News for 'Meerut'

UP blames Islamic outfits for violence; toll rises

UP blames Islamic outfits for violence; toll rises

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Bijnor district where she met families of two persons killed in the violence. Internet services have been suspended in several areas till Monday, while prohibitory orders remained in force across the state.

Farmers stage nationwide 'rail roko'; railways says not much impact

Farmers stage nationwide 'rail roko'; railways says not much impact

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Agitating farmer groups on Thursday held a four-hour nationwide 'rail roko' agitation with the railways saying there was negligible impact on services though some trains were stopped by officials at stations as a precautionary measure.

ICSE, ISC results declared; girls outshine boys

ICSE, ISC results declared; girls outshine boys

Rediff.com18 May 2015

In the results that were declared today, girls did marginally better in class X examination with a pass percentage of 98.95 per cent as opposed to 98.12 per cent in case of boys.

Why is Modi telling us to remember something we haven't been allowed to forget?

Why is Modi telling us to remember something we haven't been allowed to forget?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Have we been allowed to forget Partition? Isn't Partition the reason many Hindus cannot bring themselves to trust Muslims? So many Muslims born after 1947 have told me with anguish: "How long will we be blamed for Partition?" notes Jyoti Punwani.

Lesson from 1857: don't forget your past

Lesson from 1857: don't forget your past

Rediff.com7 May 2007

The significance of 1857 for today's youth is that it makes you realise that we all are one people in spite of our diversity

India's COVID-19 tally nears 37 lakh; recovery rate 76.94%

India's COVID-19 tally nears 37 lakh; recovery rate 76.94%

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

There are 7,85,996 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 21.29 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.

Jab We Met: 'She was filled with anger'

Jab We Met: 'She was filled with anger'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Rajat Jain tells us how he met his partner Kriti.

BJP wants top UP officials removed for 'free and fair polls'

BJP wants top UP officials removed for 'free and fair polls'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

A three-member delegation of the party -- Union ministers Venkaiah Naidu, Nirmala Sitharaman and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi -- met EC officials and submitted their memorandum.

'Allow Parliament to function': Modi's New Year resolution for Congress

'Allow Parliament to function': Modi's New Year resolution for Congress

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

The PM said having "enjoyed power" for over six decades, the Congress has no right to destroy its functioning for "political reasons" and hold back the country's development.

All COVID-19 hotspots in 15 UP districts sealed till April 15

All COVID-19 hotspots in 15 UP districts sealed till April 15

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

These 15 districts, included Agra, Lucknow, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Kanpur, Varanasi, Shamli, Meerut, Bareilly and Bulandshahr.

Alert in western UP after 'al-Qaeda' threat

Alert in western UP after 'al-Qaeda' threat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2005

The letter was received two days ago and warns of bombs in trains.

What YOU can learn from Saurabh Chaudhary

What YOU can learn from Saurabh Chaudhary

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The champion shooter's gold medal is the result of hard work, patience and humility.

Why rivals are wary of India's bowling attack at World Cup

Why rivals are wary of India's bowling attack at World Cup

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Pundits believe skipper Virat Kohli is blessed to have at his disposal arguably the best ever Indian pace attack.

'Kashmiri students accused of sedition welcome in Pakistan'

'Kashmiri students accused of sedition welcome in Pakistan'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Pakistan on Thursday termed the slapping of sedition charges on nearly 60 Kashmiri students in Uttar Pradesh for cheering the Pakistani cricket team as "very unfortunate" and said its "heart" and educational institutions are always open if they wanted to pursue their studies in Islamabad.

Tihar gets ready to hang Nirbhaya convicts

Tihar gets ready to hang Nirbhaya convicts

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

This is the first time that four men will be hanged together in Tihar jail.

Class VI test for Military Schools

Class VI test for Military Schools

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Applications are invited for the Common Entrance Test for Class VI at Military Schools, for 2005-2006.

Anti-CAA stir: Clashes erupt in UP's Rampur; 1 dead

Anti-CAA stir: Clashes erupt in UP's Rampur; 1 dead

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Around 400 to 500 people gathered near the city Eidgah to protest against the amended Citizenship Act amid a bandh call, he said.

Amid EC's gag order, Yogi to visit Ayodhya

Amid EC's gag order, Yogi to visit Ayodhya

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The chief minister will also pray at the nearby Hanuman Garhi temple on Wednesday.

Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher spar over Kashmiri Pandits

Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher spar over Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah's veiled comments against Anupam Kher on Saturday drew sharp reactions from his former co-star.

UP school orders students to get 'Yogi haircut'

UP school orders students to get 'Yogi haircut'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The incident came to light on Thursday after few students alleged that they were not allowed to enter the campus of Rishabh Academy Co-Educational English Medium School because they did not have proper haircuts.

'Chitrangda like black. She thinks she looks thin in it'

'Chitrangda like black. She thinks she looks thin in it'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Chitrangda Singh's golfer brother talks about her, and their growing up years together.

Woman forced to remove burqa at UP CM's rally

Woman forced to remove burqa at UP CM's rally

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The city magistrate has been asked to conduct an inquiry and action will be taken against those found guilty.

Hashimpura massacre: HC seeks reply from 16 cops on UP govt plea

Hashimpura massacre: HC seeks reply from 16 cops on UP govt plea

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The Delhi high court on Friday sought response of 16 policemen acquitted of murder charges and other crimes by a trial court in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case.

UP government announces Rs 5 lakh each for kin of Hashimpura victims

UP government announces Rs 5 lakh each for kin of Hashimpura victims

Rediff.com20 May 2015

After two months of dilly dallying, the Uttar Pradesh government has finally decided to come to the assistance of the 42 Muslim families whose bread winners were gunned down by policemen 28 years ago.

UP local body polls: BJP shines, Cong washed out

UP local body polls: BJP shines, Cong washed out

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party swept urban local body elections in Uttar Pradesh winning 10 of 12 mayoral posts in municipal corporations with Congress failing to open its account.

Ambulances ferry liquor, dancers perform at doctors' party in UP

Ambulances ferry liquor, dancers perform at doctors' party in UP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

A controversy erupted over the event as purported video clips emerged showing liquor cartons being ferried in ambulances and Russian dancers performing on stage.

Rains claim 28 lives in Uttar Pradesh, 600 villages affected

Rains claim 28 lives in Uttar Pradesh, 600 villages affected

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

At least 28 people have so far lost their lives in rain related incidents in Uttar Pradesh whereas a population of five lakh in some 600 villages of the state has been affected because of it.

Asian Games: Teen shooting sensation Saurabh wins gold; Rajput silver

Asian Games: Teen shooting sensation Saurabh wins gold; Rajput silver

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Debutant teenager Saurabh Chaudhary clinched India's first shooting gold of the 18th Asian Games, fetching the top honours in the men's 10m air pistol event, in Palembang, on Tuesday.

Farmer's son Chaudhary, 'jobless' Rajput bring shooting glory for India

Farmer's son Chaudhary, 'jobless' Rajput bring shooting glory for India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

With a rape case going on against him, he happens to be jobless, having being sacked as assistant coach from the Sports Authority of India last year.

UP CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for slain jawan's kin

UP CM announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for slain jawan's kin

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday announced a financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh for the next of the kin of an army jawan, who was killed by eve teasers in Meerut.

Case filed against Kajriwal for 'cheating' supporters

Case filed against Kajriwal for 'cheating' supporters

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Harishwar, a teacher at a Meerut college, filed the case on Wednesday at the additional chief judicial magistrate's court, against Kejriwal for misleading supporters to believe that Team Anna will keep its distance from mainstream politics.

Sensational Saurabh claims gold at Asian Airgun Championships

Sensational Saurabh claims gold at Asian Airgun Championships

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The 16-year-old, son of a farmer based in Meerut, first combined with compatriots Arjun Singh Cheema and Anmol Jain to log a total of 1731 to win the team gold and fetched the individual gold with 239.8 in the eight-man individual final to finish with two gold medals.

Review: Meeruthiya Gangsters is engaging in parts

Review: Meeruthiya Gangsters is engaging in parts

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Meeruthiya Gangsters is a decent attempt from a debutant director, says Nishi Tiwari.

AI refuses to waive charge for excess baggage of 3 MPs

AI refuses to waive charge for excess baggage of 3 MPs

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Notwithstanding pressure, Air India staff refused to waive the charges for 193 kg of excess baggage being carried by three MPs from Guwahati to Delhi and flew the goods in cargo after they made the payments.

UP: Businessman kidnapped for Rs 2 crore ransom

UP: Businessman kidnapped for Rs 2 crore ransom

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

The director of a cricket bat manufacturing firm has been kidnapped from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, the police said on Wednesday. Sudhir Mahajan, 55, the director of BDM company, was kidnapped on Thursday night when he was returning to his residence in his car from his factory, located on Delhi road.

Police constable injured in India Gate protests dies

Police constable injured in India Gate protests dies

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

A 47-year-old Delhi Police constable, who suffered serious injuries during violent protests at India Gate on Sunday, died on Tuesday after battling for life in a city hospital.

Friday prayers pass off peacefully in UP: Top cop

Friday prayers pass off peacefully in UP: Top cop

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

He said there was no report of any untoward incident from anywhere in the state.

Ajit Singh's plans for airports in UP grounded

Ajit Singh's plans for airports in UP grounded

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Experts, too, believe that developing airports in places such as Meerut or Moradabad could be a loss-making proposition.

Rivals again question EVMs after BJP sweep in UP civic polls

Rivals again question EVMs after BJP sweep in UP civic polls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Opposition parties demanded that all elections in the future be held through ballot papers.

Rain fury in north India, 27 killed in UP

Rain fury in north India, 27 killed in UP

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

An alert has been sounded by the Delhi government after the water level of Yamuna river crossed the danger mark, an official said.