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PHOTOS: 500 houses gutted in massive fire in Delhi slum

PHOTOS: 500 houses gutted in massive fire in Delhi slum

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

A massive fire broke out in a slum cluster in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj area on Friday gutting 500 jhuggis.

4 convicted for murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan

4 convicted for murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

A Delhi court on Wednesday convicted four people for the murder of television journalist Soumya Vishwanathan, who was shot dead 15 years ago while she was returning home from work.

Nirmala, Kejriwal take COVID-19 vaccine

Nirmala, Kejriwal take COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Here's a look at just some of the bigwigs who took the anti-Covid jab.

23-year-old Congolese national beaten to death in Delhi

23-year-old Congolese national beaten to death in Delhi

Rediff.com21 May 2016

The incident took place around 11.45 pm on Friday when the man, M T Olivia had a heated argument with a group of three persons at Kishangadh locality in Vasant Kunj.

More students test Covid positive in Delhi

More students test Covid positive in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The number of school students testing positive rose on Friday raising concerns among parents with the Delhi government telling school authorities to close specific wings or classrooms wherever needed.

Delhi hospitals continue to face oxygen shortage even after emergency supply

Delhi hospitals continue to face oxygen shortage even after emergency supply

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A government doctor said hospitals in Delhi are wary of admitting more patients amid a serious shortage of oxygen in the city.

Delhi Minority Commission chairman booked for sedition

Delhi Minority Commission chairman booked for sedition

Rediff.com2 May 2020

In the FIR, the complainant alleged that Khan's post was 'provocative', 'deliberate' and seditious and intended to cause disharmony and create a rift in the society, police said, adding that the case is being investigated by the cyber cell.

Several JNU, IIT professors duped of crores by ex-staffer

Several JNU, IIT professors duped of crores by ex-staffer

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Several professors of Jawaharlal Nehru University and other institutions have accused a former JNU employee of duping them of crores of rupees promising them homes on a Delhi Development Authority (DDA) plot under a housing development scheme which was never there.

ED raids activist Harsh Mander's premises in Delhi

ED raids activist Harsh Mander's premises in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Sources said his residence and NGO offices located in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj, Adchini and Mehrauli areas are being searched under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

How To Shop Smartly

How To Shop Smartly

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

During a sale, many store windows invite the shopper with impossible-to-miss visuals announcing '50% Discount'. Only upon entering does the shopper realises that the one rack which fulfils this promise sells items she'd never purchase.

PIX: Bachchan's, Kalki at the Margarita With a Straw screening

PIX: Bachchan's, Kalki at the Margarita With a Straw screening

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

The screening was held in Delhi.

Ni-kshay Mitra: Crowdfunding To Fight TB

Ni-kshay Mitra: Crowdfunding To Fight TB

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

This would be India's largest crowd-funded programme to help patients with a particular disease.

Police responded promptly to 'assaulted' Pak diplomat: Govt

Police responded promptly to 'assaulted' Pak diplomat: Govt

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The government on Tuesday said the police had responded promptly and extended due courtesies to a Pakistani diplomat, who along with his driver was allegedly roughed up after their vehicle hit a motorcycle in south Delhi.

Sharp Spike In Fever Cases

Sharp Spike In Fever Cases

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'This year there is a sharp spike in fever cases, and it seems to be more than the pre-COVID-19 levels.'

Former NSA Brajesh Mishra no more

Former NSA Brajesh Mishra no more

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Brajesh Mishra, the country's first National Security Adviser who played a key role in foreign policy matters and pushed for deeper engagement with the United States, died in New Delhi on Friday evening following a heart ailment.

Delhi: Domestic help with knife injuries rescued, employer booked

Delhi: Domestic help with knife injuries rescued, employer booked

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

A 15-year-old girl from Jharkhand working as a domestic help in a Vasant Kunj home was rescued on Monday and admitted to a hospital with knife injuries, while police have booked her employer for assaulting and illegally confining the minor.

AAP leader Atishi donates blood plasma

AAP leader Atishi donates blood plasma

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Atishi, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, had recently recovered. After donating blood plasma, Atishi, the Kalkaji MLA, said that she wants to encourage recovered COVID-19 patients to donate their blood plasma to save lives of those who are currently suffering from the infection.

Malamaal Weekly actress Reema Sen weds

Malamaal Weekly actress Reema Sen weds

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

The actress got married to Shiv Karan Singh in a grand ceremony in Delhi.

Why Lewis Hamilton hasn't yet gotten out of jail free

Why Lewis Hamilton hasn't yet gotten out of jail free

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Hamilton will need to sparkle a lot brighter than that to start winning back his shine, says Raja Sen.

When I met the family of a Kargil martyr

When I met the family of a Kargil martyr

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Gaurav Negi recalls his heartwarming and humbling meeting with the family of Major Padmapani Acharya, who was awarded the Mahavir Chakra posthumously for his heroism in the Kargil war in 1999.

Man found dead in Assam MP's farmhouse

Man found dead in Assam MP's farmhouse

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

The body of Neelam, about 30 years, having sharp knife injuries in the chest, was found in Mani Kumar Subba's Vasant Kunj farmhouse in Delhi, they said.

DLF, mall retailers still poles apart on rentals

DLF, mall retailers still poles apart on rentals

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

DLF, the country's largest property developer, might offer another three rent-free months to retailers at its malls in South Delhi, who have begun an agitation against the company.

Delhi NGO needs volunteers for fundraising

Delhi NGO needs volunteers for fundraising

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Vidya Integrated Development for Youth & Adults is looking for volunteers to assist in the NGO's fundraising activities.

Delhi schools shut classes following 3 H1N1 cases

Delhi schools shut classes following 3 H1N1 cases

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Three positive cases of H1N1 flu among students in Delhi has prompted certain schools in the city to shut down classes for a few days from Monday.

CBI arrests ex-UP chief secretary

CBI arrests ex-UP chief secretary

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

The CBI had registered a case against him on March 22, 2005, and carried out searches at three places in Delhi, seven places in Lucknow, two places in Bahraich (UP) and four places in Nainital (Uttarakhand).

Major fire in Delhi hotel

Major fire in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

A major fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in a prominent hotel in Delhi, fire brigade officials said.

Mattoo case: Santosh Singh convicted

Mattoo case: Santosh Singh convicted

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

JNU sedition case: Delhi court summons Kanhaiya on March 15

JNU sedition case: Delhi court summons Kanhaiya on March 15

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Kumar and others, including former JNU students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, were accused of raising anti-India slogans.

I studied with Sushmita Sen

I studied with Sushmita Sen

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Reader Sunaina Yadav shares her experiences.

Bid on S A R Geelani's life

Bid on S A R Geelani's life

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

Bid on S A R Geelani's life

Bid on S A R Geelani's life

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

Delhi: Woman producer shot dead in Delhi

Delhi: Woman producer shot dead in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

A young woman producer of a news channel was shot dead in the early hours of Tuesday at a posh area of south-west Delhi while she was on her way back from work.

Fifth Delhi church vandalised; home ministry seeks report

Fifth Delhi church vandalised; home ministry seeks report

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

A number of sacred items were damaged at St Alphonsa's Church.

ISIS plan to carry out terror strikes in New Delhi foiled

ISIS plan to carry out terror strikes in New Delhi foiled

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The IS terror plot was foiled following the arrest of an Afghan suicide bomber, who had been under the surveillance of security agencies for long, in late 2017.

Pay dues or face power cuts: NTPC to BSES

Pay dues or face power cuts: NTPC to BSES

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

NTPC on Tuesday asked the two BSES utilities to make their payments and said in the event of failure to do so it would be forced to regulate supplies to the state discoms.

After brawl with ABVP activists, JNU student goes missing

After brawl with ABVP activists, JNU student goes missing

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Najeeb Ahmad, pursuing MSc in Biotechnology and resident of room 106 of Mahi/Mandavi hostel, has been missing since yesterday allegedly after an altercation with a few students on Saturday night, they added.

Delhi issues new Covid norms for schools; mask, distance mandatory

Delhi issues new Covid norms for schools; mask, distance mandatory

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The directorate of education also said that students and staff must wear masks and maintain social distancing to the extent possible.

JNU student accused of rape sent to 14 days judicial custody

JNU student accused of rape sent to 14 days judicial custody

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Jawaharlal Nehru University student Anmol Ratan, accused of raping a 28-year-old fellow student in the university hostel, was on Thursday remanded to 14 days judicial custody by a Delhi court.

Retd colonel held on rape charges

Retd colonel held on rape charges

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

S K Parthi, 59, who lived alone in the Vasant Kunj area, allegedly raped a 17-year-old married girl.