News for 'northeast Delhi'

The Magnificent Ucchi Pillayar Temple

The Magnificent Ucchi Pillayar Temple

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

This ancient temple has been built on top of a rock.

Arunachal Key To India-Japan Strategy Against China

Arunachal Key To India-Japan Strategy Against China

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

If they act now, they can reshape the strategic map of Asia without firing a shot. If they wait, the next opportunity will come only after a serious Taiwan Strait incident -- by which time the price will be far higher, and the room for boldness far smaller -- the opportunity may well be lost by then. The question is no longer whether this can or should be done, points out Varun Arya.

Delhi riots: HC bail to 3 accused in IB official's murder case

Delhi riots: HC bail to 3 accused in IB official's murder case

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The high court gave relief to accused Shoaib Alam, Gulfam and Javed, noting that they have been in custody for four years and the trial in the case is not likely to conclude any time soon.

Red carpet welcome awaits you if...: Amit Shah rejects Maoist ceasefire offer

Red carpet welcome awaits you if...: Amit Shah rejects Maoist ceasefire offer

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Union Home Minister Amit Shah rejects the ceasefire offer from Maoists, stating that surrender is the only option. He also addresses Naxalism's ideological roots and progress in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast.

Delhi riots: HC judge recuses from hearing bail pleas of Sharjeel, others

Delhi riots: HC judge recuses from hearing bail pleas of Sharjeel, others

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

The matters were listed before a division bench headed by Justice Prathiba M Singh after a change in the roster of judges dealing with such cases.

Zubeen death: 'Murder accused' moves SC for CBI/NIA probe

Zubeen death: 'Murder accused' moves SC for CBI/NIA probe

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the probe into the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg from the state police's SIT to a central agency such as the CBI or the NIA.

BJP link to Delhi's Hindu Rashtra panchayat booked by police

BJP link to Delhi's Hindu Rashtra panchayat booked by police

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

A case has been registered against the organisers of a Hindu Rashtra Panchayat held in north-east Delhi, which was rocked by the 2020 riots, for not taking permission to hold the meeting, the police said on Monday.

AAP, Cong or Owaisi: How will Delhi Muslims vote?

AAP, Cong or Owaisi: How will Delhi Muslims vote?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The broom, the hand or the kite, listen to the mind or the heart, 'tunnel vision voting' to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party or electing the 'right party'. With only two days to go for polling, the choice is anything but clear for Delhi's Muslims, say many voters.

BJP manifesto promises to 'maintain peace in Northeast'

BJP manifesto promises to 'maintain peace in Northeast'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

In its election manifesto -- 'Sankalp Patra' -- the Bharatiya Janata Party has vowed to implement the Union Civil Code (UCC), maintain peace in the Northeast, among other key poll promises.

Delhi riots: Man who pointed gun at cops gets warm welcome

Delhi riots: Man who pointed gun at cops gets warm welcome

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Shahrukh Pathan, whose photograph of pointing a gun at an unarmed policeman during the communal riots in Northeast Delhi went viral, received a grand welcome during a visit to his home on parole, according to a video.

Questions on pacts with insurgents in northeast 'removed': Manipur MP

Questions on pacts with insurgents in northeast 'removed': Manipur MP

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Manipur MP A Bimol Akoijam has alleged that his questions about agreements the government has signed with insurgent groups in the northeastern states were removed from the list of starred questions scheduled for March 11, 2025. Akoijam, a Congress leader, claims this is a "serious infringement" on his rights as an elected Member of Parliament and undermines his legislative oversight function. He says he has met with the Speaker and the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs to raise the issue.

Cong sided with anti-nationals during Operation Sindoor: Modi

Cong sided with anti-nationals during Operation Sindoor: Modi

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of supporting terrorists groomed by Pakistan and protecting infiltrators during a rally in Assam. He also highlighted development projects undertaken by the BJP government in the state.

Umar Khalid amplified narrative using celebs: Delhi police

Umar Khalid amplified narrative using celebs: Delhi police

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Special Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad said Khalid's mobile phone data revealed he was in contact with some actors, politicians, activists and celebrities and sent them some links by certain news portals against the Delhi Police.

India braces for wet September; IMD warns of flash floods, landslides

India braces for wet September; IMD warns of flash floods, landslides

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts above-normal rainfall for India in September, following a monsoon season marked by heavy downpours and related disasters in various regions. The forecast indicates normal to above-normal rainfall for most areas, with some exceptions in the northeast, east, extreme south peninsular India, and parts of northwest India.

Scared Delhiites leave homes as 4.4-quake sends tremors

Scared Delhiites leave homes as 4.4-quake sends tremors

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck near Jhajjar in Haryana, causing tremors across the Delhi-NCR region. The earthquake's epicenter was located 3 km northeast of Jhajjar and 51 km west of Delhi.

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Zubeen Garg: The Voice That United A Divided Land

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Zubeen Garg was not just Assam's voice, he was its heartbeat, its rebellion, and its song of unity in a land often torn apart.

Thursday's Class 12 CBSE exam postponed in NE Delhi

Thursday's Class 12 CBSE exam postponed in NE Delhi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

"Considering request of Delhi government and to avoid inconvenience to students, staff and parents, the board has decided to postpone the exam for Class 12 in northeast part of Delhi," CBSE Secretary Anurag Tripathi said.

Politics behind why justice eluded Malegaon, 7/11 victims: Ex-IPS officer

Politics behind why justice eluded Malegaon, 7/11 victims: Ex-IPS officer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former IPS officer Meeran Borwankar claims political interference hindered justice in the Malegaon and 7/11 blasts, and the Narendra Dabholkar murder case. She cited instances of pressure on investigators and prosecutors.

4 killed, 80 hurt in Ladakh statehood protests; Wangchuk calls off fast

4 killed, 80 hurt in Ladakh statehood protests; Wangchuk calls off fast

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk called off his hunger strike as protests for Ladakh statehood and Sixth Schedule extension turned violent. The BJP office was set on fire, vehicles were torched, and clashes erupted, leading to the imposition of prohibitory orders.

Youth stabbed in Delhi, paramilitary deployed in area

Youth stabbed in Delhi, paramilitary deployed in area

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

A 20-year-old youth was allegedly stabbed by his neighbour in a petty dispute in northeast Delhi's Dayalpur area, police said on Saturday.

Finally, a meeting to decide ISL's future!

Finally, a meeting to decide ISL's future!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

AIFF top brass to meet eight ISL club CEOs on Aug 7 to discuss their concerns

Shah lauds Delhi police for 2020 riots probe

Shah lauds Delhi police for 2020 riots probe

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

I congratulate Delhi Police for its investigation of northeast Delhi riots, the HM said.

Delhi riots: Facebook asked to submit records of user reports for 3 months

Delhi riots: Facebook asked to submit records of user reports for 3 months

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

A Delhi assembly committee asked Facebook India on Thursday to furnish records of users' reports (complaints) on the content posted on the platform one month prior and two months after the northeast Delhi riots in February 2020.

Tahir Hussain's brother held in connection with Delhi riots

Tahir Hussain's brother held in connection with Delhi riots

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Three other persons have also been arrested for allegedly sheltering Shah Alam, police said.

How Monsoon 2025 Turned Into A Nightmare

How Monsoon 2025 Turned Into A Nightmare

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

IMD data shows in the 24 hours between September 1 and 2, Haryana received 806 per cent more rainfall than normal, Punjab 759 per cent, Himachal Pradesh 510 per cent, Delhi 740 per cent, Chandigarh a staggering 1,638 per cent, and Rajasthan 193 per cent.

Journalist questioned in Delhi assault case 4 years after FIR

Journalist questioned in Delhi assault case 4 years after FIR

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Caravan in a statement said it was a "worrying" development and neither it nor the named journalists were informed of any such FIR for four years.

6 die in fire at Delhi home caused by mosquito coil

6 die in fire at Delhi home caused by mosquito coil

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The police received information around 9 am that a fire had broken out in a house at Mazar Wala Road in Shastri Park's Machhi Market, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northeast) Joy Tirkey said.

1 scribe shot at, 2 others attacked in Delhi clashes

1 scribe shot at, 2 others attacked in Delhi clashes

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Akash sustained a bullet injury while covering the communal clashes in Maujpur locality. NDTV said its journalist Arvind Gunasekar was hit by rioters while he was at one of the spots in northeast Delhi and lost a tooth. His fellow reporter, Saurabh, who tried to shield him, was punched.

Man who opened fire during Delhi clashes detained

Man who opened fire during Delhi clashes detained

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Seven people have lost their lives in the clashes between pro and anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protesters that took place at various places in Northeast district of Delhi on Monday.

Delhi riots: Man who harboured gun-toting riot accused convicted

Delhi riots: Man who harboured gun-toting riot accused convicted

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Pathan had allegedly aimed a pistol at Delhi Police Head Constable Deepak Dahiya with an "intention to kill" him on February 24, 2020, as per the police.

Yechury, Yogendra Yadav not charged in Delhi riots: Police

Yechury, Yogendra Yadav not charged in Delhi riots: Police

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

A statement by the Delhi Police clarified to say that a report put out by an online news agency that "the names are part of the disclosure statement of one of the accused in connection with organizing and addressing the anti-CAA protests" was incorrect.

Shootout Over Pizza!

Shootout Over Pizza!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

A woman was shot at by her sister-in-law's brother following a heated argument over sharing pizzas in northeast Delhi.

Rat miner rejects another house offered in Delhi

Rat miner rejects another house offered in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

"On Friday night, four government officers, including an SDM, came and offered me a house in Dilshad Garden but I refused to accept it as they wanted me to shift on a temporary basis," Hassan said.

Yamuna water level rising but...: Delhi minister

Yamuna water level rising but...: Delhi minister

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Due to heavy rains in some areas of Haryana on Sunday, the water level of Yamuna rose slightly, she said.

S N Shrivastava to be next Delhi police commissioner

S N Shrivastava to be next Delhi police commissioner

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Incumbent Amulya Patnaik demits office on Saturday.

Wife spent a year in Pak for work, I visited once: Gogoi slams Sarma

Wife spent a year in Pak for work, I visited once: Gogoi slams Sarma

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Newly appointed Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi has denied allegations of having links to the Pakistani establishment, calling the claims made by the BJP a "C-grade Bollywood movie" that will "flop miserably." Gogoi said he had only visited Pakistan once 12 years ago with his wife, who was working on an international project focused on climate change. He questioned why the BJP government had not acted on the allegations in the past 11 years if there was any wrongdoing. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who made the initial allegations, said he would release further evidence on September 10 after a Special Investigation Team (SIT) completes its inquiry.

Despair And Devastation In Delhi

Despair And Devastation In Delhi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Seven people, including three children, were killed in a blaze that ravaged several shanties at Gokulpur village in northeast Delhi early on Saturday, March 12, 2022.

Tension prevails in Delhi's Seelampur, 6 held for violence

Tension prevails in Delhi's Seelampur, 6 held for violence

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

As many as 21 people, including 12 policemen and six civilians, were injured in the clashes in Seelampur which continued for one-and-half hours, while five persons have been detained, according to police.

Police forms 6 teams to crack Amazon manager's shooting in Delhi

Police forms 6 teams to crack Amazon manager's shooting in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

A 36-year-old man, working as a senior manager with e-commerce giant Amazon, was shot dead in northeast Delhi's Bhajanpura area, the police said on Wednesday.

Delhi violence: Shah reviews situation, Kejriwal calls meeting

Delhi violence: Shah reviews situation, Kejriwal calls meeting

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

A head constable was among four people killed and at least 50 others, including several paramilitary and Delhi Police personnel, were injured as violence spiralled over the amended citizenship law in northeast Delhi on Monday.