News for 'alwar'

SC seeks Rajasthan's reply on contempt plea in lynching case

SC seeks Rajasthan's reply on contempt plea in lynching case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

A contempt plea alleged that incidents of mob lynching and vigilantism were taking place despite the apex court verdict in this regard.

SC okays girl's adoption by Italian couple

SC okays girl's adoption by Italian couple

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

The couple always travelled by Alka's father's taxi during their visit to India.

Now, UP sports minister says Lord Hanuman was a sportsperson

Now, UP sports minister says Lord Hanuman was a sportsperson

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

"Hanumanji was a devta, a god and I consider him as god and I worship him.. I am a sportsman and all sportsmen worship power... Humunanji was a symbol of power and strength... He also used to do wrestling and was a sportsman... all wrestlers worship him," Chauhan said in Amroha on Sunday.

After body shaming Vasundhara Raje, Sharad Yadav expresses regret

After body shaming Vasundhara Raje, Sharad Yadav expresses regret

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Our relations are very old. If she thinks whatever I had said has hurt her, I express my regret for that. I will also write a letter to her, Yadav said.

BJP MLA's shocker: Ban skirts to avoid sexual harassment

BJP MLA's shocker: Ban skirts to avoid sexual harassment

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

A Bharatiya Janata Party legislator in Rajasthan wants the state government to prohibit private schools from making girls wear skirts as uniform, citing it as the reason behind increased cases of sexual harassment.

Kerala police form 20-member SIT to probe Bitti case

Kerala police form 20-member SIT to probe Bitti case

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

The Kerala police on Monday formed a 20-member Special Investigation Team to investigate and collect details about rape case convict Bitti Mohanty after he jumped parole in 2006 while serving a seven-year sentence in Alwar in Rajasthan, till his arrest from Kannur last week.

Man lynched in Gujarat over suspicion of robbery

Man lynched in Gujarat over suspicion of robbery

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The agitated villagers allegedly thrashed the two men, injuring both of them seriously by the time the police arrived, Judal said.

Misuse of water during IPL once again haunts BCCI

Misuse of water during IPL once again haunts BCCI

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

A plea seeking ban on 2018 Indian Premier League cricket matches on the ground that it leads to wastage of lakhs of litres of water, on Wednesday, prompted the National Green Tribunal to seek responses from the Centre, Board of Control for Cricket in India and others.

7 yr after Nirbhaya, rape conviction rate low at 32%

7 yr after Nirbhaya, rape conviction rate low at 32%

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

What is perhaps more worrisome is that while the conviction rate in rape cases has increased marginally in recent years, the chargesheeting rate has gone down -- which means cases are not going to court.

Farmer leaders ready to resume talks with govt on Dec 29

Farmer leaders ready to resume talks with govt on Dec 29

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

The decision was taken at a meeting of Sanyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 40 farmer unions protesting at various Delhi border points against three farm laws.

Rajasthan: 7-year-old gang-raped, accused thrashed

Rajasthan: 7-year-old gang-raped, accused thrashed

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

A seven-year-old girl was raped by two men in Khuteta Kala village in Rajasthan's Alwar district, following which enraged family members of the victim badly beat up the accused, the police said on Monday. Jagdish and Pappu had allegedly raped the child in a house in an isolated area on Friday night when the girl had gone to a nearby bus stand in search of her father.

Now, an ATM for clean water

Now, an ATM for clean water

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

As dawn breaks, two queues start forming at the only petrol pump inLakshmangarh, a small town in Rajasthan's Alwar district.

In quest of justice, Pehlu Khan's son won't be alone

In quest of justice, Pehlu Khan's son won't be alone

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

'When Irshad Khan approaches the Supreme Court, he will undoubtedly have the best and most committed of lawyers to represent him.' His case will be reported on the front pages.' Neither the BJP government in Rajasthan nor at the Centre can stop this,' says Jyoti Punwani.

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

The 51 seats going to polls in Phase 5

Rediff.com6 May 2019

There will be total of 51 seats going to polls spread across 7 states in the fifth phase.

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

They ask why Modi is killing terrorists during polls: PM

Rediff.com12 May 2019

"To all casteist leaders I would like to say my only caste is poor, my only identity is poor."

Delhi HC blast: 2 resembling suspects detained

Delhi HC blast: 2 resembling suspects detained

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

Two men hailing from Kashmir were detained in Alwar, as they apparently resembled the sketches of the suspects in the Delhi high court blast case.

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Besides regular buyers, there is lot of interest among those in essential services, such as health, banking, and IT. The sales will be helped by social distancing becoming the new normal in both urban and rural regions as people will be averse to using public transport.

Sunil Arora takes over as CEC, rolls out plans for Lok Sabha polls

Sunil Arora takes over as CEC, rolls out plans for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

"For the Lok Sabha elections, we are making meticulous planning on all fronts including electronic voting machines (EVMs) and the voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPAT)," he said.

These Indians chase stars and blackholes

These Indians chase stars and blackholes

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The astrophotography community in India is a fast-growing one.

Equally committed to protecting human life, cows: Adityanath

Equally committed to protecting human life, cows: Adityanath

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The UP CM's remarks come after the recent death of 28-year-old Rakbar Khan, who was lynched by a group of men in Rajasthan's Alwar district on suspicion of cattle smuggling.

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.

Why people celebrated Hyderabad encounter

Why people celebrated Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Government data shows getting justice is a long-drawn-out process for rape victims.

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.

Congress @100 in Rajasthan with Ramgarh win; BJP wins Jind bypoll

Congress @100 in Rajasthan with Ramgarh win; BJP wins Jind bypoll

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Congress candidate Shafia Zubair won the Ramgarh assembly poll in Rajasthan, while BJP candidate Krishan Middha won over his nearest rival from the Jannayak Janata Party for the high-stakes Jind bypoll in Haryana.

Fast track rail corridors in the offing for NCR

Fast track rail corridors in the offing for NCR

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The national capital will soon be better connected with neighbouring cities as the government is finalising dedicated rail corridors for the National Capital Region.

Will BJP's 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan be marred by infighting?

Will BJP's 'Mission 25' in Rajasthan be marred by infighting?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

As veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Jaswant Singh and former Union minister and vice president of the BJP Kisan Morcha Subhash Maharia have now made the infighting within the saffron party in Rajasthan public, chances of the ruling party touching the mark of 25 seats now seems impossible, say political observers. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

ICAI announces CPT 2008

ICAI announces CPT 2008

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, announces the next Common Proficiency Test (CPT) of the Institute will be held on February 3, 2008.

Congress looks set to sweep Rajasthan

Congress looks set to sweep Rajasthan

Rediff.com16 May 2009

Among the candidates who were leading were Congress's Sachin Pilot in Ajmer, Jitendra Singh in Alwar, Seeshram Ola in Jhunjhunu, Namo Narayan Meena in Tonk-Sawaimadhopur, C P Joshi in Bhilwara and Girija Vyas in Chittorgarh

Carlsberg to open 2 more breweries in India

Carlsberg to open 2 more breweries in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Danish beer giant Carlsberg is all set to commence production from its 2 greenfield breweries - one each in Aurangabad & Kolkata. Carlsberg together with beer major Heineken is part of the $11 bn global takeover of British brewer Scottish & Newcastle, which has 37.49% stake in Mallya's United Breweries. Heineken is also planning to launch its flagship beer brand Heineken in association with Asia Pacific Breweries. Total beer market in India is valued at 8 million hectolitres.

Pak can seek India's help in fight against terrorism: Rajnath

Pak can seek India's help in fight against terrorism: Rajnath

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Singh said Jammu and Kashmir was not an issue as it was an integral part of the country.

Natwar Singh's son quits BSP, joins BJP

Natwar Singh's son quits BSP, joins BJP

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

In a sudden move former external affairs minister K Natwar Singh's legislator son Jagat Singh on Monday joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. A sitting legislator from Laxmangarh in Alwar district, Singh was expelled from the Congress in the aftermath of the food for oil scam allegedly involving his father about two years ago

The day K P Singh wanted to sell DLF for 26 lakh

The day K P Singh wanted to sell DLF for 26 lakh

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Persuaded not to sell that day in January 1975, DLF today has assets of over Rs 52,237 crore and a net worth of around Rs 40,000 crore.

Raj shocker: Women's commission member clicks selfie with rape victim

Raj shocker: Women's commission member clicks selfie with rape victim

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A selfie clicked by the member of Rajasthan State Commission for Women with a rape victim courted controversy prompting the chairperson of the commission to seek a written explanation.

2018 was BJP's annus horribilis

2018 was BJP's annus horribilis

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

In 2018, the BJP's rare successes in north-east India aside, everything that could go wrong, did go wrong for the party.

Modi is beatable in 2019, and may well be beaten

Modi is beatable in 2019, and may well be beaten

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

'The simple truth is this: That we had come to assume that a second term was Modi's for the asking. But the fact is that Modi will have to win one, just like everybody else.' 'And so much has he invested in his strongman persona that even a loss of just 50 seats from his extraordinary 282 in 2014 will look to his potential allies and to his party like a defeat,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Pitroda stirs quota storm among MPs

Pitroda stirs quota storm among MPs

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

Knowledge Commission Chairman Sam Pitroda felt the political sting of some commission members opposing reservation when he arrived to lecture a group of Parliamentarians today.

Shocking selfie with rape survivor sparks a row in Rajasthan

Shocking selfie with rape survivor sparks a row in Rajasthan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A selfie clicked by a member of the Rajasthan State Commission for Women with a rape victim has created a major controversy prompting the chairperson of the commission to seek a written explanation.

10 amazing road trips you can take from Delhi

10 amazing road trips you can take from Delhi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Get a slice of history or spend some time with nature.

Encounter: Rajasthan suspends accused cop

Encounter: Rajasthan suspends accused cop

Rediff.com16 May 2007

His suspension would be effective from April 24, the date he was arrested by the Gujarat police.

India's oldest man dies at the age of 139

India's oldest man dies at the age of 139

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Born on May 28, 1870, at Rajgarh in Rajasthan's Alwar district, Habib Mian had been suffering from fever and a bout of dysentery.