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Lockdown: Buddhist tourists unable to leave Bodh Gaya

Lockdown: Buddhist tourists unable to leave Bodh Gaya

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'There are 36 foreign tourists from China, Italy, USA, Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand and other countries.'

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Govt says avian flu confirmed in 6 states

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The Centre said bird flu has been confirmed so far in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat, and asked these six states to contain the disease as per the action plan.

AAP will fight Lok Sabha polls on its own: Kejriwal

AAP will fight Lok Sabha polls on its own: Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Asserting that the upcoming polls will be fought on the issue of full statehood, Kejriwal criticised Modi for not fulfilling this promise as mentioned in BJP's 2014 manifesto.

Political bigwigs, film celebrities turn up to vote

Political bigwigs, film celebrities turn up to vote

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

As people queued up to cast their vote, there were some famous faces in the lines at different polling stations.

Protests against Sajjan's acquittal rock Delhi

Protests against Sajjan's acquittal rock Delhi

Rediff.com1 May 2013

Angry protests erupted in Delhi and Jammu over the acquittal of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in an anti-Sikh riots case with protesters blocking Jammu-Kashmir Highway and Metro services in the capital. Shouting slogans and carrying placards stating 'Hang 1984 Culprits' and 'Give us Justice', the protesters marched to Tilak Nagar police station in west Delhi and blocked traffic in the area.

Kohli goes back in time on 31st birthday

Kohli goes back in time on 31st birthday

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Kohli penned a letter addressed to his 15-year-old version, dedicating quite a bit of its content to his late father Prem Kohli.

Jat stir: Section 144 to be imposed in Delhi-Haryana border areas

Jat stir: Section 144 to be imposed in Delhi-Haryana border areas

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

In the first phase of the Jat agitation, violence was witnessed in and around Mukherjee Nagar and Najafgarh areas.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

3 of a family injured in cylinder blast in Delhi

3 of a family injured in cylinder blast in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

A couple and their two children were injured in a small LPG cylinder blast in their house in Sarai Kale Khan area of South Delhi on Friday, the police said.

Eggs, stone pelted at Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi

Eggs, stone pelted at Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

An unidentified miscreant on Tuesday threw eggs and a stone at Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal at a rally in Sultanpur Majra Assembly constituency in North West Delhi. Kejriwal was unhurt in the incident.

Ankit Saxena's father seeks death sentence for son's murderers

Ankit Saxena's father seeks death sentence for son's murderers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Four accused, including a juvenile, were sent to judicial custody on Saturday in connection with the case.

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

During the day, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a meeting to review preparedness for COVID-19 management, through video conference with health ministers, chief secretaries of all states and UTs, central ministers and representatives from the related organisations and stressed on the need for keeping testing and quarantine facilities, isolation wards, and labs in active readiness.

In Delhi polls, nepotism is not limited to Congress

In Delhi polls, nepotism is not limited to Congress

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Wives, daughters, daughter-in-law, son and brother, all linked to politicians, are in the fray for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls with the Congress fielding the maximum number of political dynasts.

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

BJP's C R Patil wins by 6.89 L votes, biggest victory margin

Rediff.com24 May 2019

His margin was just a shade lower than the 6.96 lakh record set by Pritam Munde in October 2014 when she won the by-election to Beed seat in Maharashtra after the untimely death of her father and former Union minister Gopinath Munde.

More shame: 3-year-old girl raped in play-school in Delhi

More shame: 3-year-old girl raped in play-school in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

A three-year-old girl was raped in a play-school in west Delhi, prompting the Delhi government to ask the police to take stringent action against its principal.

Why clothes are key to solving missing child cases

Why clothes are key to solving missing child cases

Rediff.com21 May 2018

'Parents always remember what their child was last wearing, so it helps in both verifying what they say as well in identifying the child correctly even after many years have gone by,' says the head of a crack Delhi police team which has traced 54 missing children in the last one year.

Kejriwal's nephew arrested in PWD scam; AAP cries foul

Kejriwal's nephew arrested in PWD scam; AAP cries foul

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Vinay Bansal, son of Kejriwal's brother-in-law, was arrested on Thursday morning, ACB chief Arvind Deep said.

Man held in connection with Kanwariyas' vandalism

Man held in connection with Kanwariyas' vandalism

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The accused, Rahul Billa, was identified through a CCTV footage and was later arrested. Billa is a resident of Uttam Nagar and has been previously involved in thefts, the police said.

Delhi building collapse toll rises to 5; AAP govt orders probe

Delhi building collapse toll rises to 5; AAP govt orders probe

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Body of a nine-year-old girl was on Monday pulled out of the debris, taking the death toll in the west Delhi building collapse to five, even as the Aam Aadmi Party government and the BJP-ruled civic body engaged in a blame game over the issue.

Will work with PM Modi for people of Delhi: Kejriwal after loss

Will work with PM Modi for people of Delhi: Kejriwal after loss

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Kejriwal congratulated Modi for the BJP's victory.

Coronavirus leaves Ravana effigy business on last legs

Coronavirus leaves Ravana effigy business on last legs

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Hundreds of artisans every Dussehra would earn enough this season to see them through the entire year. Not this time though with COVID-19 continuing its spread and fear of contracting the disease keeping most people away from festivities.

Delhi police suspends cop whose son thrashed woman in video

Delhi police suspends cop whose son thrashed woman in video

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Ashok Kumar Tomar, who was posted in the central district, was suspended for allegedly threatening the family of the victim.

23-year-old Delhi engineer abducted, killed by friends

23-year-old Delhi engineer abducted, killed by friends

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

A young engineer, who was abducted three days ago, was found murdered in west Delhi early on Friday morning, the police said. Three of his abductors have been arrested.

Delhi Police loses 2 ASIs to COVID-19 within 24 hours

Delhi Police loses 2 ASIs to COVID-19 within 24 hours

Rediff.com31 May 2020

A Delhi Police spokesperson said that nearly 500 personnel have tested positive for the deadly virus so far.

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The farmers' tractor rally - Kisaan Parade - against the farm laws was expected to be held after 12 pm. However, huge crowds gathered on the borders at around 8 am.

Delhi's Khyala remains tense after man murdered by lover's kin

Delhi's Khyala remains tense after man murdered by lover's kin

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

Local residents claimed the killing was not a fallout of Saxena being in an interfaith relationship.

12-yr-old critical after sexual assault, 1 man arrested

12-yr-old critical after sexual assault, 1 man arrested

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The child, whose parents work as labourers in a factory, was beaten and brutalised with a sharp object. She is critical and on oxygen support, said a senior doctor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences where she is admitted.

Bitterly fought Delhi poll campaign ends; voting on Feb 8

Bitterly fought Delhi poll campaign ends; voting on Feb 8

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Around 40,000 Delhi Police personnel, 190 coys (companies) of Central Armed Police Forces and 19,000 Home Guards have been deployed for smooth conduct of election in the national capital, officials said.

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Celebrity candidates: Who made it, who didn't

Rediff.com24 May 2019

From Bollywood strong men to cricketing greats, celebrities upped the glam quotient this poll season. Some we will see as future MPs, the others just have to get back to business. Rediff.com takes a look at some popular faces, who fought Election 2019 and here's the verdict on them.

Heavy rains lash Delhi; cause traffic jams, waterlogging

Heavy rains lash Delhi; cause traffic jams, waterlogging

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Traffic was severely affected due to heavy rains.

Delhi biker arrested after FB post claims girl an AAP supporter out to be famous

Delhi biker arrested after FB post claims girl an AAP supporter out to be famous

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Sarabjit Singh, who was arrested and later released on bail on Monday night for allegedly harassing a 20-year-old Delhi University student in west Delhi's Tilak Nagar area, is now crying foul.

Delhi lawyers continue protest; HC clarifies order

Delhi lawyers continue protest; HC clarifies order

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Delhi Bar associations' members said litigants are not allowed in due to security reasons.

Vajpayee's funeral today: Traffic advisory for Delhi commuters

Vajpayee's funeral today: Traffic advisory for Delhi commuters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Vajpayee's last rites will be performed at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in New Delhi at 4 pm on Friday.

COVID-19: Over 1500 under observation in Kerala, Noida

COVID-19: Over 1500 under observation in Kerala, Noida

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

More than 1,30,000 cases of the novel coronavirus have been recorded in 116 countries and territories, killing at least 4,900 people.

AAP declares candidates for 6 seats in Delhi, no alliance with Congress

AAP declares candidates for 6 seats in Delhi, no alliance with Congress

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Atishi will contest from East Delhi, Guggan Singh from North-West Delhi, Raghav Chadha from South, Dilip Pandey from North-East, Pankaj Gupta from Chandni Chowk and Brijesh Goyal will contest from New Delhi seats.

ACB files FIR against firm owned by Kejriwal's relative in PWD scam

ACB files FIR against firm owned by Kejriwal's relative in PWD scam

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch on Tuesday registered three separate FIRs in an alleged PWD scam, including one against the company of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's late brother-in-law Surender Kumar Bansal.

Feeling 'cheated' by parties, migrants vow not to cast vote

Feeling 'cheated' by parties, migrants vow not to cast vote

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'All governments disappointed us. Now we don't have faith in any of them'

Rahul to blame if BJP comes back to power: Kejriwal

Rahul to blame if BJP comes back to power: Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Kejriwal said the AAP would not have 'dreamt' of forming an alliance with the Congress but agreed to save the country.

Meet the first-time MPs in Lok Sabha

Meet the first-time MPs in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com25 May 2019

The new Lok Sabha will have 300 MPs who have been elected for the first time to the Lower House.

Exodus of workers chokes Delhi-UP border

Exodus of workers chokes Delhi-UP border

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

At the Ghazipur border, they huddled close together, only some with masks -- aware of the coronavirus threat that had led to an unprecedented 21-day lockdown of the country and taken away their jobs, but helpless to do anything about combating the infection.