

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

A day after Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Shivpal Yadav said that no minister will be sacked without probe in the murder case of a journalist, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday asserted that his government would ensure no injustice is meted to anyone.

Journalist killing: UP govt announces Rs 30 lakh to family

Journalist killing: UP govt announces Rs 30 lakh to family

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday announced an aid of Rs 30 lakh, two government jobs and an "impartial" probe into the killing of Shahjahanpur journalist in which a minister is an accused, after which the deceased's family decided to end their hunger strike from Tuesday.

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Traders have been the worst hit because of the government's policies, but for some unknown reason, many continue to support the BJP.'

Scribe's death: Initial report suggests self-immolation

Scribe's death: Initial report suggests self-immolation

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

A preliminary forensic report of the Shahjahanpur-based journalist Jagendra Singh, who was allegedly killed, has pointed towards self-immolation angle.

Delhi court discharges Lashkar bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda

Delhi court discharges Lashkar bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda and three others, who were accused of helping Pakistani and Bangladeshi terrorists sneak into India in 1997 to carry out terror strikes, were on Saturday discharged in the case by a Delhi court which cited lack of evidence.

Setback for Kejriwal; Prez okays disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Setback for Kejriwal; Prez okays disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

20 legislators disqualified from the Delhi assembly for allegedly holding offices of profit.

Delhi polls: The biggest WINNERS and LOSERS

Delhi polls: The biggest WINNERS and LOSERS

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Here's a look at where heavyweights stand.

BJP, Cong leaders meet UP governor, demand justice for scribe

BJP, Cong leaders meet UP governor, demand justice for scribe

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A delegation of BJP and Congress leaders on Wednesday met UP Governor Ram Naik and submitted a memorandum demanding dismissal of Ram Murti Verma who is accused of orchestrating killing of a Shahjahanpur scribe.

Scribe's death: No action against minister sans probe, says UP government

Scribe's death: No action against minister sans probe, says UP government

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The UP government said it would not sack any of its ministers without a probe, days after a cabinet minister was accused of orchestrating the murder of a journalist in the state.

Delhi polls: Bharti among 22 candidates named in AAP's 1st list

Delhi polls: Bharti among 22 candidates named in AAP's 1st list

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday released its first list of 22 candidates fielding former ministers Somnath Bharti, Saurabh Bhardwaj, Satyendra Jain and Girish Soni in the Delhi Assembly elections, the dates of which are yet to be announced.