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DCW seeks CCTV on flights, tougher steps against drunk fliers

DCW seeks CCTV on flights, tougher steps against drunk fliers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Prevent highly intoxicated travellers from boarding the aircraft, limit alcohol intake, instal CCTV cameras and sensitise staff about sexual harassment -- are part of the detailed guidelines given by the Delhi Commission for Women to the aviation regulator amid rising incidents of unruly passengers on flights.

Pranab concerned over reports of EVM tampering

Pranab concerned over reports of EVM tampering

Rediff.com21 May 2019

People's mandate is sacrosanct and has to be above any iota of reasonable doubt, Pranab said.

Govt, airlines issue directives amid congestion at airports

Govt, airlines issue directives amid congestion at airports

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The country's largest airline IndiGo and Air India have asked passengers to reach Delhi airport at least 3.5 hours prior to domestic departures.

Rahul adamant on giving Cong chief post to a non-Gandhi

Rahul adamant on giving Cong chief post to a non-Gandhi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

At the same time, Sonia Gandhi does not want to hold the post due to health reasons and Rahul wants a non-Gandhi should hold the post in place of Sonia.

Now, ED may launch money laundering probe into Delhi excise policy

Now, ED may launch money laundering probe into Delhi excise policy

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) may initiate a money laundering investigation over the framing and execution of the Aam Aadmi Party government's excise policy, official sources said on Friday after the Central Bureau of Investigation raided Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and others in the matter.

Farmers occupy Delhi's border, turn it into their home

Farmers occupy Delhi's border, turn it into their home

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

India's capital -- New Delhi -- is witnessing farmers from Punjab and Haryana sitting in at the Singhu and Tikri border points for the past five days, braving water cannons, tear gas and the biting cold. Their reason to protest - the Centre's new farm laws. Here's what it looks like.

Yechury in Srinagar, meets Tarigami for 3 hours

Yechury in Srinagar, meets Tarigami for 3 hours

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The apex court made it clear that Yechury was allowed to visit Jammu and Kashmir only to meet his party colleague.

Got a taste of brute force: Rahul on Kashmir visit

Got a taste of brute force: Rahul on Kashmir visit

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

Rahul said it is clear that things are "not normal" in Jammu and Kashmir.

Not one Maharashtra border village will go to Karnataka: Fadnavis

Not one Maharashtra border village will go to Karnataka: Fadnavis

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said no village in Maharashtra has sought merger with Karnataka recently, and there is no question of any border village "going anywhere".

Arrested activists show strong intolerance to political system: Pune Police

Arrested activists show strong intolerance to political system: Pune Police

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The police official, while addressing a press conference on Wednesday, said the Elgar Parishad had been funded by the Maoists.

Easy to expect Olympic gold, difficult to implement: Mary Kom

Easy to expect Olympic gold, difficult to implement: Mary Kom

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Mary went on to say that she wants to move ahead step by step and not rush into things, as qualifying for the Olympics is as important as the competition itself.

Justice getting delayed, hang convicts as soon as possible: Nirbhaya's parents

Justice getting delayed, hang convicts as soon as possible: Nirbhaya's parents

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

'Our struggle does not end here. Justice is getting delayed. It's affecting other daughters of the society'

Day after meeting Hathras family, Priyanka seeks removal of DM

Day after meeting Hathras family, Priyanka seeks removal of DM

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Priyanka Gandhi said that according to the family, the district magistrate meted out the worst treatment to them, and asked who was protecting the officer. In a tweet in Hindi, the Congress leader said, 'According to the aggrieved family, the worst treatment meted out to them was by the district magistrate. Who is trying to save him? He should be immediately suspended, and his role in the entire matter should be probed.'

'She peed herself': Air India 'urination' accused makes U-turn

'She peed herself': Air India 'urination' accused makes U-turn

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

She was suffering from some disease related to prostate. It was not him. The seating system was such that no one could go to her seat, Mishra's lawyer said.

R-Day violence: IB, special cell of Delhi Police to grill Deep Sidhu

R-Day violence: IB, special cell of Delhi Police to grill Deep Sidhu

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Intelligence Bureau (IB) will interrogate actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu on Wednesday, who has been sent to seven-day police custody for his alleged role in the violence that took place at the Red Fort and other parts of the national capital on Republic Day, according to Delhi Police sources.

J-K statehood, rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits among Cong's demands

J-K statehood, rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits among Cong's demands

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Congress put up five demands at the all-party meeting convened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with leaders of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday including early statehood, conducting polls to restore democracy and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits.

Singhu turns into fortress as police seal protest site

Singhu turns into fortress as police seal protest site

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The heightened security measures and restrictions have been brought into place after violence on Republic Day that left 394 policemen injured and one protester dead.

Another protesting farmer dies after consuming poison

Another protesting farmer dies after consuming poison

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The deceased has been identified as Jai Bhagwan Rana (42), a resident of Pakasma village in Rohtak district of Haryana. He had consumed Sulphas tablets at the farmers' protest site at Tikri on Tuesday, they said.

BJP plans mega outreach to over 1 crore farmers on Dec 25

BJP plans mega outreach to over 1 crore farmers on Dec 25

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

BJP leaders, from Union ministers to its MPs, MLAs, all elected representatives besides organisational members, will fan out across the country to attend the programme and speak to farmers as well.

Where Is Abhay Headed?

Where Is Abhay Headed?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Ranveer goes casual... Kunal announces Abhay 3... What's Gurmeet doing in Nepal?

Delhi cold intensifies but protesting farmers undeterred

Delhi cold intensifies but protesting farmers undeterred

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

The farmers' agitation, which has entered its fourth week, has also led to traffic diversions at various border points causing inconvenience to commuters.

Not affiliated to any political party: Farmers write to PM, Tomar

Not affiliated to any political party: Farmers write to PM, Tomar

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

In separate letters in Hindi to Modi and Tomar, the AIKSCC said that the government is wrong in assuming that the farmers' agitation against the three farm laws is being engineered by opposition parties.

Farm stir ends: Delhi Police to remove barricades in phased manner

Farm stir ends: Delhi Police to remove barricades in phased manner

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North) Bijendra Kumar Yadav said farmers have formally declared that they will start returning home from Saturday onwards, but it is not a time bound exercise as their movement will keep progressing through the day.

We're here for decisive battle, won't move till demands are met: Farmers

We're here for decisive battle, won't move till demands are met: Farmers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Addressing a press conference at Singhu border, a representative of protesting farmers said that they will continue their agitation until their demands are met.

AAP registers historic win in Delhi, BJP trounced

AAP registers historic win in Delhi, BJP trounced

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The AAP won in 62 with a total vote share of 53.58 per cent. The BJP recorded victory in eight seats, receiving 38.49 per cent of the total votes. The Congress could not even manage a single seat and ended with 4.27 per cent vote share.

Robert Vadra questioned by ED for 5.5 hours, denies owning London house

Robert Vadra questioned by ED for 5.5 hours, denies owning London house

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Vadra was directed by a Delhi court to cooperate with the investigation being carried out by the central probe agency after he knocked on its door seeking anticipatory bail in this case.

INX Media case: Chidambaram to stay in jail till Oct 3

INX Media case: Chidambaram to stay in jail till Oct 3

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The court extended the judicial custody of Chidambaram after the Central Bureua of Investigation sought extension of the veteran Congress leader's judicial remand.

India's COVID-19 caseload crosses 82 lakh-mark

India's COVID-19 caseload crosses 82 lakh-mark

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

A total of 75,44,798 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far, taking the national recovery rate to 91.68 per cent, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.49 per cent.

Over 9,500 booster doses of COVID-19 given on Day 1

Over 9,500 booster doses of COVID-19 given on Day 1

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

A total of 9,674 precaution doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered in the 18-59 years age-group on the first day on Sunday taking the cumulative doses given in the country to 185.74 crore, the Union health ministry said.

Chhath Puja allowed at designated sites in Delhi

Chhath Puja allowed at designated sites in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Friday allowed Chhath Puja celebrations at designated sites in the city except the banks of Yamuna river.

When can I come to J-K Maalik ji: Rahul to J-K Guv

When can I come to J-K Maalik ji: Rahul to J-K Guv

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

'I accept your invitation to visit Jammu & Kashmir and meet the people, with no conditions attached'

Ayodhya nahi, karz maafi: Farmers converge in Delhi for 2-day protest

Ayodhya nahi, karz maafi: Farmers converge in Delhi for 2-day protest

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The two-day rally will be one of the largest congregations of farmers in Delhi, the AIKSCC has claimed.

Congratulations pour in for Dhankhar; Oppn hopes debates in RS to get boost

Congratulations pour in for Dhankhar; Oppn hopes debates in RS to get boost

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

President Droupadi Murmu said the nation will benefit from Dhankhar's long and rich experience in public life and extended her best wishes for a productive and successful tenure.

'Rafale Minister' Nirmala Sitharaman must resign, says Rahul

'Rafale Minister' Nirmala Sitharaman must resign, says Rahul

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The Congress has alleged that the government caused loss of over Rs 41,000 crore to the exchequer and endangered national security by bypassing the state-run HAL in favour of some businessman "friends".

Disqualified because PM is scared of my next speech on Adani: Rahul

Disqualified because PM is scared of my next speech on Adani: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

'I am not interested in anything but the truth. I only speak the truth, it is my work and I will keep doing it even if I get disqualified or get arrested'

Don't link farmers' stir with any religion: Sukhbir to PM

Don't link farmers' stir with any religion: Sukhbir to PM

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday had slammed those abusing agitating Sikh farmers, saying it won't do the country any good as he went on to appeal to the protesting farmers to withdraw their over two-month-long stir and give the new agriculture reform laws a chance.

Farmers plant sugarcane, potatoes near protest sites

Farmers plant sugarcane, potatoes near protest sites

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Land plots filled with wild grasses near Ghazipur, Tikri and Singhu protest sites have been converted into well-curated nurseries with a variety of flowers like marigold and rose.

Political leaders condemn violence in Delhi

Political leaders condemn violence in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that violence will not be tolerated.

Internet restored at Ghazipur protest site, fortification continues

Internet restored at Ghazipur protest site, fortification continues

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Internet services remained disrupted for the fifth day at the site on Delhi's outskirts where protesters are occupying a stretch of the Delhi-Meerut highway since November, even as a Ghaziabad Police officer told PTI that online connectivity has been restored but there could be glitches.

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Farmer protests continue amid fortification of Delhi borders

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Even media persons covering the agitation manage to reach the protest sites with difficulty as they first have to pass through checking and then cross multiple layers of barricading. A Bharatiya Kisan Union office-bearer at Ghazipur border, which now resembles a highly-secured fortress, said despite the odds, supporters from far-off places are reaching the site to express solidarity with farmers.