News for 'North West Delhi'

Pak Parl panel briefed on India's 'terror role'

Pak Parl panel briefed on India's 'terror role'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

According to sources, Interior Minister Rehman Malik -- during a closed-door meeting with the committee members -- tabled evidence regarding New Delhi's involvement in terror activities in the country, especially in the North West Frontier Province and Balochistan.

The Man Behind Bollywood's Famous Tattoos

The Man Behind Bollywood's Famous Tattoos

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'Shah Rukh Khan has to like you, and then it is easy to work with him.' 'Aamir knows more than me when it comes to tattoos!'

Delhi dengue toll rises, govt to crack whip on hospitals that refuse patients

Delhi dengue toll rises, govt to crack whip on hospitals that refuse patients

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Dengue menace continued to rattle Delhi with a six-year-old boy and a woman succumbing to the vector-borne disease, raising the toll to 11 even as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said his government was mulling bringing a law to enable temporary takeover of private hospitals during emergencies.

IMD warns of temperature 3-5 degrees above normal over next 5 days

IMD warns of temperature 3-5 degrees above normal over next 5 days

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The Met office had said Monday that significantly higher-than-normal temperatures may have an adverse impact on wheat and other crops.

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

'Rahul comes across as INDIA's villain'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

'It is not his doing, but Rahul Gandhi is forced by circumstances.' 'In taking political decisions, everything has to get his clearance.'

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The farmers' tractor rally - Kisaan Parade - against the farm laws was expected to be held after 12 pm. However, huge crowds gathered on the borders at around 8 am.

Another FIR registered on alleged gangrapes by Jat agitators

Another FIR registered on alleged gangrapes by Jat agitators

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Another FIR was registered on Friday against unknown persons following a complaint by a Delhi-based resident on the alleged gangrape by Jat agitators in Haryana's Sonipat district.

Litti Chokha Ready For Friday's Opposition Meet

Litti Chokha Ready For Friday's Opposition Meet

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Ahead of the day-long Opposition meeting on Friday, Samvad Bhavan, Rajkiye Atithisala and Sadaquat Ashram have got a facelift.

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Why Rajiv Gandhi Decided On Nuclear Weapons

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The idea of weaponization got a fillip from an unexpected quarter. In the last week of October 1985, Rajiv met US President Ronald Reagan. Reagan told Rajiv, 'Pakistan has already made a bomb.' When Rajiv started talking about disarmament, the US president cut him short, 'Don't talk theory, think of your own protection.'

Smartphones: Apple Ahead Of Samsung

Smartphones: Apple Ahead Of Samsung

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Whoever can make acquiring smartphones more affordable will win the sales game.

Court raps police for issuing summons on WhatsApp, tells DCPs to take action

Court raps police for issuing summons on WhatsApp, tells DCPs to take action

Rediff.com31 May 2023

A Delhi court has taken a serious view of the practice of service of summons on witnesses through WhatsApp by police personnel and said the officials do not seem to have respect for superior orders.

Punjab responsible for farmers' protest: Haryana CM

Punjab responsible for farmers' protest: Haryana CM

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Khattar held his Punjab counterpart Amarinder Singh responsible for the thousands of farmers marching to Delhi.

There is limit to shamelessness: Modi tells AAP

There is limit to shamelessness: Modi tells AAP

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday mounted a shrill attack on the Aam Aadmi Party

'If Fashion makes you feel wonderful about yourself, that's all that matters'

'If Fashion makes you feel wonderful about yourself, that's all that matters'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

What inspires Designer Amit Aggarwal and why is his flagship Mumbai store so special?

Logo, strategy to be finalised at INDIA's Mumbai meet

Logo, strategy to be finalised at INDIA's Mumbai meet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The alliance would announce a coordination committee, which could be of 11 members from principal opposition parties.

Sehwag, Gambhir tell North Zone not to consider them for selection

Sehwag, Gambhir tell North Zone not to consider them for selection

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Veterans Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir's prospects of making an India comeback are all but over as the celebrated opening duo stayed away from selection in the 15-member North Zone squad for the Deodhar Trophy.

Army launches huge operation against North-East terrorists

Army launches huge operation against North-East terrorists

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Although India has sought inputs from the Myanmar army since most of those involved in Thursday's ambush would have sneaked across into Myanmar, the fresh operations would smoke out insurgents based in hideouts on the Indian side along the border.

Geetika suicide: Kanda surrenders as interim bail expires

Geetika suicide: Kanda surrenders as interim bail expires

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda on Friday surrendered before a Delhi court upon expiry of his month-long interim bail in the Geetika Sharma suicide case.

Can McDonald's get the love back in north and east?

Can McDonald's get the love back in north and east?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

How to shield brand McDonald's? While consumers may have ignored the legal battles plaguing the franchise in north and east India, closure of restaurants is not something they are likely to ignore.

Season's heaviest showers in Delhi; country braces for more rain

Season's heaviest showers in Delhi; country braces for more rain

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Ayanagar weather station recorded 99.2 mm rainfall, the maximum in the city, during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 am on Thursday.

Will 2023 Be A Repeat Of 2015?

Will 2023 Be A Repeat Of 2015?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

States have been told to prepare in advance to counter any impact of an adverse southwest monsoon.

Mumbai: Rapists threatened girl, forced her to clean up

Mumbai: Rapists threatened girl, forced her to clean up

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Mumbai police, who are probing the gang rape of a 23-year-old photojournalist, have claimed that the culprits had forced the victim to clean up the crime scene at the desolate Shakti Mills compound in Mumbai.

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

Rediff.com24 May 2019

His margin was just a shade lower than the 6.96 lakh record set by Pritam Munde in October 2014 when she won the by-election to Beed seat in Maharashtra after the untimely death of her father and former Union minister Gopinath Munde.

Wondering where the rains disappeared?

Wondering where the rains disappeared?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2004

The weather department says there is again a lull, but rainfall activity may increase in the north-west India, including Delhi, around July 14, though only for a short period.

Assam triumph: BJP's Open Sesame to the north-east

Assam triumph: BJP's Open Sesame to the north-east

Rediff.com19 May 2016

'The win in Assam is likely to have a ripple effect in other north-eastern states like Manipur and Nagaland which have been reluctant to embrace the BJP in the past,' says Nitin A Gokhale, the distinguished commentator on strategic affairs, who lived and reported from Assam between 1983 and 2006.

Mandor Express derails, 35 people injured

Mandor Express derails, 35 people injured

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

At least 30-35 people were injured when eight coaches of Delhi-bound Mandor Express got derailed near Bans ka Phatak, about 40 km from Jaipur at 1:30am, a Railway official said.

Journalist roughed up at Olympic torch relay venue

Journalist roughed up at Olympic torch relay venue

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Charu Sudan Kasturi, a Special Correspondent with The Telegraph, was at one of the media stands at Rajpath when eight policemen led by Brahm Singh, Additional DCP of north-west district, came there and asked the journalists without Press Information Bureau accreditation to move out of the area.He was then allegedly abused and pushed by Singh. Kasturi claimed that he was slapped and kicked by the policemen.

PM symbolises trust in Parliament: President Murmu

PM symbolises trust in Parliament: President Murmu

Rediff.com28 May 2023

President Murmu said the new Parliament building "is an important milestone in our democratic journey".

Fast-track sexual assault cases of children: SC to high courts

Fast-track sexual assault cases of children: SC to high courts

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The apex court also asked the the high courts to instruct the trial courts not to grant unnecessary adjournments during trial of cases.

Nationwide protests over Sethusamudram project

Nationwide protests over Sethusamudram project

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Protesting the government's decision to go ahead with the Sethusamudram project, the Sangh Parivar and its affiliated organisations on Wednesday staged road blockades at various places in Mumbai and Delhi.

Tax refund delay tops complaint list

Tax refund delay tops complaint list

Rediff.com9 Apr 2009

Delay in issuance of income tax refunds has topped the list of complaints received by Income Tax Ombudsman (North West Region) within three months of setting up of its office in New Delhi.

Felt massive jolt: NDRF jawan onboard Coromandel Express

Felt massive jolt: NDRF jawan onboard Coromandel Express

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The jawan said he used his mobile phone light to locate hurt and trapped passengers and took them to safety.

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'The Weather Channel argues that India faces the gravest challenge: Climate change-induced health vulnerability.' 'This is an issue often neglected, alerts Claude Arpi: "Prolonged summers, unpredictable rains, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels are the harsh realities of climate change in the country. These factors increase the frequency and severity of illnesses, pushing people into poverty, and forcing migration".'

Ahead of competitors by at least a lakh votes: Mayank Gandhi

Ahead of competitors by at least a lakh votes: Mayank Gandhi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Mayank Gandhi said its chief Arvind Kejriwal's resignation as Delhi chief minister would not affect the party's poll prospects, even as the party candidate from North West Mumbai parliamentary seat claimed to have an edge over his competitors in the Lok Sabha elections.

Report or face action: Centre warns former Bengal chief secy

Report or face action: Centre warns former Bengal chief secy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

The Centre sent a reminder to West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay who 'retired' on Monday to report to the Personnel Ministry in Delhi at 10 am on Tuesday, failing which disciplinary action would be initiated against him, officials said.

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Despite personal loss, PM goes ahead with train launch

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that the Union government is making record investment for railway infrastructure modernisation.

Mega Push For Modi's Jal Jeevan Mission

Mega Push For Modi's Jal Jeevan Mission

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'The first two years of the Jal Jeevan Mission were wasted in UP.' 'But after a push from the Centre, work has picked up pace in the state.'

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Officials 'disappointed' as major cricket centres miss out on staging ODI World Cup games

'Semi-final for 2024 polls': Nitish backs Kejriwal in ordinance row

'Semi-final for 2024 polls': Nitish backs Kejriwal in ordinance row

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday met his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal at the latter's residence in New Delhi and extended 'complete support' to him in the Aam Aadmi Party government's ongoing tussle with the Centre over the control of administrative services.

Polls: 70% vote in Malvan; 35% in Mumbai NW

Polls: 70% vote in Malvan; 35% in Mumbai NW

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

Polls: 70% vote in Malvan; 35% in Mumbai NW