News for 'R K Puram'

RS Dy Chairman's stolen pilot vehicle found

RS Dy Chairman's stolen pilot vehicle found

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

The stolen pilot vehicle of Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman K Rahman Khan was found abandoned in Rangpura area of New Delhi, police sources said on Tuesday.

Girl made to stand in boys' washroom in school as 'punishment'

Girl made to stand in boys' washroom in school as 'punishment'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

"She (the teacher) dragged my child forcefully and asked her to stay for five minutes inside the boys' washroom as a punishment for not wearing the uniform," alleged the father of the victim.

British citizen held for sexually assaulting visually-impaired kids

British citizen held for sexually assaulting visually-impaired kids

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Murray Denis Ward, 54, allegedly inappropriately touched the three NAB inmates on September 2, the police said.

8 of 9 women fielded by AAP emerge victorious

8 of 9 women fielded by AAP emerge victorious

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

AAP's Atishi, who had unsuccessfully contested last year's Lok Sabha polls from the East Delhi constituency, was fielded from Kalkaji in place of sitting MLA Avtar Singh Kalka. She won the seat by a margin of over 11,300 votes.

K'taka govt under threat as 13 MLAs submit resignation

K'taka govt under threat as 13 MLAs submit resignation

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

The MLAs who were seen at the Speaker's office include, Ramesh Jarkiholi (Gokak), Pratap Gowda Patil (Maski), Shivram Hebbar (Yellapur), Mahesh Kumathalli (Athani), B C Patil (Hirekerur), Byratibasavaraj (K R Puram), S T Soma Shekar (Yashwanthpur) and Ramalinga reddy (BTM Layout) of the Congress. The JD-S MLAs are A H Vishwanath (Hunsur), who recently resigned as party's state chief, Narayana Gowda (K R Pet), and Gopalaiah (Mahalakshmi Layout).

Delhi: 7-yr-old killed, 17 kids injured as tanker hits school van

Delhi: 7-yr-old killed, 17 kids injured as tanker hits school van

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The driver of the private school van had his earphones on and was driving on the wrong side of the road. The milk tanker driver was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, police said.

Chennai 600028 is an interesting listen

Chennai 600028 is an interesting listen

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Yet another fun soundtrack from Yuvan Shankar Raja.

Former BSP leader's son brandishes gun at Delhi 5-star hotel

Former BSP leader's son brandishes gun at Delhi 5-star hotel

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said the police had initiated action in the case.

Tejashwi Yadav: Novice who gave veterans a run for their money

Tejashwi Yadav: Novice who gave veterans a run for their money

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The 2020 assembly polls marked the coming of age of a politician who valiantly went down fighting an army of battle-hardened veterans.

High alert after 6 Lashkar terrorists enter Tamil Nadu

High alert after 6 Lashkar terrorists enter Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The reports suggested six members of the terror outfit infiltrated into the state by sea from Sri Lanka and moved to different cities, including Coimbatore, according to the police.

Delhi: Blueline bus mows down 1, injures 2

Delhi: Blueline bus mows down 1, injures 2

Rediff.com3 Nov 2007

Continuing with their killing spree on Delhi's roads, a Blueline bus claimed one more life and injured two others on Saturday morning.

Shazia Ilmi says 'never agreed' to contest against Sonia

Shazia Ilmi says 'never agreed' to contest against Sonia

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Shazia Ilmi sought to quell speculation that she would be pitted against Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the Lok Sabha polls, saying she "never agreed" to contest from Rae Bareli.

Etihad Air to fly daily between Delhi, Abu Dhabi

Etihad Air to fly daily between Delhi, Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com1 Jun 2007

Etihad Airways will now fly daily between Delhi and Abu Dhabi and will launch a new service between Abu Dhabi and Kochi from Monday.

Microcredit: Why India is failing

Microcredit: Why India is failing

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Lalu's younger son is 26, the older is 25

Lalu's younger son is 26, the older is 25

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Some glaring facts have come out from the affidavits filed by the two sons of Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad as the documents indicate that the younger son is aged one year more than his elder brother.

BJP sweeps Karnataka bypolls, BSY retains majority

BJP sweeps Karnataka bypolls, BSY retains majority

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The BJP won 12 of 15 seats on which bypolls were held. Congress could win only two.

When Smriti Irani made a clean 'sweep'

When Smriti Irani made a clean 'sweep'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

In a bid to promote the ambitious 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' (Clean India Mission), Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani made a surprise visit to a government school in Delhi and participated in a cleaning drive.

Municipal schools declare holiday on Saturday as Delhi is blanketed by smog

Municipal schools declare holiday on Saturday as Delhi is blanketed by smog

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The national capital is facing the worst smog in 17 years, the Centre for Science and Environment had said on Thursday.

Japanese-style welcome for Koizumi

Japanese-style welcome for Koizumi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

DPS, R K Puram was the first engagement on Koizumi's two-day visit to India and he was pleasantly surprised by the strong Japanese influence on the school.

16 of 17 disqualified K'taka MLAs join BJP; 13 get bypoll tickets

16 of 17 disqualified K'taka MLAs join BJP; 13 get bypoll tickets

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The BJP will need to win at least six seats to remain in power.

Women may turn out to be game changer in Delhi polls

Women may turn out to be game changer in Delhi polls

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

With Delhi witnessing the highest-ever voter turnout, women may turn out to be game changer for political parties as they came out in large numbers to cast their ballots.

Gangrape accused nabbed in Delhi

Gangrape accused nabbed in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Mahipal Singh, accused of raping a 16-year-old girl with seven of his friends was arrested in New Delhi on Saturday.

Ram Singh arrested from bus identified by victim's friend: Cop

Ram Singh arrested from bus identified by victim's friend: Cop

Rediff.com14 May 2013

A Delhi police official on Tuesday told a special court that the bus in which a 23-year-old girl was gang-raped on December 16 night was identified by the victim's friend and the main accused Ram Singh was arrested from the vehicle itself.

Govt committed to building Ram Temple at Ayodhya: Union minister sparks controversy

Govt committed to building Ram Temple at Ayodhya: Union minister sparks controversy

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Union Minister Mahesh Sharma said it is the "dream" of the people of the country that Ram Mandir is built as early as possible.

Bypolls to decide BSY govt's fate today

Bypolls to decide BSY govt's fate today

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The BJP needs to win at least six of the seats to remain in majority in the 225-member assembly (including the Speaker, who has a casting vote), which would still have two vacant seats -- Maski and R R Nagar.

Delhi polls: 114 tainted candidates in the fray

Delhi polls: 114 tainted candidates in the fray

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

BJP tops the list with 27 tainted candidates

Over 350 activists arrested on eve of VHP's Ayodhya rally

Over 350 activists arrested on eve of VHP's Ayodhya rally

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday arrested around 340 people, including former Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Legislative Assembly Lalu Singh, and put 42 others under house arrest on the eve of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad's 'Sankalp Diwas' rally in Ayodhya, which has been banned by the state government.

Orphaned teens seek PM's help to exchange Rs 96,500 in old notes

Orphaned teens seek PM's help to exchange Rs 96,500 in old notes

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The cash was found in a box earlier this month during a police survey at one of their locked paternal houses in Sarawada village.

10 defectors, who helped BJP, made Karnataka ministers

10 defectors, who helped BJP, made Karnataka ministers

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The then disqualified Congress-JDS MLAs who had shifted loyalty to the BJP and won the December by-elections, were sworn-in at a simple ceremony at Raj Bhavan with Governor Vajubhai Vala admistering oath of office and secrecy.

VHP leader Giriraj Kishore dead

VHP leader Giriraj Kishore dead

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Senior Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Giriraj Kishore, who was actively associated with the Ram temple agitation, died in New Delhi on Sunday evening following prolonged illness. He was 94.

JNU students' march to Parliament stopped by police

JNU students' march to Parliament stopped by police

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

The police said 10 companies have been deployed outside JNU. One company comprises 70 to 80 personnel.

Ram temple crowns Modi as first Hindu Hriday Samrat

Ram temple crowns Modi as first Hindu Hriday Samrat

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

By all yardsticks 2024 isn't expected to be like 2014 or 2019. But with the mandir expected to be ready in time for the next Lok Sabha polls, Modi will have a new ally in Ram to see him through, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Roadie host abuses Shinde at AAP rally, apologises later

Roadie host abuses Shinde at AAP rally, apologises later

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

The Aam Aadmi Party faced an embarrassing situation when a television host campaigning for one of its candidates allegedly used foul language against Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde at a public meeting in New Delhi.

BJP MP, others arrested before VHP's Ayodhya yatra

BJP MP, others arrested before VHP's Ayodhya yatra

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Yogi Adityanath and 24 others accompanying him to the Vishwa Hindu Parishad's 'Sankalap Diwas' rally in Ayodhya were on Friday arrested at the railway station in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, as a preventive measure, police said.

An IAS officer changes children's lives

An IAS officer changes children's lives

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

How Raipur's District Collector Om Prakash Choudhary ensures that poor children study at good schools.

Police grills JNUSU president Kanhaiya, Khalid and Anirban together

Police grills JNUSU president Kanhaiya, Khalid and Anirban together

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The questioning started in the wee hours of Friday and lasted for around five hours, before it resumed around 10.30 am.

CBSE Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys, topper gets 499 out of 500

CBSE Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys, topper gets 499 out of 500

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The overall pass percentage was 83.01 per cent as against last year's 82.02 per cent.

ATM woes: 'I got my card back after 30 minutes'

ATM woes: 'I got my card back after 30 minutes'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Rediff reader Shan Anbu, 42, tells us how his card got stuck in the ATM due to lack of backup power facility.

Will AAP pit Shazia Ilmi against Sonia Gandhi from Rae Bareli?

Will AAP pit Shazia Ilmi against Sonia Gandhi from Rae Bareli?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

After announcing Kumar Vishwas's candidature against Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, there is a buzz that the party might pit Shazia Ilmi against Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the upcoming general elections.

Sting operation: Shazia Ilmi takes channel, editor to court

Sting operation: Shazia Ilmi takes channel, editor to court

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Aam Adami Party's Shazia Ilmi, who was one of the leaders of caught in an alleged sting operation, has filed a criminal complaint with the Delhi police and also taken the channel, India News editor-in-chief Deepak Chaurasia and journalist Aniranjan Jha to court for defamation.