News for 'west-delhi'

Court sends home ministry official to 5-day CBI custody

Court sends home ministry official to 5-day CBI custody

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Special CBI Judge Vinod Kumar allowed the probe agency to quiz Anand Joshi, who was arrested on Sunday from west Delhi, in its custody till May 20.

Mika out on bail, hours after being arrested for slapping doctor

Mika out on bail, hours after being arrested for slapping doctor

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The police said the singer was called to the Inderpuri police station in connection with the assault on Shrikant, an ophthalmologist.

Delhi: Two 'suspicious' UK nationals detained

Delhi: Two 'suspicious' UK nationals detained

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Two British nationals were detained by security agencies at a five star hotel near the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi after they were believed to be indulging in 'suspicious' activities, police said today.

Delhi cop's son seen thrashing woman in viral video arrested

Delhi cop's son seen thrashing woman in viral video arrested

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

In the video, Tomar is seen dragging the woman and brutally assaulting her.

Radioactive radiation: DU was negligent, say cops

Radioactive radiation: DU was negligent, say cops

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

A 'negligent' Delhi University disposed of radioactive material in an auction without following proper procedure, leaving common people to face the risk of being exposed to radiation, the police said on Thursday.The origin of radioactive Cobalt-60 found in west Delhi's Mayapuri, which led to the death of one person, has been traced to Delhi University's chemistry department, where it was lying unused since the last 25 years.The Cobalt-60 was in a 'Gamma Irradiator',

Foreign link to radioactive scrap in Delhi?

Foreign link to radioactive scrap in Delhi?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Government on Tuesday said radioactive material found among scrap in Mayapuri in West Delhi, which triggered panic early this month, apparently came from abroad.

Cobalt-60 source of radiation in Delhi: Police

Cobalt-60 source of radiation in Delhi: Police

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Scientists have identified the material that led to a "very powerful" radiation in a west Delhi industrial area as Cobalt-60, the exposure to which left five people injured including a scrap dealer whose condition is serious.

Rahul breaks silence on Delhi deadlock, targets PM, Kejriwal

Rahul breaks silence on Delhi deadlock, targets PM, Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The people of Delhi are the victims, Gandhi alleged.

Ex-diplomat Arundhati Ghose, who led India's opposition to CTBT, dies

Ex-diplomat Arundhati Ghose, who led India's opposition to CTBT, dies

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Ghose was head of Indian delegation to the conference on the CTBT in Geneva in 1996 and she is hailed for strongly outlining India's position in opposing the treaty.

Anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar seeks time till Jan 31 to surrender

Anti-Sikh riots convict Sajjan Kumar seeks time till Jan 31 to surrender

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Kumar, who was directed by the high court on Monday to surrender before authorities by December 31, sought more time saying he has to settle family affairs.

'Will probe how Cobalt-60 reached scrap dealer'

'Will probe how Cobalt-60 reached scrap dealer'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said on Thursday that her government is inquiring into how a radioactive material reached a scrap dealer from Delhi University. The origin of the radioactive Cobalt-60 found in west Delhi's Mayapuri, which led to the death of one person, was traced to Delhi University's Chemistry Department where it was lying unused since the last 25 years.

Threat to Tharoor: Gym trainer found innocent

Threat to Tharoor: Gym trainer found innocent

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Forged documents in the name of a New Delhi gym trainer were used by an unknown man to procure a SIM card from which "malicious" and "threatening" messages were sent to Union Minister Shashi Tharoor and others.

Delhi: No clues on origin of radioactive substance

Delhi: No clues on origin of radioactive substance

Rediff.com10 Apr 2010

The police are still groping in the dark about the origin of radio-active substance which landed in a west Delhi scrap market, leading to at least six persons falling critically ill and undergoing treatment in hospitals.

The threat of radio-active rays looms large

The threat of radio-active rays looms large

Rediff.com10 Apr 2010

Why the recent incident of a radiation leak in New Delhi should not be taken lightly. Gopal Krishna tracks the vicious cycle.

We have completely run out of water, help us: Kejriwal appeals to Centre with 'folded hands'

We have completely run out of water, help us: Kejriwal appeals to Centre with 'folded hands'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

With water supply to Delhi under threat amid the ongoing Jat agitation for reservation, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appealed to the Centre with 'folded hands' to immediately intervene and resume water supply from Munak Canal in Haryana.

BJP sacks MCD candidate for whom ex-AAP minister campaigned

BJP sacks MCD candidate for whom ex-AAP minister campaigned

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Kumar, a former minister in the Arvind Kejriwal government, was sacked from the party last year over a sex tape purportedly featuring him.

Stranded and rescued: 'I thank him every Diwali'

Stranded and rescued: 'I thank him every Diwali'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

Ever been stranded and saved by unknown people? Tell us your stories!

The art of selling your house

The art of selling your house

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Want to sell your old house? Here's how to make the deal profitable and hassle-free.

Radioactive Cobalt-60 traced to Delhi University

Radioactive Cobalt-60 traced to Delhi University

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

The origin of radioactive Cobalt-60 found in west Delhi's Mayapuri, which led to the death of one person, has been traced to Delhi University's Chemistry Department where it was lying unused since the last 25 years.

Shakur basti demolition: Delhi police registers case over infant's death

Shakur basti demolition: Delhi police registers case over infant's death

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Delhi police has registered a case of death due to negligence in connection with the loss of life of an infant girl during the demolition of a slum cluster in west Delhi's Shakur basti.

Fake voter card with Kobad Gandhy's pix seized

Fake voter card with Kobad Gandhy's pix seized

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Top Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy, who was arrested in New Delhi, appears to have managed to procure a voter identity card in a different name from the national capital, police sources claimed.

It's boom time again for home sales

It's boom time again for home sales

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Q3 will be better than the second, say bankers and builders.

Delhi: Six students injured in school fire

Delhi: Six students injured in school fire

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Two students were injured on Monday morning when a fire broke out in an MCD school in south-west Delhi, fire brigade officials said.

Builders start raising home prices again

Builders start raising home prices again

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Many developers are increasing prices by 15 to 30 per cent the moment they became sure of demand returning.

Rahul's 'primary' experiment may be in trouble

Rahul's 'primary' experiment may be in trouble

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Rahul Gandhi's experiment of choosing Congress candidates for Lok Sabha polls through the 'primary' system appears to have suffered initial hiccups with two constituencies being dropped from the list of 16.

Gambhir: A courageous cricketer who punched above his weight

Gambhir: A courageous cricketer who punched above his weight

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

His approach to the game was a complete dichotomy to his background, a rich kid, who had a fleet of chauffeur-driven cars waiting for him to be taken to practice.

Housing market booms: DLF sells 1,250 flats in 2 hours

Housing market booms: DLF sells 1,250 flats in 2 hours

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

While the prices were lower than the market, the lowest effective price was 39 per cent higher than the lowest price it had charged during the first phase of the project this April.

Bypolls: Setback for AAP in Delhi as BJP surge continues; respite for Cong

Bypolls: Setback for AAP in Delhi as BJP surge continues; respite for Cong

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The BJP registered a victory in the Rajouri Garden assembly bypoll, handing a humiliating defeat to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, which finished a distant third and even lost its deposit.

It's business as usual for GM India

It's business as usual for GM India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

"Just media hype," said a relieved Sachin Kumar, executive of the Auto Vikas showroom of General Motors India in West Delhi's Moti Nagar. "There were some showroom queries on the first two days, but it died down."

Class X girl gang-raped at gunpoint in Delhi

Class X girl gang-raped at gunpoint in Delhi

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

A 16-year-old Class X student was allegedly gang-raped by five persons, including three minors, at gunpoint in Uttam Nagar area of west Delhi. The girl alleged in her complaint that the accused also made an MMS of the act and threatened to upload it on the internet if she revealed her ordeal to any person.

2 juveniles apprehended for rape of toddler in Delhi

2 juveniles apprehended for rape of toddler in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Both the accused, aged around 17 years, live in the same neighbourhood and were known to the girl's family, police said.

Delhi Metro train derails; no one injured

Delhi Metro train derails; no one injured

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Thirty-nine passengers had a miraculous escape when a Delhi Metro train jumped tracks in the national capital on Wednesday afternoon.

AAP MLA Jarnail Singh absconding: Delhi police

AAP MLA Jarnail Singh absconding: Delhi police

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Singh has been accused of assaulting a MCD engineer during the demolition of an illegal colony in west Delhi.

DLF uses discounts to sell flats

DLF uses discounts to sell flats

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

DLF, which launched a residential project at Shivaji Marg on April 7, managed to sell all the 1,400 apartments on offer. It had priced the West Delhi project at Rs 6,000-7,000 a sq ft and offered an initial discount of Rs 1,000 a sq ft, besides an additional one of Rs 500 a sq ft on timely payments. It also offered an 8.5 per cent discount if a customer paid the entire amount within a month of the initial booking, bringing down the effective price to Rs 4,075 per sq ft.

Delhi woman exposed 'abuser' on Facebook. He is now arrested

Delhi woman exposed 'abuser' on Facebook. He is now arrested

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Annoyed by the lewd comments being passed at her, a Delhi woman decided to take a stand against it by taking a photograph of the offender, in order to bring the incident and the perpetrator in the public eye.

Triple murder in Delhi: Govt official, family killed

Triple murder in Delhi: Govt official, family killed

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

The victims have been identified as Sanjay, 50, his wife Jyoti, 48, and their son Pawan, 21.

The 5 BJP Dalit MPs who are upset with Modi

The 5 BJP Dalit MPs who are upset with Modi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Here are 5 BJP MPs who have taken up cudgels against their party leadership for its handling of Dalit issues.

Delhi: BJP poll candidate commits suicide

Delhi: BJP poll candidate commits suicide

Rediff.com16 Nov 2008

Yogi, 73, was found hanging from the ceiling of his house in Inderpuri in south-west Delhi at around 7.15 am by his wife Asha, a senior police officer said. The three-time MLA was pitted against Ramakant Goswami of the Congress in the elections and was actively campaigning in the constituency.

Kejriwal slapped again at road show in New Delhi

Kejriwal slapped again at road show in New Delhi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

In the second attack on him in the last four days, Arvind Kejriwal was on Tuesday slapped by an unidentified man during a road show in Sultanpuri area of North West Delhi and the Aam Aadmi Party leader immediately blamed the Bharatiya Janata Party for it.

On V-Day, brooms become the hottest buy in Delhi

On V-Day, brooms become the hottest buy in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

With exit polls projecting a decisive victory for the Aam Aadmi Party in the Delhi assembly elections, prices of brooms in the capital has risen sharply owing to heavy demand from party workers.