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Mayawati sacks party VP for calling Sonia Gandhi 'foreigner'

Mayawati sacks party VP for calling Sonia Gandhi 'foreigner'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

BSP VP Jai Prakash Singh Rahul Gandhi will not succeed in Indian politics because his mother was a foreigner.

PHOTOS: Inside a quarantine centre in Delhi

PHOTOS: Inside a quarantine centre in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Senior officials in the government have been pointing out that while cases are reducing, people should not get complacent.

Readers share their election style! What about you?

Readers share their election style! What about you?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

You can share your pics too!

Rahul's disqualification: Cong leaders detained during march near Red Fort

Rahul's disqualification: Cong leaders detained during march near Red Fort

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Congress leaders accused the government of "murdering democracy" after police stopped them from reaching the Red Fort to start their 'Loktantra Bachao Mashal Shanti March' at 7 pm.

Delhi mayor poll on Jan 6, last date to file nominations Dec 27

Delhi mayor poll on Jan 6, last date to file nominations Dec 27

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena recently had approved a proposal to convene the first meeting of the corporation on January 6, 2023.

No salary, Delhi municipal docs threaten to resign en masse

No salary, Delhi municipal docs threaten to resign en masse

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The resident doctors at the North Delhi Municipal Corporation's 450-bedded Kasturba Hospital and Hindu Rao Hospital have claimed that they have not been paid salary since March. Many doctors and other staff have tested positive for COVID-19 till date at both hospitals.

SC dismisses PIL against demolition of 'corona mata' temple

SC dismisses PIL against demolition of 'corona mata' temple

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation against the demolition of 'corona mata mandir,' constructed by a woman along with her husband in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district, saying it was an 'abuse of the process.'

Naidu At Helm, Amaravati Comes Alive

Naidu At Helm, Amaravati Comes Alive

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Locals have witnessed real estate prices skyrocket from a historic low of Rs 6,000 per square yard (in 2020) during Jagan Mohan Reddy's regime to around Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 per square yard after elections.

Delayed Pensions Leave Bihar's Teachers Struggling

Delayed Pensions Leave Bihar's Teachers Struggling

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Retired college teachers in Bihar are facing financial difficulties as they have not received their pension for the past four months, reports M I Khan.

'Lost a visionary leader': Prez, PM, other leaders remember Paswan

'Lost a visionary leader': Prez, PM, other leaders remember Paswan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

In his condolence message, President Kovind said in the death of Paswan, the nation has lost a visionary leader. He was among the most active and longest-serving members of Parliament. He was the voice of the oppressed, and championed the cause of the marginalised, Kovind said.

Case against Azam Khan for violating poll code

Case against Azam Khan for violating poll code

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

In his speech on April 25, SP leader Azam Khan allegedly referred to Kargil war and also used religious slogans.

Ten get 10 years in jail for lynching Tabrez Ansari

Ten get 10 years in jail for lynching Tabrez Ansari

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Accusing him of trying to steal a motorcycle, a mob beat up Ansari on June 17 of that year.

Shooting WC in France: Visas approved for pending Indian para shooters

Shooting WC in France: Visas approved for pending Indian para shooters

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

"Besides, three para shooters -- Singharaj, Rahul Jhakhar and Deepinder Singh (all para pistol shooters) and two coaches Subhas Rana (national coach) and Vivek Saini (assistant coach) did not get their visas.

Who was Nanaji Deshmukh

Who was Nanaji Deshmukh

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Nanaji joined the RSS in 1928 as a 12-year-old and later remained a member of Bhartiya Jan Sangh.

Modi asks MPs to deliver 1 model village in every contituency

Modi asks MPs to deliver 1 model village in every contituency

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

"There are several schemes named after leaders and former Prime Ministers. I want to announce a scheme named after the members of Parliament under which they will adopt and develop one village each in their respective constituencies," he said in his address to the nation.

First look: Priyanka Chopra in Jai Gangaajal

First look: Priyanka Chopra in Jai Gangaajal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

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.

25 more labour ministry officials test COVID-19 +ve

25 more labour ministry officials test COVID-19 +ve

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The number of infected persons in the ministry are now at 36.

Stars, stars and stars at MAMI!

Stars, stars and stars at MAMI!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

India's biggest film festival opens!

'UK strain behind current COVID surge in Delhi'

'UK strain behind current COVID surge in Delhi'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

According to the NCDC, 415 cases of the UK strain of coronavirus were found in genomes sequenced in Delhi, followed by 23 cases of the South African strain.

Govt issues guidelines for monkeypox patients, here are the details

Govt issues guidelines for monkeypox patients, here are the details

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

One has to stay in isolation for 21 days from the last contact with a monkeypox patient or their contaminated materials, they said.

Urgent need to keep adequate oxygen stock ready: Centre to states

Urgent need to keep adequate oxygen stock ready: Centre to states

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Union health ministry said the emerging scenario calls for immediate measures by states and UTs to ensure optimal availability of medical oxygen at all health facilities.

Govt plans to slap higher penalty for cruelty against animals

Govt plans to slap higher penalty for cruelty against animals

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

At present, perpetrators of such acts often get away unscathed as the penalty for the first time offender is just Rs 50 under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960.

Vaccinate us with Covishield, not Covaxin: Delhi docs

Vaccinate us with Covishield, not Covaxin: Delhi docs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

'The residents are a bit apprehensive about the lack of complete trial in case of Covaxin and might not participate in huge numbers thus defeating the purpose of vaccination. We request you to vaccinate us with Covishield which has completed all stages of trial before its roll-out'

'Prakash Jaju has no credibility'

'Prakash Jaju has no credibility'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Lalu returns to Patna as Bihar politics heats up

Lalu returns to Patna as Bihar politics heats up

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Ailing Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad has returned to his home turf Bihar, amid escalating political temperatures over issues of caste census, the Rajya Sabha biennial polls and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registering yet another corruption case against the septuagenarian.

Bhatkal flown to Delhi by special plane

Bhatkal flown to Delhi by special plane

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his associate were flown to Delhi by a special plane to Patna on Friday afternoon.

ED attaches assets of family, firms linked to Delhi minister Satyendar Jain

ED attaches assets of family, firms linked to Delhi minister Satyendar Jain

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Jain, 57, is the minister for health, power, home, PWD, industries, urban development, flood, irrigation and water in the Arvind Kejriwal-led government.

COVID vaccination drive: Beneficiaries begin to get second dose

COVID vaccination drive: Beneficiaries begin to get second dose

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Under the nationwide mega vaccination drive launched on January 16, a total of 4,319 (53 per cent) health workers against a target of 8,117, were administered the shots at 81 centres across the city on day one.

World champ Saksham among 5 powerlifters killed in road accident, drunk driving suspected

World champ Saksham among 5 powerlifters killed in road accident, drunk driving suspected

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

According to Delhi Police, the incident occurred at around 3 am on Sunday.

Delhi set to get a woman mayor on Tuesday after 10-year gap

Delhi set to get a woman mayor on Tuesday after 10-year gap

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The mayor and deputy mayor of Delhi will be elected on Tuesday by the second municipal House after the December 4 civic polls.

Paswan's daughter, son-in-law not allowed to receive his body, protest

Paswan's daughter, son-in-law not allowed to receive his body, protest

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Paswan's daughter Asha Devi and her husband Anil Sadhu protested in front of the car of Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi when he had come to receive the body of the Lok Janshakti Party founder. Sadhu is presently associated with Lalu Prasad's RJD.

Nearly 200 cases of black fungus in Delhi hospitals

Nearly 200 cases of black fungus in Delhi hospitals

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had on Thursday said the city government will declare black fungus an epidemic if need arises.

SEE: Why Jantar Mantar is a historical wonder

SEE: Why Jantar Mantar is a historical wonder

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The observatory is a fascinating place for kids and adults, discovers Ashish Narsale.

What happened in Ayodhya on the eve of consecration

What happened in Ayodhya on the eve of consecration

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Invitees to the 'pran pratishtha' consecration ceremony at the Ram temple started arriving Sunday in Ayodhya -- once a sleepy town now resplendent with new infrastructure and gripped by heightened religious fervour on the eve of a seminal event in India's political and religious history.

2 shooters arrested from Goa for INLD leader's murder

2 shooters arrested from Goa for INLD leader's murder

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The district police said they were apprehended from Goa in a joint operation by the Haryana Police and the Delhi Police.

Prophet row: Friday prayers go peacefully in UP a week after violence

Prophet row: Friday prayers go peacefully in UP a week after violence

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

A week after violence erupted in Uttar Pradesh over the remarks on Prophet Muhammad by a Bharatiya Janata Party leader, no untoward incident took place following the Friday prayers, an official said in Lucknow.

BHU Sanskrit department reopens, protests ends

BHU Sanskrit department reopens, protests ends

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

A section of students have been demonstrating against Feroze Khan's appointment at the department. Although the BHU has backed him, Khan has been unable to take classes.

At 23 deaths, Delhi sees highest single-day Covid toll since June 16

At 23 deaths, Delhi sees highest single-day Covid toll since June 16

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Delhi logged 23 COVID-19 fatalities on Tuesday, the highest since June 16, and the positivity rate rose to 25.65 per cent with the government directing closure of all private offices, except those in exempted categories.

Delhi sees 1 lakh new cases; 1,200 deaths since Nov 1

Delhi sees 1 lakh new cases; 1,200 deaths since Nov 1

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

According to the health department data, 1,01,070 coronavirus cases have been recorded so far this month.