News for 'meerut'

Kathua case: Sanji sweating in winter gave him away

Kathua case: Sanji sweating in winter gave him away

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The sessions court in Pathankot had on Monday sentenced Sanji Ram, Deepak Khajuria and Parwesh Kumar to life and the three dismissed policemen -- Anand Dutta, Tikal Raj and Surinder Singh -- to five years in jail.

What many B-Schools do to fill up seats

What many B-Schools do to fill up seats

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

The mushrooming of B-Schools has left many struggling to fill their seats. And the means they adopt are varied. Careers360 identifies top marketing strategies...

Bulandshahr violence: Cop transferred; Army jawan sent to 14-day remand

Bulandshahr violence: Cop transferred; Army jawan sent to 14-day remand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Earlier, army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said that full cooperation will be extended in investigation of the incident.

How Gadkari plans to bolster India's economy

How Gadkari plans to bolster India's economy

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Gadkari said that the MSME sector contributes significantly in pushing the country's economic growth and creating employment.

Praveen Kumar to get married on November 18

Praveen Kumar to get married on November 18

Rediff.com14 Nov 2010

India's One-day specialist Praveen Kumar will be tying the knot with his childhood sweetheart Sapna in Meerut on November 18.

Muzaffarnagar violence: Toll climbs to 40, curfew eased

Muzaffarnagar violence: Toll climbs to 40, curfew eased

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Curfew remained in force in riot-hit areas of Muzaffarnagar on Tuesday with the army patrolling troubled places as the death toll in the clashes in the district and adjoining towns rose to 38.

With nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally reaches over 5.28 lakh

With nearly 20,000 COVID-19 cases, India's tally reaches over 5.28 lakh

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

This is the fifth consecutive day that coronavirus infections have increased by more than 15,000. There has been a surge of 3,38,324 infections from June 1 till date.

UP: Rajya Rani Express derails, sabotage suspected

UP: Rajya Rani Express derails, sabotage suspected

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

UP police said that a three-foot portion of the track where the train derailed was missing.

Give input some credit, please

Give input some credit, please

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Millions of "input" tax credits are taken every day by manufactures and traders under the Cenvat Credit Rules for the purpose of paying and adjusting duty.

18-yr-old raped at gunpoint in Muzaffarnagar

18-yr-old raped at gunpoint in Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

An eighteen-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a youth at gunpoint in Bhensaheri village here, following which a case has been registered against two persons, police said.

15 dead in UP violence; Kanpur erupts again over citizenship law

15 dead in UP violence; Kanpur erupts again over citizenship law

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Over 260 policemen were also injured, of whom 57 received gunshot wounds, IG (Law and Order) Praveen Kumar said on Saturday.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

What will Akhilesh do next?

What will Akhilesh do next?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The latest round may have gone against him, but the chief minister is planning his counter-attack.

Fast track rail corridors in the offing for NCR

Fast track rail corridors in the offing for NCR

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

The national capital will soon be better connected with neighbouring cities as the government is finalising dedicated rail corridors for the National Capital Region.

Ganpati@Home: From Behrampur to Borivali

Ganpati@Home: From Behrampur to Borivali

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

We showcase some of our readers' photos of Lord Ganesha.

Seasoned politician Satya Pal Malik sworn in as Jammu-Kashmir governor

Seasoned politician Satya Pal Malik sworn in as Jammu-Kashmir governor

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

With his swearing-in, the five-decade-long practice of retired bureaucrats being appointed to the post has ended.

Here's why Indian shooters have ammunition headache

Here's why Indian shooters have ammunition headache

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Back-to-back scheduling of Asian Games and World Championships has forced the Indian shooting contingent to be frugal with the use of live ammunition.

Gambhir richest among LS candidates in Delhi

Gambhir richest among LS candidates in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The cricketer-turned-politician, who will be making his electoral debut from East Delhi, has shown an income of nearly Rs 12.40 crore in the income tax returns filed for 2017-18.

UP riots: Relief camps inmates to be shifted to govt buildings

UP riots: Relief camps inmates to be shifted to govt buildings

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Finding itself in the dock after the report of a committee on death of children in relief camps, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said those living in the Muzaffarnagar and Shamli camps will be shifted to vacant government buildings and blankets and bonfires will also be arranged for them.

Naval mechanic held for spying for Pakistan

Naval mechanic held for spying for Pakistan

Rediff.com27 May 2010

A 24-year-old mechanic with the Navy has been arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan and police claimed to have recovered from him some "secret and sensitive" documents like photographs of Hindan Air Base and map of Meerut Cantonment.

Son says EC targeted Azam Khan because he is Muslim

Son says EC targeted Azam Khan because he is Muslim

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Abdullah termed the gag order as an attempt by the EC to please the BJP.

Here's why Kohli prefers Dukes ball over India-made SG ball

Here's why Kohli prefers Dukes ball over India-made SG ball

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

'A Dukes ball is still good quality, Kookaburra is still good quality. Whatever limitations a Kookaburra might have (seam goes flat), the quality is never compromised'

Chaudhary bosses his way to shooting gold at Youth Olympics

Chaudhary bosses his way to shooting gold at Youth Olympics

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Saurabh Chaudhary claimed the gold medal in the 10m air pistol event at the Youth Olympic Games, in Buenos Aires, on Wednesday, capping off the Indian shooting team's best-ever outing in the mega event on a rousing note.

CDSE topper: 'Be mentally tough, determined'

CDSE topper: 'Be mentally tough, determined'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

While Shruti Raghav's friends prepared for CAT with a vengeance, she set her sights on the Combined Defence Services Exam.

Jolly LLB 2 Review: Akshay does complete justice!

Jolly LLB 2 Review: Akshay does complete justice!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Jolly LLB did well with its droll depiction of a small-time lawyer and how his guilty conscience encourages him in vindicating the downtrodden. In its sequel, Akshay Kumar does it even better, feels Sukanya Verma.

GAIL to invest Rs 15,000 cr to lay pipelines

GAIL to invest Rs 15,000 cr to lay pipelines

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Addressing a meet organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in New Delhi, GAIL chairman and managing director B C Tripathi said his company was laying new pipelines to connect cities like Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand, Punjab and Haryana.

EC 'censures' Sakshi Maharaj for controversial remarks

EC 'censures' Sakshi Maharaj for controversial remarks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Standing by his remarks, Sakshi Maharaj had told the Commission that the statement was not made in a public or an election meeting but at a saints' conclave and hence could not be considered violative of the model code.

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Poll blitz: 50 projects worth Rs 2 trn

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Before the MCC came into effect, Modi was busy laying stones, cutting ribbons, and unveiling plaques across the country.

These are India's 10 COVID-19 hotspots

These are India's 10 COVID-19 hotspots

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

There are two hotspots each in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Kerala and Maharashtra and one each in Gujarat and Rajasthan

The truth about India's highways

The truth about India's highways

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

When Nitin Gadkari took charge as Road Transport and Highways Minister in 2014, he had set a target of constructing 40 km a day in two years. But construction at this point is a mere 16 km a day. Megha Manchanda on what ails the road sector.

BJP's Suraj Pal Amu, who offered bounty for Deepika's head, resigns

BJP's Suraj Pal Amu, who offered bounty for Deepika's head, resigns

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

In his resignation letter which he forwarded to state BJP chief Subhash Barala over WhatsApp, Amu stated that he was upset over Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar allegedly skipping a meeting with representatives of the Karni Sena on Tuesday.

'People made me feel that I am not pretty'

'People made me feel that I am not pretty'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

"I wanted to be a model since childhood. But as I am dusky, in North India, it's a taboo. People made me feel that I am not pretty." Aspiring model Neha Verma opens up to Rediff.com

Home for holidays, Dubai workers fired over SMS

Home for holidays, Dubai workers fired over SMS

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The ET report said that many workers from Meerut who were working in Dubai in some tile production units, were shocked to receive SMSes stating that their contracts had been terminated and they need not return to Dubai.

PHOTOS: North India shivers, season's coldest day in Delhi

PHOTOS: North India shivers, season's coldest day in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The minimum temperature plunged to 4.2 degrees Celsius in New Delhi on Monday, the coldest December 22 in the last five years and also the lowest this season, even as a thick blanket of fog disrupted normal life in the city and hit flight and train operations.

Now, UP FDA finds lead in ITC's Yippee noodles

Now, UP FDA finds lead in ITC's Yippee noodles

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Authority (FDA) says it has found excess lead in the Yippee noodles of domestic giant ITC.

The big secret of much improved Bhuvneshwar

The big secret of much improved Bhuvneshwar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has become a vital cog in the wheel for whichever team he plays, and the India and Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer says experience and superior fitness have made him an improved bowler.

First salary: 'In 1971, I was paid Rs 75 per month'

First salary: 'In 1971, I was paid Rs 75 per month'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what their first salary was and what it meant to them at the time.

PM's 'New Year gift' to youth: No interviews for Class-III, IV jobs

PM's 'New Year gift' to youth: No interviews for Class-III, IV jobs

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Modi's tweet came soon after he talked about the issue at an event in Noida, Uttar Pradesh while laying the foundation stone to a 14-lane expressway connecting Delhi with Meerut.

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as J-K governor

Satya Pal Malik replaces NN Vohra as J-K governor

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Malik, who was appointed as the Bihar governor in September last year, will take charge of Jammu and Kashmir at a time when it is under governor's rule.

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Lucknow tops list of 13 new smart cities

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The 13 cities selected in the Fast Track Smart City Competition have proposed a total investment of Rs 30,229 crore