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SC to wait and watch Delhi govt formation efforts till Nov 11

SC to wait and watch Delhi govt formation efforts till Nov 11

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The Apex court said, "It appears that the Lieutenant Governor (Najeeb Jung) has made positive moves in exploring the possibility of government formation in Delhi. There could be a minority government with an outside support of a political outfit. Let us wait for sometime".

Kejriwal takes Delhi power battle to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Kejriwal takes Delhi power battle to Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of trying to form government in Delhi through "horse trading", Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said Aam Aadmi Party will seek the President's intervention to ensure that the saffron party does not get an invitation "under any circumstances" from the Lt Governor.

'AAP will be happy to be in the opposition to keep govt on its toes'

'AAP will be happy to be in the opposition to keep govt on its toes'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The opposition invested in people to speak badly about the Aam Aadmi Party, says Prithvi Reddy, national executive member of AAP. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Harsh Lodha thanks Priyamvada Birla for his success

Harsh Lodha thanks Priyamvada Birla for his success

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Birla Corporation has grown from a Rs 1,763-crore company to Rs 3,200 crore; profitability, however, has suffered due to the slowdown.

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

When Modi's name was called out by the Secretary General for taking oath, Members from the ruling National Democratic Alliance thumped the desk greeting the Prime Minister with slogans such as 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

27 killed, 80 injured after deadly bomb rips through central Bangkok

27 killed, 80 injured after deadly bomb rips through central Bangkok

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Police confirmed the explosion, near a shrine at a major Bangkok road, was from a bomb but no one has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

Delhi L-G asks Kejriwal to meet babus, CM ends 9-day sit-in

Delhi L-G asks Kejriwal to meet babus, CM ends 9-day sit-in

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Sisodia said several meetings, attended by IAS officers, were held during the day.

UP govt develops medicines with cow urine for liver, immunity

UP govt develops medicines with cow urine for liver, immunity

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

The UP government is also planning to free up its own land from illegal encroachment to set up these new cow- shelters in "safe locations" and with full facility for fodder and water.

Don't touch my feet, work hard to show respect: Modi tells MPs

Don't touch my feet, work hard to show respect: Modi tells MPs

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

In an unusual advice to Bharatiya Janata Party Members of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked his party MPs not to show him respect by touching his feet or greeting other senior leaders by touching their feet.

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Modi sworn-in for 2nd term; Shah joins govt, may get finance

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Modi, 68, was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Ram Nath Kovind at a glittering ceremony at the forecourt of majestic Rashtraparti Bhavan.

'Vaccine isn't a replacement for preventive measures'

'Vaccine isn't a replacement for preventive measures'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Prevention plus vaccination is what is going to take us into better territory by September or October.'

AAP rejects Cong's offer of unconditional support

AAP rejects Cong's offer of unconditional support

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Aam Admi Party, the second largest group in Delhi assembly with 28 seats, on Friday night spurned Congress' offer of unconditional support to form a government as the city state stared at the prospect of President's Rule.

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

State Health Minister K K Shailaja told reporters that the government has declared the epidemic as a 'state calamity' to take all necessary steps to ensure that the outbreak is effectively controlled. A medical bulletin issued by the government said the health status of all the three students, who tested positive for the virus, was 'satisfactory'.

Docs withdraw all services as RS passes NMC Bill

Docs withdraw all services as RS passes NMC Bill

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

"The provisions of the said bill are nothing short of draconian and promote gross incompetence and mockery of professionals currently working day and night and sacrificing their youth for this broken system," said the protesting doctors.

Delhi high on ink, records 67 per cent voter turnout

Delhi high on ink, records 67 per cent voter turnout

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Delhi picked up the pace and a 67 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 6 pm.

Promising smart city, women's security, BJP sells itself to Delhi

Promising smart city, women's security, BJP sells itself to Delhi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Four days ahead of the Delhi polls, the BJP released a 'Vision Document'.

Dissent within BJP on poll tickets spills on to streets

Dissent within BJP on poll tickets spills on to streets

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Bharatiya Janata Party was on Tuesday grappling with internal strife with its chief ministerial nominee Kiran Bedi facing a restive crowd in her Krishna Nagar constituency while angry supporters of Delhi unit chief Satish Upadhyay held a protest at party office accusing the leadership of sidelining him by not giving a ticket.

Reshuffle was based on anything but performance

Reshuffle was based on anything but performance

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Non-performers were not punished, performers were not rewarded, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

Sunday reshuffle: 9 new ministers to take oath

Sunday reshuffle: 9 new ministers to take oath

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Portfolios of more than half-a-dozen ministers are expected to be changed.

17 dead in fire at cracker storage unit in Delhi, owner arrested

17 dead in fire at cracker storage unit in Delhi, owner arrested

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

The dead include 10 women and seven men, another fire official said, noting that a man and woman were injured.

Ghaziabad man becomes 30th coronavirus case in India

Ghaziabad man becomes 30th coronavirus case in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

The Paytm employee, who tested positive for the contagious disease with flu like symptoms on Wednesday, came in touch with 91 people in Gurgaon, an official said, citing his counterpart in the suburban town.

APJ Abdul Kalam was 'Rashtra Ratna first', President later: PM Modi

APJ Abdul Kalam was 'Rashtra Ratna first', President later: PM Modi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a statue of late former President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam to mark his 84th birth anniversary.

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Meet the new faces in team Modi 2.0

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Full list of the rejigged Union Council of Ministers

43 killed in 2nd deadliest fire mishap in Delhi's history

43 killed in 2nd deadliest fire mishap in Delhi's history

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Almost all the deceased were migrant labourers hailing from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

I learnt Hindi while selling tea to traders from UP: Modi

I learnt Hindi while selling tea to traders from UP: Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Stating that English, Chinese and Hindi will rule the digital world in the coming days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday noted that the language market was huge and companies can cash in on it by developing apps at the earliest.

How Gujarat battle is preparing Congress for 2019 war

How Gujarat battle is preparing Congress for 2019 war

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

The party's research department is quietly collecting data, facts and figures to puncture the Modi government's claims on the note ban, the goods and services tax, and the economic growth.

'BJP can stoop to any level for power'

'BJP can stoop to any level for power'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party can hold elections any time in Delhi but it is afraid to do so, says Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal

Take quick decision on dissolution of Delhi assembly: SC to Centre

Take quick decision on dissolution of Delhi assembly: SC to Centre

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to take a decision on dissolution of Delhi assembly "one way or another" within five weeks, questioning it for continuing to keep the house in suspended animation when no party is coming forward to form the government.

AIIMS refuses to back doctor's claim in Sunanda case

AIIMS refuses to back doctor's claim in Sunanda case

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

The controversial claim by head of the forensic medicine department at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences that pressure was brought upon him to manipulate the post mortem report on Shashi Tharoor's wife Sunanda Pushkar was debunked on Wednesday by the hospital in a new twist surrounding the mysterious death.

Govt goes all out to woo investors

Govt goes all out to woo investors

Rediff.com28 May 2014

On day 1, says retrospective taxation should be avoided; Sets up special investigation team to unearth black money.

Are 99% going to recover from COVID-19?

Are 99% going to recover from COVID-19?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Every disease has traits and we have found out that actually 99 per cent of people who have got COVID-19, should recover.'

Fadnavis, Maha minister defend killing of Avni

Fadnavis, Maha minister defend killing of Avni

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Fadnavis said preliminary reports made available to him stated that the tigress was shot after she attacked the forest staff trying to tranquilise her.

Narendra Modi to contest Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi

Narendra Modi to contest Lok Sabha polls from Varanasi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi will contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

Choked! 2 Indians die every minute due to air pollution

Choked! 2 Indians die every minute due to air pollution

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

According to a study by the medical journal, the Lancet, air pollution has emerged as the deadliest form of pollution and the fourth leading risk factor for premature deaths worldwide.

How AAP ensured 'Paanch Saal Kejriwal'

How AAP ensured 'Paanch Saal Kejriwal'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

'Their candidates are simple people who will be there in hours of need.'

Why do Modi and his Mantris Mock Science?

Why do Modi and his Mantris Mock Science?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Hyperbole by our ministers and a few saffronised scientists not only defames Newton and Einstein, but also mocks ancient India's achievements in mathematics, medicine and natural science, says Utkarsh Mishra.

Has Everest grown or lost height? We'll know soon

Has Everest grown or lost height? We'll know soon

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

On its 250th birthday, the Survey of India will send 30 mountaineers, armed with the most modern equipment, to measure the height of Mount Everest.

Post-poll survey: Congress to suffer massive loss in Delhi

Post-poll survey: Congress to suffer massive loss in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

70 per cent respondents in say the Sheila The CNN IBN- The Week post poll survey suggest that the Sheila Dikshit government does not deserve another chance at governing Delhi

'Hope govt will follow Raj Dharam that Vajpayee talked about'

'Hope govt will follow Raj Dharam that Vajpayee talked about'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Cutting across party lines, political leaders welcomed the government's decision to confer Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian honour, on former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malviya.

Modi and the BJP's challenges lies ahead

Modi and the BJP's challenges lies ahead

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

The present elections were held in states where the BJP has a strong presence and organisation and where it was pitted directly against the Congress. But the party's real challenge lies in states outside the northern belt where it has a negligible presence and has to contend with strong regional players, reports Anita Katyal.