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Drunk Labourer's Fatal Fall: Ghaziabad Drain Tragedy

Drunk Labourer's Fatal Fall: Ghaziabad Drain Tragedy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A 34-year-old labourer drowned in an open drain in Ghaziabad, India, after reportedly losing his balance while intoxicated. Police suspect he fell into the drain while sitting on the edge.

Delhi Police Arrest 'Maniac' Husband For Repeated Knife Attacks

Delhi Police Arrest 'Maniac' Husband For Repeated Knife Attacks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Sajid Ali, a man who repeatedly attacked his wife, blaming her for the deaths of their two children. Ali, a proclaimed offender, was wanted in multiple cases including attempt to murder and grievous hurt, and was apprehended in Ghaziabad after evading authorities.

Delhi Police Arrest 'Maniac' Husband For Repeated Knife Attacks

Delhi Police Arrest 'Maniac' Husband For Repeated Knife Attacks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Sajid Ali, a man who repeatedly attacked his wife, blaming her for the deaths of their two children. Ali, a proclaimed offender, was wanted in multiple cases including attempt to murder and grievous hurt, and was apprehended in Ghaziabad after evading authorities.

Delhi CM Unveils Projects to Enhance Drainage, Road Connectivity

Delhi CM Unveils Projects to Enhance Drainage, Road Connectivity

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Delhi Chief Minister inaugurated infrastructure projects focused on improving drainage, road connectivity, and traffic flow in Delhi, including stormwater drain remodelling, road construction, and a new healthcare facility.

Gurugram: Violence Erupts Over Garbage Collection, Several Injured

Gurugram: Violence Erupts Over Garbage Collection, Several Injured

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A violent clash erupted between two groups in Gurugram over the removal of plastic from a Municipal Corporation garbage yard, resulting in several injuries, including a gunshot wound.

Silent March In Pune Demands Justice For Murdered Girl

Silent March In Pune Demands Justice For Murdered Girl

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A silent march was held in Pune, demanding capital punishment for the accused in the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. Members of the girl's family also joined the march, which was taken out from Balgandharv Chowk to the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Statue in the city.

Wage Hike Fails To Solve Worker Woes

Wage Hike Fails To Solve Worker Woes

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Rising living expenses, fear of contract hiring cast shadow on real gains.

'Will double-check migrant workers': TN body after terror suspects' arrest

'Will double-check migrant workers': TN body after terror suspects' arrest

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

He said that TEA will also conduct a meeting to raise awareness among exporters and domestic manufacturers to verify the identity of workers.

Stringent UAPA Applied in Pakistan Espionage Racket Case

Stringent UAPA Applied in Pakistan Espionage Racket Case

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Police have invoked the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against 21 people apprehended for alleged involvement in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket. The suspects are accused of passing sensitive information to a Pakistan-based handler through social media and other means.

3 kids among 9 killed in fire at Delhi's Palam area

3 kids among 9 killed in fire at Delhi's Palam area

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A tragic fire in a Delhi residential building near Palam Metro Station claimed the lives of seven family members, including three children, prompting a large-scale rescue operation by the Delhi Fire Service.

'Dead' Gurugram man returns home day after 'cremation'

'Dead' Gurugram man returns home day after 'cremation'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

A Gurugram family mistakenly identified a body as their missing relative and cremated it, only for the man to return home the next day. Police are investigating the case and have preserved DNA samples to identify the deceased.

Heavy rains kill 7 across north India; 200 flights delayed in Delhi

Heavy rains kill 7 across north India; 200 flights delayed in Delhi

Rediff.com2 May 2025

A three-hour heavy downpour accompanied by a dust storm hit Delhi-NCR early morning on Friday, causing flight delays and traffic disruptions as seven people were killed in rain-related incidents across north India.

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

'Israel Uses Starvation As A Weapon In Gaza'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'The ruling elite are supporting those attacking the people of Gaza.' 'As a nation we should not cooperate with the oppressor regime that is allowing mass starvation as a weapon of war.'

Terrorists shoot at 2 migrant labourers in Srinagar

Terrorists shoot at 2 migrant labourers in Srinagar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

At about 7.50 pm, terrorists fired at two outside labourers, identified as Najamul-Islam and Anikul-Islam, both residents of West Bengal, in the Suthsoo Kalan area of Nowgam, a police spokesman said.

For first time in 30 years, women frisked at Srinagar's Lal Chowk

For first time in 30 years, women frisked at Srinagar's Lal Chowk

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

While there was no resistance, some women expressed resentment, saying the exercise could have been done away from the public glare.

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Traders have been the worst hit because of the government's policies, but for some unknown reason, many continue to support the BJP.'

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Jobs, Agnipath Scheme, Farmer, Wrestler Protests

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Till a few years ago, girls wouldn't take an autorickshaw alone. Now, things have improved.'

Buzzing Manesar hub goes silent in powerless summer

Buzzing Manesar hub goes silent in powerless summer

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The intensity of power crisis this season has hit a new high with average coal stock dipping to less than eight days. The first of a pan-Indian series, based on a ground report, shows how the Manesar industrial hub is coping with the challenge. As the scorching heat wave and the lengthy power cuts intensify in Haryana, the usually bustling labour chowk of the Industrial Model Township (IMT) of Manesar wears a deserted look.

Delhi's 52.9 Degree Reading Probably Due to Sensor Error

Delhi's 52.9 Degree Reading Probably Due to Sensor Error

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The Met department blamed the malfunctioning of sensors kept at the Automated Weather Station for the gaffe.

Talks fail, farmers to march to Parliament today

Talks fail, farmers to march to Parliament today

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Farmers will march towards Delhi on Tuesday after a meeting with two Union ministers over their demands, including legal guarantee to minimum support price (MSP) for crops, remained inconclusive.

With BJP Joining In, Is 'Revdi Culture' here to stay?

With BJP Joining In, Is 'Revdi Culture' here to stay?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Modi's BJP has promised more revdis or freebies for these assembly elections than ever before, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Cong will conduct wealth survey if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi

Cong will conduct wealth survey if voted to power: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Without making two-thirds of the country's population a development partner, India's prosperity is impossible, the Congress leader added.

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

No option left, migrant labourers walk for days to reach home

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Maharashtra Police found over 300 migrant workers holed up inside two container trucks meant for carrying essential commodities from Telangana to Rajasthan.

Union ministers to meet farmers gathering for Delhi march

Union ministers to meet farmers gathering for Delhi march

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

A team of three Union ministers will hold talks on Monday with a delegation of farmer leaders, who are planning to march towards Delhi to press for their demands.

Another Kashmiri Pandit killed in J-K, fresh exodus call issued

Another Kashmiri Pandit killed in J-K, fresh exodus call issued

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Terrorists have stepped up attacks in the Kashmir valley over the past week.

Bunkers back in Srinagar after 8 years to check terror attacks

Bunkers back in Srinagar after 8 years to check terror attacks

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Security bunkers manned by the central armed paramilitary forces are being set up in many areas of Srinagar where these were removed between 2011 and 2014 following the overall improvement in the security situation across Kashmir.

CAPF companies sent to Kashmir in wake of civilian killings

CAPF companies sent to Kashmir in wake of civilian killings

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

The fresh companies were moved into the valley as part of the strategy of 'enhancing security and visibility' of the forces on the ground following the killings, they said.

Continuous measures needed to curb pollution: SC tells govt, states

Continuous measures needed to curb pollution: SC tells govt, states

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the Centre and the NCR states to continue implementing for few days the measures to ensure improvement in air quality, saying that preventive actions are needed in anticipation to curb pollution even as it wondered what signals are being sent to the world.

Kisan mahapanchayat calls for BJP's defeat in polls

Kisan mahapanchayat calls for BJP's defeat in polls

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Tikait says PM Modi was supporter of MSP law when he was CM

Finally some good news, business activity picks up sharply in June

Finally some good news, business activity picks up sharply in June

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Calibrated reopening of the economy by states as the number of fresh COVID-19 cases subside increased mobility and aided in a fast-paced increase in an index of business resumption last week, a Japanese brokerage said on Monday. The Nomura India Business Resumption Index rebounded to 76 for the week ended June 13, up from the preceding week's 67.9, a note from the brokerage said. The pre-pandemic value of the index is set at 100.

Auto driver uses money saved for wedding to feed migrants

Auto driver uses money saved for wedding to feed migrants

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'I saw several people on roads who could not even afford to have one meal and were struggling to survive. I and some of my friends then thought of doing something to help the daily wagers and needy people'

Farm laws repeal: Terrified govt hiding something, says Rahul

Farm laws repeal: Terrified govt hiding something, says Rahul

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that repealing the three farm laws without a debate in Parliament shows that the government is "terrified" and knows that it has done something wrong.

Ludhiana: Protests turn violent, curfew imposed

Ludhiana: Protests turn violent, curfew imposed

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Indefinite curfew was clamped in three police station areas of this industrial town on Friday after a protest by migrant labourers against the failure of the police to register cases of robbery turned violent.

Six months on, migrants caught between hope and despair

Six months on, migrants caught between hope and despair

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Six months after the lockdown was imposed, two dozen migrant workers were interviewed across five villages of Prayagraj. As the economy opens up, most of them are either hunting for a job or desperately waiting for a phone call from their previous employers. But the bruises of the lockdown are still fresh in their minds. Somesh Jha reports.

Sudden rush of victims causes panic at Delhi hospital

Sudden rush of victims causes panic at Delhi hospital

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The injured, who were severely wounded, were brought in on motorbikes, autoricksaw, cars, ambulances and police vans.

Kidnapped Haryana girl found, family alleges gang-rape

Kidnapped Haryana girl found, family alleges gang-rape

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

A six-year-old girl, who was kidnapped from the local Ramlila ground by some unidentified persons, has been found, with the victim's family alleging that she was gang-raped.

MP: Congress protests over farm laws; cops use tear gas, water cannons

MP: Congress protests over farm laws; cops use tear gas, water cannons

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

At least six police personnel and some people were injured in the incident, while 106 protesters were detained and released later, an officer said.

How Maha will celebrate its golden jubilee day

How Maha will celebrate its golden jubilee day

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The souls of 105 martyrs who had laid down their lives for the linguistic state of Maharashtra under the banner of Samyukta Maharashtra Movement would truly be moved this May 1, as all roads lead to their memorial at Hutatma Chowk, Flora Fountain in Mumbai.

'Just look at the amount of gold sold during Diwali!'

'Just look at the amount of gold sold during Diwali!'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

'Last Saturday, the largest number of people travelled by air on a single day!' 'There is a kind of hunger among consumers to spend as they have been confined to their homes and not spending for almost 2 years.'

Thousands bid farewell to BSF jawan from Maharashtra

Thousands bid farewell to BSF jawan from Maharashtra

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Border Security Force jawan Nitin Subhash Koli was killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops in the Macchil sector along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir.