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'Atalji loves to laugh his heart out'

'Atalji loves to laugh his heart out'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'He has sacrificed a lot. Always done something for others. But never asked for anything in return.'

MCD elections: Delhi records 54 % voting, exit polls predict BJP's win

MCD elections: Delhi records 54 % voting, exit polls predict BJP's win

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Exit polls predict clean sweep for the BJP, rout for AAP.

BJP sacks MCD candidate for whom ex-AAP minister campaigned

BJP sacks MCD candidate for whom ex-AAP minister campaigned

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Kumar, a former minister in the Arvind Kejriwal government, was sacked from the party last year over a sex tape purportedly featuring him.

Three get life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Three get life term in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

A Delhi court on Saturday awarded life imprisonment to three persons for attempting to murder members of a Sikh family, during the 1984 riots, and imposed a fine of Rs 6 lakh for being involved in the crime. Mangal Sen alias Billa, Brij Mohan Verma and Bhagat Singh were held guilty of attempt to murder, rioting and dacoity in Shastri Nagar in north Delhi by Additional Sessions Judge S S Rathi on August 22.

Delhi to hold coordination trial run of odd-even scheme

Delhi to hold coordination trial run of odd-even scheme

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Around 125 teams of the Transport and Revenue departments will be deployed during the 15-day plan so that the scheme could be effectively implemented.

Delhi's Burari deaths put spotlight on occult practices

Delhi's Burari deaths put spotlight on occult practices

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

According to experts, religious and spiritual influences can affect life decisions beyond the normal.

Delhi rape case: Cab driver sent to Tihar Jail

Delhi rape case: Cab driver sent to Tihar Jail

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

A Delhi court on Thursday remanded the driver of US-based cab service provider Uber, arrested for allegedly raping a 27-year old woman executive in New Delhi, in judicial custody till December 24, amid a ruckus by striking lawyers.

Delhi: Speeding SUV runs over three people, 1 dead

Delhi: Speeding SUV runs over three people, 1 dead

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

In the second incident of drunk driving in national capital New Delhi this week, a driver who was allegedly in an inebriated state ran his sports utility vehicle over three people standing near a footpath in Central Delhi, killing one of them.

Burari deaths: No sign of struggle or strangulation found in autopsy

Burari deaths: No sign of struggle or strangulation found in autopsy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

A relative of the family suspected foul play in the incident, saying that 'they were educated people and not superstitious'.

Want to insure your car against tree falls, flood damage?

Want to insure your car against tree falls, flood damage?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Buy comprehensive motor insurance policy to guard against natural calamities.

Rain fury in north India, 27 killed in UP

Rain fury in north India, 27 killed in UP

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

An alert has been sounded by the Delhi government after the water level of Yamuna river crossed the danger mark, an official said.

Poor kids too get school of choice

Poor kids too get school of choice

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

The school voucher programme, which gives poor parents a certificate they can use to send their children to a school of their choice instead of a government school, has gained acceptance and is now being implemented in three states -- Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Many more states like Tamil Nadu and Orissa are witnessing grassroots mobilisation to press the respective local governments to implement the programme.

Uber rape: Delhi police questions cabbie's friends

Uber rape: Delhi police questions cabbie's friends

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

The police on Tuesday questioned two friends of the Uber cab driver, accused of raping a 27-year-old executive on Friday night.

Utsav Bhasin held for BMW accident case

Utsav Bhasin held for BMW accident case

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

The Delhi police have arrested Utsav Bhasin, a businessman living in the Punjabi Bagh area of North Delhi for causing injury to two people on a motorcycle.

Burari deaths: Handwritten notes reveal chilling details

Burari deaths: Handwritten notes reveal chilling details

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

They detailed how by following the rituals, one would not actually die "but would be saved by God and attain something great".

AAP ki paathshaala: 65 pc graduates in Delhi house

AAP ki paathshaala: 65 pc graduates in Delhi house

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

There are 17 post graduates, 29 graduates among 70 newly-elected MLAs.

On V-Day, brooms become the hottest buy in Delhi

On V-Day, brooms become the hottest buy in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

With exit polls projecting a decisive victory for the Aam Aadmi Party in the Delhi assembly elections, prices of brooms in the capital has risen sharply owing to heavy demand from party workers.

Tytler was present when Sikhs were killed: Priest

Tytler was present when Sikhs were killed: Priest

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Bhai Surinder Singh, head 'granthi' of Majnu-Ka-Tila gurdwara in north Delhi, also alleged that Tytler was 'plotting' to eliminate him after his ruse to send him abroad did not work.

Narsingh questions Sushil's appointment as national observer

Narsingh questions Sushil's appointment as national observer

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

uspended wrestler Narsingh Yadav objected to Sushil Kumar's appointment as a national observer, raising conflict of interest allegations in a letter to the Sports Ministry.

Give us a break, Mrs Dikshit

Give us a break, Mrs Dikshit

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

Dikshit has to allow the huge tariff hike, or subsidise BYPL. There is no other choice.

Delhi: 2 drown, 7 feared dead during Ganesh idol immersion

Delhi: 2 drown, 7 feared dead during Ganesh idol immersion

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

At least two persons were drowned and another seven feared dead during immersion of idols of Lord Ganesha in the Yamuna on Wednesday in two separate incidents, police said.

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The blaze started on the second floor of the Arpit Palace Hotel in the heart of the national capital around 3.30 am, trapping many guests who were in deep sleep.

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Nearly 46 per cent turnout in MCD bypolls billed as litmus test

Nearly 46 per cent turnout in MCD bypolls billed as litmus test

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Braving scorching sun, voters queued up since early morning in the wards falling under three corporations - South Delhi Municipal Corporation (7), North Delhi Municipal Corporation (4) and East Delhi Municipal Corporation (2).

In victory of good over evil, united they stand

In victory of good over evil, united they stand

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

In a rare show of political camaraderie, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former PM Manmohan Singh and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi came together on one platform to celebrate Dussehra at the Subash Ground in New Delhi.

Why has Kejriwal promised to abolish property tax

Why has Kejriwal promised to abolish property tax

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

The poll promise is an attempt to woo the middle-class and rich voters in the wake of the party's growing unpopularity.

Ex-AAP minister Sandeep Kumar gets bail in 'sex CD' case

Ex-AAP minister Sandeep Kumar gets bail in 'sex CD' case

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The court said prima facie the evidence showed he abused his official position.

Aam aadmi Kejriwal wants ACs to be removed from home

Aam aadmi Kejriwal wants ACs to be removed from home

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The CM has asked to remove all air conditioners from the 6 Flagstaff Road residence in north Delhi's Civil Lines area.

Delhi gang rape: DCW chief hopes juvenile offender is not released

Delhi gang rape: DCW chief hopes juvenile offender is not released

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

DCW chief Swati Maliwal hoped that the juvenile offender in the Delhi gang rape case will not walk free on Sunday as her plea will be heard by the SC on Monday.

Mercedes hit-and-run: Father of teen driving car arrested

Mercedes hit-and-run: Father of teen driving car arrested

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The businessman has been charged of abetment leading to culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Seven of family murdered in Delhi

Seven of family murdered in Delhi

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

The gruesome murders are suspected to be fallout of a bitter property dispute.

UPSC aspirants continue protest, demand scrapping of CSAT

UPSC aspirants continue protest, demand scrapping of CSAT

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Scores of UPSC aspirants on Tuesday continued their protest demanding scrapping of Civil Service Aptitude Test, a day after the government announced that English marks in the test will not be included for gradation or merit in the civil services preliminary examination.

SC says Delhi under 'mountains of garbage', slams LG for inaction

SC says Delhi under 'mountains of garbage', slams LG for inaction

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Referring to the "mountains of garbage" at the three landfill sites -- Ghazipur, Okhla and Bhalswa-- the court said no action has been taken by authorities, including the office of the LG due to which Delhi was facing the serious problem.

Sanitation workers call off strike; east Delhi in a mess

Sanitation workers call off strike; east Delhi in a mess

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Bringing relief to residents in localities swamped with garbage, the sanitation workers of East Delhi Municipal Corporation on Friday called off their strike on a day when Delhi Lt Governor cleared the release of Rs 493 crore for the civic bodies.

Police urges US woman to file complaint against Uber driver

Police urges US woman to file complaint against Uber driver

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Delhi police has approached the US-based woman to file a complaint for the alleged indecent behaviour of Shiv Kumar Yadav, the accused in the Uber rape case, on November 26 when she had taken his cab during her India visit.

Uber rape: Police recover accused cabbie's iPhone

Uber rape: Police recover accused cabbie's iPhone

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Delhi police has recovered the iPhone which was provided by Uber to the driver accused of raping the 27-year-old finance company executive on Friday night inside the cab which she had booked through the company's app.

E-rickshaw driver objects to youth peeing on road, beaten to death

E-rickshaw driver objects to youth peeing on road, beaten to death

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Ravinder, 32, was thrashed by around 12 men after he objected to two of them peeing on the road.

He can cook eggs in 300 ways!

He can cook eggs in 300 ways!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Veer Arjun Singh visits the eatery that began as a teenager's humble push cart and only 4 kinds of eggs.

AAP leader Alka Lamba attacked during anti-drug drive in Delhi

AAP leader Alka Lamba attacked during anti-drug drive in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Aam Aadmi Party Member of Legislative Assembly Alka Lamba was on Sunday attacked during an anti-drugs campaign in north Delhi's Kashmere Gate area and sustained head injuries.

Cops search Kejriwal's house, seize hard disk

Cops search Kejriwal's house, seize hard disk

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

'When will Amit Shah be questioned in connection with Judge Loya's death,' Kejriwal asked.