News for 'Vasant Kunj'

Delhi hospitals continue to face oxygen shortage even after emergency supply

Delhi hospitals continue to face oxygen shortage even after emergency supply

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

A government doctor said hospitals in Delhi are wary of admitting more patients amid a serious shortage of oxygen in the city.

AAP leader Sanjay Singh walks out of Tihar jail after 170 days

AAP leader Sanjay Singh walks out of Tihar jail after 170 days

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

A day after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case, AAP MP Sanjay Singh walked out of Tihar jail on Wednesday and said it was not a time to celebrate but struggle as scores of party workers gathered to greet him.

Delhi's most wanted gangster shot dead in encounter

Delhi's most wanted gangster shot dead in encounter

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Neetu Dabodia carried a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh and was wanted in over 50 cases of murder, extortion and kidnapping.

Stone pelting, power cut: Drama at JNU over Modi documentary

Stone pelting, power cut: Drama at JNU over Modi documentary

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Students claimed that they were attacked when they were watching the documentary on their mobile-phones as the screening could not be held.

After brawl with ABVP activists, JNU student goes missing

After brawl with ABVP activists, JNU student goes missing

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Najeeb Ahmad, pursuing MSc in Biotechnology and resident of room 106 of Mahi/Mandavi hostel, has been missing since yesterday allegedly after an altercation with a few students on Saturday night, they added.

JNU student accused of rape sent to 14 days judicial custody

JNU student accused of rape sent to 14 days judicial custody

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Jawaharlal Nehru University student Anmol Ratan, accused of raping a 28-year-old fellow student in the university hostel, was on Thursday remanded to 14 days judicial custody by a Delhi court.

Africans beat me for refusing to take more than 4 passengers: Ola Cabbie

Africans beat me for refusing to take more than 4 passengers: Ola Cabbie

Rediff.com30 May 2016

The incident took place at around 4 am on Monday when Nuruddin, an Ola cab driver, was thrashed by six people, including two women of African origin, after he refused to carry more than four passengers in his vehicle.

AAP leader Atishi donates blood plasma

AAP leader Atishi donates blood plasma

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Atishi, who tested positive for COVID-19 last month, had recently recovered. After donating blood plasma, Atishi, the Kalkaji MLA, said that she wants to encourage recovered COVID-19 patients to donate their blood plasma to save lives of those who are currently suffering from the infection.

ED raids activist Harsh Mander's premises in Delhi

ED raids activist Harsh Mander's premises in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Sources said his residence and NGO offices located in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj, Adchini and Mehrauli areas are being searched under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Pistol, threat letter against Kanhaiya found on bus

Pistol, threat letter against Kanhaiya found on bus

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

A country-made pistol and a threat letter against Kanhaiya Kumar were recovered from a bus operating between an ISBT and JNU campus.

ISIS plan to carry out terror strikes in New Delhi foiled

ISIS plan to carry out terror strikes in New Delhi foiled

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The IS terror plot was foiled following the arrest of an Afghan suicide bomber, who had been under the surveillance of security agencies for long, in late 2017.

Commandos storm Delhi malls to stop 'terrorists'

Commandos storm Delhi malls to stop 'terrorists'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Ahead of New Year, the Delhi police carried out mock drills to check the preparedness of the security forces.

6-year-old boy found dead in water tank in private school

6-year-old boy found dead in water tank in private school

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

A six- year-old student of a prominent private school in South Delhi was found dead in a water tank under the school's amphitheatre on Saturday.

Many hurt as ABVP activists, Left groups clash at JNUSU poll meet

Many hurt as ABVP activists, Left groups clash at JNUSU poll meet

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

While the warring groups blamed the other side for the ruckus, there was no immediate reaction from the JNU administration.

Rahul Gandhi dares government to run bulldozer over him

Rahul Gandhi dares government to run bulldozer over him

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Congress Vice-president Rahul Gandhi, who met the slum dwellers in South Delhi's Rangpuri Pahari on Thursday, said that his party would fight for the rights of the poor.

Grilled for 5 hrs, here's what Delhi minister told ED

Grilled for 5 hrs, here's what Delhi minister told ED

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Gahlot says he has no knowledge of Nair living in his official accommodation, AAP's Goa activities

Excise policy: ED questions another Delhi minister

Excise policy: ED questions another Delhi minister

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate questioned Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot for about five hours on Saturday and recorded his statement in connection with a money-laundering investigation linked to the Aam Aadmi Party government's now-scrapped excise policy, officials said.

The sexy summer sari is here!

The sexy summer sari is here!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Wondering how you can add oomph to your style quotient this summer? Just wear a six yards of grace!

More students test Covid positive in Delhi

More students test Covid positive in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The number of school students testing positive rose on Friday raising concerns among parents with the Delhi government telling school authorities to close specific wings or classrooms wherever needed.

ABVP, Left-backed groups clash at JNU

ABVP, Left-backed groups clash at JNU

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Some students of Jawaharlal Nehru University were injured in a clash between two groups over the selection of election committee members, following which Vice-Chancellor Santishree D Pandit on Friday said strict action will be taken against those involved irrespective of their political affiliation.

Why Delhi police took 3 yrs to file chargesheet in JNU sedition case

Why Delhi police took 3 yrs to file chargesheet in JNU sedition case

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Police has alleged that Kumar had incited the mob to shout anti-India slogans.

5 women raped everyday in Delhi last year

5 women raped everyday in Delhi last year

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

According to Delhi Police data, 2,043 cases of rapes were registered last year as compared to 2,059 cases the year before that and 2,065 cases in 2016.

After TVF, ScoopWhoop founder faces sexual harassment charge

After TVF, ScoopWhoop founder faces sexual harassment charge

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The matter is also being inquired by ScoopWhoop's Internal Complaints Committee.

JNU PhD scholar drugged, raped by fellow student

JNU PhD scholar drugged, raped by fellow student

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The woman is a first-year PhD student and she has alleged that Anmol Ratan, a JNU student and AISA activist raped her on Saturday, police said.

JNU sedition case: Delhi court summons Kanhaiya on March 15

JNU sedition case: Delhi court summons Kanhaiya on March 15

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Kumar and others, including former JNU students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, were accused of raising anti-India slogans.

Church attack: NHRC asks home ministry for report in 10 days

Church attack: NHRC asks home ministry for report in 10 days

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Delhi government and police seeking detailed reports on the status of investigation into the alleged vandalisation of a south Delhi church.

Ex JNU student union member alleges rape by AISF office-bearer

Ex JNU student union member alleges rape by AISF office-bearer

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

A former Jawaharlal Nehru University students union member has alleged that she was raped by an ex office-bearer of the All India Students Federation following which a zero FIR has been registered against him.

Indian establishments in Congo attacked in backlash

Indian establishments in Congo attacked in backlash

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Ministry of external affairs said Indian establishments were targeted on Monday and on Wednesday in the city's commercial areas and Indian mission in Kinshasa has taken up the issue with Congo's foreign ministry.

Rocky was issued gun licence over threat from left wing extremism

Rocky was issued gun licence over threat from left wing extremism

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Rocky had acquired the licence from Delhi Police on June 12, 2013. As his address proof, he submitted the documents of a rented house in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj area.

Tejaswi Yadav trains gun on BJP on pistol license issue

Tejaswi Yadav trains gun on BJP on pistol license issue

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The Delhi police is under the Centre hence they need to explain about the issuance of license in violation of rules, the Rashtriya Janata Dal leader said.

Keep us informed about Kanhaiya's movement: Police tells JNU

Keep us informed about Kanhaiya's movement: Police tells JNU

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

As part of efforts to provide foolproof security to Jawaharlal Nehru University Student's Union president Kanhaiya Kumar, the Delhi police has asked University authorities to inform them about the student leader's movements outside the campus and nature of his visits.

Won't forgive those behind anti-India slogans: Rajnath on JNU protest

Won't forgive those behind anti-India slogans: Rajnath on JNU protest

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Promising firm action against the demonstrators, the home minister reiterated that anti-national statements cannot be forgiven.

Ni-kshay Mitra: Crowdfunding To Fight TB

Ni-kshay Mitra: Crowdfunding To Fight TB

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

This would be India's largest crowd-funded programme to help patients with a particular disease.

Cops collect phone location data to nab JNU attackers

Cops collect phone location data to nab JNU attackers

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Several students have come forward to share information regarding the Sunday attack after police made a public appeal requesting people to share information, footage and video clips relating to the incident. However, according to police, no one has shared any video footage that they shot themselves.

Several JNU, IIT professors duped of crores by ex-staffer

Several JNU, IIT professors duped of crores by ex-staffer

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Several professors of Jawaharlal Nehru University and other institutions have accused a former JNU employee of duping them of crores of rupees promising them homes on a Delhi Development Authority (DDA) plot under a housing development scheme which was never there.

5 reasons why women experience breast pain

5 reasons why women experience breast pain

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Most of the times breast cancer is non painful, says Dr Mandeep S Malhotra.

After churches, now Convent school vandalised in south Delhi

After churches, now Convent school vandalised in south Delhi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

A Christian school was allegedly vandalised in South Delhi's Vasant Vihar area

Top cop says Devansh's autopsy report doesn't indicate sexual assault

Top cop says Devansh's autopsy report doesn't indicate sexual assault

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

"Initial reading of the post-mortem report does not suggest any sexual assault. The death was due to drowning," says Bassi.

Sharp Spike In Fever Cases

Sharp Spike In Fever Cases

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'This year there is a sharp spike in fever cases, and it seems to be more than the pre-COVID-19 levels.'

6-year-old boy's death: Delhi govt asks schools to file report on safety aspect

6-year-old boy's death: Delhi govt asks schools to file report on safety aspect

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

The Delhi government on Sunday ordered all schools to file "safety report" within a month, saying arrogant and insensitive behaviour will not be tolerated.