News for 'Rohtak'

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

'Talent Is All Very Fine. But...'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Being disciplined is also very important.'

Jat stir: 7 die in firing in Rohtak, shoot-at-sight orders issued in Hissar

Jat stir: 7 die in firing in Rohtak, shoot-at-sight orders issued in Hissar

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Seven persons were killed on Saturday while several others were injured as security personnel opened fire during violent protests for quota by Jat community in Rohtak and Jhajjar districts, taking the toll to five.

INDIA parties flex muscles after Cong rout in Haryana

INDIA parties flex muscles after Cong rout in Haryana

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

After the Congress' shock defeat in Haryana, the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) parties flexed their muscles on Wednesday, accusing the grand old party of ignoring them.

Caught on camera: Kabaddi player shot dead in Rohtak

Caught on camera: Kabaddi player shot dead in Rohtak

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

A national-level Kabaddi player was shot dead by two armed assailants in Rithal village of Rohtak, with the murder captured on a CCTV installed at a house near the crime spot.

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

Ranji Round-up: Shami returns, in action for Bengal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Roundup of matches across the country in the ongoing BCCI Ranji Trophy

BJP Close To 100 Mark In Rajya Sabha

BJP Close To 100 Mark In Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The only occasion when the BJP had 100 seats in the Upper House was in 2022.

'Please let us compete in Paris, we need mental peace before Olympics'

'Please let us compete in Paris, we need mental peace before Olympics'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Paris Games quota-winning women wrestlers on Friday pleaded with the national federation not to subject them to selection trials, saying that every single step they take and every little thing they do from now on will have a bearing on India's medal chances at the Olympics.

First batch of IIM-Rohtak bags highest salary of 28.5L

First batch of IIM-Rohtak bags highest salary of 28.5L

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

HSBC and Tata group were among the top companies who hired the first batch of IIM-Rohtak graduates.

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

'Sonia, Kharge, Rahul Have A Chalta Hai Attitude'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'There is some deep rot that has set in the Congress party. This requires an organisational surgery.'

Why Hooda Is Responsible For Congress Defeat

Why Hooda Is Responsible For Congress Defeat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Instead of harvesting the wrath against the BJP and using it to their advantage by opting for a collective form of leadership, the Congress decided once again to bestow their trust in the Hooda family who were given a free hand in the distribution of tickets. This turned out to be the biggest blunder and this faulty selection was the single over riding factor in the Congress defeat, explains Rashme Sehgal.

Shame: 8 arrested for gang rape, murder of mentally-challenged woman in Rohtak

Shame: 8 arrested for gang rape, murder of mentally-challenged woman in Rohtak

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Eight have been arrested in the gang rape and murder of a 28-year-old mentally challenged woman.

Bravery award for Rohtak sisters unlikely as credibility is questioned

Bravery award for Rohtak sisters unlikely as credibility is questioned

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Within less than a week after the two sisters hogged limelight for thrashing youths in a bus for allegedly molesting them, Haryana government on Thursday decided to put on hold the award announced for them pending an inquiry.

Nuh SP, deputy commissioner shunted out following violence

Nuh SP, deputy commissioner shunted out following violence

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Nuh Superintendent of Police Varun Singla, who was on leave when the communal clashes broke out in the district, has been transferred, an official order said on Friday.

No relief from heat in north, central India as mercury stays above 47 deg C

No relief from heat in north, central India as mercury stays above 47 deg C

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The weather office said intensity of heat wave/severe heat wave has slightly reduced over some parts of northwest and adjoining central India.

Delhi records over 100 mm rains; woman, infant fall into drain

Delhi records over 100 mm rains; woman, infant fall into drain

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Six weather stations across Delhi recorded over 100 mm of rain in a single day, the India meteorological department (IMD) said on Thursday, categorising it as an "extremely intense spell".

Dera chief Ram Rahim acquitted in ex-manager's murder case

Dera chief Ram Rahim acquitted in ex-manager's murder case

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Former Dera manager Ranjit Singh, who was also a follower of the sect, was shot dead in 2002.

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

Ranji Trophy: HP's Kalsi hits maiden double century; UP fight back

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Disquiet Over Agnipath In Military Village

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'There is uncertainty regarding job opportunities for our children after they serve for just four years under the Agnipath scheme.'

Rajya Sabha Gears Up For Face-Off

Rajya Sabha Gears Up For Face-Off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

10 vacancies in the Upper House after Rajya Sabha members were elected to the Lok Sabha.

BJP demands CBI probe into sexual abuse at Rohtak shelter

BJP demands CBI probe into sexual abuse at Rohtak shelter

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the Rohtak 'Apna Ghar' shelter home incident which has been in the news for alleged sexual abuse and torture of its inmates.

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 50-day parole

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 50-day parole

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The parole comes two months after the Sirsa-headquartered sect chief had walked out of the Sunaria jail in Haryana's Rohtak district on November 21 last year after he was granted a 21-day furlough -- his third temporary release from jail in 2023.

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

An analysis of data indicated that while the candidates who allegedly benefitted from the paper leak and other irregularities have not done well, some centres have a high concentration of well-performing students.

Mom learns to cook: Fuelling Reetika's Olympic dreams

Mom learns to cook: Fuelling Reetika's Olympic dreams

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Reetika's team ensures that she takes additional small meals to gain strength, and chicken was added to the meal plan, defying the family tradition.

Former BJP ally Dushyant Chautala ready to back Cong in RS polls

Former BJP ally Dushyant Chautala ready to back Cong in RS polls

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Jannayak Janta Party leader Dushyant Chautala on Thursday said his party is ready to support the Congress in the Rajya Sabha election and ruled out any alliance with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Haryana before or after the next assembly polls.

NEET aspirant hangs self in Kota, 8th death since Jan; parents allege murder

NEET aspirant hangs self in Kota, 8th death since Jan; parents allege murder

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

This is the eighth case of suspected suicide by a coaching student in Kota so far this year, according to the police.

Sudden downpour floods Delhi, Mumbai gets a respite

Sudden downpour floods Delhi, Mumbai gets a respite

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

A sudden downpour in Delhi caught citizens off guard and caused heavy waterlogging and traffic jams on Tuesday while Mumbai breathed a sigh of relief as showers stopped a day after heavy rain brought the metropolis to its knees.

Haryana families to get invitation letter to cast vote

Haryana families to get invitation letter to cast vote

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

In a novel initiative aimed at increasing voter turnout in Haryana, the state election commission will send an invitation letter to every family in the state urging them to exercise their franchise in the Lok Sabha polls.

CWG medallist Pooja Sihag's husband dies from drug overdose

CWG medallist Pooja Sihag's husband dies from drug overdose

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

CWG bronze medallist Pooja Sihag's husband Ajay Nandal of Garhi Bohar village was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Rohtak

BJP govt in Haryana reduced to minority as 3 Independents withdraw support

BJP govt in Haryana reduced to minority as 3 Independents withdraw support

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The three MLAs -- Sombir Sangwan, Randhir Gollen and Dharampal Gonder -- also said that they have decided to extend support to the Congress during the elections.

Dismiss BJP's 'minority' govt in Haryana: Cong to guv

Dismiss BJP's 'minority' govt in Haryana: Cong to guv

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

"Fresh elections to the assembly should be held to enable people to elect a popular government in the state in accordance with law," the memorandum to the Haryana governor read.

National camp for senior wrestlers to begin after trials: WFI

National camp for senior wrestlers to begin after trials: WFI

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) is gearing up for the senior National camp after almost 15 months with Delhi likely to replace Patiala as the venue because of the ongoing farmers' protest.

Indian cities sizzle at 48 deg C, respite likely after 3 days

Indian cities sizzle at 48 deg C, respite likely after 3 days

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Temperatures in 17 locations breached 48 degrees Celsius on Monday, with the relentless heat affecting health and livelihoods across large parts of northwestern and central India.

Jolt to Congress as senior Haryana leader, daughter quit party, to join BJP

Jolt to Congress as senior Haryana leader, daughter quit party, to join BJP

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Their joining is likely to come as a big boost to the BJP in Haryana with a few months remaining for the polls.

I urge wrestlers to play in Nationals organised by ad-hoc committee, not by WFI: Sakshi

I urge wrestlers to play in Nationals organised by ad-hoc committee, not by WFI: Sakshi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik on Thursday advised the country's wrestlers to participate in the Nationals conducted by the ad-hoc committee in Jaipur and not in the event organised by the suspended national federation.

Wrestling restarts, elections get fair, wrestlers get a voice

Wrestling restarts, elections get fair, wrestlers get a voice

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The WFI will resume national camp from March 27, after after almost 16 months with Sonepat and Gandhinagar in Gujarat to be the likely venues for men and women respectively.

'A solid leadership is required in WFI'

'A solid leadership is required in WFI'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

'Thankfully, now nationals will be held. All that the wrestlers need is competition. We are not from any party. We just want the betterment of our sport.'

Rohtak: Mall guard beaten to death, act caught on CCTV camera

Rohtak: Mall guard beaten to death, act caught on CCTV camera

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

A young security guard was allegedly beaten to death on Thursday by a group of about seven persons, with the act being captured by CCTV cameras, the police said.

Reetika Hooda wins World Under-23 wrestling crown

Reetika Hooda wins World Under-23 wrestling crown

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Reetika Hooda became only the second Indian and first woman wrestler from the country to emerge World champion after her title triumph in the 76kg event at the Under-23 World Championships, in Tirana, Albania, on Friday.

PoK will be part of India in next 2-3 years: BJP leader

PoK will be part of India in next 2-3 years: BJP leader

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

PoK will become a part of India and this will be done under PM Modi only, Haryana Cabinet Minister Kamal Gupta said.

Syed Modi: Srikanth out; Hooda, Priyanshi advance

Syed Modi: Srikanth out; Hooda, Priyanshi advance

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Srikanth lost 21-23, 8-21 to Korea's Chia Hao Lee, continuing his dismal run in international circuit this season.