News for 'Tilak Nagar'

Kejriwal taken to Tihar, to be lodged in a separate cell

Kejriwal taken to Tihar, to be lodged in a separate cell

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was brought to Tihar Jail in New Delhi on Monday after a city court sent him to judicial custody till April 15, officials said.

Delhi: BJP veteran beats daughter-in-law

Delhi: BJP veteran beats daughter-in-law

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The grand old man prevailed in the battle of votes against his daughter-in-law in Delhi's Tilak Nagar which saw a bitter contest between close family members. Anita Babbar of Congress proved no match to her father-in-law O P Babbar of BJP, who defeated her in the electoral battle.

UP doctor duped of Rs 60 lakh after 'digital arrest'

UP doctor duped of Rs 60 lakh after 'digital arrest'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Digital house arrest is a tactic where cybercriminals confine victims to their homes in order to scam them. The offenders generate fear by making audio or video calls, frequently posing as law enforcement officers using AI-generated voices or video technology.

Girl mowed down by school bus in Mumbai

Girl mowed down by school bus in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

A three-year-old girl was on Monday crushed to death under a school bus at suburban Chembur in Mumbai, police said.

Two killed, 11 hurt as dust storm, rain lash Delhi; flight ops hit

Two killed, 11 hurt as dust storm, rain lash Delhi; flight ops hit

Rediff.com22 May 2025

A 22-year-old youth and a person with disability died, while at least 11 were injured, in separate rain-related incidents in the national capital on Wednesday evening. The incidents occurred amid sudden changes in weather in Delhi, as a rainy storm marked by hail wrecked havoc across the city, throwing traffic out of gear as far as Delhi-Noida, Delhi-Ghaziabad, and Delhi-Gurugram roads and uprooting several trees.

CBI arrests gangster Chhota Rajan's aide Santosh Sawant from Mumbai airport

CBI arrests gangster Chhota Rajan's aide Santosh Sawant from Mumbai airport

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Jailed gangster Chhota Rajan's close aide Santosh Mahadeo Sawant was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation as he landed at Mumbai airport from Singapore, after being on the run for 18 years, officials said on Wednesday.

Protests against Sajjan's acquittal rock Delhi

Protests against Sajjan's acquittal rock Delhi

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Angry protests erupted in Delhi and Jammu over the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in an anti-Sikh riots case with protesters blocking Jammu-Kashmir Highway and Metro services in the capital. Shouting slogans and carrying placards stating 'Hang 1984 Culprits' and 'Give us Justice', the protesters marched to Tilak Nagar police station in west Delhi and blocked traffic in the area.

Maha Kumbh: World's largest religious gathering begins

Maha Kumbh: World's largest religious gathering begins

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Maha Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu pilgrimage, commenced in Prayagraj, India on Monday, with over 40 lakh people taking the first holy dip in the Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the event, which runs until February 26, will elevate India's ancient cultural and religious traditions to global prominence.

Hungry Kya? Head to Tihar Jail

Hungry Kya? Head to Tihar Jail

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

Tihar Jail, South Asia's largest prison complex located in New Delhi, is today serving up delicacies -- cooked, served and operated by inmates -- and earning rave reviews.

AAP MLA Jarnail Singh absconding: Delhi police

AAP MLA Jarnail Singh absconding: Delhi police

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Singh has been accused of assaulting a MCD engineer during the demolition of an illegal colony in west Delhi.

In Delhi polls, nepotism is not limited to Congress

In Delhi polls, nepotism is not limited to Congress

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Wives, daughters, daughter-in-law, son and brother, all linked to politicians, are in the fray for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls with the Congress fielding the maximum number of political dynasts.

1984-riot victims go on protest, want justice

1984-riot victims go on protest, want justice

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

There were recommendations for a Rs 1,200-crore package for the victims, but the government has announced Rs 715 crore in total for thousands of the affected people.

Wife's murder: Mumbai cop held

Wife's murder: Mumbai cop held

Rediff.com1 Jan 2006

A sub-inspector attached to a Mumbai police station was arrested in connection with the alleged murder of his wife at Nehru Nagar.

Delhi: 11 held for harassing RTI activists this yr

Delhi: 11 held for harassing RTI activists this yr

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Eleven people, including three senior officials of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, were arrested in two separate cases this year for allegedly harassing and threatening those who sought details under the Right to Information Act.

Three bar staffers found murdered in Mumbai

Three bar staffers found murdered in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Three staffers of a suburban bar were found murdered today on its premises at Tilak Nagar in Mumbai with the police suspecting personal rivalry to be the cause behind the brutal killings.

FIR against AAP MLA for thrashing engineer

FIR against AAP MLA for thrashing engineer

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Aam Aadmi Party's Tilak Nagar legislator Jarnail Singh has been booked by the police for allegedly assaulting a Municipal Corporation of Delhi engineer and preventing him from carrying out his duty when the latter and his team had gone to demolish an illegal construction in west Delhi.

PIX: Anil Kapoor's Swachh Bharat campaign

PIX: Anil Kapoor's Swachh Bharat campaign

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Anil Kapoor helps Chembur locals to understand the importance of Swachh Bharat.

Delhi polls: Congress pits Kiran Walia against Kejriwal

Delhi polls: Congress pits Kiran Walia against Kejriwal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The Congress on Friday pitted former Delhi minister Kiran Walia against Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal from the prestigious New Delhi constituency in February 7 assembly polls.

Justice Sachar detained at Anna fast venue

Justice Sachar detained at Anna fast venue

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Eighty-seven-year-old Sachar argued that he had come to the venue with one more person only and so his arrest under Section 144 was illegal.

Prez refuses to disqualify 11 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

Prez refuses to disqualify 11 AAP MLAs in office of profit case

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The October 28 decision of the President rejecting the plea is based on an opinion rendered by the Election Commission, the poll panel said.

Chhota Rajan's wife, 3 others held for extortion

Chhota Rajan's wife, 3 others held for extortion

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

They were remanded in police custody till December 27 by MCOCA Judge Ashok Bhangale later in the afternoon.

20 AAP MLAs move Delhi HC against their disqualification

20 AAP MLAs move Delhi HC against their disqualification

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The court will hear MLAs' pleas on Wednesday.

Court issues warrant against Yasin Malik

Court issues warrant against Yasin Malik

Rediff.com5 Jul 2003

It also cancelled the bail allowed to the J&K Liberation Front chief.

Man, who wants wife back, abducts father-in-law

Man, who wants wife back, abducts father-in-law

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

He wants his wife, who has left home and filed for divorce, to return.

Delhi police suspends cop whose son thrashed woman in video

Delhi police suspends cop whose son thrashed woman in video

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Ashok Kumar Tomar, who was posted in the central district, was suspended for allegedly threatening the family of the victim.

Who Is Scared Of Omicron?

Who Is Scared Of Omicron?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Hordes of Indians frequent temples, markets, bazaars regardless of the consequences.

Huge Diwali rush at Delhi markets raises Covid fears

Huge Diwali rush at Delhi markets raises Covid fears

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Markets across Delhi witnessed a huge rush over the last weekend before Diwali, with the market associations struggling to manage the crowds amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Downpour inundates parts of Mumbai, normal life hit, IMD predicts more

Downpour inundates parts of Mumbai, normal life hit, IMD predicts more

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Mumbai and its adjoining areas were lashed by heavy showers on Tuesday, causing water-logging at a number of places, including railway tracks, which slowed the movement of trains and vehicles on roads.

How's the josh? Readers share their election selfies

How's the josh? Readers share their election selfies

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Elections are here and we want to know what you wore when you cast your vote!

Delhi polls: 114 tainted candidates in the fray

Delhi polls: 114 tainted candidates in the fray

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

BJP tops the list with 27 tainted candidates

Delhi cop's son seen thrashing woman in viral video arrested

Delhi cop's son seen thrashing woman in viral video arrested

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

In the video, Tomar is seen dragging the woman and brutally assaulting her.

Delhi biker arrested after FB post claims girl an AAP supporter out to be famous

Delhi biker arrested after FB post claims girl an AAP supporter out to be famous

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Sarabjit Singh, who was arrested and later released on bail on Monday night for allegedly harassing a 20-year-old Delhi University student in west Delhi's Tilak Nagar area, is now crying foul.

Blaze continues at Deonar dumping ground in Mumbai on day 3

Blaze continues at Deonar dumping ground in Mumbai on day 3

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Fresh smoke was witnessed on Monday at the Deonar dumping ground, where the fire which has been raging for three days now intensified last evening even as people living in the vicinity complained of discomfort due to the fumes emanating from the site.

Disqualified AAP MLAs to file fresh plea in HC

Disqualified AAP MLAs to file fresh plea in HC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 20 MLAs told the high court that they would move fresh petitions against the taking away of their assembly seats as their pleas had become infructuous after President Ram Nath Kovind put a stamp of approval on the EC's recommendation.

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Over 18,000 cops to be deployed for safe New Year celebrations in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The traffic will be restricted at Connaught Place from 8 pm on Saturday and alcometer will be used for the drunk driving challans.

Rotomac owner Vikram Kothari dies in freak accident

Rotomac owner Vikram Kothari dies in freak accident

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Multi-core loan default accused and promoter of Rotomac Group 73-year-old Vikram Kothari died in a freak accident at his Kanpur residence on Tuesday morning. According to reports, the erstwhile stationery czar sustained grievous head injuries after slipping in his bathroom and later succumbed to his injuries. He was reportedly alone at his Tilak Nagar residence at the time of the incident. Vikram, also known as 'India's Pen King', was accused in a bank loan scam worth thousands of crores pertaining to Rotomac Global, which exported writing instruments overseas.

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Days after NCP split, Pawar, Modi to share stage on Aug 1

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Modi to receive Lokmanya Tilak National Award, constituted by Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust in 1983, to honour the legacy of Lokmanya Tilak

Vijender Gupta to take on Sheila Dikshit in Delhi poll

Vijender Gupta to take on Sheila Dikshit in Delhi poll

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

After intense confabulations and consensus-building lasting over eight hours, BJP on Wednesday announced the names of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly elections and decided to field former state unit president Vijendra Gupta against Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

HC asks EC to state facts behind AAP MLAs' disqualification

HC asks EC to state facts behind AAP MLAs' disqualification

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The court also extended till February 7 the interim order restraining the EC from issuing any notification announcing bypolls.

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

'Where Has The Money Gone? Whose Coffers Did It Go To?'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Crores of rupees have been spent on paper but nothing has actually happened on the ground.'