News for 'Delhi and Uttar Pradesh Police'

Man who wiped out UP family held; accused pumped 10 bullets on victims

Man who wiped out UP family held; accused pumped 10 bullets on victims

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

According to the officer, the accused has confessed to the killings and said that he had an affair with the teacher's wife for 18 months which went sour later, leading to him shooting the family.

Hundreds of UP farmers stopped on way to Delhi

Hundreds of UP farmers stopped on way to Delhi

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra asked the Bharatiya Janata Party why are they preventing peasants from coming to Delhi to raise their demands.

Farmers to intensify anti-govt protest, to continue stir during LS polls

Farmers to intensify anti-govt protest, to continue stir during LS polls

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farmer organisations that spearheaded the 2021 protest, adopted the resolution to "intensify the fight against the policies of the Union government to save farming, food security, land and livelihoods of the people".

Cong social media team coordinator held for Amit Shah fake video

Cong social media team coordinator held for Amit Shah fake video

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Arun Beereddy (37), a native of Telangana's Hyderabad, was arrested from Delhi. He handles the 'Spirit of Congress' account on X, the official said.

Hathras stampede: 'I haven't told him his kids are dead'

Hathras stampede: 'I haven't told him his kids are dead'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

"We never thought that such an incident would take place," father of a three-year-old boy, who died in the stampede at a religious congregation in Hathras, said on Wednesday.

About 2 dozen BJP candidates get VIP security in UP, Punjab

About 2 dozen BJP candidates get VIP security in UP, Punjab

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Some candidates in these two states have been provided security till the poll process ends.

'Entire system' trying to protect killers of farmers, charges Kejriwal

'Entire system' trying to protect killers of farmers, charges Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday lashed out at the Centre over the death of farmers during violence in Lakhimpur Kheri, and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure justice for the families of the victims.

Final snan begins as Maha Kumbh 2025 to conclude today

Final snan begins as Maha Kumbh 2025 to conclude today

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

The 45-day Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj concluded on Mahashivratri with a record-breaking number of pilgrims taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. Over 65 crore pilgrims participated in the event, which took place once every 12 years.

Won't be intimidated by police notices: Farmer leaders

Won't be intimidated by police notices: Farmer leaders

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Thursday said it will not be intimidated by the notices sent to its leaders by Delhi Police and alleged that the government is trying to put an end to the farmers' movement against agri laws by blaming it for the violence during the January 26 tractor rally.

Farmers' Feb 6 'chakka jam' won't take place in Delhi: Tikait

Farmers' Feb 6 'chakka jam' won't take place in Delhi: Tikait

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Going firm on their demand for repeal of the new agri laws, hundreds of farmers spent another night in the cold and withstood an early morning drizzle on Thursday on the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border at their heavily-secured protest site at Ghazipur.

26 killed as Lashkar offshoot targets tourists in J-K's Pahalgam

26 killed as Lashkar offshoot targets tourists in J-K's Pahalgam

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Terrorists opened fire at a popular tourist spot near Kashmir's Pahalgam town on Tuesday afternoon, killing 26 people, mostly holidayers from other states, in what is the deadliest attack in the Valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.

Man who pointed gun at Delhi cop arrested

Man who pointed gun at Delhi cop arrested

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The man fired eight rounds in the presence of police personnel.

EC orders out West Bengal DGP, Mumbai civic bosses

EC orders out West Bengal DGP, Mumbai civic bosses

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Seeking to ensure a level-playing field in the Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission on Monday ordered the removal of home secretaries of Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, sources said.

Hathras stampede: 'Bhole Baba' not named in FIR; death toll rises to 121

Hathras stampede: 'Bhole Baba' not named in FIR; death toll rises to 121

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

The victims were part of the crowd of thousands that had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area for the 'satsang' by religious preacher Bhole Baba.

Haryana farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP demands

Haryana farmers block Delhi-Chandigarh highway over MSP demands

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The "MSP Dilao, Kisan Bachao mahapanchayat", called by Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni), was being held at a grain market in Pipli close to National Highway-44 which was blocked by farmers a few days ago demanding that the government procure sunflower seed at MSP.

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Hathras stampede: UP CM announces judicial probe; to look into plot angle

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

He said retired administration and police officials will also be part of the judicial inquiry to probe the stampede.

Nupur Sharma will be made big leader in 6-7 months: Owaisi

Nupur Sharma will be made big leader in 6-7 months: Owaisi

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Owaisi has demanded the arrest Nupur Sharma for the alleged objectionable remark against Prophet Muhammad.

2 'highly radicalised' ISIS terrorists arrested near Red Fort: Police

2 'highly radicalised' ISIS terrorists arrested near Red Fort: Police

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Two .32 pistols and four cell phones were seized from the duo.

Alert after suspicious 4-foot pit found near Hindon airbase boundary wall

Alert after suspicious 4-foot pit found near Hindon airbase boundary wall

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

A senior police official said on Monday police here have taken a serious note of it and launched an investigation after lodging an FIR.

Delhi police arrest main shooter, 2 others, in Moosewala murder case

Delhi police arrest main shooter, 2 others, in Moosewala murder case

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Delhi police special cell has arrested three persons, including two shooters, in connection with the killing of popular Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala, officials said on Monday.

'Delhi police has been extremely high-handed'

'Delhi police has been extremely high-handed'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'The most important thing is that medical aid reaches people whenever required.'

Delhi court convicts 4 Al Qaeda-linked operatives for terror plot

Delhi court convicts 4 Al Qaeda-linked operatives for terror plot

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The court is likely to hear argument on quantum of sentence on February 14 and the convicts face a maximum punishment of life imprisonment.

Deploy full spectrum of anti-terror capabilities: Modi post-attacks in J-K

Deploy full spectrum of anti-terror capabilities: Modi post-attacks in J-K

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

"The prime minister asked them to deploy the full spectrum of our counter-terror capabilities," an official source said.

Anju from India becomes Fatima, weds her Pak FB friend

Anju from India becomes Fatima, weds her Pak FB friend

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The 34-year-old Indian woman was staying at her 29-year-old Pakistani friend Nasrullah's home in the Upper Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They became friends on Facebook in 2019.

Tomar not cooperating with probe, says Delhi police

Tomar not cooperating with probe, says Delhi police

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Delhi Police on Sunday said former Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar was "not cooperating" in the investigation in the fake degree case, saying he was "reluctant" to answer questions during interrogation.

About 60% polling in 6th phase of LS polls; Anantnag breaks 40-yr record

About 60% polling in 6th phase of LS polls; Anantnag breaks 40-yr record

Rediff.com25 May 2024

An approximate voter turnout of 59.06 per cent was recorded in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday in 58 constituencies across six states and two Union territories with the polling percentage in the Jangal Mahal region of West Bengal touching 78.19.

Republic Day 2024: Main attractions of platinum celebrations

Republic Day 2024: Main attractions of platinum celebrations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The 75th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path on Friday showcased India's rich cultural diversity, military prowess, and 'Nari Shakti'.

Haryana: A Political Stunner For The BJP

Haryana: A Political Stunner For The BJP

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Haryana is now in the same bracket as Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh where the BJP is the centre-point of politics.

Anti-Modi remarks: SC to hear Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea on Monday

Anti-Modi remarks: SC to hear Congress leader Pawan Khera's plea on Monday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Friday deferred the hearing on Khera's plea to March 20 after taking note of submissions that senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for the Congress leader, was unavailable.

Police make crowd control arrangements at Kejriwal's house

Police make crowd control arrangements at Kejriwal's house

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

As a large number of people are thronging Delhi Chief Minster Arvind Kejriwal's Kaushambi residence for his janta darbar, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh Police forces have made special arrangements to manage the influx of visitors.

R Day violence: SC stays arrest of Tharoor, Rajdeep, others

R Day violence: SC stays arrest of Tharoor, Rajdeep, others

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the arrest of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and six journalists including Rajdeep Sardesai in connection with first information reports lodged against them for their alleged 'misleading' tweets on the violence during the farmers' tractor rally on the Republic Day.

Mukhtar Ansari gets lifer in 32-yr-old murder of Cong leader's brother

Mukhtar Ansari gets lifer in 32-yr-old murder of Cong leader's brother

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

A court in Varanasi on Monday convicted gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari in the murder of Congress leader Awadhesh Rai more than 30 years ago.

Alt News' Zubair moves SC to quash all six FIRS against him in UP

Alt News' Zubair moves SC to quash all six FIRS against him in UP

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair on Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking the quashing of six FIR lodged against him in several districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Farmers' stir: Heavy police force deployed, 3 Delhi border points closed

Farmers' stir: Heavy police force deployed, 3 Delhi border points closed

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The protest by farmers at the Delhi border points entered the sixth day and is set to continue as the critical talks between three Union ministers and farmer groups ended in a stalemate on Tuesday after they rejected the government's suggestion of a new committee to look into issues raised by agitating farmers.

Home of rathole miner in Uttarakhand tunnel rescue razed

Home of rathole miner in Uttarakhand tunnel rescue razed

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) said the demolition drive was carried out on land that was "part of planned development land". Police said several structures built illegally were demolished during the drive.

Hate app: SC refuses to stay probe in FIRs against creator

Hate app: SC refuses to stay probe in FIRs against creator

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

The bench, which said it would not stay any probe in these FIRs, issued notice on the plea and posted it for hearing after three weeks.

Rahul warns of strict action after UP man votes for BJP '8 times'

Rahul warns of strict action after UP man votes for BJP '8 times'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa said in post on 'X' that an FIR has been registered in the matter at the Nayagaon police station in Etah district.

How Lawrence Bishnoi manages to run a 700-member gang from prison

How Lawrence Bishnoi manages to run a 700-member gang from prison

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Despite being lodged in prison, Bishnoi has allegedly managed to execute murders of many high-profile people, including Punjabi singer Siddhu Moosewala in 2022, Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in 2023, besides orchestrating firing outside the residences of singers A P Dhillon and Gippy Garewal in Canada, the officer said.

Won't accept government assurance, protest to continue, say farmers

Won't accept government assurance, protest to continue, say farmers

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

They are marching towards Delhi as part of the Bharatiya Kisan Union's protest call over demands ranging from farm loan waiver to cut in fuel prices

Could've never imagined: Dad of ISIS operative held in Delhi

Could've never imagined: Dad of ISIS operative held in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Kafeel Ahmed told a news channel that his son has always been very polite and never fought with anyone.