News for 'Lajpat Nagar'

CM seeks exemplary punishment to attackers of Arunachal boy

CM seeks exemplary punishment to attackers of Arunachal boy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Saturday sought an exemplary punishment to the attackers of an Arunachal Pradesh MLA's son, who died after allegedly being beaten up by some shopkeepers in Lajpat Nagar.

Can India exploit a belter at Kotla vs Afghanistan?

Can India exploit a belter at Kotla vs Afghanistan?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Navigating their way through extreme pressure moments in their tournament opener, India will be eyeing a perfect game against a sprightly Afghanistan in the ODI World Cup match in Delhi on Wednesday.

Markaz attendees from 5 countries let off on fine

Markaz attendees from 5 countries let off on fine

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Metropolitan Magistrate Dev Choudhary allowed foreigners from Djibouti, Mali, Kenya and 17 Sri Lankans to walk free on payment of a fine of Rs 5,000 each, said advocate Ashima Mandla, appearing for them.

Arunachal student 'beaten to death' in Delhi

Arunachal student 'beaten to death' in Delhi

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

An Arunachal Pradesh MLA's son, studying in a college in New Delhi, was allegedly thrashed by some shopkeepers in Lajpat Nagar area of south Delhi when he retaliated after they made fun of his hairstyle, which led to his death.

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

Nido died due to injuries on head, face, says autopsy report

Nido died due to injuries on head, face, says autopsy report

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

The autopsy report of Arunachal Pradesh student Nido Tania, whose death here sparked an outrage, has revealed that he succumbed due to injuries on his head and face caused by a blunt object.

Afghans in Delhi clueless about Taliban control in Afghanistan

Afghans in Delhi clueless about Taliban control in Afghanistan

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

I am staying here for the last five years. The situation is really bad there (in Afghanistan). The people staying there are far from the normal situation. People are trying to come out and move to either Iran, Tajikistan or India just to save themselves.

Man who threatened to kill Kanhaiya arrested

Man who threatened to kill Kanhaiya arrested

Rediff.com13 May 2016

A Special Cell team arrested Jani under Section 41(1) of CrPC and will hand him over to the New Delhi district police.

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Delhi's richest candidate (from BJP) bites the dust

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Most candidates hailing from political families emerged victorious in the Delhi civic polls, while the richest contender faced a drubbing.

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Are faulty design, hurried construction and private ownership to be blamed for the incidents of airport roofs crashing?

Is MCD serious about tacking dengue, ask Delhiites

Is MCD serious about tacking dengue, ask Delhiites

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

With the national capital witnessing a spurt in dengue cases, the role of civic bodies is being questioned by residents who feel the outbreak of the vector-borne disease has exposed the "ill-preparedness" of the MCD in dealing with the menace.

DU girl gang-raped by friends, four held

DU girl gang-raped by friends, four held

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Two of her friends, Gaurav and Sunny, took her to Faridabad by bike on February 3 after a college function to have a party.

'Just look at the amount of gold sold during Diwali!'

'Just look at the amount of gold sold during Diwali!'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

'Last Saturday, the largest number of people travelled by air on a single day!' 'There is a kind of hunger among consumers to spend as they have been confined to their homes and not spending for almost 2 years.'

Inspired by TV serial, Noida-based designer planned her own kidnapping!

Inspired by TV serial, Noida-based designer planned her own kidnapping!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Meerut Zone, Lakshmi Singh, on Friday ruled out a case of kidnapping and said that the fashion designer during questioning told the police that she was inspired by a television crime show.

NIA takes Kashmir terror financing case from Delhi Police

NIA takes Kashmir terror financing case from Delhi Police

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The officials said the case was re-registered by the NIA recently and it has initiated investigations into it.

Govt orders CBI probe into Nido Tania's death

Govt orders CBI probe into Nido Tania's death

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The government on Tuesday ordered a CBI probe into the death of Arunachal Pradesh youth Nido Tania allegedly after an assault by a group of people.

The young lady who took on Amit Shah

The young lady who took on Amit Shah

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'I was never a politically active student throughout my life. But now I have to do it because they (those in power) are not listening.'

Traffic chaos in Delhi as protesting cabbies block major roads

Traffic chaos in Delhi as protesting cabbies block major roads

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The cab owners began their protest a day after the Supreme Court ban on diesel taxis in New Delhi came into effect. The cab drivers blocked traffic on NH-8 at the Rajokri border between Delhi and Gurgaon.

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place from 8 pm on Saturday and alcometer will be used for the drunk driving challans.

How Met department plans to fight city floods

How Met department plans to fight city floods

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

At present, the Met department is often unable to provide exact information on the exact amount of rain over a localised area.

On V-Day, brooms become the hottest buy in Delhi

On V-Day, brooms become the hottest buy in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

With exit polls projecting a decisive victory for the Aam Aadmi Party in the Delhi assembly elections, prices of brooms in the capital has risen sharply owing to heavy demand from party workers.

Scribe grilled for saying Centre denies jobs to Muslim yoga instructors

Scribe grilled for saying Centre denies jobs to Muslim yoga instructors

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Journalist Pushp Sharma of Milli Gazette, where the story was published, was questioned at Kotla Mubarakpur police station in south Delhi on a complaint by a senior Ayush ministry official, police said.

Thunderstorm uproots 290 trees in capital, Lutyens' Delhi alone loses 77

Thunderstorm uproots 290 trees in capital, Lutyens' Delhi alone loses 77

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The civic body's horticulture department fears some of the uprooted trees might be among those tagged as 'heritage trees' by the NDMC, but the team is yet to compile a damage report and ascertain the facts.

SC spares noose for 4 in 1996 Delhi blast case, awards life in jail

SC spares noose for 4 in 1996 Delhi blast case, awards life in jail

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday awarded life sentence to four convicts in the 1996 Lajpat Nagar bomb blast case for the remainder of their lives without remission, citing the severity of the offence. Thirteen people were killed and nearly 40 injured in the explosion.

Attacks on NE people: MHA asks Delhi police for zero tolerance

Attacks on NE people: MHA asks Delhi police for zero tolerance

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The Centre on Monday directed the Delhi oolice to adopt zero tolerance approach in cases of attacks on people from northeast and asked it to strictly follow the guidelines in providing security to those hailing from the region.

The Best Places To Shop In India...

The Best Places To Shop In India...

Rediff.com23 May 2023

A recent survey discovered that Bengaluru has some of the classiest high streets in our country.

'Super 30' hero Anand Kumar to teach in Delhi schools

'Super 30' hero Anand Kumar to teach in Delhi schools

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The decision came after the famed mathematician, whose life and work inspired the film 'Super 30', visited government schools in the capital with Sisodia.

Delhi schools reopen for all classes with 50% seating after 19 months

Delhi schools reopen for all classes with 50% seating after 19 months

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

From tiny tots to junior wing students, children in Delhi were excited to be back in schools on Monday after a prolonged closure of over 19 months in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CBI drops murder charges in Nido Tania's death

CBI drops murder charges in Nido Tania's death

Rediff.com2 May 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation filed a charge sheet on Friday against seven people, including three juveniles, in connection to the death of 19-year-old student Nido Tania.

'Covid took away everything, now roof being taken away'

'Covid took away everything, now roof being taken away'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

'Why do politicians ask for votes if they cannot rehabilitate us? Where do we go -- to the footpath?'

Delhi hospitals scamper to refill oxygen stocks

Delhi hospitals scamper to refill oxygen stocks

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Authorities at several private hospitals in the national capital on Monday scampered to refill their oxygen stocks as the lives of many COVID patients hung by a thin thread amid an acute shortage of the life-saving gas.

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).

Delhi court summons Kejriwal for calling cops 'thulla'

Delhi court summons Kejriwal for calling cops 'thulla'

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Constable Ajay Kumar Taneja, the complainant, claimed that being a member of Delhi Police he was defamed by the word used by Kejriwal.

Murder charge slapped on four men for death of Nido

Murder charge slapped on four men for death of Nido

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The Delhi police on Tuesday told a court that they have slapped the charge of murder against the four persons, one of whom was arrested this morning, in connection with the death of a 19-year-old Arunachal Pradesh youth.

Nido Tania murder case: Court hears arguments on bail plea

Nido Tania murder case: Court hears arguments on bail plea

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Two accused, arrested in connection with the death of a 19-year-old Arunachal Pradesh youth, on Friday argued in a Delhi court that they be granted bail as they have not been booked for murder charges and the offences alleged against them were bailable.

Nido's death: Kejriwal demands action against guilty

Nido's death: Kejriwal demands action against guilty

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday demanded action against those responsible for the unfortunate death of an Arunachal Pradesh student and announced steps to stop racial discrimination against North Eastern people.

Manipuri women assaulted in Delhi, faced racist comments

Manipuri women assaulted in Delhi, faced racist comments

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Two Manipuri women were allegedly assaulted by some men who hurled racist abuses at them in South Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur area. The victims have accused the police of being reluctant to register a first information report.

HC on Tania report delay: Is AIIMS the only hospital for post mortems?

HC on Tania report delay: Is AIIMS the only hospital for post mortems?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

The Delhi High Court on Friday rapped the city police for not filing the post mortem report of 19-year-old Arunachal Pradesh youth Nido Tania and asked AIIMS and the CBI, which controls central forensic labs, to apprise it of the status along with reasons for the delay on Monday.

Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi

Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The weatherman has predicted rainfall throughout the day with the mercury settling at 19C.

Delhi's Diwali ban on firecrackers goes up smoke

Delhi's Diwali ban on firecrackers goes up smoke

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Skies over Delhi hung heavy with smoke and its air quality inched towards "severe" category on Diwali night as people burst firecrackers in a blatant disregard to the government's ban against it, imposed amid an increase in the contribution from farm fires.