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Does Cong-AAP alliance pose challenge to BJP's dominance in Gujarat?

Does Cong-AAP alliance pose challenge to BJP's dominance in Gujarat?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

The Congress-AAP alliance this time aims to give a tough fight and stop the division of anti-BJP votes.

'Modi ka sabse bada dar...': AAP launches 'DP campaign'

'Modi ka sabse bada dar...': AAP launches 'DP campaign'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Atishi said that all AAP leaders and volunteers will change their profile picture on X, Facebook, WhatsApp and other social media accounts with the new one showing Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal behind the bars captioned "Modi Ka Sabse Bada Dar Kejriwal".

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.

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.

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.

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.

Received abusive reply to request for poll events: AAP

Received abusive reply to request for poll events: AAP

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Taking strong cognisance of the matter, Brahm Prakash, the sub-divisional magistrate-cum-assistant returning officer in Haryana's Kaithal, ordered the suspension of five computer operators and directed police to conduct a thorough probe.

Kejriwal will continue to issue orders from jail: AAP

Kejriwal will continue to issue orders from jail: AAP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party will hold the 'Main Bhi Kejriwal' campaign and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will not resign from his post, the party decided in a meeting held on Sunday.

AAP workers marching towards BJP HQ detained, Sec 144 imposed

AAP workers marching towards BJP HQ detained, Sec 144 imposed

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The traffic police also issued an advisory in view of the protest planned outside the BJP office at the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, while entry and exit have been disallowed at the nearest ITO metro station.

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.'

Kajol Wants To SCARE You!

Kajol Wants To SCARE You!

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'Mera plan hain aap logon ko itna daraungi, itna daraungi ki matlab bas band bajne wali hain.'

Punjab CM Mann takes jibe at BJP over Operation Sindoor

Punjab CM Mann takes jibe at BJP over Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party over Operation Sindoor on Wednesday, saying this is the first time that Indian representatives have been sent abroad to convey about the country's victory in an armed conflict.

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.

Jolt to AAP as its lone Lok Sabha MP joins BJP

Jolt to AAP as its lone Lok Sabha MP joins BJP

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party's MP and lone Lok Sabha member Sushil Kumar Rinku joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday along with party MLA Sheetal Angural, dealing a blow to the party already facing a crisis following the arrest of its leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Has PM stooped so low?: AAP on questioning of Kejriwal's parents

Has PM stooped so low?: AAP on questioning of Kejriwal's parents

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Meanwhile, sources said that the Delhi Police may not visit Kejriwal's residence on Thursday to question his parents.

To save a goon ...: AAP vs Swati Maliwal out in open

To save a goon ...: AAP vs Swati Maliwal out in open

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Atishi said the video shows Maliwal "comfortably sitting in the drawing room" and "threatening the security staff", and that "her clothes were not torn".

ED raids Raj Cong leader, Punjab AAP MLA in Rs 48,000 cr PACL scam

ED raids Raj Cong leader, Punjab AAP MLA in Rs 48,000 cr PACL scam

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the premises of Rajasthan Congress leader and former minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas and Punjab AAP MLA Kulwant Singh as part of a money laundering probe linked to the Rs 48,000-crore PACL Ponzi scam. Khachariyawas, who served as a minister in the Ashok Gehlot government, claimed the ED action was politically motivated due to his criticism of the government. Singh, a real estate promoter, is reported to be Punjab's richest MLA with assets worth Rs 1,000 crore. The ED has been investigating the PACL scam since 2015, alleging that the company defrauded investors of Rs 48,000 crore through fraudulent investment schemes.

AAP reacts to minister's exit: 'It's our agnipariskha'

AAP reacts to minister's exit: 'It's our agnipariskha'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday claimed that the resignation of Delhi minister Raaj Kumar Anand vindicated its stand that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest was aimed at finishing the party.

Kriti, Kartik Win Big At Zee Cine Awards

Kriti, Kartik Win Big At Zee Cine Awards

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Check out the winners at the Zee Cine Awards.

AAP 'passed on' bribe money as poll funds: ED chargesheet

AAP 'passed on' bribe money as poll funds: ED chargesheet

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed its first chargesheet in connection with a money-laundering probe linked to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), official sources said on Saturday.

AAP shares new video accusing Swati Maliwal of 'staging drama'

AAP shares new video accusing Swati Maliwal of 'staging drama'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

In a video, Swati Maliwal was being escorted out by the police and security guards.

Exit polls get BJP's 'capital gains' right

Exit polls get BJP's 'capital gains' right

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Most exit polls for the Delhi Assembly elections indicate a strong lead for the BJP, with the ruling AAP trailing behind. According to Election Commission trends, the BJP is projected to win 20 seats and lead in another 27, while AAP has won 11 seats and leads in 12. The Congress is unlikely to secure any seats. Exit polls like Axis My India, Today's Chanakya, and CNX predict a significant victory for the BJP, while some, like Wee Preside and Mind Brink Media, predict a win for AAP. A few exit polls, including Matrize and DV Research, show a closer contest, with both BJP and AAP projected to win a considerable number of seats. The Congress is predicted to win minimal seats in most surveys.

Atishi makes history, becomes first woman LoP in Delhi assembly

Atishi makes history, becomes first woman LoP in Delhi assembly

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Atishi, former Delhi chief minister and MLA from Kalkaji constituency, was chosen as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly at a meeting of AAP MLAs on Sunday. AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal was also present at the meeting. Atishi, who was proposed by MLA Sanjeev Jha, thanked Kejriwal and the MLAs for their support. She promised to play a strong opposition role in the House, raise issues with full force, and ensure the BJP fulfils its promises. The first session of the Delhi Assembly will begin on February 24, with the BJP government planning to table pending CAG reports against the performance of the previous AAP government.

AAP leader Sanjay Singh walks out of Tihar jail after 170 days

AAP leader Sanjay Singh walks out of Tihar jail after 170 days

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

A day after being granted bail by the Supreme Court in the Delhi excise policy case, AAP MP Sanjay Singh walked out of Tihar jail on Wednesday and said it was not a time to celebrate but struggle as scores of party workers gathered to greet him.

Kejriwal shouldn't quit as Delhi CM, AAP MLAs urge Sunita

Kejriwal shouldn't quit as Delhi CM, AAP MLAs urge Sunita

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Of the AAP's 62 MLAs in Delhi, 55 including all the ministers were present during the meeting.

ED will arrest 4 more AAP leaders in a month if..., claims Atishi

ED will arrest 4 more AAP leaders in a month if..., claims Atishi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The AAP has accused the BJP of wanting to impose President's rule in Delhi by poaching its legislators and breaking the party.

Cong-AAP tieup for Delhi, Haryana polls unlikely: Jairam

Cong-AAP tieup for Delhi, Haryana polls unlikely: Jairam

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

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

Marshalled out many times, BJP's Vijender Gupta to be Delhi speaker

Marshalled out many times, BJP's Vijender Gupta to be Delhi speaker

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Former Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta, has been chosen as the new Speaker of the Vidhan Sabha. Gupta, a BJP MLA from Rohini, vowed to immediately table 14 CAG reports allegedly withheld by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government upon taking charge. His election is a foregone conclusion due to the BJP's majority in the Assembly.

Kejriwal will be arrested in 2-3 days, if...: AAP

Kejriwal will be arrested in 2-3 days, if...: AAP

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'The BJP is scared of the AAP-Congress alliance. You can arrest Kejriwal if you want but the alliance will proceed'

Ahead of Delhi results, Kejriwal makes 'Rs 15 cr' claim

Ahead of Delhi results, Kejriwal makes 'Rs 15 cr' claim

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Kejriwal claimed that 16 AAP candidates had received offers from the BJP with the promise of ministerial positions and Rs 15 crore each if they switch sides.

Sisodia, Satyendar Jain summoned over Rs 2,000 cr 'scam'

Sisodia, Satyendar Jain summoned over Rs 2,000 cr 'scam'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The summons come after an FIR was registered by the ACB on April 30 based on allegations of financial irregularities to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore in the construction of over 12,000 classrooms or semi-permanent structures in Delhi government schools.

Yamuna to pollution: Challenges await for new Delhi govt

Yamuna to pollution: Challenges await for new Delhi govt

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

While the BJP has assured voters that these benefits will not be discontinued, AAP leaders have questioned the party's long-term commitment.

FIR against Kejriwal for 'misuse' of public money

FIR against Kejriwal for 'misuse' of public money

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Delhi Police has registered an FIR against former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for allegedly misusing public money by putting up large hoardings in the national capital in 2019. The FIR was filed on the orders of a court, which had directed the police to investigate the matter following a complaint alleging violation of the Prevention of Defacement of Property Act.

How BJP Brought Down Kejriwal

How BJP Brought Down Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The BJP coined a new word for AAP, 'Aapda (crisis)', which Modi repeated constantly during the election campaign to show how Delhi residents's lives had become miserable under AAP's 11-year rule.

BJP offered me Rs 25 cr to join party: AAP MLA

BJP offered me Rs 25 cr to join party: AAP MLA

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Asserting the AAP MLAs will not leave the party, Jha escalating his attack on the BJP said that Operation Lotus has begun again.

What Ajay Devgn Finds 'Really Difficult'

What Ajay Devgn Finds 'Really Difficult'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Ajay Devgn can't be Singham all the time, so he returns to his goody avatar as the turban-clad Sikh lad Jaswinder 'Jassi' Singh in Son of Sardaar 2.

Exit polls predict BJP win in Delhi polls, Cong in 3rd place

Exit polls predict BJP win in Delhi polls, Cong in 3rd place

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Exit polls conducted after the Delhi Assembly elections on February 5th predict a close race between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), with the BJP potentially securing a slight advantage. The polls suggest the Congress will not make any significant gains. However, it is important to note that exit polls are projections based on voter interviews and can vary significantly from the actual results, which will be announced on February 8th.

Delhi LG orders probe into Kejriwal's Rs 15 cr poaching claim

Delhi LG orders probe into Kejriwal's Rs 15 cr poaching claim

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Earlier on Thursday, Kejriwal accused the BJP of attempting to poach 16 AAP candidates ahead of the Delhi assembly polls results.

Kejriwal summoned again, AAP says BJP 'misusing' ED

Kejriwal summoned again, AAP says BJP 'misusing' ED

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

After he failed to appear before the Enforcement Directorate, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned for the fourth time in less than three months by the agency for questioning on January 18 in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case, official sources said on Saturday.