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Major crackdown on Haryana gangsters, 10 shooters of Bishnoi, Brar gangs held

Major crackdown on Haryana gangsters, 10 shooters of Bishnoi, Brar gangs held

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Four pistols, 28 live cartridges, two vehicles and seven police uniforms were seized from their possession, they said, adding one of the vehicles recovered was reportedly stolen from Delhi.

UpGrad's founder blames Raveendran, investors for current state of Byju's

UpGrad's founder blames Raveendran, investors for current state of Byju's

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Byju Raveendran, chief executive officer (CEO) and co-founder of Byju's, along with its nearly 51 investors, are responsible for the beleaguered edtech firm's current predicaments, said Ronnie Screwvala, executive chairman and co-founder of edtech platform UpGrad. Speaking at the second edition of the ASU+GSV & Emeritus Summit in Gurugram, he emphasised that "one rotten apple" should not affect the entire edtech sector.

Nuh violence: Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi arrested

Nuh violence: Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi arrested

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi was arrested on Tuesday in connection with communal clashes that erupted in Haryana's Nuh district on July 31, police said.

Take action against those making hate speeches, 'this side or that': SC

Take action against those making hate speeches, 'this side or that': SC

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court asserted on Friday that action must be taken against all those making hate speeches "this side or that side".

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court over alleged "blatant hate speeches" calling for killing Muslims and their social and economic boycott delivered at rallies in different states, including Haryana where recent communal clashes claimed six lives.

Ex-NITI Aayog employee dies in freak accident in London

Ex-NITI Aayog employee dies in freak accident in London

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Cheistha Kochhar, 33, was a Doctoral Candidate studying behavioural research since she moved to London from Gurugram, Haryana, last year.

ED raids Haryana Cong MLA; seizes cars, jewellery, cash

ED raids Haryana Cong MLA; seizes cars, jewellery, cash

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The 59-year-old legislator from the Samalkha in Panipat district is stated to be the 'owner and promoter' of the Mahira real estate group along with his sons Sikander Singh and Vikas Chhoker.

Valentine's week: E-com giants record high demand for roses, chocolates

Valentine's week: E-com giants record high demand for roses, chocolates

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Leading up to Valentine's Day on February 14, quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart have witnessed a phenomenal uptick in the sales of products related to the occasion, such as roses and chocolates. Meanwhile, e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart have gone live with their respective Valentine's Day sale events, offering generous discounts on products. Sales of chocolates and roses on Zomato-owned Blinkit shattered previous records at the beginning of this year's Valentine's Day week, on February 7, which is celebrated as Rose Day.

ED must provide grounds of arrest in writing, says SC; rejects govt's plea

ED must provide grounds of arrest in writing, says SC; rejects govt's plea

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The top court had come down heavily on the ED and said it is not expected to be "vindictive" in its conduct and must act with utmost probity and fairness.

Fintechs boost hiring, strengthen leadership

Fintechs boost hiring, strengthen leadership

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

In the backdrop of the crisis brewing at Paytm Payments Bank, major fintech companies are ramping up their workforce and inducting new faces in their leadership teams, industry sources said on Wednesday. Users will not be able to add funds to their Paytm Payments Bank Wallet after February 29, though they will still be able to use the services and the existing balance in the wallets, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) diktat. Industry sources said that competitors to Paytm are investing heavily in offline payments while doubling their salesforce.

Parliament breach well-planned, 5 of 6 accused held: Police

Parliament breach well-planned, 5 of 6 accused held: Police

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

The Parliament security breach on Wednesday was well-coordinated, meticulously planned and carried out by six accused, five of whom have been nabbed, police sources said on Wednesday.

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Delhi Police said it has conducted a thorough check of all schools that received the bomb threat but found nothing.

Suspension of mobile internet, SMS services in Nuh, Palwal extended till Aug 8

Suspension of mobile internet, SMS services in Nuh, Palwal extended till Aug 8

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The order to extend the suspension was issued by additional chief secretary (home), TVSN Prasad, on Saturday evening.

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

A total of 1,016 candidates -- 664 men and 352 women -- have qualified in the examination and have been recommended by the Union Public Service Commission for appointment to various services.

ICC unveils Men's ODI Cricket World Cup mascot duo

ICC unveils Men's ODI Cricket World Cup mascot duo

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

During the lead-up to and at the tournament, the mascot duo will engage with fans in person, through broadcasts, and on digital platforms.

Cipla deploys drones to fly in critical drugs

Cipla deploys drones to fly in critical drugs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Drug major Cipla on Tuesday said it has launched drone-powered deliveries of critical medicines - cardiac, respiratory and other essential chronic therapies - to hospitals and pharmacies across Himachal Pradesh in partnership with Skype Air Mobility, a Gurugram-based drone delivery company. Cipla is the first among large Indian pharmaceutical companies to adopt drone-based deliveries to facilitate expedited supply to stockists in remote areas, it claimed. The Mumbai-based firm said the use of drones will support the on-time delivery of its medicines to chemists and clinics in remote areas, and minimise risks of affecting cold chain products due to temperature excursions.

Congress MLA Mamman Khan named accused in Nuh violence case

Congress MLA Mamman Khan named accused in Nuh violence case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Congress MLA Mamman Khan has been named an accused in an FIR lodged after the August 31 Nuh violence, the Haryana government told the high court on Thursday, also claiming that the police have the phone call records and other evidence to back the move.

Invicto, Maruti's Most Costly Car, Is Here

Invicto, Maruti's Most Costly Car, Is Here

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The Invicto hybrid, priced at Rs 24.79 lakh (Rs 2.479 million), is a Multi-Purpose Vehicle, which is based on the Toyota Innova Hycross.

Dense fog persists over north India, rail traffic hit

Dense fog persists over north India, rail traffic hit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Satellite imagery showed a dense elongated band of fog stretching from Punjab to the northeast.

7-year-old killed in Gurugram school by bus conductor

7-year-old killed in Gurugram school by bus conductor

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The conductor, who was arrested, admitted to the cops that he also tried to sexually abuse the minor.

Gangster couple on bail getting married, invitation goes viral

Gangster couple on bail getting married, invitation goes viral

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

A scheduled wedding, taking place between two alleged gangsters -- Anuradha Choudhary alias 'Madam Minz' from Rajasthan and Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi from Haryana -- is being discussed in police circles.

Don't keep so much hope that people end up with broken hearts: Kapil Dev

Don't keep so much hope that people end up with broken hearts: Kapil Dev

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Excess hype often leads to broken hearts and hence it is always necessary to strike a balance, legendary Kapil Dev said on Tuesday in context of India's six-wicket defeat at the hands of Australia in the World Cup final earlier this month.

2 wives decide to split time to spend with husband

2 wives decide to split time to spend with husband

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

A man and two women, including his first wife, have decided to live peacefully in two separate houses by dividing three days each of a week between them and also with the liberty to the man to spend the seventh day with the woman of his choice, said a lawyer associated with the family court in Gwalior city.

Who Are These GORGEOUS Ladies?

Who Are These GORGEOUS Ladies?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

When they are not on the ramp, what do India's gorgeous models do?

Man Spends Lakhs To Move Home

Man Spends Lakhs To Move Home

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The reason why Jammu resident Jagmohan Singh is doing so will bring tears to your eyes.

Murder of health, stop stubble burning at once, SC orders NCR states

Murder of health, stop stubble burning at once, SC orders NCR states

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Amid a spike in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to ensure crop residue burning was stopped "forthwith", saying it cannot let "people die" due to pollution.

Six murders in one month in NCR: Cops suspect gangsters' role

Six murders in one month in NCR: Cops suspect gangsters' role

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The similar modus operandi in all these murders has led the police to suspect the involvement of gangsters, the officer further said.

Strong tremors felt in north India after 6.4-magnitude quake jolts Nepal

Strong tremors felt in north India after 6.4-magnitude quake jolts Nepal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

The latest earthquake was also felt in parts of Noida and Greater Noida, adjoining Delhi, prompting several people living in high-rises to rush out of their buildings.

Cops reveal: What Parliament breach accused wanted to do

Cops reveal: What Parliament breach accused wanted to do

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The Delhi Police probing the Parliament security beach case for more than 40 days on Tuesday said the six accused were 'self-funded and self-motivated' to do 'something big' for fame.

Gau rakshaks in Gurugram want gun licenses, but cops are not thrilled

Gau rakshaks in Gurugram want gun licenses, but cops are not thrilled

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

According to them, an arms license is now a necessity for them as they are facing threats from armed cow smugglers.

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

PIX: India celebrates Eid with prayers, feasting; 'Free Palestine' poster in UP

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Dressed in traditional finery, Muslims across India offered prayers at mosques and eidgahs on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramzan.

Man kills wife, locks 2-yr-old son with her body, ends life

Man kills wife, locks 2-yr-old son with her body, ends life

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

A man allegedly killed his 23-year-old wife here and left their two-year-old son locked in a room with the body lying in a pool of blood before jumping to death from a metro station in Ghaziabad, police said on Monday.

ED raids Hero MotoCorp chairman Pawan Munjal

ED raids Hero MotoCorp chairman Pawan Munjal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday conducted raids against Hero Motocorp executive chairperson Pawan Munjal and others as part of a money laundering investigation, official sources said. The searches were carried out at premises located in Delhi and neighbouring Gurugram in accordance with provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

See Parineeti-Raghav's Wedding Reception Invite

See Parineeti-Raghav's Wedding Reception Invite

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Wedding preparations for Parineeti Chopra and AAP leader Raghav Chadha are in full swing.

Woman locks herself, son for 3 yrs to escape Covid; rescued

Woman locks herself, son for 3 yrs to escape Covid; rescued

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

During the three years of confinement with her son, the woman did not allow even her husband into the house after he stepped out to go to office when restrictions eased after the first lockdown in 2020, police said.

Haryana sanctions land for RAF battalion in Nuh amid communal violence

Haryana sanctions land for RAF battalion in Nuh amid communal violence

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The sanction to hand over the plot of about 50 acres in Indri village of Nuh to the Rapid Action Force came earlier this week.

Gurugram school boy murder: Principal suspended; CBSE forms inquiry panel

Gurugram school boy murder: Principal suspended; CBSE forms inquiry panel

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

The school management also removed all the security staffs.

This is our jurisdiction, Parliament security is my job, says LS speaker

This is our jurisdiction, Parliament security is my job, says LS speaker

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Amid demands from the Opposition for a statement by Home Minister Amit Shah on the issue of Parliament security breach, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Thursday asserted that as custodian of the Parliament complex, it was his responsibility to ensure security.

Court sends 4 Parliament breach accused to police custody for 7 days

Court sends 4 Parliament breach accused to police custody for 7 days

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

A Delhi court on Thursday sent the four accused arrested for the shocking breach of security at the new Parliament building to the city police's custody for seven days for interrogation.

Parliament breach accused learnt shoes are not checked

Parliament breach accused learnt shoes are not checked

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'He never mentioned his whereabouts who are in his family or not. I have not seen him being violent personally'