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Violent clashes in Delhi over Citizenship Act, buses torched

Violent clashes in Delhi over Citizenship Act, buses torched

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

Some of the protesters claimed that the police baton charged them when they were holding a peaceful agitation.

'Couples Are Moving Beyond Dinner Dates'

'Couples Are Moving Beyond Dinner Dates'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

With Valentine's Day falling on a Friday, travel is picking up as people look for quick getaways.

'MRF is now world's 11th largest tyre company'

'MRF is now world's 11th largest tyre company'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'The favourable rupee-dollar exchange rate, there are opportunities we can tap.'

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir Singh was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post.

Indigo passenger hits pilot after over 10 hour delay

Indigo passenger hits pilot after over 10 hour delay

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

In the short video clip, other crew members could be seen shouting at the passenger after he hit the pilot.

Delhi air quality still severe; relief likely before Diwali

Delhi air quality still severe; relief likely before Diwali

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 420 at 8 am on Thursday, compared to 426 at 4 pm on Wednesday. The AQI map prepared by the Central Pollution Control Board showed clusters of red dots (indicating hazardous air quality) spread across the Indo-Gangetic plains.

Tremors felt in Delhi as 3.1-magnitude quake strikes Faridabad

Tremors felt in Delhi as 3.1-magnitude quake strikes Faridabad

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 struck Faridabad in Haryana at 4.08 pm on Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology said.

50:50 Chance Of An RBI Rate Cut

50:50 Chance Of An RBI Rate Cut

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'If it doesn't, it will continue with measures to infuse liquidity, signalling a new cycle,' predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Sedans Ready To Take On SUVs

Sedans Ready To Take On SUVs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Sedans and hatchbacks have both lost market share to SUVs, which now account for more than 50% share of the 4 million-odd-unit PV market in the country.

Delhi eatery owner shot at by customers while asking for bill

Delhi eatery owner shot at by customers while asking for bill

Rediff.com24 May 2016

A 60-year-old owner of an eatery in southeast Delhi's Lajpat Nagar area was shot at following a heated argument with three customers on Monday over payment of bill.

IAF personnel assaulted, robbed in Delhi; 3 arrested

IAF personnel assaulted, robbed in Delhi; 3 arrested

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

A group of men attacked the IAF personnel after his motorcycle brushed past their car.

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Ink attack on woman who accused Rajasthan minister's son of rape

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

The attack took place on Saturday when the woman and her mother came to Delhi from Jaipur for some work, they said, adding that a first information report (FIR) has been registered.

Illegal structures, lack of safety norms led to loss of lives in Delhi fires

Illegal structures, lack of safety norms led to loss of lives in Delhi fires

Rediff.com14 May 2022

In terms of casualties, Friday's fire at the commercial building was the largest since the blaze at a factory in the Anaj Mandi area and the second largest since the Uphaar Cinema tragedy in 1997.

Strong tremors jolt Delhi, north India after quake in Afghanistan

Strong tremors jolt Delhi, north India after quake in Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Panic-stricken people rushed out of buildings as the earthquake struck around 10.20 pm and was also felt in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan.

Delhi's biggest heist: Cash van driver makes off with Rs 22.5 crore

Delhi's biggest heist: Cash van driver makes off with Rs 22.5 crore

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

In what could be the biggest cash heist in the national capital, the driver of a cash transit van allegedly fled with around Rs 22.5 crore from southeast Delhi's Govindpuri area on Thursday.

A timeline of major fire mishaps in Delhi

A timeline of major fire mishaps in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

In the recent past, Delhi has witnessed several fire incidents that have claimed a substantial number of lives and caused heavy damages.

Yamuna water level in Delhi drops below danger mark

Yamuna water level in Delhi drops below danger mark

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The water level of the Yamuna in Delhi on Tuesday followed a downward trend and dropped below the danger mark of 205.33 metres by 8 pm, the Central Water Commission's data showed.

'What is happening in Bangladesh can happen in India'

'What is happening in Bangladesh can happen in India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

"Everything may look normal in Kashmir. Everything may look normal here. We may be celebrating the victory, although of course some people believe that that victory or that success of 2024 was perhaps only marginal, perhaps a lot more needs to be done," he said.

'Extreme situation' in Delhi as Yamuna swells to record level

'Extreme situation' in Delhi as Yamuna swells to record level

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The water level at the Old Railway Bridge crossed the 208-metre mark Wednesday night and rose to 208.48 metres by 8 am on Thursday. It is expected to rise further, according to the Central Water Commission, which has termed it an "extreme situation".

Jet announces additional flights to Gulf, Southeast Asia

Jet announces additional flights to Gulf, Southeast Asia

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The airline also plans to introduce a third daily direct flight from Mumbai to Bangkok during the winter schedule.

Delhi: ATM cash van driver who fled with Rs 22.5 crore arrested

Delhi: ATM cash van driver who fled with Rs 22.5 crore arrested

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

The driver was arrested in the wee hours of Friday from a godown in Okhla area where he was hiding

India to award leases to top up strategic oil reserves amid Gulf tensions

India to award leases to top up strategic oil reserves amid Gulf tensions

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

State-owned Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL), which operates India's strategic crude oil storage, will make awards by December to lease around 1 million tons of crude oil storage space (7.3 million barrels) at two of the country's three existing Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs), around a fifth of the total SPR capacity. This will enable the refilling of crude caverns even as escalating hostilities in the Gulf threaten disruptions in crude supplies, two industry sources said.

Indians Now Boarding For Central Asia

Indians Now Boarding For Central Asia

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Just over a three-hour flight from Delhi, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Georgia have seen a big jump in visitors.

Delhi's senior cop shunted out over shootings

Delhi's senior cop shunted out over shootings

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The Election Commission shunted out Delhi's southeast Deputy Commissioner of Police Chinmoy Biswal and directed Additional DCP (southeast) Kumar Gyanesh to take charge.

Hurricane Beryl delays World champions' return to India

Hurricane Beryl delays World champions' return to India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Reports said that hurricane Beryl, originating in the Atlantic, had intensified with maximum sustained winds of 210 kmph.

Delhi commences COVID-19 rapid antigen tests

Delhi commences COVID-19 rapid antigen tests

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

In a tweet, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said, "7,040 people underwent rapid-antigen test at 193 centres across Delhi. Of this, 456 people have been found positive."

'RBI In No Hurry To Do Big Rate Cuts'

'RBI In No Hurry To Do Big Rate Cuts'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'If you look at where inflation (headline and core) is today in India and where the rates are, there's clearly room to cut rates.'

After Putin, Xi Jinping to skip G20 summit in Delhi

After Putin, Xi Jinping to skip G20 summit in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

There is no official word either from China or from India on who will represent Beijing at the upcoming G20 summit.

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

For Indian parents, sending a child abroad for a three-year degree could deplete 48% of their retirement savings, while a four-year degree may consume up to 64%.

5.4-magnitude quake hits Nepal; tremors felt in Delhi

5.4-magnitude quake hits Nepal; tremors felt in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

This is the third earthquake to hit seismically-active Nepal in a week.

How police from 2 states cracked Rs 20 crore jewel heist

How police from 2 states cracked Rs 20 crore jewel heist

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The Chhattisgarh police has arrested two people in connection with a Rs 20-crore burglary from a jewellery store in Delhi earlier this week and recovered around 18.5 kg of gold and diamond ornaments from them, a senior official said on Friday, even as the probe suggested involvement of only one person in the incident.

Needed Quickly! Semiconductor Experts

Needed Quickly! Semiconductor Experts

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Semiconductor makers need thousands of engineers and technicians, and though India has one of the largest pool of engineers in the world, they do not have experience in the semiconductor manufacturing space.

Shaheen Bagh dadi stopped from joining farmers' protest

Shaheen Bagh dadi stopped from joining farmers' protest

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Bilkis had expressed her willingness to join the farmers' protest at the Delhi-Haryana border at Singhu.

2nd Covid wave can last up to 100 days: Expert's advisory

2nd Covid wave can last up to 100 days: Expert's advisory

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'Such waves will keep coming until we attain 70 percent vaccination and herd community. So, do not lower your guard, especially mask'

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

Japan-Philippines Send Strong Message To China

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The trigger that led Japan and the Philippines to ink the deal was because of the deteriorating security situation in the South China Sea. China's coast guard increased the frequency and intensity of incursions into Philippine waters, provoking the Philippines to take countermeasures to deter China, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Congress To Focus On 150 Lok Sabha Seats

Congress To Focus On 150 Lok Sabha Seats

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

In UP and Bengal, it is willing to sacrifice its interests to stop the BJP and would work towards ensuring the BJP did not win incremental seats in Odisha and Telangana.

Drunk drivers are like suicide bombers: Delhi court

Drunk drivers are like suicide bombers: Delhi court

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'Drunken driving is not just a prescribed offence but even a severe social menace'

Delhi govt for reopening of malls, taxis in lockdown 4.0

Delhi govt for reopening of malls, taxis in lockdown 4.0

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The suggestions submitted to the Centre on Thursday evening also recommended restarting construction activities and allowing movement of labourers within the city, sources said.

140 detained in fresh anti-CAA protests in Delhi

140 detained in fresh anti-CAA protests in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Protests were held outside the Uttar Pradesh Bhawan, Rajghat, India Gate, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), Assam Bhawan and Delhi University where people voiced their opposition to the controversial changes introduced in the law.

Shaheen Bagh shooter gets bail

Shaheen Bagh shooter gets bail

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

On February 1, Baisala fired two rounds in the air at Shaheen Bagh, where an anti-CAA protest is under way, police said.