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Was not aware of procedures: Somnath Bharti on midnight raid

Was not aware of procedures: Somnath Bharti on midnight raid

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti, who has recently found himself in controversies, on Sunday said that his intentions were good but he was projected in "wrong way" and had he been "aware" of procedures, he could have avoided the wrangles.

5 forgotten monuments of Delhi

5 forgotten monuments of Delhi

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

These forgotten wonders may not be on the tourist circuit, but are a piece of history worth visiting.

Bihar shelter case: Reunite 8 girls with families, orders SC

Bihar shelter case: Reunite 8 girls with families, orders SC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

It also directed the state government to assess the compensation liable to be paid to such victims under the scheme and submit a report to the court.

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Fly-pasts, lit-up ships: Military prepares to thank 'corona warriors'

Rediff.com3 May 2020

The thanks-giving activities will start with laying of wreaths at the police memorial in Delhi and in several other cities on Sunday morning to honour the police personnel deployed in enforcement of the nationwide lockdown, officials said. It will be followed by fly-pasts by fighter and transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force, covering a sizeable number of cities and towns across the country between 10 am and 11 am, officials said.

Delhi launches eco-friendly rickshaws ahead of CWG

Delhi launches eco-friendly rickshaws ahead of CWG

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

In the first phase, the company will sponsor 25 vehicles on five routes, including Chandni Chowk, Saket, IIT-SDA market area, GK-II and Delhi University-North Campus, Vodafone told reporters in New Delhi.

Cisco's John Chambers invests in Lucideus; eyes IoT space in India

Cisco's John Chambers invests in Lucideus; eyes IoT space in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

According to sources, Chambers has led the $5-million funding round via his investment firm JC2 Ventures

Why Spice Group has renewed biz focus in India

Why Spice Group has renewed biz focus in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

We are looking at a 600-bed hospital from the existing 230 beds, which will help us create new specialities.

Bumpy ride ahead for electric two-wheelers

Bumpy ride ahead for electric two-wheelers

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The impact for all electric two-wheelers, which are imported mostly from China, is that it will lead to price escalation that will be passed onto customers.

RSS-affiliated professors planned attack: JNUSU prez

RSS-affiliated professors planned attack: JNUSU prez

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh, who was injured in the violence at the university, was discharged from the AIIMS in New Delhi on Monday. Ghosh suffered head injuries in the violence that took place on the campus on Sunday.

NSG commando held for drug trade in Delhi

NSG commando held for drug trade in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

A National Security Guard commando, who claimed to have been part of the strike team during the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai, was arrested in New Delhi along with an accomplice for allegedly indulging in drug trade and 26 kilograms of a banned hypnotic drug with street value of Rs 1 crore seized, police said on Friday.

Overnight rains leave New Delhi water-logged

Overnight rains leave New Delhi water-logged

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Vehicular movement in some parts of New Delhi was affected for the second day on Tuesday due to water-logging, a spill-over effect of last evening's heavy rains.

Mehul Choksi, Vijay Mallya in Rs 68,607 cr loan writeoff list: RBI

Mehul Choksi, Vijay Mallya in Rs 68,607 cr loan writeoff list: RBI

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

According to the RTI reply, absconding diamantaire Choksi's company Gitanjali Gems tops the list of the defaulters with a whopping amount of Rs 5,492 crore. This is followed by REI Agro with Rs 4,314 crore and Winsome Diamonds with Rs 4,076 crore. Rotomac Global Private Limited has funded advances of Rs 2,850 crore which have been technically written off and Kudos Chemie Ltd with Rs 2,326 crore, Ruchi Soya Industries Limited, now owned by Ramdev's Patanjali, with Rs 2,212 crore and Zoom Developers Pvt Ltd with Rs 2,012 crore being the other companies to default on the payment. Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines figures in the list at number 9, with outstanding of Rs 1943 crore which have been technically written off by the banks.

Unsold real estate projects may become affordable now

Unsold real estate projects may become affordable now

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Demonitisation will facilitate transparency in the real estate industry, which has had a notorious reputation as a safe locker for black money, says Saket Mohta.

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

Battle for Uttarakhand reaches Rashtrapati Bhavan

Battle for Uttarakhand reaches Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Addressing a press conference in Dehradun, Harish Rawat accused the BJP-led central government of 'killing democracy' by using its brute majority to cause 'political instability' in a small state.

Become a corporate trainer

Become a corporate trainer

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

WCH Training Solutions is organising a 3-day certification workshop on 'Training and Facilitation Skills'.

Government sanctions 828 cr for Commonwealth Games

Government sanctions 828 cr for Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

With the aim of speeding up the 2010 Commonwealth Games projects, the Indian Government on Thursday approved about Rs 828 crores funding for Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The DDA has been entrusted with the development of Games Village, competition venues for badminton, squash, table tennis and archery.

Assam NRC data goes offline; it's safe, says MHA

Assam NRC data goes offline; it's safe, says MHA

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The data was not available for a couple of days and it created panic in the public, mostly among the people excluded from the list as the rejection certificates were yet to be issued.

Shinde welcomes verdict: Damini, her family have got justice

Shinde welcomes verdict: Damini, her family have got justice

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Friday hailed as exemplary the death sentence awarded to four convicts in the Delhi gangrape case, saying the victim and her family have got justice.

People 'left to suffer': SC on Dengue and Chikungunya menace in Delhi

People 'left to suffer': SC on Dengue and Chikungunya menace in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the authorities were "not interested" and the people have been "left to suffer".

Delhi increases fine for not wearing mask from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000

Delhi increases fine for not wearing mask from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

The chief minister said the Delhi government was implementing from November 19 its decision to reserve 80 per cent of ICU beds in private hospitals for COVID-19 patients.

Pay dues or face power cuts: NTPC to BSES

Pay dues or face power cuts: NTPC to BSES

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

NTPC on Tuesday asked the two BSES utilities to make their payments and said in the event of failure to do so it would be forced to regulate supplies to the state discoms.

Delhi gets first liquor outlet at shopping mall

Delhi gets first liquor outlet at shopping mall

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Delhi on Friday got its first liquor outlet at a shopping mall which promises less hassles in buying spirits as compared to that from regular shops.

IIFA 2018: Irrfan, Sridevi win top awards

IIFA 2018: Irrfan, Sridevi win top awards

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Who won what at IIFA 2018? We tell you here.

COVID-19: Recovery rate in Delhi nears 80 per cent

COVID-19: Recovery rate in Delhi nears 80 per cent

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Seeing the good recovery rate, authorities in the city have for now put on hold their plans to use stadiums as makeshift COVID-19 care facilities.

'Policemen asked us to keep door of bedroom open and sleep'

'Policemen asked us to keep door of bedroom open and sleep'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Sabha Husain, female partner of activist Gautam Navlakha, said she felt "worst" to be surrounded by policemen all the time and be "constantly watched".

Dhoni's penchant for bikes puts cops on toes

Dhoni's penchant for bikes puts cops on toes

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

The local police in Ranchi has requested the family of Mahendra Singh Dhoni to inform them about India captain's early morning bike rides purely for security reason.

From Japan to Delhi, it's sushi all the way

From Japan to Delhi, it's sushi all the way

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Chef Keisuke Uno proves that language is no barrier when it comes to cooking.

'In a crisis like this, everybody is in the same boat'

'In a crisis like this, everybody is in the same boat'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

'This is not like a one quarter hit; it will take time.'

Arun Jaitley undergoes diabetes management surgery

Arun Jaitley undergoes diabetes management surgery

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday underwent a planned diabetes management surgery at a private hospital in Delhi and was recovering well.

8 reasons why you MUST invest in real estate

8 reasons why you MUST invest in real estate

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

No other asset increases your wealth the way real estate does, says and if you are looking to make a lucrative investment which will surely give you the returns you deserve, property is the answer, says Saket Mohta.

Muzaffarpur shelter home: SC raps Bihar govt, transfers case to Delhi

Muzaffarpur shelter home: SC raps Bihar govt, transfers case to Delhi

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Several girls were allegedly raped and sexually abused at an NGO-run shelter home in Muzaffarpur and the issue had come to light following a report by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences.

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

COVID-19: Take the first available vaccine to you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'All the vaccines that are available in most countries, right now, are all highly effective and safe.'

MBA students kidnap boy to recoup losses

MBA students kidnap boy to recoup losses

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

24-year-old Rohit Chopra and Piyush Jain, the MBA students, and 21-year-oldBharat Jham, the victim's cousin, allegedly hired three criminals and kidnapped the boy, the official said.

Ganesha gets a global tag!

Ganesha gets a global tag!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

Indian mythological figures and gods are being designed in porcelain, brass and crystal by leading international brands.

JNU students clash with cops during protest over fee hike, dress code

JNU students clash with cops during protest over fee hike, dress code

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The protests, which started in the morning, is part of the agitation against the hostel manual and several other issues like restrictions by the administration on entry to the Parthasarathy Rocks, attempts to lock students' union office, according to the students.

Delhi road named after Pramod Mahajan

Delhi road named after Pramod Mahajan

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

A road in Delhi was on Tuesday named after slain Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan on his 59th birth anniversary.

Mapping an obsession

Mapping an obsession

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

Inder Sharma, who ran Sita Travels, now runs after antique maps of India.

How US official conned Indian workers

How US official conned Indian workers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

The workers have huge loans back home and live in abysmal conditions in the US.

IIM-Kozhikode presents Crucible-2006

IIM-Kozhikode presents Crucible-2006

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

The Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, is organising Crucible 2006, a seminar on The Changing Face of Indian Economy.