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13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

A Delhi Police head constable, Ratan Lal, was among the nine killed in the violence that erupted on Monday over the amended citizenship law.

Stop this madness, says Kejriwal after visiting injured at hospital

Stop this madness, says Kejriwal after visiting injured at hospital

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

"I have met the people who were injured, also met some people who sustained bullet injuries. Facilities and doctors are apt here. "The biggest concern is to stop the violence. I appeal to everyone to stop the violence. This madness has to stop," he said.

Cop dies in firing inside Delhi court premises, 2 injured

Cop dies in firing inside Delhi court premises, 2 injured

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Among others injured were the undertrial and a home guard posted at the court, the police said.

Amid row, Maldives seeks info on Indian coast guard's activity

Amid row, Maldives seeks info on Indian coast guard's activity

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

On January 31, the Indian Army intercepted a Maldivian fishing boat engaged in fishing activities within the Maldives' Special Economic Zone (EEZ), located 72 nautical miles northeast of Dhidhdhoo, Haa Alifu Atoll, the Maldives' defence ministry claimed in a statement on Friday.

Govt granted more time to frame CAA rules

Govt granted more time to frame CAA rules

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The Committees on Subordinate Legislation, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have granted time up to April 9 and July 9 respectively to frame these rules, he said in a written reply.

Burnt books, gutted desks at vandalised Delhi schools

Burnt books, gutted desks at vandalised Delhi schools

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that children who have lost their books and uniforms in the violence, will be provided the same free of cost.

ISL: NorthEast stun champions Atletico de Kolkata

ISL: NorthEast stun champions Atletico de Kolkata

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Bottom-placed NorthEast United FC struck through a Simao Sabrosa penalty to shock reigning champions Atletico de Kolkata 1-0 in an Indian Super League football match at Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.

Chaos, confusion and traffic as Delhi seals borders

Chaos, confusion and traffic as Delhi seals borders

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Vehicles piled up and many people were seen reasoning with the police as they were not allowed to enter Delhi from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

Yamuna at all-time high, Kejriwal sends SOS to Centre

Yamuna at all-time high, Kejriwal sends SOS to Centre

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday urged the Centre to intervene to ensure that levels of the Yamuna, flowing at an all-time high of 207.55 metres, don't rise further.

Sudden rush of victims causes panic at Delhi hospital

Sudden rush of victims causes panic at Delhi hospital

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The injured, who were severely wounded, were brought in on motorbikes, autoricksaw, cars, ambulances and police vans.

HC refers to Nehru, Robespierre while denying bail to Umar Khalid

HC refers to Nehru, Robespierre while denying bail to Umar Khalid

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

"The very fact that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru believed that democracy has made revolution superfluous after independence and how it meant the complete opposite of a bloodless change," it said.

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.

Amit Shah calls all-party meet on Manipur on Saturday

Amit Shah calls all-party meet on Manipur on Saturday

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has convened an all-party meeting on June 24 in New Delhi to discuss the situation in Manipur which has witnessed sporadic violence since May 3.

Sec 144 imposed in Delhi following violence

Sec 144 imposed in Delhi following violence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The prohibitory orders would be in force till September 8, a senior police officer told PTI.

Flights cancelled, airfares jump 52-171% as rainfall batters Chennai

Flights cancelled, airfares jump 52-171% as rainfall batters Chennai

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Airfares on major domestic routes from Chennai surged as flight operations at the airport were disrupted due to strong winds and torrential rain that lashed the city in the wake of Cyclone Michaung on Monday. According to ixigo data, on December 5, one-way spot airfares from Chennai to cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Kolkata rose between 52 per cent and 171 per cent compared to prices three to seven days prior. The Chennai-Mumbai route, the busiest flight route from Chennai airport, saw airfares surge 68.6 per cent from Rs 3,728 to Rs 6,286 in the aforementioned period.

Prez, PM, Shah to skip Holi celebrations amid coronavirus scare

Prez, PM, Shah to skip Holi celebrations amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Modi cited experts' advice to reduce mass gatherings to avoid the spread of the deadly virus.

Delhi court grants bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia violence case

Delhi court grants bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia violence case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Chief metropolitan magistrate Dinesh Kumar admitted him on bail on furnishing Rs 25,000 bond with one surety of like amount.

Coronavirus: All Delhi primary schools to remain shut till March 31

Coronavirus: All Delhi primary schools to remain shut till March 31

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

All Delhi government, aided, private and schools run by civic bodies will remain shut, said Sisodia.

AAP's Atishi Marlena drops her last name

AAP's Atishi Marlena drops her last name

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The party has rejected reports that it forced the AAP leader to change her last name because it was "Christian-sounding".

'Kapil Mishra's statement sparked the Delhi riots'

'Kapil Mishra's statement sparked the Delhi riots'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'If you look through the optics of BJP leader Kapil Mishra, he was standing with a deputy commissioner of police while giving a hate speech.' 'Immediately, the message goes down that the police is 'with us' so let's start rioting.'

'Gulfisha's bail is now in the Almighty's court'

'Gulfisha's bail is now in the Almighty's court'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'We wish Gulfisha gets bail before Eid, but whatever happens will be Allah's wish.'

Chikungunya cripples Delhi's health, death toll climbs to 14

Chikungunya cripples Delhi's health, death toll climbs to 14

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The vector-borne disease has also affected over 1,150 people this season.

FIR against BJP leaders: HC gives Centre, police 4 weeks to respond

FIR against BJP leaders: HC gives Centre, police 4 weeks to respond

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the bench that as the Centre is responsible for maintaining law and order in Delhi, it be made a party in the matter, which was allowed by the court.

Indian airlines slapped Rs 2.75 cr fine in 2023

Indian airlines slapped Rs 2.75 cr fine in 2023

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The aviation regulator slapped fines amounting to Rs 2.75 crore on Indian airlines in 2023, marking a 39 per cent rise in financial penalties from Rs 1.97 crore in 2022. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said it imposed fines on domestic carriers such as Air India, IndiGo, AirAsia India and SpiceJet for issues related to non-compliance in 2023. The regulator also carried out a record number of 5,745 surveillance activities in the year to ensure compliance by airlines, aerodrome operators, and aviation personnel among others.

Kejriwal: Photos of Lakshmi, Ganesh on rupee notes will boost economy

Kejriwal: Photos of Lakshmi, Ganesh on rupee notes will boost economy

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to have photos of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi on currency notes.

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

9 Super Summer Holiday Options For Families

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Looking for fun things to do as family during this sunny season?

Day after odd-even, Delhi traffic goes completely out of gear

Day after odd-even, Delhi traffic goes completely out of gear

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Traffic was thrown out of gear in national capital New Delhi on Saturday and several major roads witnessed a chock-a-block situation, a day after the fortnight-long Odd-Even scheme restricting movement of private cars ended.

Extending AFSPA won't solve Manipur crisis: Irom Sharmila

Extending AFSPA won't solve Manipur crisis: Irom Sharmila

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

A day after AFSPA was extended in most parts of Manipur, rights activist Irom Sharmila said the "oppressive law" was not a solution to the conflict in the state.

Our families need us in this tough time, say migrants

Our families need us in this tough time, say migrants

Rediff.com19 May 2020

"I have only Rs 200 left with me. I have not even got the refund for the cancelled ticket. We don't have agricultural land back home. I know it will be hard there, but I will be with my family. I am happy having 'roti and chutney' with them," says Jitendra Mahto, a migrant.

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A retired Indian colonel working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah, the 'first international' casualty for the world body since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Discontent in BJP over Shaheen Bagh event

Discontent in BJP over Shaheen Bagh event

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

'The joining put the party in a spot not only because the area was an anti-CAA protest venue, but also because it is being linked to the February riots in northeast Delhi'

'Did no wrong': Banned Manipuri actor stands her ground

'Did no wrong': Banned Manipuri actor stands her ground

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The ban was imposed on her by civil society group Kangleipak Kanba Lup for taking part in the event held in Delhi, amid the ongoing violence in Manipur.

Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs unite to fend off mobs in Delhi colony

Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs unite to fend off mobs in Delhi colony

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

'Violence begets violence, crowd begets crowd. We thought if somebody would see sticks or rods in our hands from a distance and large crowds standing guard, it is likely they would want to come prepared. This could fuel violence'

Communal rioting cases nearly doubled in 2020: NCRB

Communal rioting cases nearly doubled in 2020: NCRB

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The NCRB report stated that a total of 71,107 cases of 'offences against public tranquillity' were lodged across the country in 2020, an increase of 12.4 per cent over 63,262 such cases in 2019.

Delhi violence: 21-week pregnant Safoora Zargar denied bail

Delhi violence: 21-week pregnant Safoora Zargar denied bail

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The court said that even if there was no direct act of violence attributable to the accused (Zargar), she cannot shy away from her liability under the provisions of the UAPA.

Former IAF vice chief who reactivated Lakakh's DBO airstrip dies

Former IAF vice chief who reactivated Lakakh's DBO airstrip dies

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Former vice chief of Indian Air Force Air Marshal P K Barbora (retd), known to be an outstanding air warrior who was instrumental in reactivation of the Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) air strip in eastern Ladakh, passed away at a military hospital in New Delhi on Monday. He was 72.

Fight polls on your fake promises: 'Delhi girl' Priyanka challenges PM

Fight polls on your fake promises: 'Delhi girl' Priyanka challenges PM

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'Being a Delhi girl, I challenge you to fight the last two phases on the issues of demonetisation, GST, women security and the false promises you made to the people of the country'

Delhi riots: Court calls out witnesses for lying on oath

Delhi riots: Court calls out witnesses for lying on oath

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

"This is a very sorry state of affairs," Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav said, seeking a report from the Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) in this regard.

Siblings lock themselves in for 11 years

Siblings lock themselves in for 11 years

Rediff.com19 May 2011

A Delhi NGO comes to the rescue of three siblings who locked themselves in for 11 years fearing that stepsisters want to usurp their proprety. Sahim Salim reports.

Ranji Trophy set for kick-off; all eyes on northeast states

Ranji Trophy set for kick-off; all eyes on northeast states

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

A record 37 teams, including seven debutants from the northeast, participating in the Ranji Trophy beginning on Thursday pose a massive logistical challenge for a cricket board going through administrative chaos.