News for 'Dwarka'

Heavy rains lead to traffic snarls, water-logging in Delhi

Heavy rains lead to traffic snarls, water-logging in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Heavy rains lashed the national capital, bringing much needed respite from hot and humid conditions, but also caused water-logging and brought the traffic to a standstill in various parts of the city on Tuesday evening.

The courage of Captain Haneef, Vir Chakra, martyr at 25

The courage of Captain Haneef, Vir Chakra, martyr at 25

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'Captain Haneef-ud-din, pulling his sinewy body forward, crawled, rifle in hand, in the snow on 6 June 1999. He died on this craggy mountainside exactly two years after he had passed out of the IMA...'

NTPC serves notice for power supply suspension in Delhi

NTPC serves notice for power supply suspension in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

NTPC has served notice of power suspension from February 11 to BSES Rajdhani, an electricity distributor in the national capital, due to payment issues.

AAP MLAs case: HC restrains EC from announcing bypolls

AAP MLAs case: HC restrains EC from announcing bypolls

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The HC refused to stay the Centre's notification disqualifying the 20 MLAs.

History is not only about the past, but also about the present

History is not only about the past, but also about the present

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

It is ironic that Raja Mahendra Pratap's Jat connection is being used for vote bank politics. He could not have cared less for his caste.' 'He was aware of the hold caste had on people's lives, and always rose above this kind of narrow thinking.' 'He mentions that once when he landed at Dwarka the priests asked him about his caste. He replied that he was a sweeper. The priests denied him entry. "I did not care to visit it," he writes, "when it was surrounded by people who had no regard for humanity".'

Delhi Metro proposes over 103 km long corridor in phase IV

Delhi Metro proposes over 103 km long corridor in phase IV

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

About 45 per cent work has been completed on the 33.494 km long Janakpuri-Kalindi Kunj Metro corridor by September

'RSS 'stopped' me from entering Assam temple': Rahul triggers row

'RSS 'stopped' me from entering Assam temple': Rahul triggers row

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Rahul Gandhi claimed that he was stopped from entering a temple in Barpeta by RSS workers during his recent visit to Assam.

Holi weekend splash for travel companies

Holi weekend splash for travel companies

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Indian traveller is no longer satisfied with a single annual vacation, but is increasingly demanding multiple holidays and festive breaks offer an ideal opportunity.

The third balance sheet

The third balance sheet

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'Surplus money in individuals' pockets has moved away from real estate and flowed into the stock market either directly or through mutual funds.' 'This being one reason for the continuing surge in stock prices.' 'Market indices have soared to levels that are well above historical averages for price-earnings ratios.' 'Market pundits insist that this is not a stock price bubble, but when was the last time the pundits called a bubble a bubble?'

Now Manipuri youth stabbed, robbed in Delhi

Now Manipuri youth stabbed, robbed in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

In another incident of attack on a person from the northeast in the national capital, a 22-year-old Manipuri youth was allegedly stabbed and robbed by some unidentified assailants in Mehrauli area in New Delhi in the wee hours on Wednesday.

BSES moves SC against NTPC notice to cut power supply

BSES moves SC against NTPC notice to cut power supply

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Reliance Group-owned power distribution companies in Delhi on Thursday approached the Supreme Court against NTPC's notice threatening to cut off power supply for not clearing outstanding dues.

Air ambulance crash-lands near Delhi airport, all safe

Air ambulance crash-lands near Delhi airport, all safe

Rediff.com24 May 2016

A 61-year-old cardiac patient Virender Rai, who was being flown to Delhi, has been rushed to the Medanta hospital in Gurgaon immediately after the incident.

How the Indian Navy destroyed the Ghazi

How the Indian Navy destroyed the Ghazi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

In insight into PNS Ghazi, the Pakistan Navy's prized submarine that now lies embedded in the Vizag seabed about 1.5 nautical miles from the breakwaters.

Modi launches 2 expressways, says infrastructure doesn't discriminate

Modi launches 2 expressways, says infrastructure doesn't discriminate

Rediff.com27 May 2018

While inaugurating the projects, Modi said highways construction has reached 27-km a day from mere 12-km a day during the Congress regime.

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Rediff.com13 May 2018

The sky turned cloudy around 4:30pm and gusty winds swept the national capital.

Week after controversial speech, Sadhvi holds rallies in Delhi

Week after controversial speech, Sadhvi holds rallies in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

A week after her hate speech that triggered widespread outrage, Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti on Monday addressed two rallies in the capital including one at Trilokpuri of East Delhi which had witnessed communal clashes last month.

Nitish answers Modi; unveils model of world's largest temple

Nitish answers Modi; unveils model of world's largest temple

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday responded to Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi by unveiling model of the "world's largest temple", with a towering height of 405 feet and a hall with a seating capacity for 20,000, that is to be built in state.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Standoff over Selja resolved as Jaitley withdraws remarks

Standoff over Selja resolved as Jaitley withdraws remarks

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The Congress members raised slogans and trooped into the Well of the House, demanding apology of the minister.

Telcos contest call-drop test drive, accuse Trai of bad faith

Telcos contest call-drop test drive, accuse Trai of bad faith

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Telcos say tests were done in the known problematic areas of Delhi-NCR, where operators face issues in obtaining cell sites.

Clamour grows among AAP MLAs for Yadav, Bhushans' ouster from party

Clamour grows among AAP MLAs for Yadav, Bhushans' ouster from party

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party Legislators on Wednesday sent a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, seeking the expulsion of party 'rebels' Shanti Bhushan, Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav.

Rajnath's tweets put BJP in a spot

Rajnath's tweets put BJP in a spot

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party, under fire by detractors for centring its whole poll campaign on Narendra Modi, found itself in a spot on Monday with its chief Rajnath Singh first projecting the party in a tweet and retweeting minutes later "Ab Ki Baar, Modi Sarkar (Time for a Modi government).

Realtors from South make inroads into high-growth NCR

Realtors from South make inroads into high-growth NCR

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Some major property companies based in South India, such as Puravankara and Sobha Developers, are spreading their wings in the high-growth National Capital Region market.

Supreme Court halts potential blackout in Delhi

Supreme Court halts potential blackout in Delhi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court ordered state-run power producer NTPC on Friday not to disconnect power supplies to distribution companies in the capital New Delhi until March 26, averting a potential blackout next week.

Blunders won't happen again, says Gurugram police

Blunders won't happen again, says Gurugram police

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Gurugram police has assured residents that it is drawing out a detailed plan to avert traffic jams during rains this year.

Toxic smog: Kejriwal, Khattar meet, resolve to check pollution

Toxic smog: Kejriwal, Khattar meet, resolve to check pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The meeting was focussed on air pollution and stubble burning.

Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal at cremation of journalist Akshay Singh

Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal at cremation of journalist Akshay Singh

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

The last rites of investigative TV journalist Akshay Singh, who was covering Vyapam scam, was held on Sunday in the capital where Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were among those present, amid mounting outrage over his mysterious death.

Buying property in Delhi? Read this first

Buying property in Delhi? Read this first

Rediff.com31 May 2015

What are the upcoming locations and pull factors that determine housing prices in these two metros? What does this means for a buyer?

Assam verdict is against 'obstructionist' politics of Congress: BJP

Assam verdict is against 'obstructionist' politics of Congress: BJP

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The party leadership also thanked the people of Assam and credited the victory there and increased vote share in other states to party workers, state leaders and PM Narendra Modi.

Over 1000 cases of chikungunya in Delhi, death toll climbs to 5

Over 1000 cases of chikungunya in Delhi, death toll climbs to 5

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Chikungunya cases in the national capital have sharply risen to over 1,000 this season.

Fortis case: Panel indicts hospital, to be booked for negligence

Fortis case: Panel indicts hospital, to be booked for negligence

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

The Fortis group, meanwhile, said that all documents, statements and details required by the probe team of the Haryana government were provided.

Unfortunate Modi is contesting from Varanasi: Head of Kabir mutt

Unfortunate Modi is contesting from Varanasi: Head of Kabir mutt

Rediff.com2 May 2014

The head of a religious mutt in Varanasi has slammed Bharatiya Janata Party and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for using the temple town to further their political ambitions.

Cheap electricity, Wi-Fi in public transport: Cong releases its manifesto

Cheap electricity, Wi-Fi in public transport: Cong releases its manifesto

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Facing a tough electoral battle, Congress on Friday made an array of promises in its manifesto like significant cut in power rates, Wi-Fi facilities in public transport, waving off pending water bills and ensuring a graft-free administration if voted to power in Delhi.

Dissent within BJP on poll tickets spills on to streets

Dissent within BJP on poll tickets spills on to streets

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party was on Tuesday grappling with internal strife with its chief ministerial nominee Kiran Bedi facing a restive crowd in her Krishna Nagar constituency while angry supporters of Delhi unit chief Satish Upadhyay held a protest at party office accusing the leadership of sidelining him by not giving a ticket.

Modi magic made money disappear from Gujarat: Rahul

Modi magic made money disappear from Gujarat: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Later addressing a public meeting in Varana, Gandhi asked Modi to respond to allegations of manipulative share trading by a firm linked to Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

26 people died in Amreli, which is the worst hit district.

Want to buy a home? It's a good time now!

Want to buy a home? It's a good time now!

Rediff.com30 May 2017

While Indians don't buy property during May-September due to the holidays/rains/ religious reasons, buyers should scout for property now.

INS Sardar Patel commissioned in Porbandar

INS Sardar Patel commissioned in Porbandar

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Indian Navy on Saturday commissioned a new base, INS Sardar Patel, in Porbandar, Gujarat.

Resale real estate market brings relief to brokers

Resale real estate market brings relief to brokers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

New real estate portals like PropTiger and Commonfloor are also focusing on the secondary market in a big way.

Tackling Delhi's pollution problem: An open letter to Arvind Kejriwal

Tackling Delhi's pollution problem: An open letter to Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Start a visible campaign across the city that tells people how much it adds to pollution each time they take their vehicle out.