News for 'Public Relations Officer of Delhi Police'

India among nations targeting religious communities: US report

India among nations targeting religious communities: US report

Rediff.com16 May 2023

'In India, legal advocates and faith leaders from across the country's diverse religious communities condemned a case of extreme hate speech against Muslims in the city of Haridwar, calling for the country to uphold its historical traditions of pluralism and tolerance'

How we cracked Batla House terror case

How we cracked Batla House terror case

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Information trickled in that these phone numbers were switched off when there were blasts in Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and at the time of the Delhi blasts.

Security forces on their toes to maintain peace

Security forces on their toes to maintain peace

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The Union home ministry, from its North Block office atop the Raisina Hill in New Delhi, kept a 'constant and engaging' vigil across the country with central paramilitary forces, intelligence agencies and state police forces in toe.

Arunachal Pradesh: Missing helicopter spotted, rescue efforts underway

Arunachal Pradesh: Missing helicopter spotted, rescue efforts underway

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

A helicopter of state-run Pawan Hans with three persons on board including a senior police officer on Tuesday went missing for a while before being spotted in a dense forest.

CBI calls J-K ex-governor Satya Pal Malik for questioning in insurance 'scam'

CBI calls J-K ex-governor Satya Pal Malik for questioning in insurance 'scam'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation has asked former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik to answer certain queries in connection with an alleged insurance scam in the Union Territory, officials said on Friday.

'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.

Standing their ground: What women in Delhi do to stay safe?

Standing their ground: What women in Delhi do to stay safe?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Over two years since the Nirbhaya rape shook the nation women in New Delhi feel no safer than they did before. With safety apps to self-defence classes on the rise, Ritika Bhatia takes a look at what working women in Delhi are doing to keep themselves safe.

Discriminatory treatment between Nupur Sharma and Zubair: Ex-babus to AG

Discriminatory treatment between Nupur Sharma and Zubair: Ex-babus to AG

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

A group of 72 former civil servants has sought Attorney General K K Venugopal's intervention to advise the government to check the witch-hunt of people exercising their right to free speech by the police.

Delhi vs Centre: SC verdict split on control of services

Delhi vs Centre: SC verdict split on control of services

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

In view of the differences, Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan referred the matter to a larger bench of the apex court.

ED grills Rahul Gandhi for 11 hours on 2nd day, calls him again on Wednesday

ED grills Rahul Gandhi for 11 hours on 2nd day, calls him again on Wednesday

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was questioned for over eight hours by the Enforcement Directorate for the second consecutive day in the National Herald money-laundering probe and was again summoned on Wednesday, even as the opposition party continued its protests and sparred with the BJP, accusing it of conspiring to defame the Gandhi family through the ''false'' case.

UPSC to act against 2 for falsely claiming selection in IAS

UPSC to act against 2 for falsely claiming selection in IAS

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The case relates to Aysha Makrani (from Madhya Pradesh) and Tushar (from Haryana) who fraudulently claimed that they have been finally recommended by the Commission in the civil services examination 2022 against two roll numbers of genuinely recommended candidates, it said.

The sorry state of Delhi's bureaucrats

The sorry state of Delhi's bureaucrats

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A tussle between the Delhi government and the Lt Governor has left bureaucrats vulnerable to sudden transfers.

Trouble for Kamal Nath? MHA to reopen anti-Sikh riot cases

Trouble for Kamal Nath? MHA to reopen anti-Sikh riot cases

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Delhi MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa said Kamal Nath had allegedly given shelter to five people who were accused in one of the seven cases.

SC grants protection from arrest to Youth Cong chief Srinivas in harassment case

SC grants protection from arrest to Youth Cong chief Srinivas in harassment case

Rediff.com17 May 2023

On May 5, the Gauhati high court had rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Srinivas in a case lodged by expelled chief of Assam Youth Congress Angkita Dutta, accusing him of causing mental agony to her.

More tests, door-to-door survey: Shah's COVID-19 plan for Delhi

More tests, door-to-door survey: Shah's COVID-19 plan for Delhi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The COVID-19 tests will be started at every polling station in the containment zones of Delhi in a few days

Charges against Umar Khalid pertain to umbrella conspiracy: Court

Charges against Umar Khalid pertain to umbrella conspiracy: Court

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The court framed charges against Aam Aadmi Party leader Tahir Hussain and 10 others in the case.

50 can offer namaz at Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz during Ramzan: HC

50 can offer namaz at Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz during Ramzan: HC

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The court declined to increase the number of people or allow use of other floors of the mosque for offering prayers as sought by senior advocate Ramesh Gupta on behalf of the Delhi Waqf Board, but allowed them to move an application before the SHO for the same.

Obama's date with Delhi

Obama's date with Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

The city readies itself for the biggest economic, political and social event of the year

Hanging of convicts real tribute to Nirbhaya, say investigators

Hanging of convicts real tribute to Nirbhaya, say investigators

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Pramod Singh Kushwaha, then the additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) and who headed the investigation team, said each member of the team pitched in to prepare a watertight case against the convicts.

Himanta for neutral agency to probe clash with Mizoram

Himanta for neutral agency to probe clash with Mizoram

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The Mizoram police had lodged an FIR against Sarma and six officials under various charges including those related to attempt to murder and criminal conspiracy at Vairengte police station late on Monday after a gun fight between Mizoram and the Assam police. The FIR, however, became public on Friday.

'Pakistan Funding For Kashmir Terror Has Never Stopped'

'Pakistan Funding For Kashmir Terror Has Never Stopped'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'There is a trust deficit between Delhi and Srinagar. It is there even today.'

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Shruti Sharma, a student of history, has topped the civil services examination 2021, with the first three rank holders being women in results announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Shruti Sharma, a student of history, has topped the civil services examination 2021, with the first three rank holders being women in results announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Heavy downpour pounds Hyderabad; 7 killed in rain-related incidents

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Heavy rains on Wednesday morning caused water-logging in many areas and massive traffic jams in Hyderabad, leading to people stuck on the roads.

JNU lodges FIR against students for breaking in, clashing with staff

JNU lodges FIR against students for breaking in, clashing with staff

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Jawaharlal Nehru University administration on Thursday alleged that a group of students broke into the central library and clashed with the staff there following which an FIR has been registered with the police.

Court asks CBI to return documents seized during Delhi secretariat raid

Court asks CBI to return documents seized during Delhi secretariat raid

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Directing the agency to return the documents as sought by the Delhi government, he said 'any recognition of absolute immunity and unlimited powers will tantamount to recognition of 'divine power' which no authority on earth can enjoy.

I was hit on the head: Full text of Delhi chief secy's letter to police

I was hit on the head: Full text of Delhi chief secy's letter to police

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'None of the persons present in the room made any effort to save me'

Peeing incident: 6 unions urge DGCA to revoke action against AI pilot

Peeing incident: 6 unions urge DGCA to revoke action against AI pilot

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

Citing various aspects, the forum has appealed to the DGCA to "withdraw the harsh punishment and suspension of the PIC". it said.

I-T sleuths raid unrecognised political parties across India

I-T sleuths raid unrecognised political parties across India

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The income tax department on Wednesday conducted raids in multiple states as part of a pan-India tax evasion probe against certain registered unrecognised political parties (RUPP) and their alleged dubious financial transactions, official sources said.

Nikki Haley, the doer who loves to be underestimated

Nikki Haley, the doer who loves to be underestimated

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Dubbed as "Jobs Governor", Haley turned South Carolina's economy around during her tenure as governor and transforming the state into a manufacturing powerhouse. She cut taxes, repealed burdensome regulations, and turned South Carolina into "the Beast of the Southeast". Under her leadership, figures note, the state's unemployment rate hit a 15-year low, and when she left office, South Carolina was at full employment.

CBSE paper leak: 3 staffers of Himachal school held

CBSE paper leak: 3 staffers of Himachal school held

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The three accused were brought to the national capital from Una and after questioning they were arrested, the officer said.

NSA Ajit Doval interfered in Asthana probe: CBI officer to SC

NSA Ajit Doval interfered in Asthana probe: CBI officer to SC

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Manish Kumar Sinha has also alleged that the complainant in the case, businessman Sana Sathish Babu, had told him that Union minister Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhari had been paid bribes to the tune of several crores of rupees for alleged help in matters related to CBI.

Maha ex-minister Deshmukh sent to CBI custody till April 11 in graft case

Maha ex-minister Deshmukh sent to CBI custody till April 11 in graft case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

While seeking his remand, the central probe agency had sought the court's permission to take the accused to its head office in New Delhi for interrogation via "scientific techniques".

The Gloves Are Off In Tamil Nadu

The Gloves Are Off In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Stalin is preparing the DMK to go the whole hog in making 'federalism', 'Tamil self-respect' and 'communal cohesiveness' the party's poll plank next year, and package the BJP and its possible allies, as 'divisive' and 'reactionary', predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

More skeletons tumble out of Singh brothers' closets

More skeletons tumble out of Singh brothers' closets

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Whistle-blowers allege the brothers violated court orders by selling assets like art and real estate worth crores bought by funds from their companies.

1993 police firing on Mamata rally worse than Jallianwala Bagh: Probe

1993 police firing on Mamata rally worse than Jallianwala Bagh: Probe

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

In a huge embarrassment for the Left Front, a Commission of Inquiry into the police firing on a Youth Congress movement in 1993 killing 13 persons on Monday said that it was worse than the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

Who's the boss? Delhi's dilemma over the years

Who's the boss? Delhi's dilemma over the years

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

At the core of the issue is the national capital's unique status of a Union Territory that is administered by both the Centre and the government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi.

Tharoor lost Cong prez poll but score many political points

Tharoor lost Cong prez poll but score many political points

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Amid questions over his future, many political observers believe he has enhanced his political stature.

Gangster Suresh Pujari deported, in Maharashtra ATS custody till Dec 25

Gangster Suresh Pujari deported, in Maharashtra ATS custody till Dec 25

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Gangster Suresh Pujari, wanted in several extortion cases in Mumbai region and Karnataka, has been deported to India, a senior police official said on Wednesday.

Is BJP Getting It Wrong In Tamil Nadu?

Is BJP Getting It Wrong In Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The AIADMK is convinced that the BJP will remain an electoral burden for a long time to come, beginning the Lok Sabha polls next year, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.