News for 'Rajendra Nagar'

Couldn't pump out water from coaching class because...: Probe

Couldn't pump out water from coaching class because...: Probe

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The interim magisterial inquiry report and the MCD Karol Bagh zone superintending engineer report were submitted to revenue minister Atishi who alleged that the "bureaucracy" was showing "laxity" in investigating the death of the civil services aspirants.

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

From dubbing voices to putting faces with the help of AI, political campaigns are undergoing a Bollywood makeover. Among the favourites is a scene from the Anil Kapoor-starrer Nayak, posted by the BJP, where Kapoor asks about the Chunaavi Vaade (poll promise), with Arvind Kejriwal at the receiving end instead of Amrish Puri.

Deadliest train accidents in India since independence

Deadliest train accidents in India since independence

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Odisha train crash is one of the deadliest such accidents since independence.

Delhi polls: Prez Murmu, Jaishankar, Rahul, Atishi vote

Delhi polls: Prez Murmu, Jaishankar, Rahul, Atishi vote

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Voting for the Delhi Assembly elections began on Wednesday, with prominent leaders like President Droupadi Murmu, Union ministers S Jaishankar and Hardeep Singh Puri, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi casting their ballots early in the day. Other notable figures who participated in the electoral process included Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, AAP leader and former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, and Delhi Chief Electoral Officer R Alice Vaz. The election is a triangular contest between the ruling AAP, BJP, and Congress, with the AAP aiming for a third consecutive term. Polling is underway at 13,766 stations across Delhi's 70 assembly constituencies to decide the fate of 699 candidates. The results will be announced on February 8.

9-yr-old girl abducted, raped in MP; fights for life

9-yr-old girl abducted, raped in MP; fights for life

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The victim, who suffered injuries due to the assault, has been admitted to a hospital and her condition is stated to be critical, Indore's Deputy Commissioner of Police Amit Tolani told reporters.

Delhi polls: AAP fields 24 new faces, drops 15 sitting MLAs

Delhi polls: AAP fields 24 new faces, drops 15 sitting MLAs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Dilip Pandey, Atishi and Raghav Chadha, who unsuccessfully contested the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, will also contest the assembly elections to be held on February 8.

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

According to the officials, the three-storey coaching institute, surrounded by residential and commercial establishments, had permission to use the basement as a store room, but it was being used as library in violation of the rules.

Maha Kumbh: World's largest religious gathering begins

Maha Kumbh: World's largest religious gathering begins

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Maha Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu pilgrimage, commenced in Prayagraj, India on Monday, with over 40 lakh people taking the first holy dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the event, which runs until February 26, will elevate India's ancient cultural and religious traditions to global prominence.

One cop was with Siddique during attack; 15 probe teams fanned out of Maha

One cop was with Siddique during attack; 15 probe teams fanned out of Maha

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

He clarified that Siddique was provided a non-categorised security and was allotted three police constables.

Security tightened at Gambhir's house after threat from 'ISIS Kashmir'

Security tightened at Gambhir's house after threat from 'ISIS Kashmir'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Security has been beefed up outside the residence of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Gautam Gambhir in New Delhi after he received an alleged death threat from 'ISIS Kashmir,' officials said on Wednesday.

Bihar flood toll reaches 28; IAF drops relief material

Bihar flood toll reaches 28; IAF drops relief material

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The disaster management department said that the state government has urged the Indian Air Force to send a helicopter for air-dropping of food packets and other relief material in marooned areas.

Schedule, key details of trains that will run from Tuesday

Schedule, key details of trains that will run from Tuesday

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Only asymptomatic passengers with confirmed e-tickets will be allowed in these trains and they will have to report at the station at least 90 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure.

A Peek At Bride-to-Be Parineeti's Style

A Peek At Bride-to-Be Parineeti's Style

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Some of our favourite looks of girl who will soon be riding the Band Baaja Baaraat juggernaut.

Aspirants review

Aspirants review

Rediff.com21 May 2021

In Aspirants, Abhilash, SK and Guri chase the IAS dream from Delhi's bustling Old Rajendra Nagar. They are like the tripod; we are constantly reminded about their deep bond, but I didn't feel the closeness, observes Sukanya Verma.

Delhi encounter: Cops involved likely to be transferred

Delhi encounter: Cops involved likely to be transferred

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Following the encounter killing of wanted criminal Manoj Vashishtha in the Rajendra Nagar area of the national capital, the Delhi Police has announced that all members of the Special Cell involved in the incident shall be transferred.

Special: 20 Things We Love About Shah Rukh Khan

Special: 20 Things We Love About Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Bollywood's King Khan completes two decades in the Hindi film industry today.

Rains lash Pune; waterlogging after 65 mm downpour in 2 hours, trees uprooted

Rains lash Pune; waterlogging after 65 mm downpour in 2 hours, trees uprooted

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Many areas witnessed waterlogging and at least 31 incidents of tree fall were reported.

Bihar rain death toll soars to 73; IMD issues orange alert

Bihar rain death toll soars to 73; IMD issues orange alert

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The torrential rain that took place between September 27 and 30 has created a flood-like situation in 15 districts of the state, including the state capital.

Polling begins in Delhi

Polling begins in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Polling for the assembly elections began on Saturday morning in New Delhi, where The Congress is engaged in a keen electoral battle with the Bharatiya Janata Party to record a historic third consecutive term in power.Elections are being held in 69 out of the 70 Assembly constituencies while polling for the remaining one will be held on December 13. The polling for the Rajendra Nagar seat was rescheduled after BJP candidate Puran Chand Yogi allegedly committed suicide.

Bihar deputy CM's brother attacked

Bihar deputy CM's brother attacked

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

No seat deal yet, UP bypolls to test unity of INDIA bloc

No seat deal yet, UP bypolls to test unity of INDIA bloc

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Bypolls to 10 assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh will be a litmus test for the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA)'s unity after the group's success in the recent Lok Sabha polls when they won more than 40 seats, significantly contributing to the Bharatiya Janata Party's failure to win a simple majority in parliament.

Patna residents take to the streets

Patna residents take to the streets

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

Angered by an acute shortage of water and frequent power cuts in Patna, hundreds of residents on Saturday took to the streets and blocked traffic on the arterial Ashok Rajpath.

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Seers from various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday as an unbroken stream of people converged at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion with around 3.5 crore devotees taking a dip.

Delhi BJP faces overhaul after drubbing in MCD polls

Delhi BJP faces overhaul after drubbing in MCD polls

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

An organisational overhaul in Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party is afoot in the light of the party's defeat in the MCD election, the party leaders said on Thursday.

On way to Sambhal, Rahul, Priyanka stopped at UP border

On way to Sambhal, Rahul, Priyanka stopped at UP border

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Curbs under Section 163 (power to issue an order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which were set to expire on Sunday, have now been extended till December 31 in Sambhal.

Patna: Bomb explodes on railway track

Patna: Bomb explodes on railway track

Rediff.com19 Aug 2006

Government Railway Police and Railway Protection Force jawans were combing the tracks to look for more explosives.

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rahul, Priyanka to visit Sambhal with Cong MPs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi along with the five other Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh will visit violence-hit Sambhal on Wednesday, party's state unit chief Ajay Rai said.

Once upon a Ganpati in Tilak Nagar

Once upon a Ganpati in Tilak Nagar

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The 'Chhota don' may be down but certainly not out. And the same can be said of the Ganesh pandal once patronised by him, reports Anil Singh.

Missing NEET aspirant traced after 23 days, travelled across India

Missing NEET aspirant traced after 23 days, travelled across India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

A day after taking the competitive medical exam, Meena on May 6 sent a text message to his parents saying that he did not want to study any further and was leaving home for five years, police had said.

Agnipath Stir: Thousands Stranded At Stations

Agnipath Stir: Thousands Stranded At Stations

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

'I am helpless and there is no one to help me.' 'I have been on this platform since Saturday.'

Rapist tries to shoot survivor, father; loses leg under train later

Rapist tries to shoot survivor, father; loses leg under train later

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A 25-year-old rape survivor was seriously injured when she was shot at and attacked with a sharp-edged weapon by a man accused of raping her and his two accomplices in Kotputli-Behror district of Rajasthan.

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Raj poll: Vasundhara Raje, her loyalists in BJP's 2nd list

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The party also decided to field Narpat Singh Rajvi from Chittorgarh after its earlier decision to deny the five-term MLA, who is the son-in-law of its stalwart leader Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, renomination from his Vidhyadhar Nagar seat. This triggered a backlash from a section of party workers.

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.

Delhi restaurant encounter: FIR against 9 police personnel

Delhi restaurant encounter: FIR against 9 police personnel

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

An FIR has been lodged against nine Delhi police personnel in connection with the gunning down of Manoj Vashishth in an alleged encounter at a restaurant in national capital, police said on Monday.

I have only one voter-ID card: Gautam Gambhir

I have only one voter-ID card: Gautam Gambhir

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Downplaying the AAP's allegations, Gambhir had earlier termed it as "negative politics".

Rathore among 7 BJP MPs to contest Rajasthan assembly polls

Rathore among 7 BJP MPs to contest Rajasthan assembly polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Rajsamand MP Diya Kumari and Jaipur Rural MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore are among the seven BJP parliamentarians who will contest the Rajasthan Assembly polls, according to the first list of 41 candidates issued by the party on Monday.

No ED notice but injustice to Dalits reason to quit govt: Kejri minister

No ED notice but injustice to Dalits reason to quit govt: Kejri minister

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Anand is still "technically" a minister although he has resigned, officials said.

Bihar floods: Death toll rises to 97

Bihar floods: Death toll rises to 97

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

People lost their lives in the affected districts due to incidents of drowning, electrocution, house collapse and falling of trees, a disaster management department release said.

Phase 5: Mumbai voting hampered by delays, long queues, sweltering heat

Phase 5: Mumbai voting hampered by delays, long queues, sweltering heat

Rediff.com20 May 2024

While at some places people who had turned up at polling booths early in the morning left without casting their vote after waiting in line for a long time, Sena-UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray alleged that the process was slowed down deliberately.

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

'Where was Nitish Kumar for 4 days when Patna was flooded?'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'Nitish Kumar's government has proved during these floods that it is a helpless government.'