News for '-dikshit'

Delhi govt calls off odd-even after NGT strikes down exemptions

Delhi govt calls off odd-even after NGT strikes down exemptions

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

The Delhi government said that it is not ready "to compromise with the safety of women".

Delhi students make supermileage car

Delhi students make supermileage car

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

For those worried about rising fuel prices and low mileage of cars, relief may be closer than you think.

Why onion prices are so high, Rangarajan explains

Why onion prices are so high, Rangarajan explains

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Rangarajan, who was answering questions on onion prices touching Rs 100 per kg in some cities, said the impact on inflation would not last long.

'Justice not done in Jessica case'

'Justice not done in Jessica case'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

Expressing concern over the verdict in the Jessica Lal case, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Sunday said, "justice does not appear" to have been done in the case.

MCD elections: Delhi records 54 % voting, exit polls predict BJP's win

MCD elections: Delhi records 54 % voting, exit polls predict BJP's win

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Exit polls predict clean sweep for the BJP, rout for AAP.

Goa Governor Wanchoo resigns

Goa Governor Wanchoo resigns

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

B V Wanchoo on Friday resigned as Governor of Goa as government went about finalising its plans for replacing the Governors appointed during the previous UPA regime.

BJP to get absolute majority in Delhi election: Opinion poll

BJP to get absolute majority in Delhi election: Opinion poll

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party will get absolute majority bagging around 46 seats in Delhi Assembly polls, riding on the 'Modi wave', while Aam Aadmi Party is likely to win in 18 constituencies, an opinion poll said on Monday.

Delhi govt, police trying to disrupt Modi's Sunday rally: BJP

Delhi govt, police trying to disrupt Modi's Sunday rally: BJP

Rediff.com28 Sep 2013

Amid elaborate preparations by the Bharatiya Janata Party for Narendra Modi's maiden rally in the capital on Sunday after being nominated its prime ministerial candidate, the party accused the Sheila Dikshit government of indulging in disruptive tactics.

Trai-ing times dawn for TV viewers

Trai-ing times dawn for TV viewers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Trai's regulatory intervention was supposed to stimulate the market, but the latest order seems quite on the contrary, asks Nivedita Mookerji.

Industry finds AAP's policies 'disturbing'

Industry finds AAP's policies 'disturbing'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The AAP government withdrew the approval given by the Sheila Dikshit-led government on allowing FDI in multibrand retail in Delhi.

Arun Nehru cremated, Priyanka's son lights the pyre

Arun Nehru cremated, Priyanka's son lights the pyre

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

The mortal remains of former Union Minister Arun Nehru, who died in News Delhi on Thursday night, were consigned to flames on Friday in the presence of his relatives, including family of his cousin Rajiv Gandhi, and a host of leaders.

Delhi govt doubles compensation

Delhi govt doubles compensation

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

The centre had earlier announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of those killed in the pre-Diwali terror strikes.

Delhi gets first IT Park

Delhi gets first IT Park

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

The capital on Saturday received a shot in the arm in its efforts to match the IT hubs of Bangalore and Hyderabad with the inauguration of the city's first Information Technology Park designed for software development and computer based services.

Land acquisition rates hiked in Delhi

Land acquisition rates hiked in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

The Delhi Cabinet on Monday decided to increase the rates of land acquisition in the capital by 12 to 13 per cent.\n\n

CAS: Future depends on South Delhi success

CAS: Future depends on South Delhi success

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

The government on Tuesday said the rollout of conditional access system in the rest of Delhi would depend upon its success in South Delhi

How Congress is becoming powerless under Rahul

How Congress is becoming powerless under Rahul

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

With the ignominy of a duck in Delhi, the free-fall in Congress' fortunes under Rahul Gandhi continued unabated with possibly grim forebodings for the grand old party.

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Campaign ends for penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again led the BJP's campaign holding several rallies and stepping up his attack on Opposition parties, particularly the Congress.

Lowe boosts Delhi creative team

Lowe boosts Delhi creative team

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

Dr Singh's Troubleshooter

Dr Singh's Troubleshooter

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

Respite for Delhi factories

Respite for Delhi factories

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

In a relief to hundreds of small industrial unit owners and their employees, the Centre on Wednesday decided not to relocate industries from areas with more than 70 per cent of manufacturing activity in the national capital.\n\n\n\n

No aam aadmi here: Kejriwal's blockbuster iftar party

No aam aadmi here: Kejriwal's blockbuster iftar party

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's iftar party on Sunday was a political blockbuster.

Bikers set off for Lahore to cheer Indian team

Bikers set off for Lahore to cheer Indian team

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit flagged off the 30 motorcycle enthusiasts from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Delhi.

Your fight is with me, don't trouble Delhi people: Kejriwal to Modi

Your fight is with me, don't trouble Delhi people: Kejriwal to Modi

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The chief minister dug out appointments of parliamentary secretaries by the Congress and the BJP governments in the national capital in the past and said many of them including Ajay Maken, who had held the post, even had his own staff and access to important official files.

Cong on Vanzara's letter: Fake encounters are Modi's policy

Cong on Vanzara's letter: Fake encounters are Modi's policy

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

The Congress on Tuesday used the resignation of D G Vanzara to attack Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi saying the Indian Police Service officer's statement proves that fake encounters were a policy of the state government.

Sisodia slams Jung for appointing new ACB chief

Sisodia slams Jung for appointing new ACB chief

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday reacted sharply to the appointment of Joint Commissioner M K Meena as the head of the ACB, alleging a conspiracy behind the move.

Rahul for UP CM? Likely to be named Congress president soon

Rahul for UP CM? Likely to be named Congress president soon

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Speculation has been rife that the Gandhi or his sister Priyanka could be projected as the Congress face in UP.

Expect Rahul to be Cong chief this year: Jairam Ramesh

Expect Rahul to be Cong chief this year: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The Congress expects Rahul Gandhi to take over as its chief this year, Jairam Ramesh said on Monday.

Rahul firm on resignation; leaders urge not to quit

Rahul firm on resignation; leaders urge not to quit

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Party leaders, sources said, maintained that Congress cannot afford to have a new leader at the helm for rebuilding the organisation at this juncture and that the responsibility for the defeat is collective and not individual.

Delhi govt decides to raise auto, taxi fares

Delhi govt decides to raise auto, taxi fares

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

The government, however, refused to unveil the new fare structure.

Cabinet clears statehood bill for Delhi

Cabinet clears statehood bill for Delhi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Union Labour Minister and a prominent BJP leader from Delhi Sahib Singh Verma, however, said the subject of law and order will remain with the Centre.

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The elections in this phase are seen as a big test for the Bharatiya Janata Party

Manipur Governor Duggal quits; ninth to do so under Modi sarkar

Manipur Governor Duggal quits; ninth to do so under Modi sarkar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Vinod Kumar Duggal on Friday night resigned as Manipur Governor becoming the ninth governor appointed by the UPA regime to quit since the NDA government came to power in May this year.

Barred from Shakti Sthal: Varun Gandhi

Barred from Shakti Sthal: Varun Gandhi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2003

Son of the late Sanjay Gandhi and Maneka, Varun has demanded an apology from Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who hosted a function at the memorial to commemorate the leader.

So is all this also 'nonsense', Mr Rahul Gandhi?

So is all this also 'nonsense', Mr Rahul Gandhi?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Dikshit cites lack of party support for delhi debacle; Pawar prescribes introspection; No party ready to form govt in Delhi

Involve international players too for war memorial, PM to Army

Involve international players too for war memorial, PM to Army

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the Army to involve international architects and builders along with domestic players while inviting bids for the construction of a "grand" national war memorial in the national capital.

'People of Delhi regret making Kejriwal their CM'

'People of Delhi regret making Kejriwal their CM'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Lashing out at Kejriwal's "confrontationist attitude", she said, people of Delhi were "regretting" what they had done one year ago.

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.

PHOTOS: The who's who of Delhi turn up to vote

PHOTOS: The who's who of Delhi turn up to vote

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Rediff.com brings you images from Delhi of some of the high profile voters visiting polling booths to cast their franchise.