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Kicked in stomach by mob, Delhi woman gives birth to baby

Kicked in stomach by mob, Delhi woman gives birth to baby

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

For 30-year-old Shabana Parveen, it was nothing short of a miracle -- giving birth to a heathy baby boy after surviving a murderous attack by rioters who kicked and assaulted her and her husband in northeast Delhi's Karawal Nagar.

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail without trial

Umar Khalid completes 4 years in jail without trial

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University student and activist Umar Khalid has completed four years in jail after being arrested in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi communal riots.

NorthEast United beat Delhi; return to top of ISL

NorthEast United beat Delhi; return to top of ISL

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

A dominant NorthEast United FC scored two late goals to beat Delhi Dynamos 2-0 in their Indian Super League football match.

2020 Delhi riots: Court denies interim bail to Sharjeel Imam

2020 Delhi riots: Court denies interim bail to Sharjeel Imam

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Imam is accused of making inflammatory speeches against the government on the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the National Register of Citizens,

Delhi BJP MP calls for 'total boycott' of a community

Delhi BJP MP calls for 'total boycott' of a community

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The Delhi Police said it is obtaining the details of the event held in east Delhi's Dilshad Garden and added that no permission was taken for organising it.

New dates for CBSE board exams in riot-hit Delhi

New dates for CBSE board exams in riot-hit Delhi

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The CBSE had postponed exams in the area till February 29. However, the exams were conducted as per original schedule from March 2 onwards as the board officials opined that any further delay in conducting exams will affect the students prospects in undergraduate admissions.

When SC praised Col Sofia Qureshi who held Op Sindoor briefing

When SC praised Col Sofia Qureshi who held Op Sindoor briefing

Rediff.com8 May 2025

The top court also referred to the distinctions achieved by women officers, and put out an example of Col Qureshi's achievements.

'Counter-Productive For India To Create Upstream And Downstream Acrimony'

'Counter-Productive For India To Create Upstream And Downstream Acrimony'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'China has thus far been cautious, emphasising its focus on development rather than weaponising water resources.'

Court acquits 2 of Delhi riot case, casts suspicion on lone eyewitness

Court acquits 2 of Delhi riot case, casts suspicion on lone eyewitness

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

A court in Delhi has acquitted two accused in a 2020 northeast Delhi riots case, saying the possibility of the only eyewitness being a "fictitious person" cannot be ruled out.

Patnaik leaves Delhi police with credibility crisis

Patnaik leaves Delhi police with credibility crisis

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The national capital witnessed the worst riots in last three decades this week, with allegations of police acting as mute spectators when angry mobs ran riot on the streets of northeast Delhi.

Delhi riots: HC adjourns bail plea of Sharjeel Imam to Dec 16

Delhi riots: HC adjourns bail plea of Sharjeel Imam to Dec 16

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The court also listed for hearing on November 18 bail pleas by other co-accused in the matter, including Khalid Saifi and Meeran Haider.

Well Done, Bharat Mata Defenders Group!

Well Done, Bharat Mata Defenders Group!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Fifty-nine members of delegations visiting 33 world capitals, reaching millions of people, giving one message, in one language, in one voice -- is an unprecedented world movement, observes former BJP MP Tarun Vijay, former Chief Editor, Panchjanya, the RSS weekly.

Medium-intensity earthquake hits Delhi

Medium-intensity earthquake hits Delhi

Rediff.com10 May 2020

A quake of magnitude 3.4 hit Delhi on Sunday, a third in less than a month.

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.

Did Muslims Turn Their Backs On Kejriwal?

Did Muslims Turn Their Backs On Kejriwal?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

The Delhi assembly results have underscored that a section of Arvind Kejriwal's committed supporters abandoned him because they were let down by his refusal to take a stand on crucial issues that impinge on the security and Constitutionally enshrined rights of the people, notes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Man who pointed gun at Delhi cop arrested

Man who pointed gun at Delhi cop arrested

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The man fired eight rounds in the presence of police personnel.

Delhi riots: 13-yr-old girl who went to take exam missing since Monday

Delhi riots: 13-yr-old girl who went to take exam missing since Monday

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

A police officer said a "missing person" FIR has been registered and search was on to find the girl.

Delhi cop kicks men offering namaaz, suspended

Delhi cop kicks men offering namaaz, suspended

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Soon after the incident, the police took cognisance of the video and initiated a probe, Meena said.

Where Will You Travel This Summer?

Where Will You Travel This Summer?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

During this summer, Indian travel buffs are opting for destinations that provide an escape from the ominous heat, along with coastal regions within the country and countries offering visa-free travel.

'Won't move': Rat miner after spending 2nd night on footpath

'Won't move': Rat miner after spending 2nd night on footpath

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

"My family and I continue to spend the night in the open. Some locals are providing us with food and water, etc.," Hassan said on Friday, a day after he refused an offer by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to move him and his family to an EWS flat in Narela.

Delhi court convicts 4 Al Qaeda-linked operatives for terror plot

Delhi court convicts 4 Al Qaeda-linked operatives for terror plot

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The court is likely to hear argument on quantum of sentence on February 14 and the convicts face a maximum punishment of life imprisonment.

Oppn to corner govt over Delhi riots, demand Shah's resignation

Oppn to corner govt over Delhi riots, demand Shah's resignation

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

'I think there must be some sort of a nexus between the rioters and a section of police officials which resulted in gruesome killings and arson'

Over 97% appeared in Class 10 exam in riot-hit areas

Over 97% appeared in Class 10 exam in riot-hit areas

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The CBSE on Sunday said any further delay may hamper chances of students in securing admission to professional courses like medical and engineering, though it is ready to conduct fresh exams for students who are not able to appear.

'Mob molested me, my daughters': Victims recall Delhi horror

'Mob molested me, my daughters': Victims recall Delhi horror

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

At least 38 people were killed in the communal clashes that broke out in northeast Delhi after violence between supporters of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and those opposing it spiralled out of control on Sunday.

Centre signs peace deal with 2 Tripura rebel groups

Centre signs peace deal with 2 Tripura rebel groups

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Shah said the Modi government has given highest priority to peace and development in the Northeastern region.

ISL: NorthEast United deny Delhi Dynamos full points at home

ISL: NorthEast United deny Delhi Dynamos full points at home

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Young NorthEast United FC goalkeeper T P Rehenesh made three spectacular saves to deny Delhi Dynamos a win as the the two sides settled for a goal-less stalemate after an entertaining Hero Indian Super League match on Wednesday.

UN chief following Delhi situation, says spokesperson

UN chief following Delhi situation, says spokesperson

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

UN chief Antonio Guterres is closely following the situation in New Delhi and stresses that demonstrators should be allowed to protest peacefully and security forces should show restraint, his spokesperson said.

How Will Lee's Election Impact Asia?

How Will Lee's Election Impact Asia?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Lee Jae-myung's decisive victory in South Korea's snap presidential election marks a major political shift driven by public backlash against authoritarian, with significant implications for domestic reform and the future of the US-South Korea alliance, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Tremors in Delhi as 3.7 quake hits Jhajjar in Haryana

Tremors in Delhi as 3.7 quake hits Jhajjar in Haryana

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

According to the National Centre for Seismology, the magnitude of the earthquake was 3.7.

Delhi riots: Court raps police for 'lackadaisical' probe

Delhi riots: Court raps police for 'lackadaisical' probe

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

A Delhi court has come down heavily on the police for its 'lackadaisical attitude' in probing the 2020 riots cases and asked the Police Commissioner to take appropriate action ensuring proper, expeditious investigation into them.

Delhi riots: Bhim Army chief seeks UN's intervention

Delhi riots: Bhim Army chief seeks UN's intervention

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad alleged that after the Citizenship (Amendment) Act was signed into a law in December, the socio-political situation in the country has been witnessing "new heights of state-sponsored atrocities".

India summons Iran envoy to protest FM's remark on Delhi riots

India summons Iran envoy to protest FM's remark on Delhi riots

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

In a tweet on Monday, Zarif said," Iran condemns the wave of organised violence against Indian muslims."

After violence, locals live in dark in riot-hit Delhi

After violence, locals live in dark in riot-hit Delhi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Scores of people in violence-hit areas of northeast Delhi have been spending their nights in the dark as power lines damaged during the riots remain unrepaired and dangle precariously outside their houses.

Fear continues to grip Delhi riot survivors

Fear continues to grip Delhi riot survivors

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Many of those who fled during the violence are still fearful about returning.

Hattrick for AAP or comeback for BJP? Delhi counting today

Hattrick for AAP or comeback for BJP? Delhi counting today

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Several exit polls have given the BJP an edge over the AAP, which has been ruling in Delhi since 2015.

Video: Northeast flavour rocks Fresher's Meet in Delhi

Video: Northeast flavour rocks Fresher's Meet in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The event was organized by NSUI and students from the northeast in Delhi with the aim of bringing people together, across barriers of race and language.

Delhi violence: Cong leader Ishrat Jahan gets bail for wedding

Delhi violence: Cong leader Ishrat Jahan gets bail for wedding

Rediff.com30 May 2020

She has been booked under the anti-terror law in a case related to communal violence in northeast Delhi in February. Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana granted the interim relief from June 10 to June 19 to Jahan on furnishing two sureties of Rs 1 lakh.

A year on, kin of victims remain oblivious about Delhi riots probe

A year on, kin of victims remain oblivious about Delhi riots probe

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

According to the police, overall, 1,818 people have been arrested so far in 400 cases in connection with the riots. They said 342 charge sheets have been filed by Delhi Police by the end of 2020, out of which the trial court has taken cognizance 250 cases.

Heatwave alert: Mercury may hit 45 deg C in Delhi

Heatwave alert: Mercury may hit 45 deg C in Delhi

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Heatwave conditions are expected over northwest India during the next five days, with Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi predicted to bear the maximum impact, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.

Delhi riots: 17,500-page chargesheet filed against 15 accused

Delhi riots: 17,500-page chargesheet filed against 15 accused

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

According to the sources, those named in the chargesheet are Taahir Hussain, Mohd Parvez Ahmed, Mohd Illyas, Saifi Khalid, Ishrat Jahan, Miran Haider, Safoora Zargar, Asif Iqbal Tanha, Shahdab Ahmed, Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita, Tasleem Ahmed, Saleem Malik, Mohd Saleem Khan and Athar Khan.