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Pregnant Safoora Zargar gets bail in Delhi violence case

Pregnant Safoora Zargar gets bail in Delhi violence case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Justice Rajiv Shakdher released Zargar on bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 10,000 and surety of like amount.

Shops shut, riot-hit residents survive on bread, Maggi

Shops shut, riot-hit residents survive on bread, Maggi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

With medical shops, grocery stores and other establishments selling essential items downing shutters, people in the region are waging a grim battle for survival.

Seen John's Rs 70 Cr Purchase?

Seen John's Rs 70 Cr Purchase?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

John Abraham made news this week when it was revealed that he had bought property in Mumbai worth Rs 70 crore (Rs 700 million).

We have recording of BJP's offer to Sisodia: AAP sources

We have recording of BJP's offer to Sisodia: AAP sources

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The AAP will make the audio recording public "when the time comes"

Delhi riots: Man who pointed gun at cop says had no intent to kill

Delhi riots: Man who pointed gun at cop says had no intent to kill

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Shahrukh Pathan, who had allegedly pointed a gun at a Delhi police head constable during the 2020 Delhi riots, on Thursday told a court in New Delhi that he did not fire shots at the cop and merely wanted to scare him and not kill, a claim opposed by the prosecution.

Early morning blast in Delhi, 1 injured

Early morning blast in Delhi, 1 injured

Rediff.com23 May 2005

This is the second blast in Delhi within 24 hours.

Indian Football Roundup: BFC leave it late to break NorthEast hearts

Indian Football Roundup: BFC leave it late to break NorthEast hearts

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The aggregate score read 4-2 in favour of the Blues who will now look to land their first ever ISL title on Sunday.

Lok Sabha adjourned amid protests over Delhi violence

Lok Sabha adjourned amid protests over Delhi violence

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

In between spells of adjournments, the House conducted business for a brief period and passed two Bills -- the Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill - amid continuous protests by the Opposition.

SC must put an end to daily abuse of law: Chidambaram on Shajeel Imam

SC must put an end to daily abuse of law: Chidambaram on Shajeel Imam

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

A court in Delhi on Saturday discharged 11 people, including student activists Imam and Asif Iqbal Tanha, who participated in anti-CAA protests, in the 2019 Jamia Nagar violence case.

After 'immigrants' gaffe, BJP rephrases chapter on northeast citizens

After 'immigrants' gaffe, BJP rephrases chapter on northeast citizens

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The use of northeast immigrants was a typing error, says BJP.

Court levies Rs 25,000 fine on Delhi police for harassment of riots accused

Court levies Rs 25,000 fine on Delhi police for harassment of riots accused

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

A Delhi court has imposed a fine on the police for the "undue harassment" of the accused in a February 2020 riots case, noting that repeated directions to the police commissioner and other senior officers seeking their personal intervention in these matters had fallen on deaf ears.

AAP govt gives nod to prosecute Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

AAP govt gives nod to prosecute Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam under UAPA

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The police can now name them in their supplementary charge sheet, an official said. In a late evening statement, the government said that this is a purely procedural matter, adding that the elected government has no role to play in this.

'Everything gone in seconds: Despair from Delhi's relief camps

'Everything gone in seconds: Despair from Delhi's relief camps

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The inmates at the relief camp said the rioters were all locals and not outsiders. They also said they will only return when authorities assure them of safety.

Delhi riots: Sonia-led Cong delegation meets Prez, calls for Shah's resignation

Delhi riots: Sonia-led Cong delegation meets Prez, calls for Shah's resignation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The Congress requested the President to remind the central government of its 'raj dharma', Singh said.

Watch Live! All the action from Parliament

Watch Live! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Watch all the proceedings and live debates.

Al Qaeda recruitment module busted: Delhi Police

Al Qaeda recruitment module busted: Delhi Police

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Two suspected operatives of Al Qaeda have been arrested in New Delhi and Odisha and Delhi Police on Wednesday claimed to have busted a module of the terror group's Indian sub-continent wing operating out of the country.

China protests to India over Modi's visit to Arunachal

China protests to India over Modi's visit to Arunachal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Modi on Saturday dedicated to the nation the Sela Tunnel built at an altitude of 13,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh that will provide all-weather connectivity to strategically located Tawang and is expected to ensure better movement of troops along the frontier region.

Govt, ULFA ink peace pact, group to be disbanded; Shah says new dawn in Assam

Govt, ULFA ink peace pact, group to be disbanded; Shah says new dawn in Assam

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Shah said the ULFA, the oldest insurgent group of Assam, agreed to abjure violence, disband the organisation and join the democratic process.

Can these security measures stop farmers' Parliament march?

Can these security measures stop farmers' Parliament march?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In view of the farmers' protest and march to Parliament, the Delhi police started preparations to check the advancing farmers' march beforehand, an officer said.

AAP leader Tahir Hussain denies role in IB staffer killing

AAP leader Tahir Hussain denies role in IB staffer killing

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Hussain further said there should be an impartial probe into the incident and action should be taken against the guilty.

Delhi Assembly to have 16 first-time MLAs, all from AAP

Delhi Assembly to have 16 first-time MLAs, all from AAP

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Atishi, Raghav Chadha and Dilip Pandey are among the first-time MLAs. Atishi, who was fielded from Kalkaji, won the seat by defeating Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Dharambir Singh by a margin of 11,393 votes. Chadha, who had also registered victory from Rajinder Nagar, defeated his BJP rival Sardar R P Singh by a margin of 20,058 votes.

Modi in northeast: 3 swearing-in ceremonies over 2 days, Assam cabinet meet

Modi in northeast: 3 swearing-in ceremonies over 2 days, Assam cabinet meet

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to the North East from Tuesday, during which he will attend the oath-taking ceremonies of new governments in three states of the region.

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Here are the key highlights of the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' for the 2024 parliamentary polls.

Delhi police chief forms panel to monitor 2020 riots after Court rap

Delhi police chief forms panel to monitor 2020 riots after Court rap

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The development comes after the police force was pulled up by a city court for its handling of the investigation into the riots in which at least 53 people were killed and over 200 were injured.

HC seeks reply on preserving CCTV footage of riots

HC seeks reply on preserving CCTV footage of riots

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar issued notice to the authorities and listed the matter for further hearing on March 27.

Sushma's unintentional slur as she bats for northeast citizens

Sushma's unintentional slur as she bats for northeast citizens

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday condemned the attacks and harassment of people from the northeast in various parts of the country in the wake of the killing of a boy from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi and said a message should go out that they should be protected.

Delhi sees 40% rise in rape and harassment cases

Delhi sees 40% rise in rape and harassment cases

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The number of cases of insult to the modesty of women, kidnapping of women, abduction of women, cruelty by husband and in-laws and dowry death stand at 197, 1,580, 159, 1,712 and 56, respectively, it said.

Justice Muralidhar hearing Delhi violence case transferred to Punjab high court

Justice Muralidhar hearing Delhi violence case transferred to Punjab high court

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Delhi high court judge Justice S Muralidhar was on Wednesday transferred to the Punjab and Haryana high court. A government notification about the transfer was issued on Wednesday which said that after consultation with Chief Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday transferred Justice S Muralidhar, judge of the Delhi high court, as judge of Punjab and Haryana high court. The notification further said the President has directed Muralidhar to assume charge of his office in Punjab and Haryana high court.

79 homes, 327 shops gutted during Delhi violence

79 homes, 327 shops gutted during Delhi violence

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Over 1,000 riot-affected people have moved into the Delhi government's relief camp at Mustafabad in the last 24 hours from areas like Shivpuri, Mustafabad and Karawal Nagar, the government said in a statement.

Day after militant group inks peace pact, Manipur CM meets Amit Shah

Day after militant group inks peace pact, Manipur CM meets Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Singh said he was extremely grateful to Shah for the peace agreement and stressed that the home minister's leadership and efforts have played a pivotal role in fostering reconciliation and paving the way for a more peaceful and united future in the Northeast.

Days after Modi's visit, Chinese military reiterates claim over Arunachal

Days after Modi's visit, Chinese military reiterates claim over Arunachal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Zhang made the remarks in response to India's enhancement of its military readiness through the Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh, according to a report posted on the Chinese defence ministry's website on Friday.

Rijiju slams Oppn for brining no-trust vote, Cong dares him to...

Rijiju slams Oppn for brining no-trust vote, Cong dares him to...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said the Congress and other opposition parties have brought the no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government in the Lok Sabha at a 'wrong time and in a wrong manner'.

Chargesheets filed in 361 Delhi riots cases out of 758: HC told

Chargesheets filed in 361 Delhi riots cases out of 758: HC told

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

In its affidavit filed in October, the investigating agency said that while charges are yet to be framed in 287 cases, 4 FIRs have been quashed by the high court.

9 dead, 41 injured as goods train hits Kanchanjunga Express in Bengal

9 dead, 41 injured as goods train hits Kanchanjunga Express in Bengal

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Three rear compartments of the Kanchanjunga Express derailed under the impact of the collision by the locomotive of the goods train from behind, the police officer said.

Delhi riots: Accused committed crime against humanity, cops in chargesheet

Delhi riots: Accused committed "crime against humanity", cops in chargesheet

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

It stated that by a 'sustained and well-oiled' campaign, they created an acute sense of fear and insecurity in the minds of the minority community.

Court restricts Umar Khalid from speaking to media while on bail

Court restricts Umar Khalid from speaking to media while on bail

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

While ordering Khalid's release on bail for a week on Monday to attend the marriage related functions of his sister, the court imposed several conditions.

Making the northeast a business hub of South Asia

Making the northeast a business hub of South Asia

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

For the region to realise its full potential, New Delhi needs to start looking at the land-locked northeast as an important starting point in India's 'Act East' policy, says Nitin Gokhale

Delhi riots 'big conspiracy' to disturb country: Union minister

Delhi riots 'big conspiracy' to disturb country: Union minister

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The RAF was deployed during the communal violence that broke out in northeast Delhi in February, killing 53 people and injuring about 200.

Man, son charged with setting mosque on fire during Delhi riots

Man, son charged with setting mosque on fire during Delhi riots

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

A Delhi court has framed charges of arson and rioting against a father-son duo for allegedly damaging and setting a mosque on fire, vandalism, and stone-pelting during the February 2020 riots.

Effective action contained violence quickly during Delhi riots: Police to HC

Effective action contained violence quickly during Delhi riots: Police to HC

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

It said as and when the protestors tried to infringe the law and failed to obey directions of enforcement agencies, appropriate legal action was taken against the miscreants.