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Sunita or Atishi? AAP leaders go into huddle to pick Delhi CM

Sunita or Atishi? AAP leaders go into huddle to pick Delhi CM

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Kejriwal's unexpected announcement kicked up a strong buzz over the names of his wife Sunita and his ministers Atishi and Gopal Rai as his possible replacement.

No tie-up with AAP in Delhi polls, says Congress; slams Kejriwal

No tie-up with AAP in Delhi polls, says Congress; slams Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Ahead of the Delhi assembly polls scheduled to be held early next year, state Congress chief Devender Yadav said on Friday that the party will contest on all 70 seats and there would be no alliance.

Stay home to avoid rape: Gujarat traffic police's posters draw ire

Stay home to avoid rape: Gujarat traffic police's posters draw ire

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Posters with statements, "do not attend late night parties, you could be raped or gangraped," and "do not go with your friend to dark, isolated areas, what if she is raped or gangraped?" were pasted on road dividers in Sola and Chandlodia areas and have since been removed.

When Women Weren't Doormats In Hindi Films

When Women Weren't Doormats In Hindi Films

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'Madhubala in Kala Pani looks divine and yet, she's not just there for glamour.' 'In Do Raaste, the character of Neelambari (played by Bindu) isn't a heroine in the traditional sense but she has such a pivotal role.' 'That Raj Khosla gave a non-heroine such a central role, instead of the heroine, says a lot about how he valued female characters.'

Kejriwal to vacate CM's bungalow soon, AAP searches for new house

Kejriwal to vacate CM's bungalow soon, AAP searches for new house

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal will soon vacate the official residence of Delhi chief minister in Civil Lines area of the city, with an intensive search on to look for a new house near his New Delhi constituency, the party said on Saturday.

Enjoy An Action-Packed OTT Weekend

Enjoy An Action-Packed OTT Weekend

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Action, romance, comedy, drama unlimited on OTT this week, lists Sukanya Verma.

Finally the truth has won: AAP rejoices over Kejriwal bail

Finally the truth has won: AAP rejoices over Kejriwal bail

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita congratulated the Aam Aadmi Party and wished for the release of other leaders lodged in Tihar jail.

Ex-SC judge will be INDIA bloc's VP candidate

Ex-SC judge will be INDIA bloc's VP candidate

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Former Supreme Court judge B Sudhershan Reddy is the joint candidate of the Opposition parties for the Vice-Presidential polls, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced.

Haryana poll: AAP releases 2nd list as talks with Cong collapses

Haryana poll: AAP releases 2nd list as talks with Cong collapses

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The Congress and the AAP fought the Lok Sabha polls together in Delhi while they had contested separately in Punjab.

Tragic Scenes from Shefali Jariwala's Funeral

Tragic Scenes from Shefali Jariwala's Funeral

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Shefali Jariwala's husband Parag Tyagi broke down at her funeral, as he carried out the last rites.

Kejriwal to tender resignation on Tuesday, AAP MLAs to pick new CM

Kejriwal to tender resignation on Tuesday, AAP MLAs to pick new CM

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A meeting of Aam Aadmi Party MLAs will be held on Tuesday morning, and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to tender his resignation after it, the party said.

Priyanka Brings OTT Action In July

Priyanka Brings OTT Action In July

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

July has interesting OTT entertainment awaiting you.

5 bypolls peaceful across 4 states; high turnout in Bengal's Kaliganj

5 bypolls peaceful across 4 states; high turnout in Bengal's Kaliganj

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Moderate turnout was recorded in the first four hours of polling across five assembly constituencies across Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat and Kerala where bypolls are underway on Thursday.

Punjab AAP leader shot at, Akali leaders booked

Punjab AAP leader shot at, Akali leaders booked

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

A local Aam Aadmi Party leader was shot at in Punjab's Fazilka district with the ruling party and MLA Jagdeep Kamboj accusing a leader of the Shiromani Akali Dal of opening the fire.

Under New Bill Modi, Mantris Face Risk Of Arrest Too

Under New Bill Modi, Mantris Face Risk Of Arrest Too

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

BJP strategists are missing something somewhere, and they have not acknowledged it, to be able to repair it in good time, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Suspected terrorist killed in explosion in Amritsar

Suspected terrorist killed in explosion in Amritsar

Rediff.com28 May 2025

A man suspected of belonging to a terrorist outfit died in an explosion near Majitha Road in Amritsar, police said. The man was retrieving explosive material when the blast happened, possibly due to mishandling. The SSP said the man might be linked to some terror organisation. A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory was at the spot to collect samples of the explosive.

Akali leader Bikram Majithia arrested in DA case

Akali leader Bikram Majithia arrested in DA case

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Majithia and his wife claimed that members of the Vigilance Bureau barged into their house in Green Avenue in Amritsar. They claimed that a similar raid was conducted at their residence in Chandigarh.

Why AAP MPs boycotted President's address to Parliament

Why AAP MPs boycotted President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Aam Aadmi Party MPs boycotted President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Thursday to protest against the arrest of party convenor Arvind Kejriwal.

AAP to go solo in Haryana polls, releases 1st list of 20 candidates

AAP to go solo in Haryana polls, releases 1st list of 20 candidates

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The talks between two sides have been stuck over the number of seats to be contested by AAP, with the party demanding 10 seats and the Congress offering 5, party sources said.

Vinesh's disqualification insult to country: AAP

Vinesh's disqualification insult to country: AAP

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak wrote: 'Many indicating towards a conspiracy... Who can be behind this... ?'

'Well-planned conspiracy': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked

'Well-planned conspiracy': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

According to a senior police officer, the man has been detained and further inquiry is underway.

'BJP Should Be Extremely Wary Of 130th Amendment'

'BJP Should Be Extremely Wary Of 130th Amendment'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'If the INDIA bloc ever forms the government, they will be more than tempted to use such provisions to bring about regime change in BJP-ruled states.'

If any shame left...: AAP slams Swati Maliwal's Afzal Guru remark on Atishi

If any shame left...: AAP slams Swati Maliwal's Afzal Guru remark on Atishi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Swati Maliwal alleged that Atishi's family fought for terrorist Afzal Guru in order to save him from capital punishment.

Delhi govt urges Centre to suspend fuel ban on old vehicles

Delhi govt urges Centre to suspend fuel ban on old vehicles

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

The Delhi government has requested the Centre's air quality panel to suspend the fuel ban on older vehicles, citing implementation challenges and public discontent. The government is also seeking solutions to restrictions on end-of-life vehicles.

Talks on with AAP for alliance in Haryana, but...: Cong

Talks on with AAP for alliance in Haryana, but...: Cong

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Earlier, AAP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh welcomed reports claiming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has shown interest in the possibility of an alliance with Arvind Kejriwal-led party in poll-bound Haryana.

Kejriwal set to quit, AAP to name new Delhi CM at noon

Kejriwal set to quit, AAP to name new Delhi CM at noon

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Kejriwal had announced his decision to resign from the post of chief minister on Sunday. He had said that he will only sit on the CM's chair when people give him a "certificate of honesty".

'Everyone's Story Has Ups And Downs'

'Everyone's Story Has Ups And Downs'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'I'm a guy who is sure of what he wants and confident of getting it.' 'Jab prem kiya, I knew that one day, I would marry the woman I love and spend my life with her.'

Tax officer who arrested Kejriwal, Soren resigns

Tax officer who arrested Kejriwal, Soren resigns

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Kapil Raj, a former Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer who supervised the arrests of two chief ministers under the anti-money laundering law, has resigned from government service after serving for about 16 years, citing personal reasons.

OTT Vs Theatres: The War Has Begun

OTT Vs Theatres: The War Has Begun

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'The satisfaction of making content only comes when it reaches theatres as you are directly connecting to the masses.'

'EC can't be churao aayog': Oppn MPs march to EC office

'EC can't be churao aayog': Oppn MPs march to EC office

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Wearing white caps with a red cross on the words 'SIR' and "vote chori", the protesting MPs started their march from Parliament's Makar Dwar raising slogans against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar and "vote chori" while carrying placards and banners.

The 'Turram Khan' Who Could Be India's Next VP

The 'Turram Khan' Who Could Be India's Next VP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'His willingness to take the initiative to fight for truth and justice and his willingness to cross swords with anyone for a just cause.'

Oppn raises Pahalgam, Trump's remarks, Bihar SIR in session eve meet

Oppn raises Pahalgam, Trump's remarks, Bihar SIR in session eve meet

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

At the customary meeting ahead of the session beginning Monday, the opposition raised various issues, including voter roll revision in Bihar, the Pahalgam terror attack and Trump's 'ceasefire' claims.

'There are chances AAP can disintegrate'

'There are chances AAP can disintegrate'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

'If Kejriwal is adamant on running his government from jail, then his government could be dismissed and Article 356 imposed on Delhi, in other words President's rule in Delhi.'

Aamir Told To Include Modi Quote In Sitaare Zameen Par

Aamir Told To Include Modi Quote In Sitaare Zameen Par

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The Central Board of Film Certification has issued direction to Sitaare Zameen Par to add a Narendra Modi quote in the film's disclaimer.

Nitish Kumar's Sop Opera Ahead Of Polls

Nitish Kumar's Sop Opera Ahead Of Polls

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Nitish Kumar has pledged to create 10 million jobs in the next five years apart from offering voters many other sops.

EC kicks off process to elect Dhankhar's successor

EC kicks off process to elect Dhankhar's successor

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The Election Commission of India has initiated the process to hold the vice presidential election following Jagdeep Dhankhar's resignation. The electoral college is being constituted, and the election schedule will be announced soon.

Court orders 'immediate release' of AAP's Amanatullah Khan

Court orders 'immediate release' of AAP's Amanatullah Khan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

A court in New Delhi on Thursday refused to take cognisance of a chargesheet filed against Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board and ordered his 'immediate release', saying his further incarceration in the matter would be 'illegal'.

AAP launches 'jail ka jawab vote se' campaign

AAP launches 'jail ka jawab vote se' campaign

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

As part of the campaign, AAP RS MP Sandeep Pathak said, AAP leaders and workers will visit the four Lok Sabha constituencies from where it has fielded candidates.

Atishi's health falling, docs advise hospitalisation: AAP

Atishi's health falling, docs advise hospitalisation: AAP

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Delhi Water minister Atishi's health condition has deteriorated on the fourth day of her indefinite fast on Monday and doctors have advised her to be admitted to a hospital, the Aam Aadmi Party said.

Aamir's Movie Date With Gauri Spratt

Aamir's Movie Date With Gauri Spratt

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Aamir Khan invited friends and colleagues from the film industry for a special screening of his new film, Sitaare Zameen Par, in Mumbai.