News for 'Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners'

Was Rhea 'pressurised' by Sushant's brother-in-law?

Was Rhea 'pressurised' by Sushant's brother-in-law?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

A senior Mumbai police officer has claimed that the IPS brother-in-law of Sushant Singh Rajput had asked him to call the actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty to police station and pressurise her.

Kerala court to hear Palmolein case on January 25

Kerala court to hear Palmolein case on January 25

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

A vigilance court in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday posted to January 25 the trial in the Palmolein import graft case, in which former chief minister and Congress stalwart late K Karunakaran and Central Vigilance Commissioner P J Thomas figure in the list of accused. When the case came up on Wednesday, the public prosecutor informed the court that first accused K Karunakaran was no more and he would file a report in this regard soon.

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Govt begins mapping migrant workers to work out relief package

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The Union home ministry and the labour ministry have asked state governments to coordinate with the chief labour commissioner's (CLC's) office to give a comprehensive data of all the migrant workers by April 11.

Karnataka bypolls: Paramilitary forces arrive in Bengaluru

Karnataka bypolls: Paramilitary forces arrive in Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

"The central paramilitary forces have arrived in the city. One is from Bengaluru, another being grouped from Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Mysuru," Bengaluru Deputy Commissioner of Police (West division) Sanjeev M Patil said.

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Did RSS Links Get Dhankar Veep Nom?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

When Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's name was floated as Venkaiah Naidu's successor as vice president, the RSS instead suggested Jagdeep Dhankar, indicating that he was also Mohan Bhagwat's choice, states Prakash Bhandari.

Hooch tragedy: NHRC notice to Maha Govt, Mumbai Police

Hooch tragedy: NHRC notice to Maha Govt, Mumbai Police

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The NHRC has issued notices to Maharashtra Government and the Mumbai police commissioner over the hooch tragedy which has claimed over 100 lives so far.

Maha HM asked Waze to collect Rs 100 cr: Sacked CP

Maha HM asked Waze to collect Rs 100 cr: Sacked CP

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

The former police chief also said that the Home Minister had on several occasions instructed police officers on how to handle cases and file charges.

Pilot, husband held for ill-treating minor maid in Delhi; NCPCR seeks report

Pilot, husband held for ill-treating minor maid in Delhi; NCPCR seeks report

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The police said the woman works as a pilot with a private airline while her husband is deployed with the ground staff in another private airline.

4 COVID-19 patients die at hosp; oxygen shortage alleged

4 COVID-19 patients die at hosp; oxygen shortage alleged

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The kin of the deceased created a ruckus at the entrance of the hospital alleging that the shortage of oxygen killed the four patients

Excise case: Sisodia kingpin of conspiracy, CBI tells HC

Excise case: Sisodia kingpin of conspiracy, CBI tells HC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The submissions were made by the CBI in a short written reply while opposing the senior Aam Aadmi Party leader's bail plea, which it said was devoid of any merit and was an attempt to misuse the intricacies of law to thwart the progress of investigation in the case.

9 Indians among 10 killed in Male garage fire

9 Indians among 10 killed in Male garage fire

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The fire broke out in M. Nirufehi area near the Maaveyo Mosque around 12:30 am, according to news portal SunOnline international.

DCW threatens to sue Delhi police if crime data not provided

DCW threatens to sue Delhi police if crime data not provided

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

The DCW had last Tuesday summoned Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi to appear before it on February 8 at 4 pm for producing the required records and explaining the 'unreasonable' delay in sharing the data.

'Break farmers' heads': Haryana Dy CM vows action against officer

'Break farmers' heads': Haryana Dy CM vows action against officer

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Karnal Sub-Divisional Magistrate Ayush Sinha, a 2018-batch IAS officer, was caught on camera telling police to 'break farmers' heads' during the farmers' protest.

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Over 100 arrested for attacks on churches, Christian homes in Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Scores of churches and homes belonging to Christians in Jaranwala tehsil of Faisalabad district, some 130 km from the provincial capital, were burnt down on Wednesday by a mob enraged over reports that two Christians had desecrated the Quran.

India provides Pakistan more info on Mumbai attack

India provides Pakistan more info on Mumbai attack

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

India handed over "additional information" on Mumbai attacks to Pakistan High Commissioner Shahid Malik, who met Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao in New Delhi on Friday. During the meeting held following a request by Malik, additional information on the 26/11 terror attacks including inputs on some of the key aspects and accused involved was given by Rao.

Clash between BJP workers and lawyers outside Bedi's office

Clash between BJP workers and lawyers outside Bedi's office

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Clash between BJP workers and lawyers outside Kiran Bedi's office

WB govt denies nod for Rahul's chopper to land

WB govt denies nod for Rahul's chopper to land

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

Siliguri Police Commissioner B L Meena confirmed that the Congress had sought permission for landing a helicopter at police ground which was denied.

Odd-even rule: Twitter to help sort Delhi's confusion

Odd-even rule: Twitter to help sort Delhi's confusion

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The social media platform will give real time information about available public transport in an area through the @TransportDelhi handle and #pollutionfreeDelhi hashtag

Black money issue: I-T to scrutinise high value transactions

Black money issue: I-T to scrutinise high value transactions

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The database for 'Non-PAN AIR transactions' has already been disseminated to Principal Chief Commissioners based on the regions.

Covid-19: With great power comes great responsibility

Covid-19: With great power comes great responsibility

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Cities are setting the rules that now carry life and death implications for their residents, and most of these rules are sought to be set by the municipal authorities who have never wielded such power, reports Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

HC asks CBI to probe Param Bir's allegations against Maha HM

HC asks CBI to probe Param Bir's allegations against Maha HM

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The Bombay HC on Monday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct a preliminary inquiry within 15 days into allegations of corruption and misconduct made by former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh against Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh.

Rahul debunks Modi's development claims, slams RSS roots

Rahul debunks Modi's development claims, slams RSS roots

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on Narendra Modi, slamming him for his roots in the Rashtriya Syawamsevak Sangh "whose ideology killed Mahatma Gandhi" and debunking his claims of development in Gujarat.

12 charred to death, 43 injured as bus catches fire after hitting truck in Nashik

12 charred to death, 43 injured as bus catches fire after hitting truck in Nashik

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The accident took place on Aurangabad Road around 5 am, an official said.

Haryana to set up shopping malls

Haryana to set up shopping malls

Rediff.com5 Dec 2003

Modern shopping malls and multiplex complexes would be set up in all cities of Haryana, an official spokesman said.\n\n\n\n

Lawyers-police clash: HC orders probe, transfer of cops

Lawyers-police clash: HC orders probe, transfer of cops

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports on the incident, the court initiated proceedings at 1 pm, Registrar General (RG) Dinesh Kumar Sharma said.

Woman vet rape and murder: 3 cops suspended for delay in filing FIR

Woman vet rape and murder: 3 cops suspended for delay in filing FIR

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

He said a detailed enquiry was conducted following which a sub-inspector and two constables were suspended on Saturday.

Alt News co-founder Zubair sent to 4-day police custody over 2018 tweet

Alt News co-founder Zubair sent to 4-day police custody over 2018 tweet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Police had sought an extension of Zubair's custody by five days.

Mumbai gets ready for Covid 3rd wave with 2,170-bed hospital

Mumbai gets ready for Covid 3rd wave with 2,170-bed hospital

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The COVID-19 hospital has a 190-bed ICU, 1,536 beds with oxygen facility, an ICU for children, a 20-bed dialysis unit, a 40-bed triage and a 384-bed isolation room with a total of 2,170 beds, the MMRDA said in a release.

Will probe if IPL angle in Sunanda's death: Delhi police chief

Will probe if IPL angle in Sunanda's death: Delhi police chief

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

After a round of questioning of Shashi Tharoor, the Delhi police on Wednesday made it clear that it will probe if the IPL angle was related to the death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar.

Drones banned in Srinagar

Drones banned in Srinagar

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

In an order, deputy commissioner of Srinagar Mohammad Aijaz directed those having drone cameras or other similar kinds of unmanned aerial vehicles to deposit them in local police stations.

SC asks govt to formulate hospitalisation policy within 2 weeks

SC asks govt to formulate hospitalisation policy within 2 weeks

Rediff.com3 May 2021

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to formulate within two weeks a national policy on admissions to hospitals in the wake of the second wave of COVID-19 and said no patient shall be denied hospitalisation or essential drugs in any state for lack of local residential proof.

Tahsildar burnt alive by land owner in Telangana

Tahsildar burnt alive by land owner in Telangana

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The shocking incident triggered protests by revenue department employees across Telangana, while political leaders condemned it.

Will Modi ever be held accountable for 2002 Gujarat riots, asks Congress

Will Modi ever be held accountable for 2002 Gujarat riots, asks Congress

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The Congress on Monday termed as "deeply disappointing" the Supreme Court ruling upholding the SIT's clean chit to then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi and 63 others in the 2002 communal riots, and asked whether Modi and the state government will ever be held accountable.

New police chief vows to make Delhi safe for women

New police chief vows to make Delhi safe for women

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Bassi, a 1977 batch IPS officer told media persons after taking charge from Neeraj Kumar, "If I could summarise in a sentence I would say that my priority would be to give Delhiites a safe Delhi, and for that I will try that every Delhi policeman will contribute to his best".

Mumbai Police file chargesheet in fake TRP scam

Mumbai Police file chargesheet in fake TRP scam

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The crime branch has so far arrested 12 persons, including Republic TV's distribution head and owners of two other channels, in connection with the case.

2024 to be a Modi vs Kejriwal battle: Sisodia after raids

2024 to be a Modi vs Kejriwal battle: Sisodia after raids

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Addressing a press conference a day after the CBI raid against him, Sisodia expressed apprehension that the agency or the Enforcement Directorate (ED) may arrest him in the next 3-4 days, while Chief Minister Kejriwal, who has been aggressively taking on the Bharatiya Janata Party in Modi's home state, announced on Twitter that he will be touring Gujarat with Sisodia from Monday.

7 killed as fire breaks out in shanties in Delhi

7 killed as fire breaks out in shanties in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Seven people, including three children, were killed in a blaze that ravaged through the shanties in northeast Delhi in the early hours of Saturday.

Par panel quizzes Delhi top cop, points to deficiencies

Par panel quizzes Delhi top cop, points to deficiencies

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

A parliamentary panel on Thursday questioned the Delhi police chief over the gang-rape incident in the capital and pointed out deficiencies like vacancies at officer level and lack of vehicles to patrol the streets.

Gupkar to take non-locals as voters issue to people

Gupkar to take non-locals as voters issue to people

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Masoodi said all the participants are against giving voting rights to non-locals as "it will be tantamount to the disenfranchisement of the local voters."

Suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh arrested, sent to jail for anti-Prophet remarks

Suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh arrested, sent to jail for anti-Prophet remarks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The suspended Bharatiya Janata Party MLA was picked up under Act No.1 of 1986 (Preventive Detention Act), police said.