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Delhi Police seeks probe before filing FIR in wrestlers' harassment case

Delhi Police seeks probe before filing FIR in wrestlers' harassment case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The law officer said let an impression be not created that the FIR has not been registered despite the court asking for it.

Delhi's first boutique is 50

Delhi's first boutique is 50

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

From being a single store in Delhi, The Shop is now in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, Coonoor and Noida.

Daler Mehndi convicted in 2003 human trafficking case

Daler Mehndi convicted in 2003 human trafficking case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Daler was, however, released on bail bond.

'How can people mock poverty in a country like India?'

'How can people mock poverty in a country like India?'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Sonali Shetty took on a restaurant that denied admission to street children.

Meet Chess Uncle

Meet Chess Uncle

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

The future is uncertain and the past painful. So, Abdul Samad chooses to focus on the present, taking one day at a time, seeking solace in a game of chess in a bustling city.

Delhi's Khan Market is India's most expensive retail location

Delhi's Khan Market is India's most expensive retail location

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

New Delhi's upscale Khan Market continues to be the most expensive place to hire a shop in the country, even though its ranking worldwide has dropped by three notches to 31st position.

Over 300 govt vends to replace private liquor shops in Delhi from Thursday

Over 300 govt vends to replace private liquor shops in Delhi from Thursday

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Nearly 250 private liquor vends, licensed under now-withdrawn Excise Policy 2021-22, are running currently in the city.

Doctors suspend protest over NEET-PG counselling delay for a week

Doctors suspend protest over NEET-PG counselling delay for a week

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

In a statement, the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association said the decision has been taken in view of the developments in the last few days in connection with the issue, and the death of chief of defence staff General Bipin Rawat and others in a helicopter crash on Wednesday.

Coronavirus: All Delhi primary schools to remain shut till March 31

Coronavirus: All Delhi primary schools to remain shut till March 31

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

All Delhi government, aided, private and schools run by civic bodies will remain shut, said Sisodia.

One year on since Braveheart, teenager is gang-raped in Delhi

One year on since Braveheart, teenager is gang-raped in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

A teenaged girl was gang-raped allegedly by three to four unidentified men and then dumped at a parking lot in Connaught Place in New Delhi, the police said on Wednesday

Delhi cops on 'non-stop' duty, wish for normalcy

Delhi cops on 'non-stop' duty, wish for normalcy

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Delhi Police personnel, who have been on duty during the multiple protests in Delhi against amended citizenship act, said they want normalcy to be restored in the national capital soon. Some of the policemen who were deployed at Jantar Mantar said they were not even able to go on a tea break or use the restroom.

PHOTOS: Delhi gets another giant charkha

PHOTOS: Delhi gets another giant charkha

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Installed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission, the 2.5-tonne charkha, is made of high-quality chromium nickel stainless steel.

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.

AAP office was prepared in advance for Kejriwal's resignation speech

AAP office was prepared in advance for Kejriwal's resignation speech

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

As Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced his resignation late on Friday evening, the party office at the Hanuman Road at Connaught Place was all geared for it well in advance.

The curious case of Batla House encounter: A chronology

The curious case of Batla House encounter: A chronology

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Following is the series of events leading to conviction of suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist Shahzad in the September 19, 2008 Batla House encounter case by a Delhi court:

COVID-19: India records 50,356 fresh infections, 577 deaths

COVID-19: India records 50,356 fresh infections, 577 deaths

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The number of active cases of COVID-19 remained below 6 lakh for the ninth consecutive day.

Delhi sees highest 24-hour rainfall in May since 1976

Delhi sees highest 24-hour rainfall in May since 1976

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The city also recorded a maximum temperature of 23.8 degrees Celsius, 16 notches below normal and the lowest in the month of May since 1951, the IMD said.

36,370 new Covid cases in India, lowest 1-day tally in over 3 months

36,370 new Covid cases in India, lowest 1-day tally in over 3 months

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

A total of 72,01,070 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far, pushing the national recovery rate to 90.62 per cent while the case fatality rate stands at 1.50 per cent.

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Unlock 1: Govt issues guidelines for offices, shrines, other places

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The SOPs, issued against the backdrop of the government's plans to open up the economy, say an entire office building need not be closed if one or two cases of COVID-19 are reported there and work can resume after disinfection as per the laid down protocols. However, if there is a larger outbreak, the entire building will have to be closed for 48 hours and all the staff will work from home till the building is adequately disinfected and is declared fit for re-occupation, the ministry said in its 'SOPs on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in offices'.

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The new Parliament building, whose foundation was laid in December 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is being constructed in its vicinity and the work is expected to be completed before the Winter Session.

Thousands of farmers gather in Delhi for mahapanchayat

Thousands of farmers gather in Delhi for mahapanchayat

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Farmers from across the states arrived at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Monday early morning protesting over unemployment.

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Wrestlers threaten Supreme COurt action over sexual harassment allegations against WFI President

India remains among countries with lowest per million Covid cases

India remains among countries with lowest per million Covid cases

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

While the global figure for COVID-19 cases per million is 5,552, India is reporting 5,790 cases per million population. The United States, Brazil, France, the United Kingdom, Russia and South Africa are witnessing much higher numbers.

India Gate turns a page: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with war memorial flame

India Gate turns a page: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with war memorial flame

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in New Delhi was merged with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial on Friday.

A HUGE embarrassment for Modi sarkar: Kejriwal on HC order

A HUGE embarrassment for Modi sarkar: Kejriwal on HC order

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said the Delhi high court judgement that his government's Anti-Corruption Branch has the jurisdiction to arrest policemen is a "huge embarrassment" for the Centre.

Scattered protests during Bharat Bandh over Agnipath scheme

Scattered protests during Bharat Bandh over Agnipath scheme

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Road and rail traffic was partially affected in some regions on Monday during a 'Bharat bandh' called against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, while protests appeared to taper off in many states, with authorities stepping up security and imposing curbs after days of unrest.

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Cmmuters faced hard time navigating through water-logged roads and faced traffic congestion.

'Bol Na Aunty Aau Kya': Is this what freedom of expression means?

'Bol Na Aunty Aau Kya': Is this what freedom of expression means?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Why youth gathering to chant this misogynistic rap song is the WORST idea ever!

REWIND: Top photos of the week

REWIND: Top photos of the week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

All of the top news of the week gone by, in photos.

Delhi restaurant denies entry to underprivileged children, AAP govt orders probe

Delhi restaurant denies entry to underprivileged children, AAP govt orders probe

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Sonali, who has lodged the case against the Shiv Sagar restaurant said that the restaurateurs' told her to vacate the premises immediately.

'Arc de Triomphe reminded us of India Gate'

'Arc de Triomphe reminded us of India Gate'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The ceremonial arch, inaugurated in July 1836, in a rather austere ceremony, stands proudly at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle with 12 grand avenues radiating outward from the commemorative landmark.

Old Parliament building to be now known as...

Old Parliament building to be now known as...

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The old Parliament building will now be known as 'Samvidhan Sadan', Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Tuesday as the functioning of Parliament shifted to its new building in New Delhi.

Lockdown in Delhi extended for another week

Lockdown in Delhi extended for another week

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Kejriwal said the lockdown was required so that the gains made after much struggle are not lost.

Sheila loved western music, watched DDLJ 20 times!

Sheila loved western music, watched DDLJ 20 times!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Apart from these, reading was also a big passion.

Danish woman gangrape: police custody of five accused extended

Danish woman gangrape: police custody of five accused extended

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Five persons arrested in connection with the gangrape of a 51-year-old Danish tourist were on Monday sent in police custody till January 23 by a Delhi court.

McDonald's, Indian partner begin fresh war

McDonald's, Indian partner begin fresh war

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Vikram Bakshi says the 169 stores will remain open, McDonald's says it will take steps to enforce termination.

100 days of AAP: Kejriwal may demand full statehood at public meet

100 days of AAP: Kejriwal may demand full statehood at public meet

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The Arvind Kejriwal-led government is planning to push for full statehood for Delhi -- a key move in its turf war with the lieutenant governor.

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.

It's AAP vs BJP vs Cong as Delhi votes today

It's AAP vs BJP vs Cong as Delhi votes today

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

The ruling AAP is going into the Delhi election with the hope to repeat its stellar performance of the last assembly polls, while the BJP, which bagged all seven seats here in the Lok Sabha election, will be aiming at expanding its vote share in the

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The statement comes in the midst of countrywide protests against the new citizenship law.