News for 'delhi police clashes'

No crowd for WPL? Elections could shut fans out

No crowd for WPL? Elections could shut fans out

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The Women's Premier League (WPL) is likely to be played behind closed doors due to the Navi Mumbai municipal corporation elections on January 15 at the DY Patil Sports Academy.

Being cop is thankless: Rijiju deletes tweet supporting Delhi Police

Being cop is thankless: Rijiju deletes tweet supporting Delhi Police

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

The minister deleted his tweet and wrote, "It's not a question of supporting any group. Just let's not take the law into our hands."

Volunteers of Swaraj Abhiyan, police clash at Jantar Mantar

Volunteers of Swaraj Abhiyan, police clash at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

A clash broke out when the police tried to disperse volunteers of Yogendra Yadav led Swaraj Abhiyan at Jantar Mantar, leaving nine persons, including three policemen injured.

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

A Mumbai lawyer and a Beed engineer joined arrested climate activist Disha Ravi in creating a protest toolkit backing the farmers' agitation with the aim of 'tarnishing the image of India' and collaborated with pro-Khalistani elements, Delhi Police officials said on Monday.

Delhi police names Yechury, Yogendra Yadav as riot conspirators

Delhi police names Yechury, Yogendra Yadav as riot conspirators

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

They have been accused of asking anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protesters to go to 'any extreme', spreading discontent in the community by calling CAA/National Register of Citizens anti-Muslim, and organise demonstrations to 'malign the image of the Government of India'.

Have asked Delhi Police to ensure peace: Shah

Have asked Delhi Police to ensure peace: Shah

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Shah said police used force as the protesters indulged in violence, set blaze vehicles. He also said the NRC was not a religion-based exercise.

Delhi e-rickshaw driver murders wife over reels, tries to end life

Delhi e-rickshaw driver murders wife over reels, tries to end life

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

A man in Delhi allegedly killed his wife following frequent arguments about her social media activity and then attempted suicide. Police are investigating the case.

JNU case: Delhi police issues alert ahead of Kanhaiya's release

JNU case: Delhi police issues alert ahead of Kanhaiya's release

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Apprehending the possibility of "clashes" following the release of JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar, Delhi Police has issued an 'advisory' to all districts, traffic and PCR units asking them to maintain strict vigil, especially in and around JNU and Delhi University campuses.

Delhi police detain AAP's Amanatullah Khan for protest over anti-encroachment drive

Delhi police detain AAP's Amanatullah Khan for protest over anti-encroachment drive

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Protests erupted in Madanpur Khadar area under the South Delhi Municipal Corporation on Thursday during an anti-encroachment drive by the civic body, with people pelting stones at security personnel which left a few injured, the police said.

Northern Borders 'Stable Yet Sensitive': Defence Ministry

Northern Borders 'Stable Yet Sensitive': Defence Ministry

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

The deployment of the army in all sectors along the Line of Actual Control, the de facto border between India and China, is 'robust, well poised and prepared to deal with any emerging contingency'.

Delhi riots: Ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain denied bail

Delhi riots: Ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain denied bail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

While denying bail to former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain in the murder case of IB staffer Ankit Sharma during February 2020 riots, the Delhi high court order has highlighted the 'extremely grave' allegations against him.

Delhi shuts borders, police told to retaliate if farmers use force

Delhi shuts borders, police told to retaliate if farmers use force

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Authorities in New Delhi intensified security arrangements on Tuesday to stop the farmers' march from entering Delhi as the Singhu and Tikri borders were shut while the Red Fort complex was closed temporarily after peasants on their way to the national capital clashed with the police at the Shambhu border between Haryana and Punjab.

Farmers to resume Delhi march, police ordered to seize bulldozers

Farmers to resume Delhi march, police ordered to seize bulldozers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Tuesday said the Centre should convene a daylong Parliament session to bring a legislation on the minimum support price (MSP) for crops, a key demand of protesting farmers.

RLD supporters, police clash in Muradnagar over Ajit Singh's eviction

RLD supporters, police clash in Muradnagar over Ajit Singh's eviction

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Rashtriya Lok Dal chief Ajit Singh's supporters on Thursday clashed with the police over the move to evict him from the government residence in Delhi even as the Centre rejected his demand that the house be converted into a memorial to his father, former Prime Minister Charan Singh.

Court levies Rs 25,000 fine on Delhi police for harassment of riots accused

Court levies Rs 25,000 fine on Delhi police for harassment of riots accused

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A Delhi court has imposed a fine on the police for the "undue harassment" of the accused in a February 2020 riots case, noting that repeated directions to the police commissioner and other senior officers seeking their personal intervention in these matters had fallen on deaf ears.

Man who opened fire during Delhi clashes detained

Man who opened fire during Delhi clashes detained

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Seven people have lost their lives in the clashes between pro and anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protesters that took place at various places in Northeast district of Delhi on Monday.

Heavy security arrangements in place ahead of farmers' Delhi march

Heavy security arrangements in place ahead of farmers' Delhi march

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

A group of 101 farmers will march to Delhi on Friday from the Shambhu border protest site, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has said. The march will begin at 1 p.m. and the group will face heavy police and security presence. The farmers are demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support price of crops, a farm debt waiver, pension for farmers and farm labourers, no hike in electricity tariff, withdrawal of police cases and "justice" for the victims of the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence. The farmers have been camping at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces.

'Husband Can't Force Wife To Look After Parents'

'Husband Can't Force Wife To Look After Parents'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'Caring for one's parents is the husband's responsibility, especially if he is the earning member of the family.' 'The wife may be financially dependent on him but that does not create a legal obligation for her to serve or care for her in-laws.'

24 policemen, 60 protestors hurt in clashes as farmers march to Delhi

24 policemen, 60 protestors hurt in clashes as farmers march to Delhi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Farmers from Punjab clashed with Haryana police at two border points between the states on Tuesday, facing tear gas and water cannons as they tried to break past barricades blocking their protest march to the national capital. The police lobbed tear gas shells -- some of them dropped from a drone -- and tried to disperse groups of stone-pelting protesters in the face-off that last several hours at Shambhu border near Ambala in Haryana.

'I Love Muhammad' campaign: Cleric among 39 held after violence

'I Love Muhammad' campaign: Cleric among 39 held after violence

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

In a major crackdown, police arrested 39 people, including local cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan, in connection with the violence during the 'I love Muhammad' campaign after Friday prayers in Bareilly, while authorities suspended internet service in the district for 48 hours beginning Saturday.

Strict curfew in violence-hit Ladakh, 50 detained

Strict curfew in violence-hit Ladakh, 50 detained

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

At least 50 people were detained as police and paramilitary forces strictly implemented curfew on Thursday in the violence-hit Leh, where four people were killed and over 80 others were injured when widespread clashes broke out a day before.

'Glorification Of Demolitions Incentivises Leaders'

'Glorification Of Demolitions Incentivises Leaders'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'The implementation of the judgment has largely been left to the discretion of the very executive authorities it sought to restrain.'

PIX: Kohli Mania Grips Delhi

PIX: Kohli Mania Grips Delhi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli's unmatched aura dominated the Ranji Trophy fixture between Delhi and Railways at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, in Delhi, on Thursday.

Delhi borders fortified as farmers to resume march

Delhi borders fortified as farmers to resume march

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The Delhi Police directed security personnel deployed at Delhi's Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur border points to stay alert and conducted mock drills on Tuesday, a day ahead of protesting farmer's proposed march towards the national capital.

No talks with Centre till Wangchuk, others released: Kargil body

No talks with Centre till Wangchuk, others released: Kargil body

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has announced it will not participate in talks with the central government until climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and others arrested in Leh are released and a judicial probe into the recent firing incident is ordered.

After clash, farmers allowed to enter Delhi

After clash, farmers allowed to enter Delhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Police said farmers have been allowed to hold peaceful protest at the Nirankari Ground in north Delhi.

Day 3 of curfew in Leh: People running short of supplies

Day 3 of curfew in Leh: People running short of supplies

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

A home ministry team reviews the security situation in Leh as curfew continues for the third day following violence related to demands for statehood and extension of the Sixth Schedule.

Violence in Delhi failure of police: Chidambaram

Violence in Delhi failure of police: Chidambaram

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

At least 20 people have been killed and hundreds injured in communal clashes in northeast Delhi over the last three days.

SC rebukes police over Delhi clashes, defers hearing on Shaheen Bagh

SC rebukes police over Delhi clashes, defers hearing on Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The apex court lashed out at the law enforcing agencies for allowing the "instigators of violence" to get away and said they should act per law without waiting for somebody's nod.

Heavy police deployment to continue in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Heavy police deployment to continue in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Clashes broke out between two communities during a Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri on Saturday, in which eight police personnel and a local resident got injured.

'Manhandled', arrested by Delhi police, Yogendra Yadav released on bail

'Manhandled', arrested by Delhi police, Yogendra Yadav released on bail

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Activist Yogendra Yadav, who was detained on Monday night from a farmer protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, was dragged by police officers as he tried to interact with the media.

Police complicity must be probed in Jahangirpuri clashes: Court

Police complicity must be probed in Jahangirpuri clashes: Court

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The contents of the FIR itself show that officials were "accompanying the said illegal procession" on its route instead of stopping it.

Kolkata varsity students attacked, branded 'Bangladeshis'; 2 held

Kolkata varsity students attacked, branded 'Bangladeshis'; 2 held

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

A group of students from Kolkata University's Carmichael Hostel were allegedly attacked near Sealdah and branded as "Bangladeshis" by shopkeepers and miscreants, triggering a political row.

The Search For Survivors

The Search For Survivors

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Leh violence, curfew cripple Ladakh tourism post Pahalgam fear

Leh violence, curfew cripple Ladakh tourism post Pahalgam fear

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Stakeholders said the industry was first hit by widespread cancellations after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, and the fresh disturbances have further dented travellers' confidence.

Beware Of China Threat In North East

Beware Of China Threat In North East

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

By ensuring Myanmar remains dependent on Chinese economic and military assistance, Beijing indirectly exerts pressure on India's North Eastern states, making New Delhi's regional security strategy even more complex.

Manipuri family beaten up in Delhi

Manipuri family beaten up in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

A man from Manipur, his wife and his sister were allegedly assaulted by a group of people from the same state in southeast Delhi's Sunlight Colony area, police said on Saturday.

Protesters demand Ahir regiment in Army, clash with Gurugram police

Protesters demand Ahir regiment in Army, clash with Gurugram police

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Over 200 people were detained and several got injured in a clash between the police and protesters demanding the formation of an Ahir regiment in the Army, officials said.

BJP activists clash with police outside Bansal's residence

BJP activists clash with police outside Bansal's residence

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party youth activists, including women, and police clashed outside Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's residence in New Delhi on Monday during a protest demanding his resignation following the arrest of his nephew on the charge of accepting bribe to fix plum position in the railway board.

4 killed, 80 hurt in Ladakh statehood protests; Wangchuk calls off fast

4 killed, 80 hurt in Ladakh statehood protests; Wangchuk calls off fast

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk called off his hunger strike as protests for Ladakh statehood and Sixth Schedule extension turned violent. The BJP office was set on fire, vehicles were torched, and clashes erupted, leading to the imposition of prohibitory orders.