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Assam, Arunachal sign historic border pact to end decades-old disputes

Assam, Arunachal sign historic border pact to end decades-old disputes

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The Assam and Arunachal Pradesh governments on Thursday signed an agreement in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah here to resolve their decades old border disputes.

L-G now effective in-charge of Delhi, MHA notifies act

L-G now effective in-charge of Delhi, MHA notifies act

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

The Union home ministry's notification giving effect to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021 came on Tuesday night, as the city battles a ferocious COVID-19 wave and its healthcare system is stretched to breaking point.

Manipur tribal body disappointed over Shah's LS remarks on ethnic clashes

Manipur tribal body disappointed over Shah's LS remarks on ethnic clashes

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The ITLF said Mizoram has welcomed more than 40,000 refugees from Myanmar and displaced people from Manipur, and it is still the most peaceful state in India.

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'

Cops take Aaftab to search for Shraddha's body parts

Cops take Aaftab to search for Shraddha's body parts

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A senior police official said the accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala will be taken to some other places in the city besides the Chhattarpur jungle area as part of their probe into the murder.

Rashmika Sends Us A Kiss!

Rashmika Sends Us A Kiss!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Neha's hectic trip to the US... Sunny takes Gadar 2 to London... Anurag Kashyap's Kennedy gets more applause...

How is it your fundamental right to show Aaftab case on TV, HC asks Aaj Tak

How is it your fundamental right to show Aaftab case on TV, HC asks Aaj Tak

Rediff.com24 May 2023

The Delhi high court on Wednesday sought to know from news channel Aaj Tak why it wanted to telecast the recording of narco analysis conducted on Aaftab Amin Poonawala, the man accused of strangling his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar and dismembering her body.

Police collect Shraddha's father's DNA sample to check for match

Police collect Shraddha's father's DNA sample to check for match

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The Delhi police, which is probing the Shraddha Walkar murder case in which her live-in partner Aaftab Amin Poonawala allegedly strangulated her to death and chopped her body into 35 pieces, dumped it in the Chhatarpur area of the national capital, has taken DNA samples of Shraddha's father Vikas Walkar so that the dumped body parts and blood sample can be matched.

Assam police summons Mizoram MP, pastes notice at Delhi residence

Assam police summons Mizoram MP, pastes notice at Delhi residence

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

The Assam police has summoned Mizoram's lone Rajya Sabha MP K Vanlalvena on August 1 for questioning over his alleged "threatening statement" over Monday's violence along the interstate border, and pasted a notice at his Delhi residence.

Why Congress under Baghel is sitting pretty in Chhattisgarh

Why Congress under Baghel is sitting pretty in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Here is a SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the ruling Congress in Chhattisgarh.

Locals clash with bow and arrows at Assam-Meghalaya border

Locals clash with bow and arrows at Assam-Meghalaya border

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A fresh clash occurred at a disputed village along the Assam-Meghalaya interstate boundary as locals from both sides used bows and arrows and catapults to attack each other, officials said on Wednesday.

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'Similar to the case of the digital payment system where the government created a public platform and others joined in, we are exploring a similar structure to create a PPP platform where the compute required for AI could be accessed by the small player.'

In narco test too, Aaftab admits to killing Shraddha

In narco test too, Aaftab admits to killing Shraddha

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

According to sources, the confessions of Poonawala during his 14 days of police custody are similar to those in response to the questions asked during his polygraph and narco analysis test.

No internet in Manipur for 19 days now, normal life takes a hit

No internet in Manipur for 19 days now, normal life takes a hit

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Bimola Thounaojam, the mother of an 18-year-old youth, has been trying frantically trying to work out how to get her son admitted to a college outside Manipur without having to go through the usual net-based admission procedure.

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

6 spectacular road trips to take from Delhi

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

From majestic forts to scenic lakes, choose between trips that offer the best of history and culture and tranquility.

Locust attack: Delhi govt puts all districts on high alert

Locust attack: Delhi govt puts all districts on high alert

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

An advisory issued by the Delhi development commissioner said that residents can distract the locusts by making high-decibel sound through beating of drums, utensils; playing high-volume music, bursting crackers, and burning neem leaves.

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

They welcomed the guests before the start of the dinner from the reception dais, with its backdrop showcasing the ruins of the Nalanda University in Bihar besides India's G20 presidency theme -- 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future'.

'We Expect The President To Act!'

'We Expect The President To Act!'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

'The government is doing away with crucial laws such as the Forest Conservation Act and the Environment Protection Act which had helped safeguard our forests.' 'The President has to show that she will stand in favour of tribal rights.'

'In our bid to send more pilgrims, we are destroying holy sites'

'In our bid to send more pilgrims, we are destroying holy sites'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

These human interventions in nature, along with climate change, are responsible for the disaster faced by the pilgrim town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand, which is sinking, he said.

CPCB shuts hot mix plants, stone crushers in Delhi-NCR till Nov 17

CPCB shuts hot mix plants, stone crushers in Delhi-NCR till Nov 17

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It also asked the governments of Punjab and Haryana to take immediate stringent actions to curb stubble burning and authorities in Delhi-NCR to strictly check biomass burning.

Smoky haze shrouds Delhi-NCR; air quality now 'very poor'

Smoky haze shrouds Delhi-NCR; air quality now 'very poor'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Delhi recorded an air quality index of 315 at 11:10 am. The last time the air quality hit such a poor level was in February.

Why security forces fail to foil Naxal's IED attacks

Why security forces fail to foil Naxal's IED attacks

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Many IEDs explode even when the troops are on foot and their trigger mechanism gets activated just due to the pressure of the feet. These incidents have injured more than 100 personnel over the last two years, the officer said.

At state environment ministers meet, Modi lets fly at 'urban Naxals'

At state environment ministers meet, Modi lets fly at 'urban Naxals'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday alleged that "urban Naxals and anti-development elements" with political backing had stalled the construction of Sardar Sarovar dam on the Narmada river in Gujarat for many years by running a campaign that it would harm the environment.

Assam-Meghalaya border remains tense; travel curbs continue

Assam-Meghalaya border remains tense; travel curbs continue

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Restrictions under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) continued to be imposed in the clash site and surrounding areas, they said.

Aww! A lion cub and his human daddy

Aww! A lion cub and his human daddy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

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'How can you forget what Christians do for nation building?'

'How can you forget what Christians do for nation building?'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'Even if they try to silence us, even if they kill so many of us, we won't give up.' 'We won't give up doing the good work we are doing for society.' 'Because we love this country.'

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Gosh! Is That A Tiger On The Streets Of Indore?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Tiger was roaming in the streets of Indore on May 08. A state of panic ensued in the area after the incident.

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

'Dons Are More Decent Than Politicians'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'I was wondering whether I would ever come out alive.'

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

At 79, Zoramthanga is working to rebuild his image as the people's CM.

Blood samples of Shraddha Walkar's father, brother collected for DNA test

Blood samples of Shraddha Walkar's father, brother collected for DNA test

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

In a statement, police also said in view of the the "deceptive nature" of responses provided by the accused, an application for conducting his narco analysis test was made and it has been approved by the court.

Bulldozers headed for Asaram's ashram in Delhi

Bulldozers headed for Asaram's ashram in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The National Green Tribunal on Monday directed the Delhi government and city police to demolish illegal constructions at controversial self-styled godman Asaram's ashram in Karol Bagh locality.

CCTV footage of Aaftab out in the night carrying a bag emerges

CCTV footage of Aaftab out in the night carrying a bag emerges

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

In the latest development in the horrific Shraddha Walkar murder case, Delhi Police have found CCTV footage showing the accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala carrying a bag on a street outside his house in Delhi during the wee hours.

Bill on uniform civil code not listed for monsoon session of Parliament

Bill on uniform civil code not listed for monsoon session of Parliament

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The government on Thursday listed bills on personal data protection, to amend forest conservation laws and on the contentious ordinance on Delhi services for the monsoon session of Parliament beginning next week.

Aaftab would beat up Shraddha and later apologise, her brother tells court

Aaftab would beat up Shraddha and later apologise, her brother tells court

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Aaftab Amin Poonawala used to beat Shraddha Walkar and then apologise, persuading her to forgive the assaults, her brother testified on Thursday in a Delhi court which commenced recording the testimonies of witnesses in the sensational murder trial.

Amit Shah orders strict action against perpetrators of Manipur violence

Amit Shah orders strict action against perpetrators of Manipur violence

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday directed strict action against the perpetrators of violence in Manipur and assured the state complete support from the Centre in ensuring lasting peace.

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.

Parliament adjourned as Oppn remains firm on PM's statement on Manipur

Parliament adjourned as Oppn remains firm on PM's statement on Manipur

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Both houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day on Friday after an uproar over the violence in Manipur.

Aaftab accompanied Shraddha to hospital for treatment, says doctor

Aaftab accompanied Shraddha to hospital for treatment, says doctor

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The doctor who treated the Mumbai girl, Shraddha Walkar, for acute shoulder and back pain in the year 2020, on Friday said that the accused Aaftab Poonawala accompanied her when she was brought to hospital.

Can PM Modi fix 'spoilt' Delhi first?

Can PM Modi fix 'spoilt' Delhi first?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

The famous 'Gujarat model' won't work in Delhi. This is a spoilt city-state with a population that's never paid up front for anything

Shraddha was tense, suspected boyfriend was cheating on her, says activist

Shraddha was tense, suspected boyfriend was cheating on her, says activist

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

A social activist, with whom call centre employee Shraddha Walkar had participated in a Mumbai beach clean-up drive, has claimed the deceased suspected her live-in partner Aaftab Poonawala of cheating on her and appeared quiet and aloof during the cleanliness campaigns.