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Son killed by reckless driving for 'reels': Delhi road crash victim's mother

Son killed by reckless driving for 'reels': Delhi road crash victim's mother

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The mother of a 23-year-old man killed in a road accident in Dwarka alleges her son was killed by a minor driving recklessly for social media stunts; police investigation is ongoing.

Minor driver's sister shot Delhi crash video, now key to biker death probe

Minor driver's sister shot Delhi crash video, now key to biker death probe

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

A video has surfaced showing the moment of the collision in Dwarka that killed a 23-year-old biker. The video, allegedly filmed from inside the SUV driven by a 17-year-old, shows the moments leading up to the crash. The driver was later released on bail.

Indian student, missing for 19 days, found dead inside dam in Russia

Indian student, missing for 19 days, found dead inside dam in Russia

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

According to family members, Ajit's parents had sold a part of their farmland to fund his medical studies abroad. His brother is preparing for competitive examinations in Alwar.

Enjoy An Action-Packed OTT Weekend

Enjoy An Action-Packed OTT Weekend

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Action, romance, comedy, drama unlimited on OTT this week, lists Sukanya Verma.

Four Years Later Review: Watch It For Shahana

Four Years Later Review: Watch It For Shahana

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Four Years Later shines in various moments that instantly resonate with you, thanks to Shahana Goswami, observes Divya Nair.

'We Would Rain Hellfire On The Pakistanis'

'We Would Rain Hellfire On The Pakistanis'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

'5465 was over 17,000 feet -- our eyes were out of the sockets by the time we got to the top.' 'We had not eaten in 2-3 days and climbed in extremely difficult terrain.' 'I was there for 5-6 days, but had to be evacuated because I started vomiting blood.'

2 spying for Pak official at High Commission in Delhi held

2 spying for Pak official at High Commission in Delhi held

Rediff.com11 May 2025

In a significant breakthrough, the Malerkotla Police apprehended two individuals for alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission in New Delhi, said Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) on Sunday.

Can Prashant Kishor Shake Up Bihar Politics?

Can Prashant Kishor Shake Up Bihar Politics?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

'Prashant Kishor is a businessman before he is a politician, and given that the expected average turnout for JSP candidates is 5,000 to 6,000 votes and since Bihar has a significant number of seats where the margin between the winner and runner-up falls within that range he will capitalise on exactly that to showcase his presence.'

Ajit Singh dies of Covid

Ajit Singh dies of Covid

Rediff.com6 May 2021

He had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 20.

Ajit Singh's RLD joins UPA

Ajit Singh's RLD joins UPA

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

The Rashtriya Lok Dal, with five members in the Lok Sabha, on Monday formally joined the United Progressive Alliance amid speculations that its chief Ajit Singh would be included in the Cabinet as the civil aviation minister. With the RLD joining the ruling coalition, its strength has gone up from 272 to 277 MPs. In the backdrop of speculations that Ajit Singh will be inducted into the Cabinet, Digvijay Singh was asked who will be the next civil aviation minister.

Mulayam meets Ajit Singh

Mulayam meets Ajit Singh

Rediff.com29 May 2003

Mulayam, who was accompanied by his trusted aide Amar Singh is understood to have discussed with Ajit Singh a plan to topple the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition government in UP.

National Games: Services tops medal tally

National Games: Services tops medal tally

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Jharkhand defeated Maharashtra 2-1 to bag the bronze medal.

Andhra rains: Vijayawada flooded, over 2.7L affected, says Naidu

Andhra rains: Vijayawada flooded, over 2.7L affected, says Naidu

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the weather situation with senior officials and asked them to incorporate technologies such as drones to assess the deluge and accordingly plan the relief works.

Bungalow row: Ajit Singh questions government's logic

Bungalow row: Ajit Singh questions government's logic

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Rashtriya Lok Dal Ajit Singh on Friday attacked the government for rejecting his demand for converting the bungalow occupied by him into a memorial to his father, former Prime Minister Charan Singh, and blamed it for protests over the issue.

Ratan Tata meets Ajit Singh

Ratan Tata meets Ajit Singh

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Though there was no official word on what transpired at the meeting this afternoon, it is understood that the plans for the launch of the airline came up during the discussions.

Vijayawada faces flood threat after rain, breach in Budameru rivulet

Vijayawada faces flood threat after rain, breach in Budameru rivulet

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Local people had hoped that all the floodwater would be cleared by Friday but the opposite occurred.

'Govt apathy': People scramble for food, milk in flood-hit Vijayawada

'Govt apathy': People scramble for food, milk in flood-hit Vijayawada

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Scores of people scrambled for milk and food packets in flood-ravaged Vijayawada on Monday, and also complained about alleged government apathy towards their hardships in the past three days.

Amar Singh, Jaya Prada join Ajit Singh's RLD

Amar Singh, Jaya Prada join Ajit Singh's RLD

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Ending months of speculation, expelled Samajwadi Party leader leaders Amar Singh and Jaya Prada joined the Ajit Singh-led Rashtriya Lok Dal on Monday ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

I also know English: Ajit Singh

I also know English: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

This was in response to the assertion of some officials of the finance ministry and the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion that a strategically placed comma in DIPP's press note on FDI in civil aviation meant foreign airlines were allowed to hold up to 49 per cent stake in existing Indian carriers, as well as new airline companies being set up.

Ajit Singh rules out Kingfisher closure

Ajit Singh rules out Kingfisher closure

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

The DGCA had earlier issued a show cause notice to Kingfisher in February for the suspension of its licence.

I am not minister for Air India: Ajit Singh

I am not minister for Air India: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh tells Kavita Chowdhury that he is focused on passenger comfort and not on favouring private airlines, as many have alleged.

Jet, Etihad top-brass meet Ajit Singh

Jet, Etihad top-brass meet Ajit Singh

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

The Etihad delegation was led by its CEO James Hogan at the meeting, which was also attended by Jet Airways promoter Naresh Goyal.

Bulldozer action victims: 'My house was razed overnight'

Bulldozer action victims: 'My house was razed overnight'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Following the Supreme Court's verdict on bulldozer action, victims of demolition drives in Uttar Pradesh are seeking compensation for their losses. The court ruled against arbitrary demolitions without prior notice, prompting victims to pursue legal action. The Uttar Pradesh government maintains that demolitions were carried out following due process and on properties built on encroached lands.

Hockey heroes seek blessings at Golden Temple

Hockey heroes seek blessings at Golden Temple

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, and Mandeep Singh, were greeted by a sea of devotees and well-wishers as they arrived at the holy shrine.

Ajit Singh-led RLD joins NDA

Ajit Singh-led RLD joins NDA

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Ajit Singh-led Rashtriya Lok Dal on Monday joined the NDA fold and announced that the "formidable alliance" would work towards a change in government in the Centre and in Uttar Pradesh.

Only three Air India routes make money: Ajit Singh

Only three Air India routes make money: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

At a time when the aviation industry is going through turbulent times and multiple issues, the government is trying to put Air India back on track.

Aircraft buy policy streamlined, says Ajit Singh

Aircraft buy policy streamlined, says Ajit Singh

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

The government has also introduced procedures for consideration and approval of applications and have set times lines for various stages of processing

Ajit Singh under attack in Lok Sabha

Ajit Singh under attack in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Concern was expressed in the Lok Sabha over continuation of strike by Air India pilots, with Opposition members targeting Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh for his statements outside Parliament indicating privatisation of the national carrier.

Airline industry expecting positive response: Ajit Singh

Airline industry expecting positive response: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

A day after notifying a policy measure to allow foreign airlines pick up 49 per cent stake in Indian carriers, the government today said the aviation industry was in an upbeat mood as it was expecting a positive response to the move.

CPM moves privilege notice against Ajit Singh

CPM moves privilege notice against Ajit Singh

Rediff.com15 May 2012

"We have tabled a notice of privilege against the civil aviation minister in the House and demanded that he come and explain why he made policy statements on the issue outside when Parliament is in session," CPI-M leader Basudeb Acharia told reporters in New Delhi

'Ajit Singh wants airport near his village'

'Ajit Singh wants airport near his village'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Ajit Singh writes a letter to Akhilesh Yadav asking him to send experts to Muthura for the airport.

Congress wooing Ajit Singh to save government

Congress wooing Ajit Singh to save government

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

Skating on a razor-thin majority in the Lok Sabha, the Congress managers have zeroed in on Ajit Singh and his five Members of Parliament to lend support to the United Progressive Alliance government to give the government a much needed cushion, and also to help the party get a Rajya Sabha seat from Uttar Pradesh.

Kingfisher must satisfy DGCA on safety: Ajit Singh

Kingfisher must satisfy DGCA on safety: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Ailing Kingfisher Airlines will have to satisfy aviation regulator DGCA about safe flight operations and also make sure that its employees are not disgruntled before it resumes its services, Civil AviationMinister Ajit Singh said.

RLD to join UPA, Ajit Singh may get Cabinet berth

RLD to join UPA, Ajit Singh may get Cabinet berth

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

The beleaguered United Progressive Alliance got a boost on Saturday with the Rashtriya Lok Dal, led by Ajit Singh, deciding to join the coalition at the Centre and fight the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections in alliance with the Congress. Ajit Singh, whose RLD has five members in the Lok Sabha, met Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Saturday evening and expressed his willingness to join UPA. His decision was welcomed by the Congress president.

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy.

Ajit Singh's plans for airports in UP grounded

Ajit Singh's plans for airports in UP grounded

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Experts, too, believe that developing airports in places such as Meerut or Moradabad could be a loss-making proposition.

Once a BJP rival, Jayant Chaudhary joins 3rd Modi govt

Once a BJP rival, Jayant Chaudhary joins 3rd Modi govt

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The warming up of ties became apparent after the Centre announced the country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna to his grandfather and former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.

Pranab Mukherjee 'qualified' to be President: Ajit Singh

Pranab Mukherjee 'qualified' to be President: Ajit Singh

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief and Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh on Monday described Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee as a "qualified" candidate for the post of President but said his views on others were equally positive.

Ajit Singh finally vacates govt bungalow, yet to pay fine

Ajit Singh finally vacates govt bungalow, yet to pay fine

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

After 118 days of unauthorised stay and a bitter stand-off with the government, former union Minister Ajit Singh today finally vacated the 12 Tughlaq Road bungalow in New Delhi.