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Pawar trying to bring Congress, AAP together

Pawar trying to bring Congress, AAP together

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Sources said the Congress leadership is also in talks with AAP leaders and senior leaders within the party are trying to convince Delhi Congress leaders for an alliance.

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A day after total shutdown in Assam to protest against the CAB, fresh protests erupted in the state and neighbouring Tripura and other parts of the nation.

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.

Congress overhaul as it prepares for assembly polls

Congress overhaul as it prepares for assembly polls

Rediff.com29 May 2014

A revamp of the All Indian Congress Committee is also on the cards.

45 AAP MLAs camp outside L-G office to demand 'clearance' of file

45 AAP MLAs camp outside L-G office to demand 'clearance' of file

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

h the office claiming that no proposal or file about Mohalla clinics is pending with it.

Auto, taxi strike in Delhi hits commuters hard

Auto, taxi strike in Delhi hits commuters hard

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Twenty unions of autos and taxis have formed a Joint Action Committee, which has called for the indefinite strike.

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Massive fire at Delhi hotel kills 17; GM, manager arrested

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The blaze started on the second floor of the Arpit Palace Hotel in the heart of the national capital around 3.30 am, trapping many guests who were in deep sleep.

Kejriwal under attack for circular on 'defamatory' news

Kejriwal under attack for circular on 'defamatory' news

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday came under sharp attack for his government's controversial circular threatening action against the media for any defamatory news.

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

In his fresh letter to Modi, Kejriwal urged him to end IAS officers' strike so that he can attend a meeting of NITI Aayog on Sunday.

Compulsory Voting Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Compulsory Voting Bill introduced in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

A bill proposing compulsory voting was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Friday by a Congress member, a suggestion recently made by Bharatiya Janata Party leader L K Advani.

Delhi's odd-even: Arvind Kejriwal joins carpool, real test on Monday

Delhi's odd-even: Arvind Kejriwal joins carpool, real test on Monday

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The odd-even scheme faces a real test with reopening of offices, schools and other institutions after the extended weekend.

#MeToo: M J Akbar sues Priya Ramani for defamation

#MeToo: M J Akbar sues Priya Ramani for defamation

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

In its first comments on the sexual harassment allegations against Akbar, the BJP said the minister has given his version on the row and that it is not about whether the party agrees or disagrees with him.

Sheila Dixit named Delhi CM for a third term

Sheila Dixit named Delhi CM for a third term

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Dikshit was elected at a meeting of 42 party legislators in New Delhi on Wednesday afternoon. The meeting was attended among others by All India Congress Committee General Secretary Mohsina Kidwai, Minister of State for Finance P K Bansal and Delhi Pradesh Congres Committee chief Jai Prakash Aggarwal.

Congress accuses AAP govt of using state funds for self promotion

Congress accuses AAP govt of using state funds for self promotion

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The opposition on Thursday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party government for reportedly hiking allocation for information and publicity, saying spending public money on "self publicity" amounted to corruption.

BJP wants odd-even to fail, but Delhi will fail BJP: Kejriwal

BJP wants odd-even to fail, but Delhi will fail BJP: Kejriwal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

In January too, BJP tried to fail odd-even by orchestrating officers' strike. People failed BJP and made odd-even success, tweeted the CM.

Rahul Gandhi detained again during march over OROP

Rahul Gandhi detained again during march over OROP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Rahul was leading a candle light march organised by the Delhi Congress unit from Jantar Mantar to India Gate when police personnel restrained him

Delhi Master Plan challenged in SC

Delhi Master Plan challenged in SC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

In an application moved through counsel Jasbir Malik, the forum urged the apex court to quash MPD-2021 as being ultra vires and violative of fundamental rights of citizens.

SIT will probe closed, untraced 1984 riot cases

SIT will probe closed, untraced 1984 riot cases

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has given consent to the Aam Aadmi Party government's recommendation for a probe by a Special Investigation Team into the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday.

Tandoor case: SC stays Sharma's death sentence

Tandoor case: SC stays Sharma's death sentence

Rediff.com7 May 2007

A bench comprising Justices S B Sinha and Markandey Katju, while admitting the appeal filed by Sharma, who killed his wife Naina Sahni, referred the matter to a three-judge bench for further hearing.

AAP's Jan Lokpal bill unconstitutional: Solicitor general

AAP's Jan Lokpal bill unconstitutional: Solicitor general

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party government's plans to enact the Jan Lokpal Bill in a public venue next week faced fresh hurdles with Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran insisting that Lt Governor's prior approval is necessary while key ally Congress toughened its opposition.

LoC killings: Pak summons Indian diplomat over protests outside embassy

LoC killings: Pak summons Indian diplomat over protests outside embassy

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the Indian deputy high commissioner over protests outside its high commission in India and asked Centre to ensure the security of its mission and personnel.

Ola, Uber drivers on strike in Delhi on Tuesday

Ola, Uber drivers on strike in Delhi on Tuesday

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The Association, which claims to represent around 125,000 app-based taxis in the the Delhi-NCR, demands that fares be increased from existing Rs 6 per km to around Rs 20 per km.

Kejriwal sacks minister over 'objectionable CD'

Kejriwal sacks minister over 'objectionable CD'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Sources said the CD contained some wrongdoings by Kumar and Kejriwal did not approve of it.

Rahul Gandhi leads midnight march to protest Unnao, Kathua rape cases

Rahul Gandhi leads midnight march to protest Unnao, Kathua rape cases

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

To demand justice for the eight-year-old girl who was gang-raped and murdered in Jammu and Kashmir and the teenager in UP's Unnao, the Congress party led a candelight vigil to India Gate in New Delhi.

Former student leader Alka Lamba quits Congress, may join AAP

Former student leader Alka Lamba quits Congress, may join AAP

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Former National Students Union of India President Alka Lamba has quit the Congress and could be joining the Aam Aadmi Party, a development that the ruling party sought to downplay saying it was long that she held any post in the party or was fielded in any election.

Sheila to stay as Delhi CM

Sheila to stay as Delhi CM

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

The crisis in the Delhi unit of the Congress was solved after party president Sonia Gandhi met CM Sheila Dixit and DPCC chief Rambabu Sharma.

Ajay Maken to contest Lok Sabha polls from New Delhi seat

Ajay Maken to contest Lok Sabha polls from New Delhi seat

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Senior Congress leader Ajay Maken is all set to be the party's Lok Sabha candidate in New Delhi constituency as no other leader of the party has come forward under the Rahul Gandhi-promoted 'primaries' system.

Have given support to AAP manifesto, not to party: Cong

Have given support to AAP manifesto, not to party: Cong

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

The Congress has decided to extend support to the Aam Aadmi Party government as it respects the popular verdict, but the party's role would be that of a constructive opposition, president of the Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee, Arvinder Singh, said on Sunday.

Delhi Congress leaders detained during protest against power crisis

Delhi Congress leaders detained during protest against power crisis

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely along with scores of party workers was detained on Saturday in the Nangloi area of north Delhi when they tried to block movement of trains as part of the party's agitation against prolonged power cuts and water scarcity in the city.

Day before counting, AAP offices abuzz with activity

Day before counting, AAP offices abuzz with activity

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

A day before counting, AAP offices across the city were abuzz with activities.

Dikshit set to take over in Delhi

Dikshit set to take over in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

Sonia Gandhi has endorsed her as the leader of the legislature party.

Hand over police to Delhi government: Kejriwal to Centre

Hand over police to Delhi government: Kejriwal to Centre

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

In the wake of gruesome murder of a 19-year-old girl, Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday renewed his long-standing demand for handing over of Delhi Police to the city government even as police Commissioner B S Bassi said he will try to dispel "misconceptions" about functioning of his force in his meeting on Monday with the chief minister.

Racist comment row: Cong workers stage protest against Giriraj

Racist comment row: Cong workers stage protest against Giriraj

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Congress on Thursday took to the streets demanding the sacking of Union Minister Giriraj Singh for his controversial remarks against Sonia Gandhi.

AAP govt moves to replace DCW chief Barkha Singh

AAP govt moves to replace DCW chief Barkha Singh

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

The Delhi government on Wednesday moved to remove DCW Chief Barkha Singh by proposing Hindi novelist Maitreyi Pushpa's name to head the women's commission even as Singh accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party of targeting her for summoning Law Minister Somnath Bharti in the south Delhi raid episode.

Congress asks Lieutenant Governor Jung to take action against Bharti

Congress asks Lieutenant Governor Jung to take action against Bharti

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

The Congress, which provides outside support to the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi, on Thursday asked Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung to direct the police to take action against controversial Law Minister Somnath Bharti for allegedly leading a group of assaulters in a midnight raid last week.

Digvijaya sings a different tune: 'Modi should learn from Kejriwal'

Digvijaya sings a different tune: 'Modi should learn from Kejriwal'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Continuing with his praise of Arvind Kejriwal, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Thursday said that Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi should learn austerity and humility from the Aam Aadmi Party leader.

Dilliwallahs give Congress a BIG ZERO

Dilliwallahs give Congress a BIG ZERO

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Ajay Maken and all other 69 candidates of the Congress were defeated in the election.

Divide in party over support for AAP, admits Congress

Divide in party over support for AAP, admits Congress

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

Reflecting the unease in sections of the Congress over its support to the Aam Aadmi Party to form the government in Delhi, senior party leader Janardan Dwivedi on Tuesday said there was an opinion in the party that the decision to support the AAP was perhaps not correct and it should have instead raised people's issues as an opposition.