News for 'Sultanpur'

UP cop thrashes Dalit woman in custody

UP cop thrashes Dalit woman in custody

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

The police officer is seen slapping the woman, ripping her clothes apart, pushing her to the ground and continuously punching and kicking her.

Why Smriti Irani complained against Varun Gandhi

Why Smriti Irani complained against Varun Gandhi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Is blood thicker than party loyalty for Varun Gandhi?

UP: Firozabad bus fire toll rises to 63

UP: Firozabad bus fire toll rises to 63

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

"63 pilgrims travelling in the private bus that was returning from Jai Gurudev Ashram in Mathura have been killed in the mishap that occurred on Tuesday evening," district magistrate, Firozabad, Amit Gupta said.

Varun Gandhi moves bill to recall MPs, MLAs for non-performance

Varun Gandhi moves bill to recall MPs, MLAs for non-performance

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Voters should be able to control the political narrative in the country rather than being part of it only once in five years, BJP MP Varun Gandhi today said, asserting the right to recall is an idea whose time has come.

Savitri Phule, Raj Babbar, Priya Dutt in Cong's 2nd list

Savitri Phule, Raj Babbar, Priya Dutt in Cong's 2nd list

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The second list has named 16 candidates from Uttar Pradesh and five from Maharashtra.

Pak releases water in Sutlej, Punjab villages flooded

Pak releases water in Sutlej, Punjab villages flooded

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Only traces of rainfall were recorded in a few areas of the national capital on Thursday which continued to experience sultry weather.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Hyderabad Economic City gets 471 acres

Hyderabad Economic City gets 471 acres

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

HEC will be developed by the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority of UAE in association with APIIC. The government gave the land to APIIC at Rs 16 lakh (Rs 1.6 million) per acre, AP's information and public relations minister said after a cabinet meeting. The investing agency had sought 2,000 acres for the HEC. The remaining land would be given in due course, an APIIC official said.

Maneka hits out at Priyanka for remarks against Varun

Maneka hits out at Priyanka for remarks against Varun

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Maneka Gandhi on Sunday hit out at Priyanka Gandhi over her reported remarks that her son Varun Gandhi had gone "astray", saying the country will decide who has gone on the wrong path.

6 dead in violence across UP during CAA protests

6 dead in violence across UP during CAA protests

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Director General of Police O P Singh said that two people lost their lives in Bijnor and one each in Meerut, Sambhal and Firozabad. But officials reported a death in Kanpur as well.

Rahul concerned over 'slow progress' of NREGS

Rahul concerned over 'slow progress' of NREGS

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

Gandhi said he would bring in experts from Andhra Pradesh to suggest ways and means for proper implementation of NREGS.

22 dead in incessant rains in UP

22 dead in incessant rains in UP

Rediff.com5 Jul 2008

Twenty-two people were killed since Friday evening in heavy rains that lashed vast areas of Uttar Pradesh triggering house collapses, inundating low-lying areas and creating traffic snarls. All major rivers in the state were rising menacingly with some crossing the red mark following incessant rains, official sources said.

Migrant children battle heat, hunger and long journey

Migrant children battle heat, hunger and long journey

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'Children need milk. If there is no money, how can one buy it'

200 fall ill after food poisoning at wedding party

200 fall ill after food poisoning at wedding party

Rediff.com2 Mar 2008

The people fell ill after consuming poisonous food at a wedding party in Sultanpur. According to official sources, some those affected are in serious condition due to dehydration, and have been admitted in hospital.

200 swept off train's roof in UP, 3 killed

200 swept off train's roof in UP, 3 killed

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

In a bizarre incident, nearly 200 people fell off the roof of a running train on Monday night in Uttar Pradesh. They were swept off by a tree branch.Around 800 people were sitting atop the Saryu Express, which plies between Allahabad and Faizabad, when they were swept off by near Sultanpur.The victims -- all young men -- were going to Faizabad for an Army recruitment drive. They were forced to ride on the train's roof as there was no space inside the train.

Crackdown on 'luxurious' UP jails; 5 dead

Crackdown on 'luxurious' UP jails; 5 dead

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Simultaneous raids on different jails across the length and breadth of Uttar Pradesh made shocking revelations.

UP 5th phase: 46 per cent polling

UP 5th phase: 46 per cent polling

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

A number of Assembly seats in the Parliamentary constituencies of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee (in Lucknow), Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi (in Amethi) are also going to the polls.

Vadodara villages asked to evacuate

Vadodara villages asked to evacuate

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Officials on Wednesday said after the release of water, the level swelled downstream, threatening many villages in Padra taluka and those near Vadodara city.

Thunderstorm heralds Mayawati's return

Thunderstorm heralds Mayawati's return

Rediff.com12 May 2007

As many as 27 persons were reported killed in the calamity.

Gardener arrested in south Delhi gangrape and murder case

Gardener arrested in south Delhi gangrape and murder case

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

A gardener of the nursery where a 30-year-old woman was found dead on Saturday in Vasant Kunj area of south Delhi has been arrested in connection with her gangrape and murder.

Bajrang Dal organises firearms training, UP guv defends action

Bajrang Dal organises firearms training, UP guv defends action

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Photographs of the saffron cadres brandishing rifles, swords and even lathis (sticks) in the camps in some Bajrang Dal-managed schools had gone viral on social media and news channels.

Remembering President Kalam

Remembering President Kalam

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Dr Kalam continues to live in the imagination of the people of this nation and remains a role model for the youth and missile and space scientists who are diligently following his vision to achieve new laurels for India, notes S M Khan, who served as President Kalam's press secretary.

UP cabinet approves renaming of Faizabad as Ayodhya, Allahabad as Prayagraj

UP cabinet approves renaming of Faizabad as Ayodhya, Allahabad as Prayagraj

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The decision came a day after the Allahabad high court asked the Centre and the state government to file counter affidavits within a week on a petition challenging the decision to rename Allahabad as Prayagraj.

FIR against UP MLA for godman's killing

FIR against UP MLA for godman's killing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Sant Gyaneshwar was an accused in the murder of Singh's father.

12 killed in Shramjeevi Express blast: Lalu

12 killed in Shramjeevi Express blast: Lalu

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

12 killed in train blast: Lalu

Major rivers in spate, 6 die in rain-related incidents in UP

Major rivers in spate, 6 die in rain-related incidents in UP

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Six people were killed in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh where major rivers flowed above the red mark today as showers drenched several parts of the state.

Dalit's house razed in Amethi

Dalit's house razed in Amethi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

When a similar incident had taken place last year in another village, Priyanka Vadra had helped the victim, a dalit, register a case with the police.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Dust storm, rain hit north India; 26 killed in UP

Dust storm, rain hit north India; 26 killed in UP

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

A dust storm also hit the national capital on Saturday and its surrounding areas that had been reeling under the scorching heat for a few days.

Bajrang Dal men booked after weapons training camp video goes viral

Bajrang Dal men booked after weapons training camp video goes viral

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Taking cognisance of unlawful activities being carried out by Bajrang Dal in Ayodhya on May 10, the Faizabad police has lodged an FIR against 50 activists and office bearers of the saffron outfit for disturbing peace, law and order and communal harmony, Faizabad SSP Mohit Gupta said.

Delhi-Patna express blast kills 10

Delhi-Patna express blast kills 10

Rediff.com28 Jul 2005

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Verdict 2019: How did Modi's ministers fare

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As many as 48 ministers of National Democratic Allaince government were in the fray in the general elections.

Gambhir, Vijender, Pragya.. candidates to watch out for in Phase 6

Gambhir, Vijender, Pragya.. candidates to watch out for in Phase 6

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Here are some of the political leaders' who await their fate.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

Ayodhya attack: Identity of all militants estd

Ayodhya attack: Identity of all militants estd

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Security agencies have been able to establish the identity of the remaining three of the five Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists who carried out a suicide attack on the Ayodhya complex on July five.

Rahul Gandhi's assets worth Rs 9.4 crore

Rahul Gandhi's assets worth Rs 9.4 crore

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Rahul Gandhi's immovable assets have shown a decline since 2009 but the value of total assets has doubled to Rs.9.4 crore in the last five years.

EC gives marching orders to 44 top UP officials

EC gives marching orders to 44 top UP officials

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

In a sudden late Wednesday night development, the Election Commission gave marching orders to 22 district magistrates, 19 district police chiefs and three DIGs of police in Uttar Pradesh.

BJP springs surprise, denies tickets to 6 sitting MPs in UP

BJP springs surprise, denies tickets to 6 sitting MPs in UP

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The new candidates fielded from these constituencies by the BJP are: SP Singh Baghel (Agra), Parameshwar Lal Saini (Sambhal), Raj Kumar Chaher (Fatehpur Sikri), Jai Prakash Rawat (Hardoi-SC), Ashok Rawat (Misrikh-SC) and Arun Sagar (Shahjahanpur-SC).

Modi takes the wind out of Mahagathbandhan sail

Modi takes the wind out of Mahagathbandhan sail

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributed the impressive show by his party to the "alert voters" who he said rejected the 'mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) of opposition parties.

Cong's poll strategy: Focus on strategically handpicked 32 seats

Cong's poll strategy: Focus on strategically handpicked 32 seats

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

With its back against the wall, the Congress party has channelised its resources to a strategically picked 32 constituencies in the national capital, though it is contesting on all 70 seats. The party, which was almost decimated in the 2013 Assembly election, thinks the worst is over. The Congress hopes to bag at least 12 seats, where it believes it is in a strong position.