News for 'mathura'

Industries, airports near border on alert for war-like emergency

Industries, airports near border on alert for war-like emergency

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

State governments in Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Jammu & Kashmir are on high alert and have come up with contingency plans to ensure the security of residents in case of a war.

'How can a life be snuffed out just like that?'

'How can a life be snuffed out just like that?'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

The loyalties of captain Dhoni

The loyalties of captain Dhoni

Rediff.com7 May 2014

In juggling multiple roles as national captain and a popular brand ambassador, the cricketer depends on the support of some key figures to whom he swears allegiance.

Days after Markaz event, eerie silence hangs over Nizamuddin

Days after Markaz event, eerie silence hangs over Nizamuddin

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Inside the narrow alleys of the basti, two CRPF companies -- around 150 armed guards -- have been deployed to keep a check on any unnecessary movement, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.

China, not Pakistan, is now India's Enemy No 1

China, not Pakistan, is now India's Enemy No 1

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Until last month more than two-thirds of the Indian Army was deployed against Pakistan. Of 14 army corps, just four-and-a-half faced China, while more than twice that number was ranged against Pakistan.

This is how they play Holi in Vrindavan

This is how they play Holi in Vrindavan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

They say if you really need to get a feel of vibrant India, head to Vrindavan during Holi. Here's why

Govt promises to bring Delhi rape offender to justice

Govt promises to bring Delhi rape offender to justice

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Government will take all necessary steps to bring to justice the driver of Uber cab service who had allegedly raped a woman passenger here last week, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.

Astonishing photos from final week of National Geographic travel contest

Astonishing photos from final week of National Geographic travel contest

Rediff.com3 May 2019

National Geographic's 2019 Travel Photo contest is drawing to a close after six weeks of pictures from photographers around the world. The final week's selection of pictures includes rhinos drinking in a thunderstorm and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir, Kareena... vote!

Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir, Kareena... vote!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Stars step out to cast their vote.

Allahabad HC quashes Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA, orders his immediate release

Allahabad HC quashes Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA, orders his immediate release

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Khan has been in jail since January after he delivered the allegedly provocative speech at the AMU during the anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests in December last year. He is lodged in Mathura jail.

Priyanka Chaturvedi quits Congress; joins Shiv Sena

Priyanka Chaturvedi quits Congress; joins Shiv Sena

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

She was unhappy at the reinstatement of some party workers in Uttar Pradesh who had "misbehaved" and "threatened" her during her press conference in Mathura a few days ago.

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

How Many Children do BJP MLAs in UP have?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

Given the controversy over Uttar Pradesh's population control moves, Hemant Shivsaran/Rediff.com digs deep to find out how many children BJP MLAs in UP have.

Uber cab driver jailed earlier in a rape case

Uber cab driver jailed earlier in a rape case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The 32-year-old cabbie, who allegedly raped an executive on Friday night, would not have been behind the wheel of the Uber taxi had the United States-based company run a background check and conducted a police verification, as he had earlier been jailed too in a rape case.

Dalit dies in police custody in Kanpur, 12 cops suspended

Dalit dies in police custody in Kanpur, 12 cops suspended

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The family members of the deceased filed an FIR against the station in-charge and other police personnel for beating Kamal to death.

Paytm accuses 7 more customers of cheating

Paytm accuses 7 more customers of cheating

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

The company, however, has not identified any of its officials despite mentioning that its employees facilitating refunds have been assigned specific login id and passwords, making it easier to identify those who processed which refunds

How to become a successful model

How to become a successful model

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Four male models on their first breaks, their struggles, their learnings and what it takes to become a successful model.

Smriti, Pragya, Sonia.... women who won big

Smriti, Pragya, Sonia.... women who won big

Rediff.com24 May 2019

As many as 28 out of 41 sitting women MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, Hema Malini and Kirron Kher, retained their seats in Lok Sabha.

National fencing champ dies after allegedly pushed off train

National fencing champ dies after allegedly pushed off train

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

National fencing champion, Hoshiyar Singh, died on Thursday after he was allegedly thrown off a moving train by Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel in Uttar Pradesh.

Farooq, Shatru, Hema together: What's cooking?

Farooq, Shatru, Hema together: What's cooking?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Sanjay Khan's autobiography The Best Mistakes Of My Life out.

Ballabgarh killing: Delhi government official, 3 others arrested

Ballabgarh killing: Delhi government official, 3 others arrested

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

It was a 50-year-old man arrested on Wednesday who had entered into an altercation with Junaid and his brothers over seat sharing.

Ram Janmabhoomi movement and BJP's rise to power

Ram Janmabhoomi movement and BJP's rise to power

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The issue combined with its alliance with anti-Congress parties in 1989 won the BJP 85 seats in Lok Sabha elections against mere two in 1984.

Sajjan Kumar's acquittal: Protests in Delhi continue

Sajjan Kumar's acquittal: Protests in Delhi continue

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Protests erupted in the national capital for the fourth day Friday against the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in anti-Sikh riots case, with one of the victims starting indefinite fast and a group blocking a busy road triggering huge traffic snarl.

HOLI HAI! India celebrates festival of colours

HOLI HAI! India celebrates festival of colours

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Celebration of Holi at Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana in Uttar Pradesh is world famous and it attracts tourists from across the globe.

Video: Gun salute and tearful adieu to fallen soldiers

Video: Gun salute and tearful adieu to fallen soldiers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Hundreds of villagers joined family in bidding adieu on late Wednesday evening to deceased Lance Naik Hemraj Singh, who was killed by Pakistani troops during a ceasefire violation in Jammu and Kashmir.

UP police extortion bid adds to Akhilesh's embarrassment

UP police extortion bid adds to Akhilesh's embarrassment

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

While controversial activities of some Samajwadi Party leaders including a few ministers were already raising many questions about the credibility of the one-year old Akhilesh Yadav government, it seems it was now the turn of Uttar Pradesh cops to give the Yadav regime a bad name.

Ponty Chadha's men to spend more days in police remand

Ponty Chadha's men to spend more days in police remand

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Metropolitan Magistrate Sudhanshu Kaushik extended the police custody of Bhupender Singh, Uday Raj Singh, Rajpal Singh, Anand Singh Bisht and Mathura Singh Mehra till November 28 on police plea that the five have to be confronted with Sukhdev Singh Namdhari, who is also in police custody for his alleged role in the November 17 shootout.

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The city administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

Martyr Lance Naik Hemraj's wife duped of Rs 10 lakh

Martyr Lance Naik Hemraj's wife duped of Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

The wife of martyr Lance Naik Hemraj was duped of Rs 10 lakh, in the presence of her brother-in-law and a relative, near a petrol pump in the outskirts of Kosi town area, police said. In her complaint, Dharmvati, the widow of Hemraj, said one Amit Kumar, who claimed that he was an army officer and had been sent by the army headquarters, approached her at Shernagar village on Friday.

Pomp, 'dahi handi' and devotion: Nation celebrates Lord Krishna's birth

Pomp, 'dahi handi' and devotion: Nation celebrates Lord Krishna's birth

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Here are some of the glimpses of the celebrations.

Head for a head is our manner: Hemraj's village

Head for a head is our manner: Hemraj's village

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Kherar, a sleepy village in Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh, has been re-named as Shernagar in honour of slain soldier Lance Naik Hemraj, who was killed during a skirmish with Pakistani soldiers in Mandher sector along the Line of Control on January 8.

Family of slain jawan asks for body remains

Family of slain jawan asks for body remains

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

The wife and mother of martyred jawan Hemraj has demanded that the remains of the decapitated body be handed to them so that they can perform some rituals.

'Insensitive' Akhilesh skips slain jawan's funeral

'Insensitive' Akhilesh skips slain jawan's funeral

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has drawn much flak for not attending the funeral of the Indian soldier who was killed by the Pakistan army along the Line of Control, despite the fact that the soldier belonged to the state.

Advani should take up Ram Temple issue: VHP

Advani should take up Ram Temple issue: VHP

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

The right-wing outfit also accused the Centre of working on a deal to abandon the Kashi and Mathura temple issue.

Day after violent clashes, situation tense in Jamia

Day after violent clashes, situation tense in Jamia

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Police used batons and teargas shells to disperse the violent mob, but denied firing at them.

Cold kills 15 more in UP; toll rises to 107

Cold kills 15 more in UP; toll rises to 107

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

15 more persons lost their lives due to persistent cold wave conditions in Uttar Pradesh, taking the death toll in the state this winter to 107.

Yogi faces first test as UP to have civic polls from Nov 22

Yogi faces first test as UP to have civic polls from Nov 22

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

A total of 3.32 crore voters will be eligible to cast their ballots at 36,269 polling booths and 11,389 polling stations.

Dispute with in-laws forces Hemraj's wife to move out

Dispute with in-laws forces Hemraj's wife to move out

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The wife of slain soldier Saheed Hemraj, Dhramvati, has been forced to move out of their house following a tiff with her in-laws. Dhramvati has shifted to her own house in Chatta, Mathura district of Uttar Pradesh.

Uber cabbie was trying to flee to Nepal after crime, says Delhi police

Uber cabbie was trying to flee to Nepal after crime, says Delhi police

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The Uber cab driver, who had allegedly raped a 27-year-old woman in Delhi on Friday night in his taxi, was planning to flee to Nepal before the police arrested him in the nick of time from Mathura in Uttar Pradesh.

Ansuya Dutt had rare courage

Ansuya Dutt had rare courage

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Ansuya Dutt, who never stopped fighting for women's rights, can be an inspiration to us never to lose sight of our basic beliefs, never mind peer pressure.