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AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Arvind Kejriwal led-Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday released the second list of candidates for the upcoming General Elections.

Clamour grows among AAP MLAs for Yadav, Bhushans' ouster from party

Clamour grows among AAP MLAs for Yadav, Bhushans' ouster from party

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party Legislators on Wednesday sent a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, seeking the expulsion of party 'rebels' Shanti Bhushan, Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav.

Oppn leaders meet EC, seek verification of VVPAT slips

Oppn leaders meet EC, seek verification of VVPAT slips

Rediff.com21 May 2019

They also demanded that if any discrepancy is found during VVPAT verification, 100 per cent counting of the paper slips of VVPATs of all polling stations of that particular assembly segment should be done and compared with the electronic voting machine (EVM) results.

Public transport resumes in Delhi after nearly 2 months

Public transport resumes in Delhi after nearly 2 months

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The Delhi Transport Corporation and cluster buses resumed services with social-distancing norms and safety measures in place like use of sanitisers and masks to check the spread of the deadly coronavirus.

Economists tell Sitharaman to focus on reviving growth

Economists tell Sitharaman to focus on reviving growth

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

At a pre-Budget meeting, the FM was asked to ensure that NBFCs come out of the liquidity crisis they are facing with the help of RBI. They also spoke about the futility of trying to achieve a 3 per cent fiscal deficit target over the medium term.

Not for money, says AAP lawmaker after joining BJP

Not for money, says AAP lawmaker after joining BJP

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Bajpai said he quit the AAP as he felt "suffocated" over the "misbehaviour and insult" meted out by the party and claimed that several other legislators of the ruling party in the national capital felt the same way.

ACB files FIR against firm owned by Kejriwal's relative in PWD scam

ACB files FIR against firm owned by Kejriwal's relative in PWD scam

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch on Tuesday registered three separate FIRs in an alleged PWD scam, including one against the company of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's late brother-in-law Surender Kumar Bansal.

Amit Shah should resign, says Sonia Gandhi after CWC meet

Amit Shah should resign, says Sonia Gandhi after CWC meet

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Congress president also hit out at BJP leader Kapil Mishra for making a statement that allegedly incited violence in the city. The CWC has passed a resolution on the situation in the city, she said, adding that the CWC believes that the situation is grave and an urgent action is required.

Kejriwal draws flak after students display his name in stadium

Kejriwal draws flak after students display his name in stadium

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The pattern came up a few times during Kejriwal's 40-minute-long speech, where he highlighted his government's "achievements", punctuated with loud cheers from the students.

Modi's meeting with FM, FinMin officials postponed

Modi's meeting with FM, FinMin officials postponed

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Two years ago, India was touted as a rare bright spot in a gloomy global economy with GDP growth outpacing a slowing China.

'Bhushan, Yadav can't decide whether to stay or not'

'Bhushan, Yadav can't decide whether to stay or not'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

'We don't want anyone to remain in the party who keeps damaging the party.'

BJP wants odd-even to fail, but Delhi will fail BJP: Kejriwal

BJP wants odd-even to fail, but Delhi will fail BJP: Kejriwal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

In January too, BJP tried to fail odd-even by orchestrating officers' strike. People failed BJP and made odd-even success, tweeted the CM.

Who authorised Kejriwal's protest at LG's office, asks Delhi HC

Who authorised Kejriwal's protest at LG's office, asks Delhi HC

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The court observed that strikes or dharnas are held outside and not inside someone's workplace or residence.

Mega opposition meet on Mon to discuss grand alliance

Mega opposition meet on Mon to discuss grand alliance

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Telugu Desam Party chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is coordinating the meeting. He has invited the leaders of all the non-BJP parties.

Kamal Haasan, RJD, Left support sit-in by Kejriwal, ministers

Kamal Haasan, RJD, Left support sit-in by Kejriwal, ministers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Haasan said that interference in the functioning of an elected government is 'unacceptable in a democracy'.

Ram temple issue BJP's hidden agenda: Sharad Yadav

Ram temple issue BJP's hidden agenda: Sharad Yadav

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Attacking Narendra Modi for using Lord Ram's picture on the stage backdrop at a rally, Janata Dal-United chief Sharad Yadav on Tuesday charged that Ram Temple issue was BJP's hidden agenda and the party has chosen Varanasi as the epicentre to spread communalism in the country.

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.

Party united more than ever, says AAP amid infighting reports

Party united more than ever, says AAP amid infighting reports

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Amid claims of Kumar Vishwas trying to separate the AAP, Kejriwal issued a tweet saying that the former was like his brother.

'Kejriwal banda A1 hai... but he broke our hearts'

'Kejriwal banda A1 hai... but he broke our hearts'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

In Arvind Kejriwal's home turf, Kaushambi, the honeymoon with India's most famous aam aadmi is near its end.

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Janmashtami celebrated amid COVID-19 restrictions

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The massive crowds of devotees in temples, elaborately decorated tableaus and Dahi Handi revelry were all missing this year on Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, as celebrations were dampened by COVID-19 restrictions.

Bulandshahr violence: Cop transferred; Army jawan sent to 14-day remand

Bulandshahr violence: Cop transferred; Army jawan sent to 14-day remand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Earlier, army chief Gen Bipin Rawat said that full cooperation will be extended in investigation of the incident.

Ghulam Ali accepts 'fan' Kejriwal's invite; will perform in Delhi in December

Ghulam Ali accepts 'fan' Kejriwal's invite; will perform in Delhi in December

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali has accepted Delhi government's invitation to perform in the national capital in December, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday, amid a row over cancellation of his events in Mumbai and Pune in the face of threats by the Shiv Sena.

Haryana stir leaves Delhi dry; schools to shut on Monday due to water crisis

Haryana stir leaves Delhi dry; schools to shut on Monday due to water crisis

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Faced with cut in water supply from Haryana due to the Jat stir, the Delhi government announced closure of schools on Monday as part of water rationing in the city to deal with the crisis.

'Kejriwal ruthlessly stifles voices of dissent'

'Kejriwal ruthlessly stifles voices of dissent'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Terming as "unconstitutional and illegal" Aam Aadmi Party's national council meeting where they were ousted from a key panel, dissidents Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan on Saturday did not rule out taking legal recourse against their removal.

Prez poll: 99% turnout amid rumours of cross-voting

Prez poll: 99% turnout amid rumours of cross-voting

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The results will be declared on July 20 in New Delhi.

We have completely run out of water, help us: Kejriwal appeals to Centre with 'folded hands'

We have completely run out of water, help us: Kejriwal appeals to Centre with 'folded hands'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

With water supply to Delhi under threat amid the ongoing Jat agitation for reservation, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appealed to the Centre with 'folded hands' to immediately intervene and resume water supply from Munak Canal in Haryana.

MCD strike enters 10th day: Delhi suffers as garbage piles on roads

MCD strike enters 10th day: Delhi suffers as garbage piles on roads

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The MCD workers' protest entered its tenth day on Friday as they continued their agitation in Delhi's Bhajanpura area over non-payment of their salaries.

Why this Shaheen Bagh protestor joined the BJP

Why this Shaheen Bagh protestor joined the BJP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Shahzad Ali, a sales and marketing manager at a mobile phone company, was among the group of Muslims from Delhi's Shaheen Bagh area who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on August 16, 2020.

Stage set for Mamata's mega Opposition rally

Stage set for Mamata's mega Opposition rally

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

More than 20 national leaders will attend the meeting, TMC sources said. Most of them have already arrived in Kolkata.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 7

Rediff.com16 May 2019

Aslam Hunani/Rediff.com gives the lowdown on the 59 seats spread across seven states and one Union territory going to polls in the last and final phase of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections on May 19, 2019.

All the Prime Minister's officers

All the Prime Minister's officers

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The Modi PMO is like none other: It is staffed by people who are so low profile that the only dominant personality is the Prime Minister's.

Modi sarkaar is just Congress scaled plus a cow: Shourie

Modi sarkaar is just Congress scaled plus a cow: Shourie

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

In a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi government, BJP leader Arun Shourie on Monday contended that it believes that managing economy means "managing the headlines" and that people had started recalling the days of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 5th day with no side relenting

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

In his fresh letter to Modi, Kejriwal urged him to end IAS officers' strike so that he can attend a meeting of NITI Aayog on Sunday.

People 'left to suffer': SC on Dengue and Chikungunya menace in Delhi

People 'left to suffer': SC on Dengue and Chikungunya menace in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the authorities were "not interested" and the people have been "left to suffer".

BCCI contracts: Dhoni remains in Grade A category, Raina demoted

BCCI contracts: Dhoni remains in Grade A category, Raina demoted

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Indian limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was on Monday retained in Group A of the men's player contracts for 2015-16 by the BCCI.

Mayawati rules out support to BJP post elections

Mayawati rules out support to BJP post elections

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati on Friday ruled out extending any kind of support to the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government in the event of the party coming to power after the Lok Sabha polls.

Rashid Alvi writes to Sonia; wants to take on Modi in Varanasi

Rashid Alvi writes to Sonia; wants to take on Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Monday joined the party men who have offered to contest against Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat.

Delhi corruption: AAP regrets wrongly quoting survey

Delhi corruption: AAP regrets wrongly quoting survey

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Embarrassed by the faux pas which saw AAP's National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and another leader Shazia Ilmi wrongly quoting a report from Transparency International to claim that corruption has declined in Delhi, the party on Tuesday issued a clarification stating it was "misinformed" about the survey.

Where the hell are Covid hospital beds in Delhi?

Where the hell are Covid hospital beds in Delhi?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Locals are overly concerned as horrifying tales emerge of patients running from pillar to post to secure hospital beds or even get themselves tested.

EVM wave, not Modi wave: AAP on losing MCD polls

EVM wave, not Modi wave: AAP on losing MCD polls

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The party continued to allege tampering of the electronic voting machines for the verdict, and not a Modi wave, as claimed by the BJP.