News for 'Pushkar'

'Sunanda Pushkar was one of the warmest human beings I had met'

'Sunanda Pushkar was one of the warmest human beings I had met'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Zayed Khan talks about his 'good friend' who passed away recently.

Internet services restored in Haldwani with a warning

Internet services restored in Haldwani with a warning

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Lifting the suspension of internet services in violence affected Haldwani, Nainital police on Sunday warned of stringent action against miscreants who try to disrupt communal harmony by posting any provocative photo, comment, etc., on social media.

Uttarakhand CM announces Rs 1 lakh each for 41 rescued workers

Uttarakhand CM announces Rs 1 lakh each for 41 rescued workers

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday said none of the 41 labourers rescued from an under-construction road tunnel in Uttarkashi district was in a critical condition.

Up to BJP if it wants me to fight polls: Doval's son

Up to BJP if it wants me to fight polls: Doval's son

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shaurya Doval has said he has never expressed desire to contest elections but is open to the idea if the party decides to field him.

When Ramdev can reveal identity, why can't Rehman: Yoga guru on Kanwar Yatra order

When Ramdev can reveal identity, why can't Rehman: Yoga guru on Kanwar Yatra order

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Ramdev said one does not need to hide their name, but do one's work with truth and honesty.

Sunanda Pushkar death: Cops seek lie detector test on 3 witnesses

Sunanda Pushkar death: Cops seek lie detector test on 3 witnesses

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Delhi police is now stepping up the probe and want to conduct polygraph test on three key witnesses

'Yodha has my best action sequences in a decade'

'Yodha has my best action sequences in a decade'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sidharth Malhotra will be seen in an action-packed avatar in Yodha, releasing March 15.

Sunanda Pushkar case transferred to Crime Branch

Sunanda Pushkar case transferred to Crime Branch

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

The probe into the mysterious death of Sunanda Pushkar, wife of Union Minister Shashi Tharoor, was today transferred to the elite Crime Branch of Delhi Police, a week after she was found dead in a luxury hotel in the national capital

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

PIX: People across country celebrate Diwali with pomp

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Keeping up his tradition of celebrating the festival with soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Sir Creek near the Indo-Pak border in Gujarat's Kutch district and offered sweets to jawans.

Nayab Saini takes oath as Haryana CM; PM, allies attend

Nayab Saini takes oath as Haryana CM; PM, allies attend

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Hours before the ceremony, Saini visited the Valmiki Bhawan and offered prayers at a gurdwara and the Mansa Devi temple in Panchkula.

What Was President Murmu Praying For?

What Was President Murmu Praying For?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

On a three-day visit to Uttarakhand, President Droupadi Murmu worshipped at the Badrinath temple.

U'khand assembly to pass bill on UCC in Feb: Dhami

U'khand assembly to pass bill on UCC in Feb: Dhami

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The expert panel headed by retired Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai will hand over the draft of the UCC to the state government on February 2, he said.

Mohan Yadav sworn in as Madhya Pradesh CM

Mohan Yadav sworn in as Madhya Pradesh CM

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The 58-year-old leader was administered the oath of office by Governor Mangubhai Patel.

Police register murder case in Sunanda Pushkar death

Police register murder case in Sunanda Pushkar death

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

In a sensational twist to the death of Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar, Delhi Police on Tuesday registered a murder case on the basis of a medical report that concluded her death was unnatural and due to poisoning but nobody has been named as a suspect as yet.

Police station to replace razed madrasa in Haldwani

Police station to replace razed madrasa in Haldwani

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Dhami said several acres of land were freed from encroachment during the demolition drive in the 'Malik Ka Bagicha' area of Banbhoolpura.

A Kiss In Kashmir

A Kiss In Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Everything about Sharmila was a gift from the Divine: The graceful way she twirled her paintbrush, the naughtiness with which she teased his desperate attempts at cooking her favorite dishes, the gentleness when her lips touched his, the softness of her hair as it fell on his face, the flowery smell of her perfume when he nuzzled her neck, the mole near her quivering lips that he kissed every opportunity he got.

Tribals launch protests against eviction from 54 tiger reserves

Tribals launch protests against eviction from 54 tiger reserves

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The tribal communities, asserting their rights under the Forest Rights Act, are now planning to gather in Delhi to demand "justice" for their livelihoods and traditions that are closely linked to the forests.

Uttarakhand: 10 killed as tempo traveller plunges into Alaknanda river

Uttarakhand: 10 killed as tempo traveller plunges into Alaknanda river

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Nagnyal said 26 people were in the vehicle and most of them were residents of Delhi. Ten people died in the accident, the IG said.

PIX: Joy, hugs as 16-day underground nightmare ends

PIX: Joy, hugs as 16-day underground nightmare ends

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

It was a highly emotional moment, with those gathered outside shouting slogans and the workers themselves welcomed by everyone present, as these photographs show.

14 dead after torrential overnight rain in Uttarakhand

14 dead after torrential overnight rain in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Twelve people, including three of a family, were killed and six injured in heavy overnight rains that triggered flooding and house collapse as several rivers swelled in Uttarakhand, officials said on Thursday.

Dhami hands over Rs 1 lakh cheques to rescued workers

Dhami hands over Rs 1 lakh cheques to rescued workers

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami Wednesday met the workers rescued from the Silkyara tunnel and kept under medical observation at a hospital in Chinyalisaur and handed over Rs 1 lakh to each of them.

Leopard that terrorised Bengaluru for 5 days shot dead

Leopard that terrorised Bengaluru for 5 days shot dead

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

After three days of intense search operations, forest department officials tracked the wild cat in the city's outskirts at Kudlu Gate near Electronic City in Bengaluru South.

Rat miners refuse to encash 'inadequate' prize cheques

Rat miners refuse to encash 'inadequate' prize cheques

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The rat-hole miners said the chief minister's gesture was 'not commensurate' with the role they had played.

Haldwani violence: Five held, more than 5K people booked; curfew lifted

Haldwani violence: Five held, more than 5K people booked; curfew lifted

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

The three FIRs were registered on Friday, and police stressed that there was no fresh violence and that the situation was under control.

Human labour triumphed over machinery: Global media hail tunnel rescue

Human labour triumphed over machinery: Global media hail tunnel rescue

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

As rescuers in India on Tuesday successfully pulled out all 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in Uttarakhand after 16 days, the global media hailed the rescue operation and provided live coverage of the dramatic development.

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

'People want to do business in the name of the Kedarnath temple.'

In surprise move, Sunanda Pushkar case transferred back to south district police

In surprise move, Sunanda Pushkar case transferred back to south district police

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

In a surprise move, the probe into Sunanda Pushkar's mysterious death was transferred back to the South district police from the crime branch, two days after it was moved to the latter.

Uniform Civil Code bill tabled in Utt'khand assembly amid Jai Shri Ram chants

Uniform Civil Code bill tabled in Utt'khand assembly amid Jai Shri Ram chants

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Several Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states in the country, including Gujarat and Assam, have expressed their keenness to follow the Uttarakhand UCC as a model.

Tunnel nightmare over, all 41 trapped workers rescued at last!

Tunnel nightmare over, all 41 trapped workers rescued at last!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Rescue workers pulled out all 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel in a multi-agency rescue operation that hovered between hope and despair for 16 days.

How trapped workers will be pulled out from tunnel

How trapped workers will be pulled out from tunnel

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

An NDRF personnel went through the passage, pushing a wheeled stretcher tied to a rope at the end of the tunnel and was pulled back up after completing the stretch.

Sunanda Pushkar death: Medical board's advice on FBI report reaches police

Sunanda Pushkar death: Medical board's advice on FBI report reaches police

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

"Have been told that medical board's advice in late Sunanda's case has been received," Delhi police Commissioner BS Bassi said in a tweet.

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Watch Vijay Deverakonda Romance Mrunal Thakur

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

More BJP-ruled states roll out police quotas for ex-Agniveers

More BJP-ruled states roll out police quotas for ex-Agniveers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

States like Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh had on Friday announced similar incentives.

Media can't be prosecutor, judge and executioner: Tharoor on Pushkar's death

Media can't be prosecutor, judge and executioner: Tharoor on Pushkar's death

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Tharoor said he had 'fully cooperated' with the police at every stage of the case.

Not against Uniform Civil Code, but...: Cong

Not against Uniform Civil Code, but...: Cong

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Former Uttarakhand CM and Congress leader Harish Rawat alleged that the state government wants an immediate discussion on the UCC bill despite nobody having a draft copy of it.

Diwali came a fortnight late for rescued workers' kin

Diwali came a fortnight late for rescued workers' kin

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

For them it was a late Diwali, as the tunnel collapse happened on November 12, the day of the the festival.

Kanwar Yatra order forces Muslim, Hindu dhaba owners to remove staff

Kanwar Yatra order forces Muslim, Hindu dhaba owners to remove staff

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

A Muslim man used to work on the tandoor at my restaurant. But due to this issue, I asked him to leave. Because people can make an issue over it. We don't want such trouble here

750-page UCC report to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly

750-page UCC report to be tabled in Uttarakhand assembly

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The draft will be examined, studied and discussed before it is tabled in the assembly on February 6, he said.

Uttarkashi rescue op challenging because...: Gadkari

Uttarkashi rescue op challenging because...: Gadkari

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The minister for road transport and highways, who was accompanied by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, said the rescue operation is challenging as the soil strata in the Himalayan region is not uniform.

Tunnel projects in Uttarakhand to be reviewed: CM Dhami

Tunnel projects in Uttarakhand to be reviewed: CM Dhami

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

All tunnels being constructed in Uttarakhand will be reviewed, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said on Thursday after drilling began at the Silkyara tunnel with a heavy duty machine to rescue 40 labourers trapped there for four days.