News for 'Puram'

Congress replaces candidate against Karnataka CM

Congress replaces candidate against Karnataka CM

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

A day after fielding Mohammed Yousuf Savanur as its candidate from Shiggaon in Haveri district, the party nominated Yasir Ahmed Khan Phatan in his place.

Overnight downpour leaves parts of Bengaluru waterlogged

Overnight downpour leaves parts of Bengaluru waterlogged

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Heavy rains in Bengaluru on Wednesday night resulted in waterlogging, incidents of tree fall, damage to certain infrastructure and power outage in several parts.

Cauvery water protests spread in K'taka; Mysuru seer joins farmers' stir

Cauvery water protests spread in K'taka; Mysuru seer joins farmers' stir

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

The protests, which erupted after the Supreme Court refused to interfere with orders of the Cauvery Water Management Authority and the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee directing the state to release 5,000 cusecs of water to neighbouring Tamil Nadu, have intensified.

CBI grills Satya Pal Malik for 5 hrs over his claim in bribery cases

CBI grills Satya Pal Malik for 5 hrs over his claim in bribery cases

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

A Central Bureau of Investigation team on Friday arrived at the Som Vihar residence of former Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik in connection with its probe in the alleged insurance "scam" in the Union territory which came to light after his statement that he was offered bribes to clear related files, officials said.

T'puram traders step up protest against retail cos

T'puram traders step up protest against retail cos

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

The traders' community in Thiruvananthapuram district has stepped up fight against the entry of big retail players into the state.

Cyclone Mandous disrupts life in Andhra; TN; 1 hurt, many areas submerged

Cyclone Mandous disrupts life in Andhra; TN; 1 hurt, many areas submerged

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

According to the officials of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, one of their sanitary workers was badly injured due to the storm and calamitic conditions in the state.

'FICCI is focusing on start-ups'

'FICCI is focusing on start-ups'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

'For our traditional membership base, it would be an access to disruptive ideas,' FICCI President Subhrakant Panda tells Asit Mishra/Business Standard.

Heavy rains lash Delhi; waterlogging in several areas

Heavy rains lash Delhi; waterlogging in several areas

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Some of the stretches and areas where waterlogging was seen included Dhaula Kuan, Mathura Road, Moti Bagh, Vikas Marg, Ring Road, Rohtak Road, Sangam Vihar, Kirari and near Pragati Maidan among others.

Minorities panel summons Delhi mayors on Friday over meat ban

Minorities panel summons Delhi mayors on Friday over meat ban

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Delhi Minorities Commission has issued a show-cause notice to mayors and commissioners of three municipal corporations in the city seeking an explanation on what basis have they decided to ban or shut meat shops during Navratri.

Kejriwal calls meeting to discuss African Covid variant

Kejriwal calls meeting to discuss African Covid variant

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The Delhi government has called a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority to discuss steps that need to be taken in view of threat of a new Covid-19 variant from African countries, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday.

'Everyone knows about Dhoni, hope people know about us too'

'Everyone knows about Dhoni, hope people know about us too'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Recognition in their own country will be enough for the players who fund their trips for all international tournaments

Rains, thunderstorm bring temp down in Delhi; air, road traffic hit

Rains, thunderstorm bring temp down in Delhi; air, road traffic hit

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Heavy rains and thunderstorm on Monday brought Delhiites a much-needed respite from the lengthy spell of sweltering heat, but it also affected road and air traffic during the morning rush hours, and brought down houses and trees, leaving at least eight people injured.

No relief for B'luru from rain-related woes; CM blames Cong

No relief for B'luru from rain-related woes; CM blames Cong

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Bikers pushing their two-wheelers that were stuck and pedestrians struggling to navigate through knee-deep water was a common sight in some places.

Aspiring pilot Navneet misses entrance exam but bags CWG silver

Aspiring pilot Navneet misses entrance exam but bags CWG silver

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Navneet would like to believe the medal was worth the sacrifice.

CWG: India win historic GOLD in women's four lawn bowl

CWG: India win historic GOLD in women's four lawn bowl

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The Indian quartet of Lovely Choubey (lead), Pinki (second), Nayanmoni Saikia (third) and Rupa Rani Tirkey (slip) beat South Africa 17-10 in the women's fours final.

Rain floods Delhi airport forecourt, flights delayed

Rain floods Delhi airport forecourt, flights delayed

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Sources said five flights were diverted from the airport this morning due to the bad weather conditions.

Amid payoff charge, NCB's Sameer Wankhede visits Delhi office

Amid payoff charge, NCB's Sameer Wankhede visits Delhi office

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

The officer entered the NCB office in the R K Puram area through a back entry gate and is understood to have met his senior officers.

Tejashwi Yadav returns as the kingmaker in Bihar

Tejashwi Yadav returns as the kingmaker in Bihar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

After a dream debut seven years ago when he was sworn in as deputy chief minister after being elected MLA for the first time was followed by a slump in his political fortunes, Tejashwi Yadav has finally come back to center-stage as the kingmaker and deputy to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Ahead of UP polls, RSS holds first-ever meet in Ayodhya

Ahead of UP polls, RSS holds first-ever meet in Ayodhya

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The five-day event, to appraise and train RSS volunteers on how to propagate nationalism and promote Swadeshi along with other such issues among the masses, is held every fifth year in different cities and states of the country.

PIX: Heavy rains lead to waterlogging, traffic snarls in Delhi

PIX: Heavy rains lead to waterlogging, traffic snarls in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

According to the MeT department, the Safdarjung Observatory recorded 23.2 mm rainfall while Palam recorded 35.8 mm rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm.

Kerala: Hadiya's father joins BJP

Kerala: Hadiya's father joins BJP

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Born in a Hindu family as Akhila Asokan, the woman converted to Islam and adopted the name 'Hadiya' after entering into wedlock with a Muslim man Shefin Jahan in 2016.

In Delhi polls, nepotism is not limited to Congress

In Delhi polls, nepotism is not limited to Congress

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Wives, daughters, daughter-in-law, son and brother, all linked to politicians, are in the fray for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls with the Congress fielding the maximum number of political dynasts.

NDRF base equipped to respond to bio, nuke attacks comes up

NDRF base equipped to respond to bio, nuke attacks comes up

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

A third team to combat chemical or radiological leakage or attack incidents has also been based at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'For all of us at Amazon, it is 'Bharat first'.' 'We are keeping the Indian customer at the centre of what we are doing.'

Odd-even scheme: 753 people challaned for violations

Odd-even scheme: 753 people challaned for violations

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

As many as 753 violators of the odd-even scheme were challaned on Monday, the 11th day of the car-rationing measure's implementation in New Delhi.

43 out of 70 new Delhi MLAs have criminal cases

43 out of 70 new Delhi MLAs have criminal cases

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

An analysis of the declarations made by these MLAs reveals that 37 have declared serious charges including those related to rape, attempt to murder and crime against women.

CBSE Class 12 results: Visually impaired boy scores 91.4 per cent

CBSE Class 12 results: Visually impaired boy scores 91.4 per cent

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Tapas, a student of DPS R K Puram is among the toppers of the school.

2000 match-fixing scandal: Bookie Sanjeev Chawla extradited from UK

2000 match-fixing scandal: Bookie Sanjeev Chawla extradited from UK

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Sanjeev Chawla, accompanied by a Delhi police crime branch team from London, reached Delhi on Thursday morning

Uneasy calm in Tuticorin

Uneasy calm in Tuticorin

Rediff.com26 May 2018

'I expect normalcy to return in one or two days,' says Tuticorin's new Collector Sandeep Nandur.

PIX: Rajinikanth attends K S Ravikumar's daughter's wedding

PIX: Rajinikanth attends K S Ravikumar's daughter's wedding

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The wedding was a grand star-studded affair.

AAP has 8 women MLAs, but not a single one in Kejriwal's cabinet

AAP has 8 women MLAs, but not a single one in Kejriwal's cabinet

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Manish Sisodia, Satyender Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain, and Rajendra Gautamas took oath as the ministers in Delhi.

Soorarai Pottru review

Soorarai Pottru review

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Soorarai Pottru HELD A Ganesh Nadar'S attention till the last frame.

29 ministers inducted into Bommai's cabinet

29 ministers inducted into Bommai's cabinet

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Among the ministers in the new cabinet are 8 Lingayats, 7 Vokkaligas, 7 OBCs, 3 SCs, 2 Brahmins, 1 ST and 1 Reddy, and a woman.

Incessant rains pound Delhi causing traffic snarls

Incessant rains pound Delhi causing traffic snarls

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The national capital is expected to continue receiving moderate rainfall with some isolated intense spells for the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday.

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

PHOTOS: Heavy rains in Delhi break 46-year record

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Delhiites woke up to the sound of thunder and lightning this morning and, according to the weather department, the city recorded 117.9 mm rainfall from 5:30 AM to 2.30 PM.

Voting ends in Delhi, estimated 74 per cent recorded

Voting ends in Delhi, estimated 74 per cent recorded

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Polling for the 70-member Delhi assembly elections began on Wednesday where the Congress is engaged in an electoral battle with the Bharatiya Janata Party, while new entrant in the fray the Aam Admi Party's possible impact is being watched keenly.

AAP stages new act, uses street theatre to woo voters

AAP stages new act, uses street theatre to woo voters

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The Arvind Kejriwal-led party believes that art appeals to everyone and there is no better way to connect than through street theatres.

18-year old girl shot dead in New Delhi

18-year old girl shot dead in New Delhi

Rediff.com10 May 2013

A girl studying in Class XII was shot dead on Friday morning allegedly by a youth in her house in south Delhi with her father alleging that a distant relative, who was stalking her, could be behind it.

Ahead of total lockdown, people resort to panic buying in TN

Ahead of total lockdown, people resort to panic buying in TN

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

As COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Tamil Nadu, Palaniswami on Friday had announced a complete shutdown beginning Sunday in Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai for four days, disallowing grocery shops as well and fully curtailing movement of the public.

Ram Singh wouldn't have possibly hung himself: Neighbours

Ram Singh wouldn't have possibly hung himself: Neighbours

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Rediff.com's Priyanka travels to the locality where the Delhi gang rape accused, including Ram Singh who committed suicide on Monday morning, resided. While residents of the South Delhi locality are in disblief over Ram Singh's suicide, fellow accused Vinay Sharma's mother is now worried for her son's life