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AAP lost due to curse of Yamuna Maiya, LG tells Atishi

AAP lost due to curse of Yamuna Maiya, LG tells Atishi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

According to sources, when Atishi arrived to submit her resignation at the Raj Nivas, the Delhi LG Saxena reminded her how he had repeatedly cautioned the government on public interest issues, particularly on cleaning of the Yamuna River.

AAP, BJP trade allegations over 'fake voting' in Delhi

AAP, BJP trade allegations over 'fake voting' in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

As Delhi voters cast their ballots for the assembly polls on Wednesday, allegations of fake voting emerged in some parts of the national capital, including Seelampur and Kasturba Nagar.

Atishi quits as Delhi CM after AAP's crushing defeat

Atishi quits as Delhi CM after AAP's crushing defeat

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Atishi, who retained her Kalkaji seat, handed over her resignation to Saxena at Raj Niwas, officials said.

Memes mock Kejriwal's 'another birth to win Delhi' claim as BJP beats AAP

Memes mock Kejriwal's 'another birth to win Delhi' claim as BJP beats AAP

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Social media has been buzzing with memes mocking Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal's 2023 prediction that BJP will need another birth to win the Delhi elections. The BJP's victory in the recent elections has turned Kejriwal's bold claim into the punchline of the season. Memes and videos are circulating, referencing the AAP's defeat, highlighting the 'drama' between Kejriwal and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, and even drawing parallels to the BJP's win with the 'Mentos Zindagii' ad campaign.

25 killed as Goa club blaze turns weekend bash into horror

25 killed as Goa club blaze turns weekend bash into horror

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

A jampacked nightclub in North Goa turned into a death trap around midnight as a massive fire tore through it, claiming 25 lives and bringing to the fore illegalities along with the laxity of government officials in enforcing rules.

AAP alleges 'conspiracy' to kill Kejriwal

AAP alleges 'conspiracy' to kill Kejriwal

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday alleged a 'deep conspiracy' to eliminate its convener Arvind Kejriwal and warned that the Bharatiya Janata Party will be responsible if anything happens to him.

Gustaakh Ishq Review: Must Watch

Gustaakh Ishq Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Gustaakh Ishq feels like a cinematic revival of everything we once loved about Urdu story-telling, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

AAP changes Sisodia's seat, Avadh Ojha replaces him

AAP changes Sisodia's seat, Avadh Ojha replaces him

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday announced its second list of 20 candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls, fielding senior party leader Manish Sisodia from the Jangpura seat.

Trump Meets His Kejriwal in Zohran Mamdani

Trump Meets His Kejriwal in Zohran Mamdani

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

The mass of voters chose Kejriwal and Mamdani for the simple reason that they were sick and tired of the stale promises and repetitive speeches belted out for long by mainstream political personalities, notes M R Narayan Swamy.

'Aur lado aapas mein': Omar Abdullah jabs AAP, Cong

'Aur lado aapas mein': Omar Abdullah jabs AAP, Cong

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The sharp remark was intended after Congress and AAP's decision to contest the Delhi elections separately, despite being allies under the INDIA bloc banner.

Punjab LoP 'in touch' with 32 AAP MLAs, ministers

Punjab LoP 'in touch' with 32 AAP MLAs, ministers

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has claimed that 32 AAP MLAs are in touch with him to switch sides, a claim that has been denied by the ruling AAP. Bajwa also alleged that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is in touch with the BJP and will join them if Arvind Kejriwal removes him. The leader of the opposition in the state assembly asserted that he has never made any wrong statement and that the Congress has no intention to topple the AAP government. The AAP's state unit president Aman Arora slammed Bajwa's claims, alleging that it was the Congress leader who was set to join the BJP and that he had already made an advance booking with the BJP. Arora also asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to clarify what Bajwa was doing in Bengaluru a few days ago and which senior BJP leaders he met.

Will Atishi emerge as AAP's new face after Kejriwal's defeat?

Will Atishi emerge as AAP's new face after Kejriwal's defeat?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Atishi, a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has retained the Kalkaji Assembly seat in the Delhi elections. She defeated her BJP rival, former MP Ramesh Bidhuri, by a margin of 3,521 votes. Atishi's win comes as a relief for the AAP, which suffered major losses in the polls. She had previously served as the Chief Minister of Delhi for a short period last year. Atishi's victory is significant as she is one of the few AAP leaders to win in the elections. Her win is likely to solidify her position within the party.

Bumrah's Hilarious 'Diwali Bonus' Moment Goes Viral

Bumrah's Hilarious 'Diwali Bonus' Moment Goes Viral

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Jasprit Bumrah had fans in splits when he hilariously fumed at paparazzi calling him their 'Diwali bonus' outside Mumbai airport

AAP claims Kejriwal's car attacked; It hit people, alleges BJP

AAP claims Kejriwal's car attacked; It hit people, alleges BJP

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal's car was pelted with stones during campaigning in the New Delhi constituency on Saturday, the party alleged.

Cops blocked screening of documentary on AAP leaders' arrest: Kejriwal

Cops blocked screening of documentary on AAP leaders' arrest: Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday alleged the Delhi Police prevented the screening of a documentary exposing the 'secrets' and 'conspiracies' behind the arrest of his party leaders.

EC censures AAP's 'pressure tactics' in rare rebuke

EC censures AAP's 'pressure tactics' in rare rebuke

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has refuted allegations by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that the Commission is being run by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. The ECI said it is a three-member body and has collectively noted "repeated deliberate pressure tactics" to malign the poll authority in the Delhi elections. The ECI has decided to exercise constitutional restraint and not be swayed by such insinuations. The AAP has alleged that the EC has been ignoring the BJP's alleged violations of poll code, and that Kumar is not taking action against the BJP to secure a post-retirement assignment. Delhi goes to polls on Wednesday.

Jolt to AAP as 8 outgoing MLAs join BJP days ahead of Delhi polls

Jolt to AAP as 8 outgoing MLAs join BJP days ahead of Delhi polls

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

Most of the MLAs shared their resignation letters on social media and slammed the Aam Aadmi Party over corruption and other issues.

No one from Gandhi family...: Kejriwal alleges Cong, BJP nexus

No one from Gandhi family...: Kejriwal alleges Cong, BJP nexus

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'In 2014 the BJP built its campaign around 'jija ji' (brother-in-law) and corruption, shouting about Vadra, 2G and coal scams. Yet today, all those cases have quietly been shut. The people are not fools. They can see the reality--that Congress and BJP are in a hidden alliance'

BJP storms to power in Delhi after 26 yrs as AAP bites dust

BJP storms to power in Delhi after 26 yrs as AAP bites dust

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday returned to power in Delhi after more than 26 years to sweep away the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party with a two-thirds majority on the back of a hyper localised campaign and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'AAP-da'(disaster) blitzkrieg.

Delhi: BJP has 16 MLAs with criminal cases, AAP 15

Delhi: BJP has 16 MLAs with criminal cases, AAP 15

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

Thirty-one of the 70 candidates elected to the eighth Delhi Assembly have declared criminal cases against their names, according to poll rights body ADR. The figure is lower than the 43 MLAs in the seventh assembly who had declared criminal cases. The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Delhi Election Watch, which analysed the affidavits submitted by all 699 candidates who contested the assembly elections, said the number of winning candidates with serious criminal cases remained a concern. The analysis found that 17 newly-elected candidates were facing serious criminal cases, including those related to attempted murder and crimes against women. The analysis also highlighted the growth in assets of re-elected MLAs. The 22 candidates re-elected to the House saw their average assets rise 25 per cent from Rs 7.04 crore in 2020 to Rs 8.83 crore in 2025.

'Only BJP Can Defeat BJP In Gujarat'

'Only BJP Can Defeat BJP In Gujarat'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'The BJP's top leadership realised that their cadres are not happy with them, so they changed the ministers and got in new faces.'

AAP rebel Maliwal dumps garbage outside Kejriwal's house

AAP rebel Maliwal dumps garbage outside Kejriwal's house

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Scores of women holding placards that read "Muskuraiye, AAP Delhi Mein Hain" were seen near Kejriwal's 5 Ferozeshah Road residence.

Delhi govt departments warn public about AAP's schemes

Delhi govt departments warn public about AAP's schemes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The Delhi government's Women and Child Development and Health departments issued public notices on Wednesday distancing themselves from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's promised schemes of providing Rs 2,100 to women and free treatment for the elderly, triggering a fresh row ahead of assembly polls.

AAP alleges BJP bringing 'fake' voters, EC orders probe

AAP alleges BJP bringing 'fake' voters, EC orders probe

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

The Election Commission on Thursday asked its Delhi chief electoral officer to probe the Aam Aadmi Party's complaints against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Parvesh Verma and allegations of additions and deletions in the electoral roll of the New Delhi assembly seat.

'I want to thank Maa Durga...'

'I want to thank Maa Durga...'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Fondly remembering for his memorable spells at Eden Gardens, the former cricketer expressed gratitude towards the city and its people, saying he would forever cherish his bond with Kolkata.

AAP threatens to break INDIA bloc if Cong doesn't...

AAP threatens to break INDIA bloc if Cong doesn't...

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party launched a scathing attack on the Congress on Thursday, accusing it of colluding with the Bharatiya Janata Party for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls to harm the prospects of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party.

AAP shuns 'overconfident' Cong for Delhi polls

AAP shuns 'overconfident' Cong for Delhi polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

In the election held earlier in the year, the AAP lost the sole seat it contested and the Congress won five out of 10 seats.

LG orders probe against AAP's 'Mahila Samman' scheme

LG orders probe against AAP's 'Mahila Samman' scheme

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has ordered an inquiry against private persons allegedly gathering personal details of women in the name of Mahila Samman Yojana, his office said on Saturday.

If AAP Can Do That, BJP Can Do This!

If AAP Can Do That, BJP Can Do This!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

The Delhi assembly election is at least six weeks away, but the Aam Aadmi Party, which has ruled the national capital since 2015, and the Bharatiya Janata Party, which hopes to dislodge AAP from power, are already busy wooing voters.

'AAP has become khaas from aam': Kailash Gahlot joins BJP

'AAP has become khaas from aam': Kailash Gahlot joins BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

He joined the BJP at its headquarters in the presence of Union ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Harsh Malhotra, Delhi unit president Virendra Sachdeva and national media head Anil Baluni among others.

BJP, AAP spar as cops claim NGO links to bomb hoaxes

BJP, AAP spar as cops claim NGO links to bomb hoaxes

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The issue of hoax bomb threats to more than 400 schools in the capital triggered a political storm ahead of the Delhi assembly polls on Tuesday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party raising questions about the possible links between those involved and the Aam Aadmi Party, prompting the latter to strongly rebuke the claims.

The Kind of Love Fatima Longs For

The Kind of Love Fatima Longs For

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

'I am very fortunate that I am getting films where I am finally doing romance on screen, if not in my real life.'

Asia Cup star reacts as internet trolls 10-YO

Asia Cup star reacts as internet trolls 10-YO

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

As a storm brews online over a child's conduct on Kaun Banega Crorepati, Team India cricketer Varun Chakaravarthy has urged restraint and empathy.

How Many Candidates In Bihar Have Criminal Records?

How Many Candidates In Bihar Have Criminal Records?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

33 candidates face cases of murder, 86 candidates face cases related to attempted murder, 42 candidates have cases related to crimes against women with two of them facing rape cases.

AAP leader, his girlfriend, 4 contract killers held for wife's murder

AAP leader, his girlfriend, 4 contract killers held for wife's murder

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The incident took place when Anokh and his wife Lipsy were returning home after having dinner at a hotel on the Ludhiana-Malerkotla road, police said.

Punjab flood: Toll rises to 37; crops in 23 districts damaged

Punjab flood: Toll rises to 37; crops in 23 districts damaged

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Heavy rains exacerbate the flood situation in Punjab, leading to 37 deaths and widespread crop damage. Rescue and relief operations are underway as authorities issue alerts and provide assistance to affected populations.

Delhi polls: Will it be easy for AAP to retain power for third term?

Delhi polls: Will it be easy for AAP to retain power for third term?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The upcoming Delhi Assembly elections are set to be a thrilling contest between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the resurgent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the Congress. The BJP is focusing on its "Parivartan" (change) slogan and a targeted campaign against AAP over corruption allegations, while AAP is highlighting the credibility of its leader, Arvind Kejriwal, and his promises to deliver on his promises. The Congress, seeking to reclaim its lost footing in the national capital, is also campaigning with a renewed vigor.

Haryana DGP sent on leave amid IPS officer's suicide row

Haryana DGP sent on leave amid IPS officer's suicide row

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

In an eight-page "final note," purportedly left behind by Kumar, he accused eight senior IPS officers, including Kapur and Bijarniya, of "blatant caste-based discrimination, targeted mental harassment, public humiliation and atrocities."

Where Did The Asia Cup Vanish?

Where Did The Asia Cup Vanish?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

This final was filled with unusual happenings, and one that will stand out is India coach Gautam Gambhir seen smiling for a change!

PICS: Jadeja, Kuldeep leave South Africa in shambles

PICS: Jadeja, Kuldeep leave South Africa in shambles

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Jadeja reduces South Africa to 93/7 in second innings, India smell big win