News for 'Dwarka'

Delhi Metro service hit as overhead wire snaps

Delhi Metro service hit as overhead wire snaps

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Delhi Metro commuters had a harrowing time on Wednesday as an overhead wire snapped at Yamuna Bank station during the evening peak hours.

Dainik Bhaskar IPO under threat

Dainik Bhaskar IPO under threat

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

The challenge has been thrown by Mahesh Prasad Agarwal, brother of the late Dwarka Prasad Agarwal, who claims he owns 30 per cent in Dwarka Prasad Agarwal & Brothers, the company that holds the Dainik Bhaskar title. His son, Sanjay, says, "If D B Corp does not fully own the Dainik Bhaskar title, how can it use the brand name to raise money?" However, D B Corp executives claimed there was no dispute over the title as it had been settled by the Supreme Court order of July 2003.

Diwali pollution: Delhi's air quality turns 'severe'

Diwali pollution: Delhi's air quality turns 'severe'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Delhi's overall air quality index (AQI) stood at 463 at 11.30 am, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

New Delhi to have its own IT hub

New Delhi to have its own IT hub

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

Within the next two years the national capital will have its own IT hub aiming to foster industry-institute partnership in the areas of advanced technology research in the city.

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Insurance experts said since it may be difficult to set a tariff or fixed rates for Covid-19 treatment, an indicative rate chart has been proposed.

'Gun shots' turn out to be firecrackers at Porbandar naval base

'Gun shots' turn out to be firecrackers at Porbandar naval base

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The alarm raised at the naval base turned out to be a hoax after nothing was found.

Women's Safety Guide: 'Better to be paranoid than careless'

Women's Safety Guide: 'Better to be paranoid than careless'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

'The 5 to 10 minutes drive on a deserted stretch was enough to give me goosebumps; I resolved not to commit myself to any such engagements which would require me to travel alone at night in cabs.'

Delhi increases fine for not wearing mask from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000

Delhi increases fine for not wearing mask from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

The chief minister said the Delhi government was implementing from November 19 its decision to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds in private hospitals for COVID-19 patients.

PHOTOS: Delhi-Mumbai's struggle for water

PHOTOS: Delhi-Mumbai's struggle for water

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The first Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat may believe that the water crisis is a media creation, but the photographs below suggest otherwise.

K'taka BJP MLA's wife found dead in Delhi

K'taka BJP MLA's wife found dead in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

Karnataka BJP legislator B Raghupathy Bhat's wife Padmapriya, who has been missing for the last four days, was found dead in an apartment in a south west Delhi locality today in a suspected case of suicide.

DLF bags Rs 6,000-cr DDA contract

DLF bags Rs 6,000-cr DDA contract

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Real estate developer DLF Ltd on Wednesday said it has secured a Rs 6,000 crore contract from Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for constructing an international convention centre in Dwarka.

Delhi polls: Stage set for vote count, results likely by 1pm

Delhi polls: Stage set for vote count, results likely by 1pm

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Counting of votes for the high-profile Delhi Assembly polls in which Bharatiya Janata Party and Aam Aadmi Party are locked in a direct fight will be taken up on Tuesday and final results are likely to be available by 1 pm.

Delhi continues to choke with 'very poor' air quality

Delhi continues to choke with 'very poor' air quality

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The eight areas that recorded 'severe' air quality Saturday are Anand Vihar, Dwarka Sector 8, Narela, Punjabi Bagh, Bawana, Mundaka, Vivek Vihar and Rohini.

Disqualified AAP MLAs to file fresh plea in HC

Disqualified AAP MLAs to file fresh plea in HC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 20 MLAs told the high court that they would move fresh petitions against the taking away of their assembly seats as their pleas had become infructuous after President Ram Nath Kovind put a stamp of approval on the EC's recommendation.

DLF close to winning Rs 3,000 cr project in Delhi

DLF close to winning Rs 3,000 cr project in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

DLF appears close to bagging a Rs 30 billion convention centre project in Delhi, possibly the biggest in the country, as the company is the only bidder for developing the facility.

Why mobiles attract the common man

Why mobiles attract the common man

Rediff.com29 May 2007

With prices of handsets dipping and tariffs becoming more affordable, even those in the lower income bracket are buying mobiles.

New Delhi: Cyclist becomes Blueline's 98th victim

New Delhi: Cyclist becomes Blueline's 98th victim

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

A cyclist was killed after being hit by a speeding Blueline bus at Dwaraka in New Delhi on Saturday. The deceased, who is yet to be identified, is the 98th victim of accidents involving Blueline buses in the capital.

Man attempts suicide outside PM's residence

Man attempts suicide outside PM's residence

Rediff.com3 May 2007

The firing took place in the Jaipur Polo Ground across the road from Dr Singh's house around 3 pm, police said.

Firefighter took Dhoni's phones 'by mistake'

Firefighter took Dhoni's phones 'by mistake'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

The firefighter made an error of judgement and did not know whom the mobile phones belonged to.

VHP opposes Advani's Ayodhya plans

VHP opposes Advani's Ayodhya plans

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Advani's parikarma plans, however, have received support from the RSS, with its leader Suresh Soni saying the Sangh may consider joining him.

Arvind Kejriwal elected AAP legislature party leader

Arvind Kejriwal elected AAP legislature party leader

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Arvind Kejriwal elected AAP legislature party leader.

Reliance Retail splurges Rs 1000 cr on real estate

Reliance Retail splurges Rs 1000 cr on real estate

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Putting its mega retail plans on full throttle, Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Retail has spent close to Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) in two days acquiring commercial properties in the national capital.

The Magic of Khichdi

The Magic of Khichdi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Every home across India makes khichdi and it still isn't as celebrated as it should be.

PM to inaugurate Metro's longest line

PM to inaugurate Metro's longest line

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

PM to inaugurate Metro's longest line on Dec 30

JEE-Mains conducted across country amid 'new normal'

JEE-Mains conducted across country amid 'new normal'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Candidates appearing for the exam in Kolkata were seen standing in queues while abiding by the social distancing norms.

You can withdraw provident fund online from August

You can withdraw provident fund online from August

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

With the new facility, settling PF withdrawal claims would just take few hours.

7 Pakistani LIES about the 1965 War

7 Pakistani LIES about the 1965 War

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Why did Pakistan sign a cease-fire without acquiring Kashmir, which was the sole purpose of the 1965 War, asks Ahmad Faruqui.

Advani seeks blessings before yatra

Advani seeks blessings before yatra

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Advani will flag off his yatra on Thursday.

This is Advani's new rath

This is Advani's new rath

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

The BJP leader will travel in a converted bus on his latest yatra.

Delhi: 6 kids missing since Saturday

Delhi: 6 kids missing since Saturday

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

A two-year-old girl was among five other children, aged between two and 12 and residing in Dwarka of south-west Delhi, who went missing between 5 pm and 7 pm on last Saturday, Child Helpline officials told PTI.

HC asks EC to state facts behind AAP MLAs' disqualification

HC asks EC to state facts behind AAP MLAs' disqualification

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The court also extended till February 7 the interim order restraining the EC from issuing any notification announcing bypolls.

A buyer's guide to real estate in metros

A buyer's guide to real estate in metros

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Have money and want to buy a house? Here are some tips.

First look: Delhi Metro's Line 3

First look: Delhi Metro's Line 3

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

A link from the capital's heart to its thickly populated southwest.

Metro's phase III set to transform the way Delhi travels

Metro's phase III set to transform the way Delhi travels

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Metro likely to keep lakhs of cars off city's roads

Delhi: 2 held with cocaine, 'ecstasy'

Delhi: 2 held with cocaine, 'ecstasy'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2005

Police seized 43 tablets of 'ecstasy' and 10 grammes of cocaine from them.

634 deaths related to manual scavenging recorded in 25 years

634 deaths related to manual scavenging recorded in 25 years

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Tamil Nadu reported the highest number of such deaths at 194, followed by Gujarat 122, Karnataka 68 and Uttar Pradesh 51.

PHOTOS: Here is how Indians are celebrating International Yoga Day

PHOTOS: Here is how Indians are celebrating International Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Indians celebrated the second International Day of Yoga on Tuesday at different parts of the country.

Delhi's D-day: AAP confident, BJP pins hopes on evening votes

Delhi's D-day: AAP confident, BJP pins hopes on evening votes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Strong rooms spread across the city storing the electronic voting machines (EVMs) are being heavily guarded, with a 'three-layer security ring'. Tight security arrangements have also been put in place at various centres across the national capital.

English keeps topper away from leading school

English keeps topper away from leading school

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

DPS did not admit Garima because she cannot speak English well.

Mauritius woos Indian firms

Mauritius woos Indian firms

Rediff.com25 May 2005

With Mauritius slated to become a duty-free market within the next one year, the island-nation could be one of the most preferred business destinations for Indian entrepreneurs.