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Day after Congress releases first list, Gehlot's OSD meets Pilot

Day after Congress releases first list, Gehlot's OSD meets Pilot

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

"The Congress is "going to (fight) the election with unity" and it will win the polls," Sharma said after the meeting at Pilot's Civil Lines residence that lasted for nearly half an hour.

Shunglu panel points out 'gross abuse of power' by Kejriwal-led government

Shunglu panel points out 'gross abuse of power' by Kejriwal-led government

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The committee has flagged decisions including the allotment of land to the Aam Aadmi Party for its party office, appointment of Minister Satyendra Jain's daughter as "mission director" of Delhi State Health Mission and a number of purported AAP functionaries as "advisors".

In secret note to Rajnath, Kejriwal mentions allegations against ACB

In secret note to Rajnath, Kejriwal mentions allegations against ACB

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sent a "secret note" to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, mentioning allegations against Lt Governor-appointed Anti-Corruption Branch chief M K Meena of involvement in hawala and curtain purchase scam.

AAP vs Centre tussle reaches Supreme Court, hearing on Monday

AAP vs Centre tussle reaches Supreme Court, hearing on Monday

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

It has been alleged by the AAP government that it is unable to function as most of its decisions are either annulled or changed by Centre at the behest of Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on the ground that Delhi is not a complete state.

If Kejriwal can give money, I can reduce oil prices: Moily

If Kejriwal can give money, I can reduce oil prices: Moily

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Rejecting Arvind Kejriwal's allegation on gas pricing issue, Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily on Tuesday hit back at the Delhi Chief Minister and said that price fixing of petroleum products is done as per expert advice.

Putin Offers Ukraine an Olive Branch

Putin Offers Ukraine an Olive Branch

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Russia's main gain will be that in geopolitical terms, Ukraine regains its sovereignty and ceases to be a de facto American colony, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

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.

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."

The Lokpal is no magic wand to fight corruption

The Lokpal is no magic wand to fight corruption

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

A more informed electorate, rather than the Lokpal, can fight corruption better, argues Neeta Kolhatkar.

In Delhi's Jung, AAP gives in, sends Maliwal's file to LG

In Delhi's Jung, AAP gives in, sends Maliwal's file to LG

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Swati Maliwal, whose appointment as Delhi Commission for Women chief by the Kejriwal government was struck down by Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung triggering a fresh round of confrontation, on Thursday alleged that her office had been locked and name plate removed.

Phone tapping case: Delhi police to interrogate Gehlot's OSD on Saturday

Phone tapping case: Delhi police to interrogate Gehlot's OSD on Saturday

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Sharma will have to report before the investigating officer at 11 am.

Modi govt creating Emergency-like situation: AAP govt on Tomar arrest

Modi govt creating Emergency-like situation: AAP govt on Tomar arrest

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Launching a scathing broadside over the arrest of Delhi law minister, the Aam Aadmi Party government on Tuesday.

Kejriwal to go on indefinite fast from March 1 for full statehood to Delhi

Kejriwal to go on indefinite fast from March 1 for full statehood to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

He claimed the people of Delhi were facing "injustice and humiliation" since independence because the government elected by them lacked power to work for them.

PNB sitting on CVC plea for nod to prosecute 9 staffers

PNB sitting on CVC plea for nod to prosecute 9 staffers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The CVC is awaiting sanction to prosecute nine employees of PNB and 2 other banks who were booked by the CBI for their alleged involvement in corruption.

Will Pinarayi Vijayan Survive Ally Anvar's Attack?

Will Pinarayi Vijayan Survive Ally Anvar's Attack?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

At a time when none in Kerala's Left politics questioned the chief minister's authority, MLA P V Anvar hurled a series of accusations against Pinarayi Vijayan's government, notes Shyam G Menon.

Ex-Indian Bank CMD, 2 others convicted in cheating case

Ex-Indian Bank CMD, 2 others convicted in cheating case

Rediff.com22 May 2013

M Gopalakrishnan and two others are sentenced to one-year imprisonment for causing wrongful loss of Rs 3 crore to the bank.

CBI moves swiftly, sacks 4 officers accused of extortion

CBI moves swiftly, sacks 4 officers accused of extortion

Rediff.com12 May 2022

In the swiftest action against erring personnel, the Central Bureau of Investigation has dismissed its four officers under a stringent constitutional provision and arrested them after they were allegedly found involved in staging a raid on a company in Chandigarh to extort money, officials said Thursday.

Delhi court summons Kejriwal for calling cops 'thulla'

Delhi court summons Kejriwal for calling cops 'thulla'

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Constable Ajay Kumar Taneja, the complainant, claimed that being a member of Delhi Police he was defamed by the word used by Kejriwal.

Panel to probe DDCA even if struck down by Centre: Kejriwal

Panel to probe DDCA even if struck down by Centre: Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said the inquiry commission ordered by his government will probe alleged irregularities in DDCA even if it is struck down by the Centre.

Nayak to be questioned about bullets assigned

Nayak to be questioned about bullets assigned

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

The Local Arms branch of the Mumbai Police Wednesday obtained permission from a sessions court in Mumbai to question Daya Nayak regarding the use of bullets assigned to him while he was in service.

AAP crisis: Now, Sunita Kejriwal enters Twitter battle with Kapil Mishra

AAP crisis: Now, Sunita Kejriwal enters Twitter battle with Kapil Mishra

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita, took potshots at his former disciple and now chief detractor, Kapil Mishra, on Twitter on Monday. "Law of nature never errs. Seeds of deceit, lies sown, so shall he @KapilMishra reap. Inevitable," the former income tax commissioner tweeted.

Constable files defamation case against Delhi CM for his 'thulla' remark

Constable files defamation case against Delhi CM for his 'thulla' remark

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

The complaint was filed by a constable in which he has claimed that he was insulted by Kejriwal's remark.

ACB chief Meena's powers curtailed by Kejriwal govt

ACB chief Meena's powers curtailed by Kejriwal govt

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The AAP govt has asked ACB's Additional Commissioner SS Yadav to supervise the main work including investigation and functioning of the anti-graft body.

Was pressured to quit AAP: Sisodia after 9-hr CBI grilling

Was pressured to quit AAP: Sisodia after 9-hr CBI grilling

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

I was offered Delhi CM's post or face jail term, Sisodia said.

Cong speaks of political vendetta after Kejriwal's probe order

Cong speaks of political vendetta after Kejriwal's probe order

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Congress on Tuesday cautioned against probe "inspired by political vendetta", as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ordered filing of an FIR against its party leader and Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily alleging collusion in hike in prices of natural gas from KG basin.

AAP government to move SC against Delhi HC order

AAP government to move SC against Delhi HC order

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The AAP govt on Thursday said it will challenge the HC order holding that the LG is the administrative head of the National Capital Territory.

'Cong, BJP joined hands when questions were raised against Ambani'

'Cong, BJP joined hands when questions were raised against Ambani'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Sharply attacking the Congress and the BJP for being in collusion to defeat the Jan Lokpal Bill, Arvind Kejriwal, who resigned as the Delhi chief minister, on Friday evening said that people will teach both the parties a lesson in future.

Param Bir Singh new commissioner of Mumbai Police

Param Bir Singh new commissioner of Mumbai Police

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Before being appointed as the Mumbai police chief, Singh was posted as the Director General of the Maharashtra Anti Corruption Bureau.

Delhi HC refuses to stay Centre's notification on ACB powers

Delhi HC refuses to stay Centre's notification on ACB powers

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Delhi high court on refused to stay two notifications of the Centre which had taken away the power of the city government's Anti-Corruption Branch to prosecute officials of Union government, saying a vacation court cannot grant the relief sought by a fresh PIL.

FIR filed against Swati Maliwal over DCW recruitment scam

FIR filed against Swati Maliwal over DCW recruitment scam

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The ACB had taken up the probe on a complaint by former DCW chief Barkha Shukla Singh, who alleged that several Aam Aadmi Party supporters were given plum posts in the women's panel.

Special assembly session to take up Jan Lokpal bill at IG stadium

Special assembly session to take up Jan Lokpal bill at IG stadium

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The Delhi Cabinet on Friday decided to call a special session of Assembly to take up the Jan Lokpal Bill, which seeks life term as maximum punishment for corrupt babus, on February 16 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium instead of historic Ramlila ground as announced earlier.

Alka Lamba removed as AAP spokesperson

Alka Lamba removed as AAP spokesperson

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party has removed its MLA Alka Lamba as party spokesperson after she "deviated from party line" while making a statement on Transport Minister Gopal Rai being relieved of the charge.

Kejriwal backs Jung, says Lt Governor is good man with bad political bosses

Kejriwal backs Jung, says Lt Governor is good man with bad political bosses

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Notwithstanding his confrontation with the Lt Governor over a number of contentious issues, Kejriwal said Jung's removal will not help as the "real solution" lies in the Prime Minister's Office stopping "interference" in Delhi's affairs.

SIT raids Pradeep Sawant's residence, office

SIT raids Pradeep Sawant's residence, office

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

The Deputy Commissioner of Police was arrested by the Special Investigation Team yesterday in connection with the multicrore stamp paper scam.

Delhi govt targets Dikshit; orders FIR in CWG street light scam

Delhi govt targets Dikshit; orders FIR in CWG street light scam

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Delhi's new government, headed by Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday directed its anti-corruption branch to lodge an FIR in the Rs 90-crore street light project for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in which a panel headed by a former Comptroller and Auditor General had indicted the then chief minister Sheila Dikshit.

After seeking blessings, Kapil Mishra files 3 CBI complaints against 'guru' Kejriwal

After seeking blessings, Kapil Mishra files 3 CBI complaints against 'guru' Kejriwal

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Kapil Mishra also dared the Delhi CM to an electoral fight.

Delhi Police arrests AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in assault case

Delhi Police arrests AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in assault case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Balyan is AAP's 13th lawmaker to land in Delhi Police's net.

AAP sharpens attack against Modi, rakes up Haren Pandya murder

AAP sharpens attack against Modi, rakes up Haren Pandya murder

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The Reliance gas pricing issue is likely to find a place in the Aam Aadmi Party's manifesto as the new party has already indicated that it will be among the major issues to target the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress in the Lok Sabha election.

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was questioned for nearly nine hours by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday in the excise policy case, amid protests by his party as the Aam Aadmi Party chief claimed that the allegations of scam were false and the agency was acting at the Bharatiya Janata Party's behest.

New rules on how banks should report frauds to CBI

New rules on how banks should report frauds to CBI

Rediff.com10 May 2018

According to RBI's circular, cases of frauds involving more than Rs 25 crore and up to Rs 50 crore should be given to the CBI's Banking Security and Fraud Cell