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Civic polls in Delhi unlikely for a yr post unification of municipalities

Civic polls in Delhi unlikely for a yr post unification of municipalities

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

With the total number of municipal wards set to be revised following the passage of the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill-2022 in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday, experts have said that the civic polls in New Delhi is unlikely to take place before a year from now as a fresh delimitation exercise will be required.

Home of rathole miner in Uttarakhand tunnel rescue razed

Home of rathole miner in Uttarakhand tunnel rescue razed

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) said the demolition drive was carried out on land that was "part of planned development land". Police said several structures built illegally were demolished during the drive.

Anwar Ali's AIFF ban sparks outrage, Chhetri defends him

Anwar Ali's AIFF ban sparks outrage, Chhetri defends him

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Anwar was handed a four-month ban by All India Football Federation (AIFF) in early September with the governing body holding the player "guilty" of terminating his contract with Mohun Bagan in an unjust manner and signing a new deal with East Bengal, having returned to his parent club Delhi FC.

Leaders Go All Out To Woo Voters

Leaders Go All Out To Woo Voters

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The third phase of polling will take place on May 7, 2024.

Afternoon rain multiplies Delhi's woes amid flood, main roads still inundated

Afternoon rain multiplies Delhi's woes amid flood, main roads still inundated

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Floodwaters of the overflowing Yamuna reached the entrance of the Supreme Court in Central Delhi on Friday as the regulator of the Delhi irrigation and flood control department at Indraprastha suffered damage on Thursday evening.

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.

India, China hold first diplomatic talks post-disengagement, vow LAC peace

India, China hold first diplomatic talks post-disengagement, vow LAC peace

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

India and China have held their first diplomatic talks since withdrawing troops from two face-off points in eastern Ladakh, reflecting on the lessons learned from the border row to prevent future incidents. The two sides agreed to maintain peace and tranquillity in border areas, prepare for the next meeting of Special Representatives on the boundary question, and highlighted the importance of regular exchanges and contacts at diplomatic and military levels. The talks come after the completion of the disengagement process from the last two friction points, following an agreement finalized in October 2022.

Tried to scare him with lathi: Cop who faced gunman in Delhi

Tried to scare him with lathi: Cop who faced gunman in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Shahrukh, the suspect who opened fire at police personnel during violence in North-East Delhi on Monday, has not been arrested, clarified Delhi Police sources.

Yamuna breaches danger mark again amid rains in Delhi

Yamuna breaches danger mark again amid rains in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The flow rate at the Hathnikund barrage saw a marginal rise on Tuesday afternoon, oscillating between 50,000 and 60,000 cusecs.

'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'

'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Trump will absolutely back New Delhi on its position that Pakistan must do more to crack down on terrorists that threaten India.'

NorthEast United beat Delhi; return to top of ISL

NorthEast United beat Delhi; return to top of ISL

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

A dominant NorthEast United FC scored two late goals to beat Delhi Dynamos 2-0 in their Indian Super League football match.

Fire at Mumbai's BKC metro basement, services suspended

Fire at Mumbai's BKC metro basement, services suspended

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

No injuries were reported in the blaze that erupted around 1.10 pm. It was confined to wooden sheets, furniture and construction material at a depth of 40-50 feet of the station located in Bandra East, causing heavy smoke in the area, they said.

'Congress' Biggest Mistake Was...'

'Congress' Biggest Mistake Was...'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'...to think apna time aa gaya after the 2024 election.'

'The Girls Said I Want To Play Football'

'The Girls Said I Want To Play Football'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'When the girls said they want to play football, the mothers were encouraging.' 'It was the fathers who were against the idea.'

New special CP brought in to control Delhi violence

New special CP brought in to control Delhi violence

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

An order issued by the Home Department of the Delhi government said the 1985-batch AGMUT cadre officer is being appointed to the new post with 'immediate effect'.

Centre paves way for Delhi civic polls with delimitation order

Centre paves way for Delhi civic polls with delimitation order

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued the final gazette notification for redrawing of municipal wards in Delhi, paving the way for civic polls in the city.

Delhi 'very tense', fresh stone pelting reported

Delhi 'very tense', fresh stone pelting reported

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

'We are continuously receiving calls related to incidents of violence from north-east Delhi. Commissioner of Police held a meeting at Seelampur DCP Office last night'

ED seeks FCRA probe into AAP's Rs 7-cr foreign funding; party says BJP plot

ED seeks FCRA probe into AAP's Rs 7-cr foreign funding; party says BJP plot

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party dismissed the allegation as "baseless" and claimed it was "another conspiracy hatched by the BJP" to tarnish AAP's image ahead of voting for Lok Sabha seats in Delhi and Punjab.

Downpour floods Delhi, hits traffic movement; IMD issues alert

Downpour floods Delhi, hits traffic movement; IMD issues alert

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The national capital has been witnessing an incessant spell of light to moderate rain for the past two days.

Congress plans new yatra, this time from east to west

Congress plans new yatra, this time from east to west

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

Ramesh told PTI that an east-to-west yatra, probably from Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh to Porbandar in Gujarat, was being considered but its format could be a bit different from the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

The big takeaways from G20 Summit in Delhi

The big takeaways from G20 Summit in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

India on Saturday pulled off a big diplomatic win after the G20 summit adopted a consensus declaration overcoming major differences on the Russia-Ukraine war, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for ending "global trust deficit".

Ex-Army Chief shares 'great lessons' from 1971 war

Ex-Army Chief shares 'great lessons' from 1971 war

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Gen Sharma served as the Army chief from 1988-1990 and was a colonel when he took part in the 1971 war.

Delhi Under Water!

Delhi Under Water!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Scenes from flooded Delhi after the Yamuna rose well above the danger mark, July 13, 2023.

Be a good neighbour, don't stoke fire of hatred: Manipur slams Mizoram CM

Be a good neighbour, don't stoke fire of hatred: Manipur slams Mizoram CM

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

The Manipur government has accused Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma of stoking hatred and division through "unwarranted comments" and called on him to display "better statesmanship" by being a "good neighbour". In a statement, the Manipur government alleged that Lalduhoma's comments were part of a "greater agenda" to carve out a Kuki-Chin Christian nation from contiguous areas of Myanmar, India, and Bangladesh. It also warned against any attempt to "push" illegal Kuki-Chin immigrants from Mizoram into Manipur for land grabbing and the creation of a "Greater Mizoram." The Mizoram government could not be reached immediately for comment.

Nair not thinking of future, but gets Bhajji's vote of confidence

Nair not thinking of future, but gets Bhajji's vote of confidence

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'Never understood how he was dropped after a triple century.'

Stones pelted at Swatantrata Senani Express in Bihar

Stones pelted at Swatantrata Senani Express in Bihar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

No person was injured in the incident but it caused damage to window panes of three coaches, including the pantry car, they said, adding one person has been detained in connection with the incident.

Prosecutor absent 4-5 times in Sharjeel Imam speech case: HC

Prosecutor absent 4-5 times in Sharjeel Imam speech case: HC

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri noted the prosecutor appearing in the case hadn't appeared on the last four to five occasions.

Tihar cancelled Atishi's meeting with Kejriwal at last minute: AAP

Tihar cancelled Atishi's meeting with Kejriwal at last minute: AAP

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Alleging the Tihar Jail administration cancelled Delhi Minister Atishi's meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at the last moment, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Wednesday said 'even the British rule did not see this kind of behaviour'.

AAP-BJP direct contest in high-stakes Delhi mayoral poll on Wednesday

AAP-BJP direct contest in high-stakes Delhi mayoral poll on Wednesday

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The two candidates, current mayor Oberoi and BJP's Rai, had earlier filed their nominations for the Delhi mayoral poll slated to be held on April 26, officials had said.

Disengagement may pave way for further steps: Jaishankar

Disengagement may pave way for further steps: Jaishankar

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

India and China have made "some progress" in disengagement, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, describing it as a "welcome" move which opens up the possibility that other steps could happen.

When Muslim League Wanted Rampur For Pakistan

When Muslim League Wanted Rampur For Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'If you can have Rampur flown magically to Pakistan's borders, I might ask the nawab to accede to Pakistan. Else, I'm afraid we have no choice in the matter but to join India.'

Apple sets all-time revenue record in India: CEO Tim Cook

Apple sets all-time revenue record in India: CEO Tim Cook

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

iPhone maker Apple has set an all-time revenue record in India and observed a double-digit growth in iPad sales in the country in the September 2024 quarter, senior officials of the company said on Friday. The company reported an over 6 per cent growth in total net sales to $94.93 billion during the reported period from $89.49 billion a year ago.

'Govt Unsure How To Fire Economy Upwards'

'Govt Unsure How To Fire Economy Upwards'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'I am optimistic about the Budget because of the fiscal discipline the government has committed to.'

Maha polls: BJP names Fadnavis, Chavan's daughter among 99 in first list

Maha polls: BJP names Fadnavis, Chavan's daughter among 99 in first list

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

The list also includes the names of Mumbai BJP president Ashish Selar, fielded from the Vandre West seat, and senior party leader and Lok Sabha MP Narayan Rane's son Nitesh Rane, fielded from Kankavli, a seat he currently represents in the assembly.

South Delhi's anti-encroachment drive runs through Shaheen Bagh

South Delhi's anti-encroachment drive runs through Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled South Delhi Municipal Corporation will launch a month-long anti-encroachment drive in a number of areas under its jurisdiction, civic authorities said on Monday, adding that the dates are yet to be decided.

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

Thursday's Class 12 CBSE exam postponed in NE Delhi

Thursday's Class 12 CBSE exam postponed in NE Delhi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

"Considering request of Delhi government and to avoid inconvenience to students, staff and parents, the board has decided to postpone the exam for Class 12 in northeast part of Delhi," CBSE Secretary Anurag Tripathi said.

BJP replaces 25 sitting MPs in second Lok Sabha list

BJP replaces 25 sitting MPs in second Lok Sabha list

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party replaced at least 25 sitting MPs with new faces as the party released its second list of 72 candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on Wednesday.

Yamuna at highest level in 20 years, Delhi shuts bridge

Yamuna at highest level in 20 years, Delhi shuts bridge

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The Yamuna river in Delhi swelled to the highest recorded level in 10 years on Tuesday and is expected to rise further, officials said on Tuesday.

CBSE defers board exams scheduled for Feb 28, 29 in NE Delhi

CBSE defers board exams scheduled for Feb 28, 29 in NE Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The exam postponement announcement by the CBSE came for the third time this week due to communal violence in northeast Delhi over the amended citizenship law which has claimed 34 lives so far and left over 200 people injured. "The next date for the affected students will be notified shortly," CBSE Secretary Anurag Tripathi said.