News for 'Arvind Sharma'

Lawyer behind petition against AAP MLAs says book inspired him

Lawyer behind petition against AAP MLAs says book inspired him

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Prashant Patel said 'Delhi Sarkar Ki Shaktiyaan aur Simayen' by S K Sharma, a former secretary in the Delhi legislative assembly -- released in June 2015, was the inspiration behind his petition.

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Jet board members liable for the crisis

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Independent directors were supposed to safeguard the interest of all stakeholders.

Demonetisation's overnight celebrity

Demonetisation's overnight celebrity

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Nivedita Mookerji finds out how Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma is handling his soaring popularity after the note ban as well as the criticism that comes as a package deal.

HC dismisses Independents' plea against nomination rejection

HC dismisses Independents' plea against nomination rejection

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The bench also disagreed with the appellants that claim that their nominations were rejected 'arbitrarily and malafidely', saying 'cogent and convincing evidence needs to be led to prove this' and such a finding cannot be arrived at based on mere documents and annexures in a writ petition.

VOTE: Do you agree with the Delhi government's odd/even car proposal?

VOTE: Do you agree with the Delhi government's odd/even car proposal?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Delhi will become the first such city in India to have such a scheme and the only one after Beijing in Asia.

Delhi HC rejects plea against Kejriwal's letter

Delhi HC rejects plea against Kejriwal's letter

Rediff.com28 May 2014

The Delhi high court on Wednesday declined to entertain a plea seeking a ban on the publication and circulation of Arvind Kejriwal's letter questioning orders sending him to judicial custody and also levelling allegations against Nitin Gadkari.

Be it Ram or Rahim Bhakti, it's time for Bharat Bhakti: PM

Be it Ram or Rahim Bhakti, it's time for Bharat Bhakti: PM

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

All political parties have appeal for peace and harmony.

Why is Rahul missing in action?

Why is Rahul missing in action?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

On all key issues, Congress is MIA, sighs Shekhar Gupta.

Defamation case: Kejriwal, Sisodia, Yadav summoned

Defamation case: Kejriwal, Sisodia, Yadav summoned

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and two other Aam Aadmi Party leaders have been summoned as accused by a court in New Delhi in a criminal defamation complaint filed against them by an advocate.

4 Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged on Feb 1, 6 am

4 Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged on Feb 1, 6 am

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

A Delhi court on Friday issued fresh death warrants for February 1, 6 am against the four convicts. Earlier in the day, President Ram Nath Kovind had rejected Mukesh's mercy plea.

Jadeja replaces Harbhajan in Test squad, Yadav dropped for ODIs

Jadeja replaces Harbhajan in Test squad, Yadav dropped for ODIs

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Monday made a comeback to the Indian team for the first two Tests against South Africa, replacing veteran Harbhajan Singh, who was the only casualty from the team which won the Test series in Sri Lanka last month.

Kejriwal denies disrupting 'aam aadmi' routine; blames media

Kejriwal denies disrupting 'aam aadmi' routine; blames media

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Facing criticism over the chaos and vandalism that marked his local train and autorickshaw travel in Mumbai, Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday accused the media of blowing up the matter and dismissed the charge that it was a "symbolic stunt".

Shoe hurled at Rahul during roadshow; he pins the blame on BJP-RSS

Shoe hurled at Rahul during roadshow; he pins the blame on BJP-RSS

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

A shoe was hurled at Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday during his roadshow in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.

IPL: Star-studded RCB face tough opener against Sunrisers

IPL: Star-studded RCB face tough opener against Sunrisers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Desperate to break their title jinx, Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore will be hoping for a positive start to their campaign in the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League, when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Bengaluru, on Tuesday.

Govt finally reacts to Swamy's attack on Subramanian

Govt finally reacts to Swamy's attack on Subramanian

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Earlier, maverick right-winger Subramanian Swamy had demanded the sacking of Jaitley's top aide

Delhi riots: Sonia-led Cong delegation meets Prez, calls for Shah's resignation

Delhi riots: Sonia-led Cong delegation meets Prez, calls for Shah's resignation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The Congress requested the President to remind the central government of its 'raj dharma', Singh said.

'I didn't know how to deal with stardom'

'I didn't know how to deal with stardom'

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'I didn't really want to be an actor. It happened by accident. I didn't know how to deal with the stardom and what came along. I was 20, and had not planned it, so it was very stifling for me.' Welcome back, Arvind Swamy!

Gargi molestation: FIR filed, anguished students protest

Gargi molestation: FIR filed, anguished students protest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

During the college festival, 'Reverie', around 6:30 pm on February 6, groups of unruly, drunk men mobbed the entrances of the college and forced their way in.

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Bollywood's fun Gujju characters!

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Sukanya Verma takes a look at some of Bollywood's most playful, popular Gujarati acts in recent times.

Defamation case: Court exempts CM-designate Kejriwal till March 17

Defamation case: Court exempts CM-designate Kejriwal till March 17

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Kejriwal exempted till March 17 by a Delhi Court in a defamation suit.

Power, water crisis: Cong MLAs gherao Delhi chief secretary

Power, water crisis: Cong MLAs gherao Delhi chief secretary

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Congress MLAs and scores of party workers on Monday gheraoed Delhi Chief Secretary S K Srivastava at his office, demanding immediate improvement in supply of power and water in the national capital.

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.

Delhi polls: Many voters use 'None Of The Above' option

Delhi polls: Many voters use 'None Of The Above' option

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

A section of voters in Delhi chose to exercise the newly-introduced 'None Of The Above Option' on Wednesday, saying they have "little expectations" from any of the political parties engaged in the electoral battle.

Security forces on their toes to maintain peace

Security forces on their toes to maintain peace

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The Union home ministry, from its North Block office atop the Raisina Hill in New Delhi, kept a 'constant and engaging' vigil across the country with central paramilitary forces, intelligence agencies and state police forces in toe.

3 soldiers who gunned down Burhan Wani get Sena Medal

3 soldiers who gunned down Burhan Wani get Sena Medal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Major Sandeep Kumar,Captain Manik Sharma and Naik Arvind Singh Chauhan gunned down the the poster boy of resurgent militancy in the Kashmir valley.

All about Modi's PMO

All about Modi's PMO

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Who are the men the prime minister relies on to execute his impressive agenda?

Does Paytm have its finger in too many pies?

Does Paytm have its finger in too many pies?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

What explains Vijay Shekhar Sharma's optimism when other players have started to tread cautiously is Paytm's huge customer base: It has 120 million users and counting, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Kejriwal takes swipe at PM over 'Lalitgate'

Kejriwal takes swipe at PM over 'Lalitgate'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly began on a stormy note on uwith Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not taking action against Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje over the Lalit Modi row while BJP tried to corner the AAP government raking up the issue of "fake degrees".

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from 1st India v SA T20

Stats: INTERESTING numbers from 1st India v SA T20

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Rajneesh Gupta presents some interesting numbers from first T20 match between India and South Africa.

MP Congress in trouble as Scindia drifts further away

MP Congress in trouble as Scindia drifts further away

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Will he leave the party? Will he float a new one? Or join an existing one? As speculation is rife over Jyotiraditya Scindia's next move, the Madhya Pradesh Congress unit appears to be divided on the rift between him and Chief Minister Kamal Nath, reports Sandeep Kumar.

'Why me?,' asks Kejriwal after he is denied entry into Dadri village

'Why me?,' asks Kejriwal after he is denied entry into Dadri village

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

His cavalcade was stopped by authorities citing protests and tension in the village.

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.

Gamlin takes charge ignoring CM; BJP attempting coup: AAP govt

Gamlin takes charge ignoring CM; BJP attempting coup: AAP govt

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Shakuntala Gamlin took charge of the post hours after CM Kejriwal sent her a letter asking her not to do so as her appointment was "against" the rules.

Gay love in the movies

Gay love in the movies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Where a few film-makers are sensitive in their treatment as noted in the depiction of lesbian love in Hindi movies, a significant number is prone to poking fun for cheap laughs.

Raje follows in Rahul's footsteps, travels in general compartment

Raje follows in Rahul's footsteps, travels in general compartment

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

It seems that to shed her Royal background tag, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje is going the 'commoner' way, just like Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi. Shahnawaz Akhtar reports

Court to record pre-summoning evidence in plea against Kejriwal

Court to record pre-summoning evidence in plea against Kejriwal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

A Delhi court fixed April 9 for recording of pre-summoning evidence against Arvind Kejriwal.

Rahul speaking Hafiz Sayeed's language: BJP on JNU row

Rahul speaking Hafiz Sayeed's language: BJP on JNU row

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

The BJP claimed the Congress was targeting the Modi government due to their "political malice" and vote bank politics.

Ranji Roundup: Shreyas Gopal scores ton; Delhi hold edge against MP

Ranji Roundup: Shreyas Gopal scores ton; Delhi hold edge against MP

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final matches played on Saturday.

I am a bigger patriot than Modi: Kejriwal

I am a bigger patriot than Modi: Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is facing sedition charge, on Monday said he is a "bigger patriot" than Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party does not want to upset Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti by arresting the "real traitors" in the JNU case.

Congress declares first list of candidates for Delhi polls

Congress declares first list of candidates for Delhi polls

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Breaking with past practice, the Congress on Thursday released its first list of 24 candidates for the Delhi assembly polls repeating all its eight members of Legislative Assembly and 12 others who were runner-ups in the 2013 assembly election in which the party had suffered a setback.