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Why South Korean First Lady is visiting Ayodhya

Why South Korean First Lady is visiting Ayodhya

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

According to Korean legends, Princess Suriratna from Ayodhya had travelled to Korea and married King Kim Suro and became Queen Heo Hwang-ok some 2000 years ago.

UAPA poses serious threat to citizens' freedom: 108 ex-babus

UAPA poses serious threat to citizens' freedom: 108 ex-babus

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

This legislation, passed in 1967 on the recommendations of the National Integration Council to combat communalism, casteism, regionalism and linguistic chauvinism and to deal with associations engaged in secessionist activities, has changed colour over time and has now become a statute that has created new categories of offences and punishments, 108 ex-bureaucrats said in an open letter.

Approach LG for resolving civic issues now: AAP after HC verdict

Approach LG for resolving civic issues now: AAP after HC verdict

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The party also attacked Jung over alleged inaction in the compressed natural gas fitness scam, irregularities in the Delhi & District Cricket Association.

Delhi govt seeks MHA's advice on LG warning its officials

Delhi govt seeks MHA's advice on LG warning its officials

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

Refusing to budge from its position, Delhi government on Monday decided to seek Union home ministry's advice relating to an order by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung warning city officials not to follow "illegal" orders of the Arvind Kejriwal dispensation.

Kejriwal to take fight with LG to president

Kejriwal to take fight with LG to president

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday during which he will take up issues like appointments of bureaucrats and other "unilateral actions" by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung.

German football club allowed to have fans in stadium

German football club allowed to have fans in stadium

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

RB Leipzig have become the first Bundesliga club allowed to have some fans back in their stadium for their season opener next month after the city's health authority on Tuesday gave the green light for up to 8,500 spectators to attend.

Olympic-bound shooter Manu receives first dose of COVID vaccine

Olympic-bound shooter Manu receives first dose of COVID vaccine

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

India's ace shooter Manu Bhaker on Tuesday received her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at a government hospital in Jhajjar, Haryana, three months before the Tokyo Olympics where she will enter as one of India's brightest medal hopes.

South Korean island paints the town purple to attract visitors

South Korean island paints the town purple to attract visitors

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

A South Korean farming community has reinvented itself by transforming into an attraction perfect for the Instagram era. Banwol Island, off the west coast of southern South Korea, has become known as "the purple island" after painting the roofs of some 400 buildings a lovely shade of lilac.

What made the Oscars so DIFFERENT

What made the Oscars so DIFFERENT

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Despite the smaller scale of the event, the mood at the ceremony was cheerful, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Appointment row: Kejriwal to meet President today

Appointment row: Kejriwal to meet President today

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday evening amidst escalating tensions between his government and Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung over the appointment of senior IAS officer Shakuntala Gamlin as acting chief secretary.

Let's sit and talk: Channi's offer to Sidhu

Let's sit and talk: Channi's offer to Sidhu

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Channi also said the party is supreme and the government follows the party's ideology.

Why do senior govt officials want to leave Delhi?

Why do senior govt officials want to leave Delhi?

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Amid the ongoing row over appointment of an acting chief secretary.

AAP locks out babu from office as battle with LG escalates

AAP locks out babu from office as battle with LG escalates

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The AAP government locked Principal Secretary (Services) Anindo Majumdar out of his office on Monday.

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The main streets of Ayodhya wear a scintillating look with illuminated lamps and special decorations.

Let Delhi govt function independently: Kejriwal writes to PM Modi

Let Delhi govt function independently: Kejriwal writes to PM Modi

Rediff.com20 May 2015

In a letter to Modi, Kejriwal accused the Centre of trying to run the Delhi administration.

SAG PHOTOS: Gold pours in for India from athletics, shooting

SAG PHOTOS: Gold pours in for India from athletics, shooting

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

The star-studded shooting squad was expectedly on target, while the track-and-field athletes continued their golden run as India held on firmly to the top spot by remaining way ahead of competition on the sixth day of the 12th South Asian Games in Guwahati

A unique idea to train entrepreneurs in the jungle!

A unique idea to train entrepreneurs in the jungle!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Jungliceo.com has wowed new business owners.

Disgraced Korean shuttlers have domestic bans lifted

Disgraced Korean shuttlers have domestic bans lifted

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

Four South Korean badminton players sent home in disgrace from the London Olympics for deliberately throwing matches have had their six-month domestic bans lifted by the Korean Olympic Committee.

Modiji hell-bent on destroying Delhi, says Kejriwal livid over transfers

Modiji hell-bent on destroying Delhi, says Kejriwal livid over transfers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

LG Jung transferred of several senior officials engaged in flagship projects of the government, prompting Kejriwal to accuse the PM of being "hell bent" to "destroy" Delhi.

In latest tiff, Delhi Lt Governor cancels another AAP appointment

In latest tiff, Delhi Lt Governor cancels another AAP appointment

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

In the latest altercation with the Delhi government, Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Wednesday cancelled the appointment Aam Aadmi Party's Swati Maliwal as the chief of the state's women panel.

South Korean Prez visits Akshardham Temple

South Korean Prez visits Akshardham Temple

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Moon who is on a three-day visit to India arrived in New Delhi on Sunday evening.

Disqualified Chinese player Yu quits badminton

Disqualified Chinese player Yu quits badminton

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Disgraced Chinese Yu Yang has decided to quit badminton while national officials have told their Olympic team leaders and disgraced players to make a public apology for throwing matches at the London Games.

Chinese tell badminton players to apologise

Chinese tell badminton players to apologise

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Chinese officials have told their Olympic badminton team leader and disgraced players to make a public apology following the deliberate throwing of matches at the London Games, the Xinhua news agency said on Thursday.

Kejriwal, LG take feud to Pranab; accuse each other of violating Constitution

Kejriwal, LG take feud to Pranab; accuse each other of violating Constitution

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Tuesday took their bitter fight to President Pranab Mukherjee and accused each other of violating the Constitution and overstepping their respective jurisdictions.

No beer or chicken but South Korean fans are back at the ball game

No beer or chicken but South Korean fans are back at the ball game

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

The government decided on Friday that some fans can go back, with 10% of seats available at Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) games from Sunday.

Power tariff subsidy, other AAP govt initiatives to stay

Power tariff subsidy, other AAP govt initiatives to stay

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, who is now administering Delhi after President's rule was imposed, on Tuesday made it clear that none of the decisions and initiatives taken by the Aam Aadmi Party government will be scrapped, including the 50 per cent subsidy on power tariff.

AAP's ACB nominee says LG appointee 'trying to threaten' him

AAP's ACB nominee says LG appointee 'trying to threaten' him

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

As a turf war continues between their political superiors in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party-nominated Anti Corruption Bureau chief SS Yadav has accused LG-appointee MK Meena of threatening and pressuring him and trying to hamper the functioning of the anti-graft body.

ACB sends notice to Sheila Dikshit over water tanker scam

ACB sends notice to Sheila Dikshit over water tanker scam

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Asked by reporters what happens if Dikshit fails to turn up before the ACB despite the notice, Meena said, "We can't predict anything in this regard. We are taking action as per law."

Syed Modi badminton tourney: Srikanth, Pranaav-Akshay enter final

Syed Modi badminton tourney: Srikanth, Pranaav-Akshay enter final

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Rising Indian doubles duo of Akshay Dewalkar and Pranaav Jerry Chopra stunned World No 7 Koreans Kim Gi Jung and Kim Sa Rang in an edge-of-the-seat semifinals to seal their maiden Grand Prix Gold final, while K Srikanth also stormed into the men's singles final at the Syed Modi International, in Lucknow, on Saturday.

LG sends report to Prez after AAP resignation

LG sends report to Prez after AAP resignation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung is expected to give his report to the Centre on Saturday on the follow up action in the wake of resignation of the Aam Aadmi Party

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.

Reach out to Taliban, don't allow polarisation: Eminent citizens to govt

Reach out to Taliban, don't allow polarisation: Eminent citizens to govt

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Expressing concern over the situation in Afghanistan, a group of eminent persons, including former ministers K Natwar Singh, Yashwant Sinha and Mani Shankar Aiyar, on Wednesday urged the government to continue engaging with the Taliban and not allow any political party to use the developments in that country to communally polarise Indian society for electoral gains.

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".

Cabinet rules out AAP's request, seeks Prez rule in Delhi

Cabinet rules out AAP's request, seeks Prez rule in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Delhi will be brought under President's rule and the assembly will be kept under suspended animation, with the Union Cabinet on Saturday accepting the recommendation of Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung in this regard.

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Which Tamil film will you watch this weekend?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Three Tamil movies coming up this weekend: Jil Jung Juk, Anjala and Vil Ambu.

2021 Oscar nominations: The Complete List

2021 Oscar nominations: The Complete List

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas announced the Academy Awards nominations.

With focus on Delhi, AAP won't contest any state elections

With focus on Delhi, AAP won't contest any state elections

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party will not contest the upcoming polls in four states except Delhi, announced party chief Arvind Kejriwal.

President forwards Subramanian Swamy's complaint against Kejriwal to Home Ministry

President forwards Subramanian Swamy's complaint against Kejriwal to Home Ministry

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy's complaint about alleged breakdown of governance in Delhi has been forwarded to the home ministry by the President's secretariat.

Denmark Open: Sindhu, Praneeth enter second round

Denmark Open: Sindhu, Praneeth enter second round

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The Olympic silver medallist will now face Korea's An Se Young next.

READ: Solicitor General's view on Kejriwal's Lokpal Bill

READ: Solicitor General's view on Kejriwal's Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Lt Governor Najib Jung had sought Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran's as to whether the introduction of the Jan Lokpal Bill in the assembly without sending the legislative proposal to the Central government is in consonance with the transaction of Business of the GNCT of Delhi Rules, 1993, and also as to whether the proposal involves any constitutional infraction.