News for 'Okhla'

Many injured in violent clash between Jamia students, cops

Many injured in violent clash between Jamia students, cops

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The protesting students clashed with cops after were they stopped at the varsity gate and prevented from carrying out their march.

AAP took great care of Hindu voter sentiments

AAP took great care of Hindu voter sentiments

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'Kejriwal took political steps and micro level care at every level not to allow the consolidation of Hindu votes behind the BJP,' observes Sheela Bhatt, the distinguished political commentator.

It's AAP vs BJP vs Cong as Delhi votes today

It's AAP vs BJP vs Cong as Delhi votes today

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

The ruling AAP is going into the Delhi election with the hope to repeat its stellar performance of the last assembly polls, while the BJP, which bagged all seven seats here in the Lok Sabha election, will be aiming at expanding its vote share in the

With Alibaba investors on its side, Snapdeal eyes high growth

With Alibaba investors on its side, Snapdeal eyes high growth

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

The market is abuzz with the talk of Snapdeal raising up to $600 million (Rs 3,600 crore) with new investors such as Japan's Softbank and Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten.

Delhi CS attack: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan detained, CM's adviser quizzed

Delhi CS attack: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan detained, CM's adviser quizzed

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Meanwhile, the Delhi HC refused to entertain a plea seeking immediate judicial intervention into the incident.

How states are ensuring food reaches your plates

How states are ensuring food reaches your plates

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Most key rabi-producing states of north India, such as Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, have staggered their procurement to enable farmers to come in batches, so that there is no overcrowding. The Centre has also set up a call centre to coordinate the inter-state movement of farm commodities.

Delhi Police arrests AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in assault case

Delhi Police arrests AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in assault case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Balyan is AAP's 13th lawmaker to land in Delhi Police's net.

They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

It is a sight that both warms and breaks the heart. The women of Shaheen Bagh seem oblivious of the cold, these women and their children, the latter ranging in age from 19 days to early teens, who have been occupying the road for over two weeks now. Some of them have not gone home for days, but their faces are clear, unlined by fatigue, their eyes bright and fierce as those of the falcon, shaheen, the area is named for.

Jewar airport needs to chart its own path

Jewar airport needs to chart its own path

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

And learn what not to do from the so far jinxed Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic jams in several areas

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic jams in several areas

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Heavy rains brought the city to a virtual standstill on Friday as waterlogged roads and streets slowed down traffic, causing inconvenience to hundreds of commuters.

'Tired of giving justifications', AAP MLA quits all posts

'Tired of giving justifications', AAP MLA quits all posts

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

In his letter, Khan stated that he has 'run out of patience' of issuing clarifications to the public pleading innocence over a number of allegations levelled against him and his family members.

Cong MLA disrupts Kejriwal's presser, calls AAP 'radio jhootistan'

Cong MLA disrupts Kejriwal's presser, calls AAP 'radio jhootistan'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

A press conference by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was disrupted on Thursday by a Congress lawmaker demanding appointment of a Special Investigation Team to probe the 2008 Batla House encounter.

Acid attack accused let off as victim remains untraceable

Acid attack accused let off as victim remains untraceable

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The court said that the alleged victim and complainant of the incident Satay Singh could not be traced despite several summons.

There are 2 Delhis; one for rich, other for poor: Nitish

There are 2 Delhis; one for rich, other for poor: Nitish

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Trying to reach out to migrants, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said there are two Delhis -- one for the rich and the other for the poor -- and it is the people of Bihar and Purvanchal who helped build the city.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested again

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested again

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Khan claimed that he was called for a 'general discussion' at the DCP office but was arrested.

More trouble for AAP: Another sting haunts Kejriwal

More trouble for AAP: Another sting haunts Kejriwal

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Former Congress legislator Asif Mohammad Khan made fresh claims of having two more tapes, including Kejriwal

Realty rush back in the Capital

Realty rush back in the Capital

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Developers announce new projects, vacant land being unlocked

After showers, Delhi ends up in a gridlock

After showers, Delhi ends up in a gridlock

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The national capital woke up to a cool 26 degree Celsius Monday morning, but for office goers it was all downhill from there as the waterlogged roads brought the traffic to an almost standstill.

Kapil Mishra 'heckled' by AAP MLAs in Delhi assembly

Kapil Mishra 'heckled' by AAP MLAs in Delhi assembly

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Party MLAs, including Madan Lal, Jarnail Singh, were seen lunging at Mishra and dragging him as he raised a poster.

Few takers for 'None of the Above Option' in Delhi polls

Few takers for 'None of the Above Option' in Delhi polls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The newly introduced 'None of the Above' option was barely opted by voters in Delhi Assembly polls, for which the results were declared on Sunday.

Chikungunya cripples Delhi's health, death toll climbs to 14

Chikungunya cripples Delhi's health, death toll climbs to 14

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The vector-borne disease has also affected over 1,150 people this season.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan gets bail in sexual harassment case

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan gets bail in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The court said that if violated, the investigating officer will be at liberty to approach the court for cancellation of Khan's bail.

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.

When your son is COVID-19 positive

When your son is COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'Most important were the breathing exercises -- whatever way you like.' 'Pranayam or just deep breathing...' 'Breathing is very, very, very, very, very, very important.'

Arrested AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan sent to one-day police custody

Arrested AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan sent to one-day police custody

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Several protesters were seen shouting slogans outside the Saket court.

Why migrant labourers have little choice but to head home

Why migrant labourers have little choice but to head home

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Around 81 per cent of the workers constitute the unorganised sector - devoid of any social security cover and outside the purview of a complex set of labour laws.

Second child dies of dengue after Delhi hospitals turn him away

Second child dies of dengue after Delhi hospitals turn him away

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Another boy has died of dengue with his family claiming negligence by hospitals in the New Delhi.

New Snapdeal hiring halved

New Snapdeal hiring halved

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Not chasing IIM-A graduates whose joining dates have been deferred by rival Flipkart, says the company

Monsoon intensifies in Himachal, more rains to hit Delhi

Monsoon intensifies in Himachal, more rains to hit Delhi

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Heavy rain alert continued in Himachal Pradesh as the monsoon intensified in the various districts of the state.

Delhi, Gurugram drown yet again; waterlogging gives commuters a hard time

Delhi, Gurugram drown yet again; waterlogging gives commuters a hard time

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Traffic in national capital Delhi and adjoining Gurugram went haywire on Wednesday after heavy rains resulted in waterlogging in many parts of the city.

AAP to move HC against 'false' cases used to 'frame' its MLAs

AAP to move HC against 'false' cases used to 'frame' its MLAs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Alleging that AAP MLAs are being arrested under a 'conspiracy', party's Delhi convenor Dilip Pandey said a writ petition will be filed in the Delhi high court with a compilation of 'false' cases slapped against them.

Booking Mr Modi

Booking Mr Modi

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

For a PM who hasn't completed even one term yet, the ability to spark a publishing trend single-handed is a remarkable achievement, writes Kanika Datta.

Mumbai sinking, Delhi being buried under garbage, but govt does nothing: SC

Mumbai sinking, Delhi being buried under garbage, but govt does nothing: SC

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

'When the courts intervene, we are attacked for judicial activism'

Stung! Delhi records 387 cases of dengue in 10 days

Stung! Delhi records 387 cases of dengue in 10 days

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

At least 1,158 cases of dengue have been reported in the national capital with nearly 390 of them being recorded in the first 10 days of September, the month in which the vector-borne disease begins to peak.

Delhi's biggest heist: Cash van driver makes off with Rs 22.5 crore

Delhi's biggest heist: Cash van driver makes off with Rs 22.5 crore

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

In what could be the biggest cash heist in the national capital, the driver of a cash transit van allegedly fled with around Rs 22.5 crore from southeast Delhi's Govindpuri area on Thursday.

Kejriwal's boost for small scale industries in Delhi

Kejriwal's boost for small scale industries in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Govt has done away with the need to secure crucial permits.

Faridabad lynching: Villagers sport black bands on Eid as mark of protest

Faridabad lynching: Villagers sport black bands on Eid as mark of protest

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

When Junaid and I asked why they were pushing, they pointed to the skull cap on my head, Junaid's brother Hashim said.

AAP MLA Amanatullah granted bail; warned not to threaten woman

AAP MLA Amanatullah granted bail; warned not to threaten woman

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

The court also directed the Okhla MLA not to create any law and order problem in the area.

Over 400 students hospitalised after gas leak near Delhi school

Over 400 students hospitalised after gas leak near Delhi school

Rediff.com6 May 2017

The Delhi government has ordered a magisterial probe into the incident.

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Sudden dust storm hits Delhi, NCR; 40 flights diverted

Rediff.com13 May 2018

The sky turned cloudy around 4:30pm and gusty winds swept the national capital.