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Shahbad Dairy murder: Cops recreate sequence of events

Shahbad Dairy murder: Cops recreate sequence of events

Rediff.com31 May 2023

The Delhi Police on Wednesday recreated the scene of crime at the same bylane in northwest Delhi's Shahbad Dairy where 20-year-old Sahil killed a minor girl, officials said.

Why I Support Narayana Murthy

Why I Support Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

If 4,000 workers could work round the clock for the construction of the new Parliament building, then there is no reason why all infrastructure projects too cannot follow that model, asserts Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Delhi: Nearly 100 vital installations 'high risk'

Delhi: Nearly 100 vital installations 'high risk'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

The Delhi Police has identified nearly 100 vital installations and markets in the national capital, including the All India Institute of Medical Sciences and the Delhi University, as "high risk" and has drawn up measures to guard them from terror attacks.

Metro reaches Gurgaon, brings smiles to residents

Metro reaches Gurgaon, brings smiles to residents

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Without much fanfare, the 14.47 km link connecting Qutub Minar with HUDA City Centre in Gurgaon was thrown open to the public at 8 am as revenue services commenced simultaneously at both stations.

Af-Pak trained rebels may be behind blasts: Russia

Af-Pak trained rebels may be behind blasts: Russia

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Russia hinted that militants trained at Pakistan-Afghanistan border could be behind the twin blasts at metro stations here that killed 39 people and wounded 60 others.

Moscow attacks linked to Pak jihad epicentre

Moscow attacks linked to Pak jihad epicentre

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

However, it is not clear whether the Moscow bombings have been carried out by anti-Russian Chechen rebels or by Chechen separatists linked to the Al Qaeda who receive their training in the borderlands of Afghanistan-Pakistan. Indian intelligence officials believe these groups are increasingly linked, pointing out that the suicide attacks could also be in retaliation against the Russian decision to allow US and NATO forces to send non-lethal equipment through Russia to Afghani

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

He said his government's goal is to make Delhi a grand city equipped with all the facilities as expected of the capital of the country.

BJP, CPI-M trash Railway Budget

BJP, CPI-M trash Railway Budget

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

The opposition parties, the BJP and CPI-M on Thursday dubbed the Railway Budget "imaginary" and "document of dreams" as there was no allocation for completion of various railway proposals in it.

Pentagon shootout: Gunman dies of wounds

Pentagon shootout: Gunman dies of wounds

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

A Californian man, who harboured ill feelings towards the US administration and the country's armed forces, on Friday coolly walked up to the Pentagon's screening area and shot two police officers before being fatally wounded, leading to security lockdown of the US military headquarters for hours.

CISF jawan shoots colleague dead, kills self

CISF jawan shoots colleague dead, kills self

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

A Central Industrial Security Force constable allegedly shot dead a fellow lady constable posted along with him at the Yamuna Bank Metro Station in east Delhi before killing himself.

PHOTOS: This is what Gurgaon calls Car Free Day

PHOTOS: This is what Gurgaon calls Car Free Day

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

It was bumper-to-bumper traffic at many spots in Gurgaon.

Missing Snapdeal employee found, reunites with family

Missing Snapdeal employee found, reunites with family

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Snapdeal employee, Deepti Sarna, who was missing since Wednesday evening, returned home on Friday.

Contractors shift from realty to govt projects

Contractors shift from realty to govt projects

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Companies are either taking small government projects alone or bidding for larger ones with consortium partners. The companies, which had 18-75 per cent of their order books in property development, say they are facing payment delays of 20-90 days from some of the private developers, blocking their working capital requirements. Some of them take a week's advance payment from developers to execute their projects.

35 people detained for protesting against CJI

35 people detained for protesting against CJI

Rediff.com10 May 2019

A protest march was held at Mandi House against the enquiry procedure adopted in the sexual harassment complaint against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.

Soon, Delhi Metro to have trains that run without drivers

Soon, Delhi Metro to have trains that run without drivers

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

These trains would be able to accommodate as many as 240 commuters.

First look: Delhi Metro's Line 3

First look: Delhi Metro's Line 3

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

A link from the capital's heart to its thickly populated southwest.

Delhi Metro enters Noida, thousands to benefit

Delhi Metro enters Noida, thousands to benefit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Delhi Metro on Thursday achieved another milestone when a brand-new train chugged into the satellite city of Noida for the first time paving the way for thousands of commuters in east Delhi and adjoining areas to enjoy the new age transport system.

Political parties spar over anti-CAA protests in India

Political parties spar over anti-CAA protests in India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Opposition parties on Thursday alleged that an "undeclared Emergency" has been imposed in the country in the light of restrictions and detention of thousands for defying prohibitory orders to deal with the mounting protests against the new citizenship law in multiple cities. Rejecting the charge, the Centre and the Bharatiya Janata Party said no government can tolerate violence and alleged that the opposition parties were fuelling the protests for vote bank politics.

Champions League final: Paris police to hand out masks

Champions League final: Paris police to hand out masks

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Paris' Champs Elysee avenue will be pedestrianised on Sunday evening and wearing face masks will be compulsory, officials said on the eve of Paris St Germain taking on Bayern Munich in soccer's Champions League final.

Security beefed up in national capital ahead of I-Day

Security beefed up in national capital ahead of I-Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

A multi-tier security cover has been put in place in the national capital with thousands of security personnel guarding vital installations and specialised units like NSG deployed ahead of Independence Day to pre-empt any terror strike.

Agnipath protests: 1 killed in firing, trains go up in flames

Agnipath protests: 1 killed in firing, trains go up in flames

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

A man was shot dead in police firing in Telangana's Secunderabad, trains went up in flames, and public and private vehicles attacked, as railway stations and highways turned into battleground in many states on Friday amid burgeoning protests against Agnipath, the contentious defence recruitment scheme.

Heavy rains bring Delhi to standstill

Heavy rains bring Delhi to standstill

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Delhi came to a standstill on Friday evening as heavy rains accompanied by winds lashed the city, inundating several low-lying areas and leading to huge traffic jams and collapse of a portion of a terminal building at the Indira Gandhi International airport here.

Rly invites private cos to set up agri chain

Rly invites private cos to set up agri chain

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

According to the proposal, the railway would utilise the surplus land for development of facilities as part of agri retail chain at non-metro stations.

India ushers in New Year sans Covid curbs after 2 yrs

India ushers in New Year sans Covid curbs after 2 yrs

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Large crowds thronged popular boulevards, tourist hubs and entertainment centres across India and many joined special prayers at places of worship on Sunday as people stepped out to celebrate the New Year without COVID-19 restrictions.

Top 5 real estate hotspots in Kolkata

Top 5 real estate hotspots in Kolkata

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Here is what influenced the realty picture of Kolkata in the 2016's first quarter that just went by:

Security beefed up ahead of yoga day celebrations in Delhi

Security beefed up ahead of yoga day celebrations in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Security was on Monday stepped up in and around Connaught Place and six other venues, ahead of the Yoga Day celebrations to be organised by the ministry of AYUSH on Tuesday.

Why Did Modi Want To Meet Tanishka Sujit?

Why Did Modi Want To Meet Tanishka Sujit?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

At the age of 15, she is all set to graduate in Psychology from the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in Indore.

Coronavirus has sports stars urging fans to stay safe

Coronavirus has sports stars urging fans to stay safe

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

As the concerns over coronavirus continue to rise in the country, Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth urged people not to panic and help each other.

PHOTOS: Ghost streets of China post coronavirus outbreak

PHOTOS: Ghost streets of China post coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The outbreak has resulted in Chinese cities being largely deserted, with tourist attractions shut and a few eateries requiring temperature checks and masks.

After The Shooting in Copenhagen

After The Shooting in Copenhagen

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

On Sunday, July 3, a 22-year-old gunman killed three people and injured several others at a shopping mall in Copenhagen, Denmark's capital.

A month after viral video, Delhi police nab alleged dog killer

A month after viral video, Delhi police nab alleged dog killer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

The sociopath serial dog killer who was spotted slaughtering puppies and dogs in the national capital was finally arrested by the Delhi police on Saturday.

Coronavirus can survive on skin for 9 hours: Study

Coronavirus can survive on skin for 9 hours: Study

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The finding underscores the importance of hand washing or using a sanitiser to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Everyone leaving Congress, only...:Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'This is what happens to a party when it gets trapped in the vicious circle of nepotism and dynastic politics'

Congress workers detained ahead of Modi's Kochi visit

Congress workers detained ahead of Modi's Kochi visit

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

District Congress Committee (DCC) president Muhammed Shiyas confirmed that seven Congress workers from the Western Kochi area were taken into preventive detention by the police in the early hours of Monday.

The miracle-worker of the Delhi Metro

The miracle-worker of the Delhi Metro

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

How an uncommon bureaucrat personally secured foreign funding and the cooperation of government agencies to build the Indian city's subway system.

LeT terrorist held in Delhi on R-Day eve

LeT terrorist held in Delhi on R-Day eve

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

The arrest comes at a time when the capital is on a high alert in the wake of intelligence inputs warning of possible suicide attacks around Republic Day.

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.

Delhi riots: Umar Khalid sent to 10-day police custody

Delhi riots: Umar Khalid sent to 10-day police custody

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

In the FIR, the police has claimed that the communal violence was a "premeditated conspiracy" which was allegedly hatched by Khalid and two others.

Mock terror and chemical 'attacks' on Delhi Metro

Mock terror and chemical 'attacks' on Delhi Metro

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Monitored by the National Disaster Management Authority, the mock drills were carried out simultaneously at Rajiv Chowk (terror attack), Chawri Bazar (toxic gas release), Rithala (bomb blast at parking area) and Shastri Park (call about planting of bomb at train depot) at around 6:15 am.