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Thieves made merry at Sri Sri's festival; 70 FIRs filed, 30 held

Thieves made merry at Sri Sri's festival; 70 FIRs filed, 30 held

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Gangs from across the country targeted visitors at three-day World Culture Festival in the New Delhi amid high security and made away with valuable articles like laptops, jewellery and cash, leading to at least 70 FIRs and the police apprehending about 30 persons.

Train passengers can now file FIRs from any place

Train passengers can now file FIRs from any place

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

As per a recent decision, passengers can lodge a 'zero FIR' in any railway station and seek swift action.

Serial rapist who abused hundreds of minors tells cops he did it for 'fun'

Serial rapist who abused hundreds of minors tells cops he did it for 'fun'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

The accused Sunil Rastogi would come from UP to Delhi and look for lone minor girls, kidnap and take them to under-construction buildings or isolated locations, rape them and then flee the city.

Playing for dangerously high stakes in volatile Kashmir

Playing for dangerously high stakes in volatile Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

'As of now, this one move seems to have precariously altered the balance of forces on the volatile ground, between separatists and the mainstream. 'The landscape today presents a fearsome picture of the future of mainstream politics in Kashmir. 'Conversely, the separatist ideology looks to have got an unearned boost,' points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs

Petro Gate: Court takes cognisance of charge sheet against 13

Petro Gate: Court takes cognisance of charge sheet against 13

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

A court has taken cognisance of the charge sheet filed by Delhi Police against 13 accused arrested in connection with the petroleum ministry document leak case.

Petrogate: Police file chargesheet against 13 accused

Petrogate: Police file chargesheet against 13 accused

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

Delhi police on Saturday filed chargesheet against 13 persons arrested in connection with the petroleum ministry document leak case.

How Maneka plans to tackle problem of runaway children

How Maneka plans to tackle problem of runaway children

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

The Women and Child Development Ministry has found a new route to tackle the problem of runaway children, most of whom take trains to end up in big cities, and has sought Railways' support in this regard.

Modern 'Deen Dayalu' coaches to make travel comfortable

Modern 'Deen Dayalu' coaches to make travel comfortable

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Estimated to cost about Rs 81 lakh per coach, about 700 such modern coaches will be manufactured in the current fiscal.

Row over Article 35A nears flash point in Kashmir

Row over Article 35A nears flash point in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

'Underestimating its potential implications, in the event of an 'adverse' verdict, could turn out to be a huge political blunder,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir.

India gets its first solar-powered train

India gets its first solar-powered train

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The solar rooftop system will generate 7,200 kilowatts per system per year, and it will be used for powering internal lights, fans, and other electrical systems of the coach.

Police silent on securing religious sites: Centre to HC

Police silent on securing religious sites: Centre to HC

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Centre on Wednesday told Delhi high court that while the city police have taken steps to ensure safety of churches and institutes run by missionaries, it was "silent" on the issue of protecting other religious places like temples, mosques and gurudwaras.

Tharoor grilled for over 4 hours on murder of wife Sunanda

Tharoor grilled for over 4 hours on murder of wife Sunanda

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was questioned by the Special Investigation Team on Thursday for the second time in the last four weeks on the Indian Premier League controversy as also various aspects leading to the mysterious death of his wife Sunanda Pushkar.

HC shoots down AAP govt's power bill waiver

HC shoots down AAP govt's power bill waiver

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the city government not to implement the 50 per cent subsidy announced by it to people who did not pay their power bills from October 2012 to December 2013.

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'What does the nation get out of the CBI's fabulous infrastructure? Very little that is useful.'

54% electricity stolen or lost in Bihar: Piyush Goyal

54% electricity stolen or lost in Bihar: Piyush Goyal

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Bihar's demand for electricity was assessed at 2,994 MW

Is it a man? Black magic? A ghost? Braid chopping mystery deepens

Is it a man? Black magic? A ghost? Braid chopping mystery deepens

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The mystery over incidents of chopping of braids in Delhi and other states continued as more such cases were reported.

Modiji, 7 ideas for a new India

Modiji, 7 ideas for a new India

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Now is the time for India to course correct and for the government also to course correct,' says businessman Mangesh Khatri.

Modi's dream to 'power India' taking shape

Modi's dream to 'power India' taking shape

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The private discoms that join the scheme would only benefit in terms of operational efficiency and there will not be any financial bailout

Tell nation who released Masood Azhar from jail: Rahul to Modi

Tell nation who released Masood Azhar from jail: Rahul to Modi

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'Why are you not saying that the person who killed CRPF jawans was sent to Pakistan by BJP?'

As blackout fears loom, Modi faces his stiffest challenge

As blackout fears loom, Modi faces his stiffest challenge

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

As coal stocks at thermal plants fall to critical levels, economic recovery could be hi.

Malaysian PM meets Zakir Naik; ruling party defends decision not to deport him

Malaysian PM meets Zakir Naik; ruling party defends decision not to deport him

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Naik's detractors -- those with 'a mob mentality' -- should debate him rather than asking him to be deported to India, PPBM strategist Rais Hussin said.

Petro-gate: Jubilant Energy's Subhash Chandra gets bail

Petro-gate: Jubilant Energy's Subhash Chandra gets bail

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

A charge-sheet against Chandra and 12 others was filed.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh promises security to churches

Home Minister Rajnath Singh promises security to churches

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

As Christians took to streets of Delhi over recent attacks on churches, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday promised to step up security at their religious places amid his assertion that any discrimination on the basis of religion will not be tolerated.

Sunanda murder case: Shashi Tharoor questioned for 3rd time in 48 hours

Sunanda murder case: Shashi Tharoor questioned for 3rd time in 48 hours

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Shashi Tharoor on Friday appeared for the third time in two days before the SIT.

Rahul leads march to CBI HQ, courts arrest

Rahul leads march to CBI HQ, courts arrest

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The Congress' protests in the national capital were replicated in other parts of the country.

SC's Aadhaar verdict opens up UIDAI to legal suits

SC's Aadhaar verdict opens up UIDAI to legal suits

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'People, whose sensitive information has been leaked by State agencies or companies having license from UIDAI to access the Aadhaar database, can file suits, collectively or individually.'

Farooq Abdullah denies 'maha chor' comment, says he was misquoted

Farooq Abdullah denies 'maha chor' comment, says he was misquoted

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Refuting reports about his remark over people of Kashmir, whom he allegedly dubbed as 'maha chor', Union Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday said he was misquoted by the media.

Fountainhead of unrest in Kashmir: August 9, 1953

Fountainhead of unrest in Kashmir: August 9, 1953

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'Aggravated fears about the fate of Article 370 and Article 35A of the Constitution have reopened old wounds and laid bare the widening emotional distance between Srinagar and New Delhi,' says Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Sunanda case: Tharoor questioned, can be summoned again, says Bassi

Sunanda case: Tharoor questioned, can be summoned again, says Bassi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has once again been questioned in connection with his wife Sunanda Pushkar's death and the special investigation team probing the high-profile case may summon him again.

India likely to trim divestment targets to 'realistic' levels

India likely to trim divestment targets to 'realistic' levels

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Government is expected to rely more on divestment proceeds to keep the fiscal deficit in check

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

US-China trade war: What's really going on?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

This is a high-stakes strategic conflict between a power which wants to preserve the status quo in its favour and one which wants to usurp that throne. The rest is all theatre, says Harsh V Pant.

Corporate espionage net widens, crucial papers leaked

Corporate espionage net widens, crucial papers leaked

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Execs of RIL, Essar, Cairn India, Jubilant Energy, ADAG detained.

Corporate spying: 2 oil ministry staff among 5 held

Corporate spying: 2 oil ministry staff among 5 held

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

More arrests are likely in this case, being probed by the elite crime branch, in the next couple of days.

'Modi wants to divert the issue of jobs to mobs'

'Modi wants to divert the issue of jobs to mobs'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

'The government must consider that Modiji's vision of India turning into a $5 trillion economy will happen only when there is rule of law in the country.' 'Investors will not invest if these lynchings keep happening.'

Yulu bikes: Pedal your way to beat the traffic

Yulu bikes: Pedal your way to beat the traffic

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Yulu founder Amit Gupta believes bicycle sharing is the next big thing.

What the world will worry about in 2019

What the world will worry about in 2019

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'What matters is that India's perspective on global issues -- climate change, intellectual property, free trade, trade routes being kept free, digital technology -- are listened to with respect,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

Dalit Sitaram Kesri was 'thrown out' to make way for Sonia: Modi

Dalit Sitaram Kesri was 'thrown out' to make way for Sonia: Modi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

He challenged the Congress to select someone 'capable' as its president, who did not belong to 'that one family'.

Dalit boy's death: 2 police officers booked

Dalit boy's death: 2 police officers booked

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Amid a raging row, two police officers were on Friday booked on charges of murder of a 15-year-old Dalit youth in Sonipat even as Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar claimed that he had committed suicide and had not died in police custody as alleged by his family.

Raids in ministries exposes racket of selling documents to corporates

Raids in ministries exposes racket of selling documents to corporates

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

6 locations in New Delhi and 2 in Mumbai were raided.