News for 'Civil Lines'

BJP, AIMIM members clash in Meerut civic body over singing of Vande Mataram

BJP, AIMIM members clash in Meerut civic body over singing of Vande Mataram

Rediff.com27 May 2023

A clash erupted between All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen and BJP councillors of the Meerut Municipal Corporation at the oath-taking ceremony on Friday, following a disagreement over the singing of Vande Mataram to begin the event.

Stricter lockdown on weekends in UP

Stricter lockdown on weekends in UP

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

The decision has come amid a spike in the number of infection cases, which had crossed 35,000 on Saturday.

Cong names Pilot loyalists among 43 candidates in second Rajasthan list

Cong names Pilot loyalists among 43 candidates in second Rajasthan list

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Two ministers who raised the banner of revolt with former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot during the political crisis also find their names in the list.

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Most candidates hailing from political families emerged victorious in the Delhi civic polls, while the richest contender faced a drubbing.

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

Swati Maliwal 'assault': FIR registered against Kejriwal's aide

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The BJP attacked Kejriwal after he refused to comment on the Maliwal "assault" matter during a press conference in Lucknow. He was flanked by Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh.

Airfares Rise By 53% As Competition Fades

Airfares Rise By 53% As Competition Fades

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Indigo has zero competition on 61.2 per cent of its 838 domestic routes.

Normalcy yet to return to Atiq's native place, internet remains suspended

Normalcy yet to return to Atiq's native place, internet remains suspended

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

A few shops opened in areas adjoining Chakia-Rajrooppur, Kareli and Khuldabad.

Indian shepherds confront Chinese PLA soldiers at LAC

Indian shepherds confront Chinese PLA soldiers at LAC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The confrontation, which happened on January 2, saw the shepherds reportedly throwing rocks at the Chinese personnel.

How France plans to use AI to keep Paris 2024 safe

How France plans to use AI to keep Paris 2024 safe

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

France tested Artificial Intelligence-driven video surveillance technology that will be deployed during the Olympic Games

How American leaders reacted to attack on Trump

How American leaders reacted to attack on Trump

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Cutting across party lines, leaders strongly condemned the attack on Trump while he was addressing an election rally in Butler, which is about 56 km north of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

American Hegemony is On the Line

American Hegemony is On the Line

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

The ineptness of successive American presidents, from Bush the Younger to Joe Biden the Old, combined with the cluelessness that Americans demonstrate in foreign lands, contrasts with the Chinese leadership's seemingly singular focus on the accumulation of wealth and power, asserts T N Ninan.

China renames 30 more places in Arunachal Pradesh

China renames 30 more places in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

India has been rejecting China renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that the state is an integral part of the country and assigning "invented" names does not alter this reality.

Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, 'kickback' used in polls: ED

Kejriwal 'kingpin' of excise scam, 'kickback' used in polls: ED

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The law officer said the money trail showed that Rs 45 crore "kickback" used in the Goa assembly elections came from four hawala routes.

'Why Manipur being allowed to go Afghanistan way'

'Why Manipur being allowed to go Afghanistan way'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have called his MLAs and ministers and said 'this should not happen in India. Manipur is not a part of any banana republic, I will not allow this to happen, talk it out, what is the problem'

Sex CD row: After scribe's arrest, FIR lodged against Chh'garh Congress chief

Sex CD row: After scribe's arrest, FIR lodged against Chh'garh Congress chief

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Minister Rajesh Munat has filed a complaint against state Congress chief Bhupesh Baghel and senior journalist Vinod Verma for allegedly tarnishing his image through a "fake" sex CD.

What assurance did Jaishankar give to Maldives

What assurance did Jaishankar give to Maldives

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday concluded a crucial visit to Male, assuring the country's top leadership that the Maldives remains an important partner of India in maintaining peace, stability and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.

MS outage: Airlines go manual, cash withdrawals hit, brokerages affected

MS outage: Airlines go manual, cash withdrawals hit, brokerages affected

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Airports across the country witnessed chaotic scenes on Friday after dozens of flights were either delayed or cancelled after a widespread global computer outage that also hit operations like cash withdrawal at some banks, and impacted functioning of some brokerages. Globally, the Microsoft cloud outage led to US airlines cancelling flights, but the tech giant later reportedly said its cloud services outage in the Central US region has been resolved.

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

Muslim man sends water from PoK for Ram temple event

Muslim man sends water from PoK for Ram temple event

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

"The holy water of the Sharda Kund at the Sharda Peeth PoK was collected by Tanveer Ahmed and his team. Our civil society member across the LoC (Line of Control) carried it to Islamabad, wherefrom it was sent to his daughter Maghribi in the UK.

Sharjeel Imam's AMU speech did not incite violence: Allahabad HC

Sharjeel Imam's AMU speech did not incite violence: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Sharjeel Imam's speech at the Aligarh Muslim University neither gave the call for anyone to bear arms nor incited any violence as a result of it, the Allahabad High Court has said granting him bail in a sedition case.

Sisodia's bungalow allotted to Atishi, Jain's to Saurabh Bharadwaj

Sisodia's bungalow allotted to Atishi, Jain's to Saurabh Bharadwaj

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Sisodia had been staying at the AB-17 bungalow on Mathura Road, which was earlier with former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

Yunus dials Modi, assures protection of Hindus, minorities in B'desh

Yunus dials Modi, assures protection of Hindus, minorities in B'desh

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

This is the first conversation between Modi and Yunus after he assumed the responsibility following the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government.

Bill to ban polygamy in Assam in budget session of assembly: Himanta

Bill to ban polygamy in Assam in budget session of assembly: Himanta

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Sarma said his government was looking forward to the legislation on the Uniform Civil Code, which will be considered during a special four-day session of the Uttarakhand assembly that is starting from February 5.

Nearly 650 people killed in Bangladesh violence: UN report

Nearly 650 people killed in Bangladesh violence: UN report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Nearly 650 people have been killed in the recent unrest in Bangladesh between July 16 and August 11, the United Nations Human Rights Office has said in a preliminary report, suggesting a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into reports of extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests and detentions.

UP police seizes properties of jailed SP MLA Irfan Solanki, brother

UP police seizes properties of jailed SP MLA Irfan Solanki, brother

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

In the coming days, more properties of the Sisamau MLA will be seized, they said.

Dhankar terms coaching centre culture as gas chamber

Dhankar terms coaching centre culture as gas chamber

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

He also pointed out the high sums earned by the coaching centres leading to the commercialisation of education.

Over 30 flamingos killed as Emirates flight hits them in Mumbai

Over 30 flamingos killed as Emirates flight hits them in Mumbai

Rediff.com21 May 2024

So far, carcasses of 32 flamingos have been recovered from Ghatkopar area, the police said.

'Tinkering with the civil service is not advisable'

'Tinkering with the civil service is not advisable'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'The wheel does not need to be reinvented.' 'The question is whether we are prepared to put our shoulder to it to make it turn.'

Sultanpuri accident accused a BJP member, alleges AAP

Sultanpuri accident accused a BJP member, alleges AAP

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

"Police are trying to cover up the matter because one of the culprits is a BJP member. The DCP is covering up the case saying the music in the car was so loud that the perpetrators didn't notice a girl was stuck in their car.

Was trolled for changing seating position, says CJI

Was trolled for changing seating position, says CJI

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Chandrachud said there were several comments on the social media which alleged that the CJI is "so arrogant" that he got up in the midst an important argument in court.

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Why DGCA Suspended Vistara Executive

Rediff.com1 May 2024

This isn't the first instance of Vistara facing scrutiny from the regulator over improper pilot training.

UP police hands over girl in interfaith relationship to parents; man booked

UP police hands over girl in interfaith relationship to parents; man booked

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

The police also booked the man belonging to the Muslim community on charges of various offences under the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act and kidnapping under the IPC.

DCW chief Swati Maliwal claims her house attacked, cars vandalised

DCW chief Swati Maliwal claims her house attacked, cars vandalised

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

A Delhi police official said on reaching the spot, the police team found a person who was later identified as Sachin, a resident of Nathupura who has been detained in connection with the incident.

Kanwar Yatra: SC extends stay on order to eateries to show owner's name

Kanwar Yatra: SC extends stay on order to eateries to show owner's name

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S V N Bhatti said it won't issue any clarification on the July 22 order as "We have said what needed to be said in our July 22 order. Can't force anyone to disclose names."

Delhi CM Kejriwal's power bill: Rs 91,000 in 2 months!

Delhi CM Kejriwal's power bill: Rs 91,000 in 2 months!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The electricity bill of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Civil Lines residence was about Rs 91,000 for the months of April and May, according to an RTI reply.

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Hard Choice Modi Must Make

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi can abandon the path of Hindutva only at risk to his position within his own fraternity. But if he pursues a hard line, he faces the risk of being hauled up by his coalition-partners. For the first time in a decade, Modi is not in enviable situation, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

'Kamala Harris Is Going To Win!'

'Kamala Harris Is Going To Win!'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'The die is cast. The wave is for her.' 'We will win this. The numbers are going to be higher than people are saying.' 'It is going to be more closer to Obama's numbers than Biden's numbers.'

Indigo passenger hits pilot after over 10 hour delay

Indigo passenger hits pilot after over 10 hour delay

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

In the short video clip, other crew members could be seen shouting at the passenger after he hit the pilot.

When Computer Baba Walked with Rahul

When Computer Baba Walked with Rahul

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

Kejriwal arrested in money-laundering case, will remain Delhi CM

Kejriwal arrested in money-laundering case, will remain Delhi CM

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The arrest, the first of a sitting chief minister, came hours after the Delhi high court refused to grant protection to the AAP national convenor from any coercive action by the agency.