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'4th incident since 2014': Stones pelted on Owaisi's Delhi home

'4th incident since 2014': Stones pelted on Owaisi's Delhi home

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

The AIMIM leader said he has submitted a complaint to Delhi Police in connection with the incident.

26/11: Pak seeks more information from India

26/11: Pak seeks more information from India

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Pakistan on Monday formally asked India to provide further information and clarifications regarding the Mumbai attacks to enable its authorities to "proceed further" in their investigation into the terrorist assault that killed nearly 180 people.

'Nobody in the government has the right to dictate what I should do'

'Nobody in the government has the right to dictate what I should do'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

'Even the President does not have the power to overrule the ECI.'

16-yr-old NEET aspirant hangs herself to death in Kota, 23rd suicide this year

16-yr-old NEET aspirant hangs herself to death in Kota, 23rd suicide this year

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Less than six months after she moved to Kota to prepare for medical entrance exam NEET, a 16-year-old girl from Jharkhand's Ranchi allegedly hanged herself to death in her hostel room, the police said.

Govt declines information on Lokpal aspirants

Govt declines information on Lokpal aspirants

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

The Centre has declined to divulge details of persons who have applied for the posts of chairperson and members of anti-corruption body Lokpal, saying these are "personal" in nature and cannot be disclosed.

IAF trainer jet crashes in K'taka, both pilots eject safely

IAF trainer jet crashes in K'taka, both pilots eject safely

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

According to IAF, the pilots were on a routine training sortie when the incident occurred.

ASI stops Gyanvapi mosque survey after SC order

ASI stops Gyanvapi mosque survey after SC order

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

A 30-member Archaeological Survey of India team halted a survey here of the Gyanvapi mosque -- just hours after beginning the exercise Monday morning -- following a Supreme Court order.

UK regulator probes Air India's data leak impacting 4.5 mn passengers

UK regulator probes Air India's data leak impacting 4.5 mn passengers

Rediff.com26 May 2021

EU and UK laws require airlines to incorporate data protection measures and report data breach to regulators within 72 hours. Non-compliance can invite steep fines.

Bomb hoax at Google office in Pune; caller held

Bomb hoax at Google office in Pune; caller held

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

A man, who allegedly made the call in an inebriated state, has been traced to Hyderabad and apprehended from there, they said.

Raut alleges 'threat' from Maha CM's son; cheap stunt, says Shinde group MLA

Raut alleges 'threat' from Maha CM's son; cheap stunt, says Shinde group MLA

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Raut made the allegations in a letter to the Mumbai police commissioner, copies of which were also sent to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who holds the home portfolio, and the police of Thane city.

5 of a family among 6 killed in violence over land in UP's Deoria

5 of a family among 6 killed in violence over land in UP's Deoria

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Former district panchayat member Prem Yadav, 50, was attacked with sharp edged weapons and killed by his rival Satyaprakash Dubey and his family when he went to the latter's house. In retaliation, Yadav's supporters from Abhaipur attacked Dubey's house and killed Dubey and four of his family.

Finally, Pak shares information about 26/11 probe

Finally, Pak shares information about 26/11 probe

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

In its first formal response to India with regard to the Mumbai attacks, Pakistan on Friday said it had initiated a 'series of actions' in connection with the probe into the terror strikes.Pakistan's response was conveyed by Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir to Indian High Commissioner Satyabrata Pal, a day after External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Islamabad should inform New Delhi through diplomatic channels about steps it had taken in the wake of the Mumbai strike

Delhi police at Rahul's home over Bharat Jodo speech; Cong alleges vendetta

Delhi police at Rahul's home over Bharat Jodo speech; Cong alleges vendetta

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

The police team headed by special commissioner of police (law and order) Sagar Preet Hooda arrived at Gandhi's 12, Tughlaq Lane residence, officials said.

Pistorius eligible for parole over miscalculation in sentence duration

Pistorius eligible for parole over miscalculation in sentence duration

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

The documents submitted to the Constitutional Court clarify the error, with authorities now acknowledging that Pistorius had completed half his sentence by March 21. These documents were presented on behalf of South Africa's minister of justice, the commissioner of the corrections department, and parole and prison authorities by a senior parole board official.

J-K admin sacks three employees for terror links

J-K admin sacks three employees for terror links

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has sacked three employees, including the Kashmir University public relations officer, for allegedly working with Pakistan-based militant outfits, raising finances for them and propagating their ideology, officials said on Monday.

Delhi excise case: ED attaches Rs 72 cr worth assets of accused

Delhi excise case: ED attaches Rs 72 cr worth assets of accused

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Delhi deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia has been named as an accused in the case.

Convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers attacked in Pak's Balochistan

Convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers attacked in Pak's Balochistan

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

The attack occurred near the Gwadar police station in Balochistan when the convoy carrying 23 Chinese engineers was passing the police station and an IED blast took place.

Mock drill across India on Dec 27 to check Covid preparedness

Mock drill across India on Dec 27 to check Covid preparedness

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

During a virtual meeting with health ministers and senior officials of states in view of the recent surge in coronavirus cases in some parts of the world, he said, "The Centre and states need to work in tandem and in a collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for Covid prevention and management."

Don't have ITR of political parties: I-T dept to RTI activist

Don't have ITR of political parties: I-T dept to RTI activist

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The RTI exemptions cited by the CPIO to deny information relate to intellectual property rights, trade secrets and information in the nature of commercial confidence, fiduciary relationship, threat to life and safety of persons who give information to law enforcement agencies in confidence, impediment to investigation, prosecution or apprehension and privacy of an individual.

CIC asks varsities to provide details of PM's degrees to Kejriwal

CIC asks varsities to provide details of PM's degrees to Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Delhi University had claimed that unless the roll number of a student is not provided, it would be difficult to search the records.

Kanjhawla accident: MHA seeks detailed report from Delhi police

Kanjhawla accident: MHA seeks detailed report from Delhi police

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Special commissioner of police Shalini Singh has been asked to submit a detailed report to the MHA after a proper inquiry.

Nuh situation was not assessed properly: Haryana dy CM

Nuh situation was not assessed properly: Haryana dy CM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday indicated that there were shortcomings by the administration in assessing the situation in Nuh, where a communal violence erupted on July 31 during a religious procession.

Explosion in Mangaluru auto an 'act of terror': Karnataka DGP

Explosion in Mangaluru auto an 'act of terror': Karnataka DGP

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

The explosion in a moving autorickshaw in Mangaluru was an 'act of terror,' Karnataka Director General of Police, Praveen Sood said on Sunday.

Train crash: Injured drivers give their statements

Train crash: Injured drivers give their statements

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Both were rescued from the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express that derailed near Bahanaga Bazar Station on June 2 that had claimed 275 lives and left around 1,200 injured.

Massive fire breaks out in MP govt building in Bhopal, no casualties

Massive fire breaks out in MP govt building in Bhopal, no casualties

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah about the fire and sought assistance for dousing it, an official said.

Rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim walks out on 30-day parole, 2nd this year

Rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim walks out on 30-day parole, 2nd this year

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Dera Sacha Sauda chief and rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh walked out of the Sunaria jail in Haryana's Rohtak district on Thursday after he was granted a 30-day parole.

Maha CM to probe Raut's claim of threat from his son

Maha CM to probe Raut's claim of threat from his son

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

It is our job to ensure security, law and order in the state, Shinde said.

Jamshedpur violence: Man booked over social media post

Jamshedpur violence: Man booked over social media post

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The accused person has been absconding and search is underway to trace him, police said.

Dhaba murder: Sahil Gehlot's father among 5 held for conspiracy

Dhaba murder: Sahil Gehlot's father among 5 held for conspiracy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

According to sources, Sahil and Nikki, who lived in a live-in relationship, had got married at a temple in Noida in October 2020.

TN DIG who killed self was under treatment for depression

TN DIG who killed self was under treatment for depression

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

ADGP (law and order), A Arun, told reporters in Coimbatore citing preliminary investigation, Vijayakumar was undergoing treatment for "depression" for the past few years.

K V Chowdary tipped to be new CVC, Vijai Sharma may be CIC

K V Chowdary tipped to be new CVC, Vijai Sharma may be CIC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The anti-corruption watchdog posts have been vacant for the last nine months.

TN police release Raj Bhavan petrol bomb attack video, say no security lapse

TN police release Raj Bhavan petrol bomb attack video, say no security lapse

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Rathore, pointing to visuals said the accused was alone and he did not attempt to enter the Raj Bhavan's main gate; he continued to be on the opposite side of the road which had a median.

Not Filed Your ITR Yet?! Read This Now!

Not Filed Your ITR Yet?! Read This Now!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Missing the deadline for filing Income Tax returns can lead to consequences.

What is Indus Waters Treaty and why India has issued notice to Pak

What is Indus Waters Treaty and why India has issued notice to Pak

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

India has issued a notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty of September 1960 following Islamabad's "intransigence" on its implementation

JD-S may merge with BJP after Deve Gowda, should drop word 'Secular': Sidda

JD-S may merge with BJP after Deve Gowda, should drop word 'Secular': Sidda

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Calling former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda-led party "communal" following its alliance with the BJP, he urged Janata Dal-Secular, to remove the word 'Secular' from its name.

Be warned! RTI plea can bring cops to you

Be warned! RTI plea can bring cops to you

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Budding RTI activist from Chennai files request with ONGC. Instead of response, police comes asking about her.

Disclose names of private individuals who accompanied PM on foreign tours: CIC to MEA

Disclose names of private individuals who accompanied PM on foreign tours: CIC to MEA

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Karabi Das approached the ministry seeking information on expenses incurred on the foreign visits of the prime minister in 2015-16 and 2016-17 along with the list of people travelling with him.

CBI team visits train crash site, railways revises toll

CBI team visits train crash site, railways revises toll

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

A 10-member Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team on Monday visited the Balasore train accident site and began its probe into the triple train crash, a Railway official said.

Burglars break into Delhi jewelry shop, flee with ornaments worth Rs 20 cr

Burglars break into Delhi jewelry shop, flee with ornaments worth Rs 20 cr

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

This is one of the biggest burglaries reported in the national capital.

Cops bust drug making unit in UP; MDMA worth Rs 200 cr seized, 9 Africans held

Cops bust drug making unit in UP; MDMA worth Rs 200 cr seized, 9 Africans held

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The police were also taken by surprise with what they witnessed -- a sophisticated setup for creating the synthetic drug, intense intoxicating smell inside the compound and the foreigners geared up with high-quality face masks.