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Kejriwal, 5 others gave false statements against me, Jaitley tells court

Kejriwal, 5 others gave false statements against me, Jaitley tells court

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley recorded his statement in a criminal defamation complaint filed against Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders, accusing them of making false statements against him.

Why taxi operators sometimes don't follow rules

Why taxi operators sometimes don't follow rules

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The safety net for passengers is focused solely on the terms and conditions for the radio taxi scheme issued by the transport department.

Delhi polls: Bharti among 22 candidates named in AAP's 1st list

Delhi polls: Bharti among 22 candidates named in AAP's 1st list

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday released its first list of 22 candidates fielding former ministers Somnath Bharti, Saurabh Bhardwaj, Satyendra Jain and Girish Soni in the Delhi Assembly elections, the dates of which are yet to be announced.

Kejriwal apologises for quitting midway, 'sorry sabhas' soon

Kejriwal apologises for quitting midway, 'sorry sabhas' soon

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Three months after quitting as Delhi chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday apologised to the people of Delhi and the country for 'resigning midway' and said the party will gear up for elections.

E-comm biggies to offer fewer discounts this Diwali, here are reasons

E-comm biggies to offer fewer discounts this Diwali, here are reasons

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Estimates by retail consultancy Technopak suggest that direct subsidy to consumers because of e-commerce this year would be over Rs 12,000 crore.

Did the world dodge a bullet in the crash of 2008?

Did the world dodge a bullet in the crash of 2008?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The flawed response to the crisis has fed a us-vs-them mentality in which the banker, the expert, the coastal entrepreneur, the immigrant, the foreigner are all villains. The crisis was not that much of a problem; the response -- the over-reaction, the sovereign debt build-up and the lasting anger -- is the problem, says Mihir S Sharma.

Running to stay in the same place

Running to stay in the same place

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

We could be on the brink if our export industries actually start losing jobs, says Shreekant Sambrani.

'Padmavat is an insult to India's identity'

'Padmavat is an insult to India's identity'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

'If the film is not released, there will be a loss of only Rs 200 crore.' 'But if it is released, for many years the soul and pride of our nation will be sold.'

Can yes to FDI become a no?

Can yes to FDI become a no?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

No one's quite sure on the retail FDI issue in this regard, after the new Rajasthan and Delhi governments cancelled the approvals given by their predecessors

'India has to catch a train that left 25 years ago'

'India has to catch a train that left 25 years ago'

Rediff.com2 May 2017

'In contrast to the generally buoyant tone of the Economic Survey in January, he sounds uncharacteristically pessimistic, saying that forces in the world economy -- slowing global trade, protectionism, robots -- will limit India's manufacturing to levels well below what propelled East Asia's economies decades ago.'

AAP and Congress end BJP domination of Delhi's MCD

AAP and Congress end BJP domination of Delhi's MCD

Rediff.com17 May 2016

In a setback to the Bharatiya Janata Party which dominated the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the party managed to win only from three seats while the Aam Aadmi Party made its debut by winning five seats and the Congress wrested four seats in the bypolls to 13 wards.

Will Gujarat Lions get back to winning ways against RCB?

Will Gujarat Lions get back to winning ways against RCB?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Gujarat Lions would be looking to get back to winning ways when they lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore.

How Rahul is preparing to oust BJP by 2024

How Rahul is preparing to oust BJP by 2024

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The new Congress president is building a core team of youngsters while waiting for his mother's coterie to retire, reports R Rajagopalan.

Kangna Ranaut's double role

Kangna Ranaut's double role

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

REWIND: Finding Bhopal gas tragedy's Warren Anderson

REWIND: Finding Bhopal gas tragedy's Warren Anderson

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Back in September 2002, Shakti Bhatt/Rediff.com located the former Union Carbide chairman's luxury home in New York, declared unknown by the American and Indian governments. Rediff.com reproduces the feature about his life in hiding.

SC to wait and watch Delhi govt formation efforts till Nov 11

SC to wait and watch Delhi govt formation efforts till Nov 11

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The Apex court said, "It appears that the Lieutenant Governor (Najeeb Jung) has made positive moves in exploring the possibility of government formation in Delhi. There could be a minority government with an outside support of a political outfit. Let us wait for sometime".

Fresh violence in East Delhi's Trilokpuri; 70 held, 5 shot at

Fresh violence in East Delhi's Trilokpuri; 70 held, 5 shot at

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Situation remained tense in East Delhi's Trilokpuri area on Saturday after two groups clashed on Diwali night forcing the deployment of a heavy police contingent along with Rapid Action Force in the area.

Pressure mounts for action against Somnath Bharti

Pressure mounts for action against Somnath Bharti

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Pressure mounted for removal of Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti on Wednesday after one of the African women assaulted in a midnight raid in south Delhi accused him of having led the group that barged into her house and attacked them.

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Shah gets Home, Rajnath Defence; Finance with Nirmala

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will retain DoPT, Atomic Energy as well as all important policy issues and portfolios not allocated.

'AAP will be happy to be in the opposition to keep govt on its toes'

'AAP will be happy to be in the opposition to keep govt on its toes'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The opposition invested in people to speak badly about the Aam Aadmi Party, says Prithvi Reddy, national executive member of AAP. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Congress finally finds its feet on social media

Congress finally finds its feet on social media

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The party is finding increasing acceptability in the 18-35 years age group with Rahul Gandhi adding a million followers in the past 2 months and Facebook and Twitter also seeing similar spikes.

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.

Abdullah to continue as JKCA president after court stays ouster

Abdullah to continue as JKCA president after court stays ouster

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

High drama was witnessed in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Monday with a rebel group electing state Sports Minister Imran Ansari as the body's president in an attempt to end Farooq Abdullah's 35-year rein but the move was stayed by a Jammu court.

Delhi high on ink, records 67 per cent voter turnout

Delhi high on ink, records 67 per cent voter turnout

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Delhi picked up the pace and a 67 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 6 pm.

Modi faces some challenges in Varansai, but Kejriwal isn't one of them

Modi faces some challenges in Varansai, but Kejriwal isn't one of them

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Arvind Kejriwal's challenge is unlikely to even cause Narendra Modi to change his schedule. The only person it will embarrass, likely, is Kejriwal, says Mihir S Sharma

Kumaraswamy meets Sonia, Rahul; deputy CM, speaker to be from Cong

Kumaraswamy meets Sonia, Rahul; deputy CM, speaker to be from Cong

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Congress leadership would take a call on who would be its deputy chief minister on Tuesday.

SNEAK PEEK: Salman Khan in Sultan

SNEAK PEEK: Salman Khan in Sultan

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit in the New Year

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit in the New Year

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers's queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

When Hindus ate beef, India was NEVER conquered

When Hindus ate beef, India was NEVER conquered

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

'There is a remarkable link between the eating of beef (or at the very least, tolerating the eating of beef) and India being a superpower.' 'In India, whenever an empire was strong, religion took a back seat.' 'Alternatively, whenever religion asserted itself, the main empire of India crumbled...'

Like the poster of Mohenjo Daro?

Like the poster of Mohenjo Daro?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Impressive debutant AAP finished second in 20 seats

Impressive debutant AAP finished second in 20 seats

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

After garnering 28 seats in an impressive debut, the Aam Admi Party came close to scripting a political history by finishing second in 20 of the 70-seat Assembly, losing some of them with only a narrow margin.

Rajasthan-Bangalore IPL Eliminator promises royal battle

Rajasthan-Bangalore IPL Eliminator promises royal battle

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Rajasthan and Bangalore are locked 7-7 on the head-to-head count, but Wednesday's IPL Eliminator in Pune battle carries the weight of a title dream for both sides.

Kejriwal accuses LG of trying to render elected govt ineffective

Kejriwal accuses LG of trying to render elected govt ineffective

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asks Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung to work "within the confines" of Constitution.

Sacked cop sent to jail for demanding bribe, hitting woman

Sacked cop sent to jail for demanding bribe, hitting woman

Rediff.com12 May 2015

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday remanded to 14 days in judicial custody a sacked head constable of Delhi Police, who had allegedly hit a woman with a brick after she refused to give him a bribe.

Does Swamy think of himself as Kautilya reborn?

Does Swamy think of himself as Kautilya reborn?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Trying to guess Subramanian Swamy's motives or next step has been a rather difficult exercise for decades, says Archis Mohan

Rajasthan Royals seek revenge in Bengaluru

Rajasthan Royals seek revenge in Bengaluru

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Humiliated in their previous face-off this season, table toppers Rajasthan Royals will be desperate to seek revenge against a resurgent Royal Challengers Bangalore in Wednesday's Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru.

In Gujarat cadre PM Modi trusts

In Gujarat cadre PM Modi trusts

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

At least a dozen officers from Gujarat are handling key assignments in various important central positions

Ranji Trophy round-up: Baroda take lead against holders Karnataka

Ranji Trophy round-up: Baroda take lead against holders Karnataka

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A summary of the third day's play in the Ranji Trophy league matches at various venues across the country.

India likely to raise foreign investment limit in govt debt

India likely to raise foreign investment limit in govt debt

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The country last raised the amount of government debt that foreign investors can buy by $5 billion in June last year.

Markets snap 1 week losing streak; Nifty ends above 8,550

Markets snap 1 week losing streak; Nifty ends above 8,550

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

The 30-share Sensex was up 188 points at 28,415 and the 50-share Nifty was up 58 points at 8,584.