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Stopped for not wearing helmet, woman beats up cop

Stopped for not wearing helmet, woman beats up cop

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

A video of the incident, which went viral on social media, garnered a sharp reaction from Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, who tweeted saying immediate action must be taken against the woman, as it was the matter of Mumbai police's honour and tagged state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh in the post.

JNU students baton-charged on way to Raisina Hill

JNU students baton-charged on way to Raisina Hill

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The students have been protesting against hostel fee hike. They had sought appointment with the Prez.

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Cmmuters faced hard time navigating through water-logged roads and faced traffic congestion.

Uttam's Take: Is NaMo worried?

Uttam's Take: Is NaMo worried?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Uttam Ghosh's take on the mood in the prime ministerial residence after the 2018 election verdict.

PIX: Heavy rains lead to waterlogging, traffic snarls in Delhi

PIX: Heavy rains lead to waterlogging, traffic snarls in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

According to the MeT department, the Safdarjung Observatory recorded 23.2 mm rainfall while Palam recorded 35.8 mm rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm.

Anna Hazare sits on indefinite hunger strike for Lokpal

Anna Hazare sits on indefinite hunger strike for Lokpal

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The social activist has been pressing for setting up of the Lokpal at the Centre and Lokayuktas in the states, besides implementation of the Swaminathan Commission report, which has suggested ways to address the agrarian distress.

For India's Sake, Gandhis Must GO!

For India's Sake, Gandhis Must GO!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'There are too many competent people better suited and poised to take on Modi. The Gandhis are not among them,' argues Harishchandra.

ED books Rana Kapoor in fresh money laundering case

ED books Rana Kapoor in fresh money laundering case

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Kapoor is already facing an ED criminal case for receiving alleged kickbacks, through companies purportedly controlled by his family, for going slow on bad loans extended by his bank to some big corporate.

India's fuel pricing mechanism is opaque and removed from reality

India's fuel pricing mechanism is opaque and removed from reality

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

What could be more uncertain than Virat Kohli's agonising wait for a century for over two years? Perhaps it's what you will pay tomorrow morning to fill your vehicle's tank. Pump prices have joined cricket scores as the country's favourite discussion topic. Steep increases invite widespread protests, while moderate additions make the government anti-reformist. The ongoing fuel price conundrum is no different.

140 detained in fresh anti-CAA protests in Delhi

140 detained in fresh anti-CAA protests in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Protests were held outside the Uttar Pradesh Bhawan, Rajghat, India Gate, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Assam Bhawan and Delhi University where people voiced their opposition to the controversial changes introduced in the law.

5,000 armed cops to be deployed at Rajpath on yoga day

5,000 armed cops to be deployed at Rajpath on yoga day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

The area is being screened with the help of sniper dogs and bomb disposal squads.

Major face-off between protesting Delhi docs, cops leaves many injured

Major face-off between protesting Delhi docs, cops leaves many injured

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The stir, led by the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association, has been going on for several days, and FORDA also said that several of its members were 'detained' when they tried to hold a protest march from Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) to Supreme Court.

Modi posts video of him feeding peacocks

Modi posts video of him feeding peacocks

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The 1.47-minute video also has a few glimpses of the prime minister's daily walk from his home to his office within the Lok Kalyan Marg residence.

15 held for violence in Delhi's Daryaganj

15 held for violence in Delhi's Daryaganj

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Those arrested have been charged with rioting and using force to deter policemen from doing duty, police said.

Security beefed up at Delhi borders; traffic on key roads in city

Security beefed up at Delhi borders; traffic on key roads in city

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

According to the police, Delhi-Ghazipur border remains closed for traffic due to the farmers' protests. The commuters are suggested to take alternate routes via Anad Vihar, Chilla, DND, Apsara, bhopra and Loni borders, it added.

Police case against Deora for poll code violation

Police case against Deora for poll code violation

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Deora, while campaigning in Zaveri Bazar area on April 4, had made an appeal to the Jain community to not vote for the Shiv Sena as it had hurt their religious sentiments earlier.

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Arnab Goswami accuses 'Sonia's goons' of attacking him

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

In a video posted after the alleged attack, Goswami said he was told by his security guards that the attackers were allegedly Youth Congress workers. However, there was no confirmation of the same by either police or the youth outfit.

When Nitish prevented Manjhi from enjoying mangoes

When Nitish prevented Manjhi from enjoying mangoes

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The Nitish Kumar government has deployed 24 policemen to prevent former Bihar CM from enjoying litchi and mangoes.

If Army can't move weapons to China border, how will it fight war: Centre to SC

If Army can't move weapons to China border, how will it fight war: Centre to SC

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that if the Army cannot move its missile launchers, heavy machinery up to the northern Indo-China border, then how will it defend it and fight a war, if it breaks out.

Don't be surprised if we win 55 seats: Manoj Tiwari

Don't be surprised if we win 55 seats: Manoj Tiwari

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'I am confident that it will be a good day for the BJP'

ED attaches Rs 2,800 cr assets of Rana Kapoor, Wadhawan brothers

ED attaches Rs 2,800 cr assets of Rana Kapoor, Wadhawan brothers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Kapoor, 62, and the Wadhawans were arrested by the agency in this case early this year and they are in judicial custody at present.

Shiv Sena member files complaint against Netflix

Shiv Sena member files complaint against Netflix

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

In his complaint given at Mumbai's LT Marg police station, Solanki has cited examples of series like 'Sacred Games', 'Laila' and 'Ghoul', along with shows of stand-up comedian Hasan Minhaj to accuse Netflix of trying to "paint an incorrect picture of Hindus and India globally."

Swami Agnivesh attacked on way to pay homage to Vajpayee

Swami Agnivesh attacked on way to pay homage to Vajpayee

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

A video of the alleged attack that circulated on social media showed some people heckling the 79-year-old social activist.

Posters calling PM 'The Lie Lama' surfaced in Delhi; case registered

Posters calling PM 'The Lie Lama' surfaced in Delhi; case registered

Rediff.com11 May 2018

The posters were found on Thursday pasted on a wall in Mandir Marg's J-Block area

How Scindia has emerged as a stronger leader in BJP

How Scindia has emerged as a stronger leader in BJP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'Scindia did not just come to a new party, it was an ideological shift for him. In the past one and a half years, Scindia never lost communication with RSS leaders in the state. He left no stone unturned to ensure his acceptability in the party'

Cops detain Akhilesh Yadav after he sits on dharna on road

Cops detain Akhilesh Yadav after he sits on dharna on road

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Yadav, a former Uttar Pradesh chief minister, was slated to travel to Kannuaj, around 125 km from the Uttar Pradesh capital, for a tractor rally as part of the 'Kisan Yatra' in support of farmers protesting against the Centre's new agri laws and the 'Bharat Bandh' called by them on Tuesday.

Bihar BJP headquarters hit by COVID-19, over 20 test positive

Bihar BJP headquarters hit by COVID-19, over 20 test positive

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Reports in a section of the media in Patna, however, stated that the number of people found infected was as high as 75. Jaiswal, nonetheless, maintained 'only 24 samples are positive. These reports are of preliminary rapid tests and we are still awaiting the results of the comprehensive QT-RPR. None of those who have tested positive are having any symptoms. Yet, by way of abundant caution, they have all quarantined themselves at home'.

Prez, PM, others pay last respects to Pranab Mukherjee

Prez, PM, others pay last respects to Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Mukherjee's mortal remains were brought to his residence, 10, Rajaji Marg, earlier on Tuesday from the army hospital where he breathed his last on Monday.

Gadkari kicks up row, says 'we are govt of Ram bhakts'

Gadkari kicks up row, says 'we are govt of Ram bhakts'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

In comments that could kick up a row, Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said the government at the Centre is of 'Ram bhakts' (devotees) and those who shout 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans.

Delhi's air quality severe again as govt suggests WFH

Delhi's air quality severe again as govt suggests WFH

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Delhi's air quality was again in the severe category with the 24-hour average AQI recorded at 403 after remaining in the 'very poor' category till Tuesday morning, when the AQI was recorded at 396.

Vajpayee's funeral at Smriti Sthal on Friday

Vajpayee's funeral at Smriti Sthal on Friday

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

After the people pay their homage for an hour on Friday morning, the late prime minister's body will be taken to the BJP headquarters where it will lie in state before the funeral.

Modi, Shah walk with sea of mourners to bid adieu to Vajpayee

Modi, Shah walk with sea of mourners to bid adieu to Vajpayee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Thousands of mourners jostled and some clambered on trees to capture the moment on their phones as former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's cortege left the Bharatiya Janata Party's headquarters for Rashtriya Smriti Sthal.

Owners arrested after probe report blames Mojo's Bistro for Kamala Mills fire

Owners arrested after probe report blames Mojo's Bistro for Kamala Mills fire

Rediff.com6 Jan 2018

The fire probably started at Mojo's and spread to the adjacent rooftop pub '1 Above', the report said.

Slogans rent the air as Gen Rawat, wife are cremated

Slogans rent the air as Gen Rawat, wife are cremated

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The plaintive strains of bugles sounding the last post broke through the hush, men in uniform clicked their heels and a 17-gun salute rang out as Gen Bipin Rawat and his wife were cremated on Friday evening -- the sun setting on a day written into India's military history and on the life of its most senior military officer.

Republic TV's Arnab Goswami spends night at jail

Republic TV's Arnab Goswami spends night at jail

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

On Wednesday night, Goswami was taken for medical examination at a state-run hospital in the coastal town, the official said. After the medical exam, he was taken to Alibaug Nagar Parishad School, which is designated as a COVID-19 centre of the Alibaug prison, and he spent the night there, the official said.

How RSS chief dictates govt policy

How RSS chief dictates govt policy

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Since 2014, many of Mohan Bhagwat's speeches have acted as cues for government policy.

PHOTOS: Kumbh Mela begins amid rising Covid cases

PHOTOS: Kumbh Mela begins amid rising Covid cases

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Devotees who have taken the anti-Covid vaccination will have to show their certificates and follow the anti-Covid guidelines like wearing masks, maintaining social distancing and frequently undertaking hand sanitization in the Kumbh Kshetra.

SC reinstates employee who accused ex-CJI of sexual harassment

SC reinstates employee who accused ex-CJI of sexual harassment

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

According to the sources, the woman has joined the duty and proceeded on leave. All her arrears too have been cleared.

Why Modi govt is going all out for Stalin visit

Why Modi govt is going all out for Stalin visit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The Modi government wants to have a smooth relationship with the DMK government.

Priyanka's Lucknow bungalow has deep links to Nehru

Priyanka's Lucknow bungalow has deep links to Nehru

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The renovation of the property is underway, encompassing painting of walls, cleaning, and other necessary repairs befitting the new entrant's stature and requirements. The bungalow, spread over about 1.5 acres, belongs to the family of veteran Congress leader the late Sheila Kaul, who was the sister-in-law of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Virendra Singh Rawat reports.