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Could This 3 BHK Be Rahul's New Home?

Could This 3 BHK Be Rahul's New Home?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The simple 1,500 square feet house will be in some contrast to the spacious 12, Tughlaq Lane Lutyens Delhi bungalow that was Rahul Gandhi's home for 19 years.

AAP law minister has showdown with cops over drug peddling in South Delhi

AAP law minister has showdown with cops over drug peddling in South Delhi

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti carried out raids in South Delhi's Khirki Extension late night on Wednesday and is reported to have had a brush with the local police.

Lawyers open fire in Delhi's Tis Hazari court after clash

Lawyers open fire in Delhi's Tis Hazari court after clash

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

A firing incident was reported in the Tis Hazari court premises in New Delhi on Wednesday, the police said, adding that two groups of lawyers were allegedly involved in opening fire.

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Can Gehlot Make It Two In A Row?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The fact that Gehlot has stayed relevant these five years with his populist schemes is one reason why he may beat incumbency in a state that votes for change every election, observes Ramesh Menon.

Shraddha murder: Aaftab Poonawala withdraws bail plea

Shraddha murder: Aaftab Poonawala withdraws bail plea

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Poonawala appeared before the court through video-conferencing and said he wished to withdraw the bail application which was filed before the court on December 15.

Eminent Citizens Write To Prez, CJI Against Newsclick

Eminent Citizens Write To Prez, CJI Against Newsclick

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Over 250 eminent citizens, including former judges and ambassadors, have written to the President and Chief Justice of India calling for strong action against online news portal NewsClick, which is alleged to have received dubious funds from American billionaire Neville Roy Singham to spread Chinese propaganda.

Shraddha murder case: Search for body parts continues

Shraddha murder case: Search for body parts continues

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Aaftab Amin Poonawala will be taken to different locations in south Delhi on Saturday as the Delhi Police are trying to locate more body parts which he had allegedly disposed of after killing his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar, officials said.

How police from 2 states cracked Rs 20 crore jewel heist

How police from 2 states cracked Rs 20 crore jewel heist

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Chhattisgarh police has arrested two people in connection with a Rs 20-crore burglary from a jewellery store in Delhi earlier this week and recovered around 18.5 kg of gold and diamond ornaments from them, a senior official said on Friday, even as the probe suggested involvement of only one person in the incident.

MEA official stops car to help, finds laptop, cash, passport stolen

MEA official stops car to help, finds laptop, cash, passport stolen

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A senior official serving in the ministry of external affairs was robbed of his official laptop, passport and other valuables after unidentified men broke his car's window pane when he tried to help a person lying unconscious on the Aurobindo Marg in south Delhi, the police said on Tuesday.

Bidhuri ducks query on LS rant; more BJP MPs seek probe into Danish Ali

Bidhuri ducks query on LS rant; more BJP MPs seek probe into Danish Ali

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The opposition parties, which have demanded the strictest action including suspension of Bidhuri for his "vile and communal" remarks during a discussion on the success of Chandrayaan-3 in Lok Sabha on Thursday, hit out at the BJP, alleging that it was trying to defend its MP instead of punishing him.

Batla House encounter: HC reduces Ariz Khan's death sentence to life

Batla House encounter: HC reduces Ariz Khan's death sentence to life

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday commuted to life term the death penalty awarded to Ariz Khan following his conviction in the sensational 2008 Batla House encounter in which decorated Delhi Police Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma lost his life.

Where are Aaftab's parents, asks Shraddha Walkar's father

Where are Aaftab's parents, asks Shraddha Walkar's father

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Shraddha's father also demanded the case be fast-tracked and Poonawala hanged.

Oppn steps up pressure on Speaker for action against Bidhuri

Oppn steps up pressure on Speaker for action against Bidhuri

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Opposition leaders on Saturday stepped up pressure on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for stringent action against Bharatiya Janata Party's Ramesh Bidhuri over his derogatory remarks against Bahujan Samaj Party MP Danish Ali in the House.

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Delhi police on Tuesday arrested two persons including NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a probe in the portal's foreign funding, officials said.

Gangster involved in Moosewala murder extradited from Azerbaijan

Gangster involved in Moosewala murder extradited from Azerbaijan

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Gangster Sachin Bishnoi, who was allegedly involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, was extradited from Azerbaijan and brought back to India on Tuesday, officials of the Delhi police said.

Strong tremors jolt Delhi, north India after quake in Afghanistan

Strong tremors jolt Delhi, north India after quake in Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Panic-stricken people rushed out of buildings as the earthquake struck around 10.20 pm and was also felt in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.

Land-for-jobs scam: ED attaches Rs 6-cr assets of Lalu's family, firms

Land-for-jobs scam: ED attaches Rs 6-cr assets of Lalu's family, firms

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The ED said AB Exports Pvt Ltd is a "shell" or fake company owned by Prasad's son and Bihar deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav and Chanda Yadav (another daughter of the RJD chief) and its registered address is the bungalow located in the New Friends Colony area.

Court allows police to conduct narco test on Aaftab, grants 5 more days of custody

Court allows police to conduct narco test on Aaftab, grants 5 more days of custody

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

A Delhi court on Thursday permitted the city police to question Mehrauli killing accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala for five more days in its custody and also allowed his narco analysis test to be conducted to unravel the case.

Does Rocky Aur Rani Bring Out Karan Johar 2.0?

Does Rocky Aur Rani Bring Out Karan Johar 2.0?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Rocky Aur Rani is definitely Karan's most subversive project, discovers Aseem Chhabra.

Shraddha murder: Aaftab visited me to treat knife wound in May, says doctor

Shraddha murder: Aaftab visited me to treat knife wound in May, says doctor

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Dr Anil Kumar recalled Poonawalla was very aggressive and restless when he had come to him for treatment and when he asked him about his injury, he claimed he got hurt while cutting fruit.

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.

Shraddha was tense, suspected boyfriend was cheating on her, says activist

Shraddha was tense, suspected boyfriend was cheating on her, says activist

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

A social activist, with whom call centre employee Shraddha Walkar had participated in a Mumbai beach clean-up drive, has claimed the deceased suspected her live-in partner Aaftab Poonawala of cheating on her and appeared quiet and aloof during the cleanliness campaigns.

Woman beats 86-yr-old mother-in-law to death with frying pan

Woman beats 86-yr-old mother-in-law to death with frying pan

Rediff.com10 May 2023

A 48-year-old woman allegedly beat her mother-in-law to death using a frying pan in south Delhi's Neb Sarai area, police have said and suspect that the accused might have grown frustrated with taking care of the 86-year-old who was suffering from arthritis.

UP man, pretending to be Muslim, supports Aaftab; arrested

UP man, pretending to be Muslim, supports Aaftab; arrested

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Vikas was heard in a video clip telling a reporter that if a man is not in a right mood, he can chop a woman into 36 pieces. He gave out his name as Rashid.

Aaftab sought books in jail, gets Theroux's railway odyssey

Aaftab sought books in jail, gets Theroux's railway odyssey

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Aaftab Poonawala, who is in judicial custody for allegedly killing his live-in partner, has asked Tihar jail authorities to give him novels and books, officials said on Saturday.

DDA stops demolition drive in Mehrauli; HC orders status quo till Feb 16

DDA stops demolition drive in Mehrauli; HC orders status quo till Feb 16

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The high court further asked the Delhi Development Authority to state its stand on a batch of petitions challenging the action and also seeking a bar on the demolition till a fresh "demarcation report" is prepared.

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Is This Parineeti's Boyfriend?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

After Parineeti Chopra and Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha were spotted together on several occasions, rumours linking them have been doing the rounds.

Police claim to have found weapon used by Aaftab to cut up Shraddha

Police claim to have found weapon used by Aaftab to cut up Shraddha

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The Delhi police has recovered the weapon allegedly used by Aaftab Amin Poonawala to cut the body of his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar, sources said on Monday.

Delhi set to get a woman mayor on Tuesday after 10-year gap

Delhi set to get a woman mayor on Tuesday after 10-year gap

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The mayor and deputy mayor of Delhi will be elected on Tuesday by the second municipal House after the December 4 civic polls.

Lawrence Bishnoi's aide killed in attack inside Delhi's Tihar Jail

Lawrence Bishnoi's aide killed in attack inside Delhi's Tihar Jail

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Prince Tewatia (33) was an undertrial prisoner lodged in ward 6 of central jail number 3 which has around 380 inmates, they said.

New twist in Mira Road murder, accused claims to be HIV+

New twist in Mira Road murder, accused claims to be HIV+

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

The crime came to light after neighbours alerted the police about a foul smell coming out of the flat.

Lawyers shout slogans against Aaftab in Delhi court

Lawyers shout slogans against Aaftab in Delhi court

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

A section of lawyers on Thursday evening at a court premises in New Delhi shouting slogans against Aaftab Amin Poonawala, accused in the Mehrauli killing case.

Woman who visited Aaftab's home after Shraddha's murder, quizzed

Woman who visited Aaftab's home after Shraddha's murder, quizzed

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The pieces of Walkar's body were kept inside the refrigerator when he called the psychologist at his place, according to police sources.

Shraddha murder case: Unaware of bail application, says Aaftab

Shraddha murder case: Unaware of bail application, says Aaftab

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Poonawala, who appeared through video conference, said though he had signed the vakalatnama, he was not aware a bail petition would be filed by his advocate.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review: Soch Nayi, Swad Wahi

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani Review: Soch Nayi, Swad Wahi

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani packs in abundant entertainment and hat tips to the KJo brand, observes Sukanya Verma.

AAP-BJP direct contest in high-stakes Delhi mayoral poll on Wednesday

AAP-BJP direct contest in high-stakes Delhi mayoral poll on Wednesday

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The two candidates, current mayor Oberoi and BJP's Rai, had earlier filed their nominations for the Delhi mayoral poll slated to be held on April 26, officials had said.

'If I'm not safe, then...': DCW chief Swati Maliwal dragged by drunk driver

'If I'm not safe, then...': DCW chief Swati Maliwal dragged by drunk driver

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The DCW chief in her complaint to police alleged that the man who was driving a white-coloured car stopped the car near her and "made indecent gestures" at her.

Richa Chadha's Galwan tweet shows 'tukde tukde' mindset: MP minister

Richa Chadha's Galwan tweet shows 'tukde tukde' mindset: MP minister

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Mishra said the actor should learn to differentiate between the Army and cinema.

Shraddha Walkar replay: Man chops, boils partner's body parts

Shraddha Walkar replay: Man chops, boils partner's body parts

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

A 56-year-old man was arrested after the chopped body parts of his live-in partner were recovered from a flat in Maharashtra's Thane district, an official said on Thursday. A court has remanded the man, identified as Manoj Sane, in police custody till June 16, he said.

ED quizzes Tejashwi Yadav for around 9 hours in land-for-jobs case

ED quizzes Tejashwi Yadav for around 9 hours in land-for-jobs case

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The alleged scam pertains to the period when Lalu Prasad was the railway minister in the UPA-1 government at the Centre.