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Farmers' protest: Amit Shah holds meet to discuss security

Farmers' protest: Amit Shah holds meet to discuss security

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The meeting came after a large number of farmers with their tractors broke police barricades and entered central Delhi areas, including Red Fort and ITO.

Amid hardships, locals extend helping hand to protesting farmers

Amid hardships, locals extend helping hand to protesting farmers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Many locals are coming forward and extending a helping hand to protesting farmers who are facing difficulties like power outage, unavailability of water and lack of sanitation at Singhu border, the epicenter of the ongoing farmers against the three contentious agri laws.

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Cmmuters faced hard time navigating through water-logged roads and faced traffic congestion.

Guj village declares social boycott of SCs after FIR against Patidar woman

Guj village declares social boycott of SCs after FIR against Patidar woman

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The arrest of an upper caste woman for allegedly stopping Dalits from entering a temple in a village in Gujarat's Botad district led to the social boycott of residents of the scheduled Caste (SC) community but the issue was resolved after police brokered peace, an official said on Monday.

Chidambaram wanted specs, medicines, western toilet in jail

Chidambaram wanted specs, medicines, western toilet in jail

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

He has moved another application for direction to jail authorities to provide adequate security considering that he has Z category security.

IPL PICS: CSK take Capitals in stride for second win

IPL PICS: CSK take Capitals in stride for second win

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Shane Watson and Suresh Raina made batting look easy on a lifeless track as Chennai Super Kings coasted to a six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in Tuesday's Indian Premier League match in Delhi.

CBSE defers board exams in northeast Delhi

CBSE defers board exams in northeast Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

There are a total of 86 centres in northeast Delhi. While Class 10 students had English exam, Class 12 students had optional exams, including Web Application and Media.

Bentley, driven by business tycoon's son, hits auto, kills foreigner in Delhi

Bentley, driven by business tycoon's son, hits auto, kills foreigner in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Asees was caught by locals after the accident and was being thrashed when the police reached the spot, a senior police officer said.

'Disillusioned' by Congress, ex-Punjab minister joins BJP

'Disillusioned' by Congress, ex-Punjab minister joins BJP

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

Badal, who served as the finance minister in the previous Congress government, said, "Seven years ago, I merged the People's Party of Punjab with your party. I did so with immense hope and an expectation of being integrated into an organisation with a rich history that would allow me to serve both the people of Punjab and its interests to the best of my ability."

Amit Shah links black clothes protest to Ram temple day, Congress hits back

Amit Shah links black clothes protest to Ram temple day, Congress hits back

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday linked Congress leaders' protest in black clothes over the issues of price rise and unemployment to the party's "appeasement" politics to convey its opposition to the Ram temple foundation laying by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on this day in 2020.

Sidhu joins guest teachers' protest outside Kejriwal's house

Sidhu joins guest teachers' protest outside Kejriwal's house

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Last month, Kejriwal had joined the contractual teachers in Punjab's Mohali, who staged a protest making a similar demand.

'Unfortunately I am an MP': BJP mocks Rahul over gaffe

'Unfortunately I am an MP': BJP mocks Rahul over gaffe

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

We speak freely to the media without teleprompters, Jairam Ramesh counters.

Another farmer group ends protest against new laws

Another farmer group ends protest against new laws

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The farmers' union had been camping at the Dalit Prerna Sthal since December 2, demanding withdrawal of the three new farm laws, legalisation of minimum support price (MSP) for crops and implementation of the recommendation of Swaminathan Committee's report.

SC notices Delhi government on wrestlers' sexual harassment plea

SC notices Delhi government on wrestlers' sexual harassment plea

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Sibal alleged that seven wrestlers, including a minor, have made alleged sexual harassment allegations but no FIR has been lodged so far despite the law being very clear on this aspect.

Govt orders internet shutdown in parts of Delhi

Govt orders internet shutdown in parts of Delhi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

A government order sent to telecom service providers directed temporary suspension of internet services in areas of Singhu, Ghazipur, Tikri, Mukarba Chowk and Nangloi and their adjoining areas in the NCT of Delhi from 12.00 hours to 23.59 hours on the Republic Day, according to the department of telecom.

Cong leader booked for 'latka-jhatka' remark against Smriti Irani

Cong leader booked for 'latka-jhatka' remark against Smriti Irani

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Rai said that the terminology was part of the regional dialect and there was nothing obscene about it.

5 Independent MLAs meet Nadda, offer support to BJP

5 Independent MLAs meet Nadda, offer support to BJP

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The five Independent legislators -- Dharampal Gondan, Nayanpal Rawat, Sombir Sangwan, Rakesh Daulatabad and Randheer Golan -- met Nadda and extended their support to the saffron party, BJP leader Jawahar Yadav said.

4 IAF flights bring back 798 Indians stranded in Ukraine

4 IAF flights bring back 798 Indians stranded in Ukraine

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The Indian Air Force's first flight carrying 200 people from Bucharest landed at 1.30 am and Union Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt welcomed them at the airbase, they noted.

Dry run for Covid vaccination in all states, UTs on Jan 2

Dry run for Covid vaccination in all states, UTs on Jan 2

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

A dry run for COVID-19 vaccination will be conducted by all state and union territory administrations on January 2 to test the linkages between planning and implementation and to identify the challenges, the Centre said on Thursday.

Tried to scare him with lathi: Cop who faced gunman in Delhi

Tried to scare him with lathi: Cop who faced gunman in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Shahrukh, the suspect who opened fire at police personnel during violence in North-East Delhi on Monday, has not been arrested, clarified Delhi Police sources.

In midnight hearing, HC tells Delhi cops to ensure safe passage

In midnight hearing, HC tells Delhi cops to ensure safe passage

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Bench of Justices S Muralidhar and Anup J Bhambhani directed the Delhi Police to deploy all resources to ensure this.

Nitish Kumar offers to touch official's feet to expedite road project

Nitish Kumar offers to touch official's feet to expedite road project

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

A livid Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asked a representative of a private company to expedite a road project in Patna and even offered to touch his feet to speed it up.

Delhi minister Satyendar Jain sent to ED custody till June 9

Delhi minister Satyendar Jain sent to ED custody till June 9

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Delhi minister Satyendar Jain was sent to Enforcement Directorate's custody till June 9 by a court in New Delhi on Tuesday for questioning in a money laundering case.

Rape charges framed against Unnao MLA

Rape charges framed against Unnao MLA

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The court has framed charges under Sections 120 b (criminal conspiracy), 363 (kidnapping), 366 (kidnapping or inducing a woman to compel for marriage), 376 (rape) and other relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

Rahul Gets Into World Cup Fever...

Rahul Gets Into World Cup Fever...

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Friday, November 11.

Congratulate Mary Kom!

Congratulate Mary Kom!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

In front of her home crowd, legendary boxer Mary Kom scripted history by winning a historic sixth gold in the Women's World Championships after defeating Hanna Okhota of Ukraine.

'Disparaging, derogatory': Victim on Mishra's 'peed on herself' claim

'Disparaging, derogatory': Victim on Mishra's 'peed on herself' claim

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Mishra's counsel, while arguing against a police petition seeking revision of an order passed by a magisterial court refusing his custodial interrogation, on Friday claimed that he did not commit the offence, and that she herself urinated.

Hindu Sena puts up saffron flags, posters outside JNU, with a warning

Hindu Sena puts up saffron flags, posters outside JNU, with a warning

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

In a video circulated on WhatsApp, Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta is purportedly heard saying in Hindi, 'Saffron is being insulted in the JNU campus on a regular basis. We want to warn those who are doing this. Mend your ways. We won't tolerate this.'

COVID-19 and lockdown dampens Eid festivities

COVID-19 and lockdown dampens Eid festivities

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The scare of the pandemic, lockdown restrictions, as well as mass exodus of migrants from the city have deprived Eid of the usual festivity.

New special CP brought in to control Delhi violence

New special CP brought in to control Delhi violence

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

An order issued by the Home Department of the Delhi government said the 1985-batch AGMUT cadre officer is being appointed to the new post with 'immediate effect'.

India records 47,638 fresh Covid-19 infections

India records 47,638 fresh Covid-19 infections

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

A total 77,65,966 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far, pushing the national recovery rate to 92.32 per cent, while the case fatality rate stands at 1.49 per cent.

Exodus of workers chokes Delhi-UP border

Exodus of workers chokes Delhi-UP border

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

At the Ghazipur border, they huddled close together, only some with masks -- aware of the coronavirus threat that had led to an unprecedented 21-day lockdown of the country and taken away their jobs, but helpless to do anything about combating the infection.

Saba Karim's son detained after his car hits pedestrian

Saba Karim's son detained after his car hits pedestrian

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Fidel Karim is a professional football coach and was on his way to practice in his Honda car when it hit the woman pedestrian who was crossing the road.

Cops detain 200 over farmers' tractor rally violence

Cops detain 200 over farmers' tractor rally violence

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

A total of 22 FIRs have been registered regarding the violence in which over 300 police personnel were injured.

Agriculture minister meets Shah after farmers reject govt's proposal

Agriculture minister meets Shah after farmers reject govt's proposal

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The government, in its proposal circulated among the leaders on Wednesday, offered to amend 7-8 issues, including providing a written assurance of minimum support price.

Jagdeep Dhankhar elected 14th Vice President of India

Jagdeep Dhankhar elected 14th Vice President of India

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Dhankar wins vice presidential election by bagging more than 500 votes.

Farmer on way to Delhi killed as truck hits his tractor-trolley

Farmer on way to Delhi killed as truck hits his tractor-trolley

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

A case was registered against the truck driver who hit the tractor, killing a protesting farmer and injuring two others, a Haryana Police spokesperson said.

'Getting an ass to run a horse's race': Hardeep Puri slams Rahul

'Getting an ass to run a horse's race': Hardeep Puri slams Rahul

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Rahul Gandhi can never be Savarkar even by a long shot because the freedom fighter neither travelled abroad for six months of the year nor sought help from foreigners against his country, Thakur said.

'5 saal phir se Kejriwal': AAP celebrates win

'5 saal phir se Kejriwal': AAP celebrates win

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Carrying blue and white balloons, buntings and giant cut-outs of their leader Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party workers went into celebratory mode at the party headquarters on Tuesday as trends showed the party was set for a massive victory in the Delhi Assembly polls. Grooving to the tunes of the party's campaign song - 'Lage Raho Kejriwal' - and drumbeats, hundreds of AAP workers celebrated at the party office.

Chidambaram sent to Tihar jail for 2 weeks in INX Media case

Chidambaram sent to Tihar jail for 2 weeks in INX Media case

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Chidambaram, who was accompanied by police personnel in the police bus, was put in a special cell in the Asia's biggest prison complex as per the orders of the CBI court.