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Delhi is home to 'Seven Wonders of The World'

Delhi is home to 'Seven Wonders of The World'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

With the help of South Delhi Municipal Corporation, the seven wonders of the world -- Taj Mahal, Great Pyramid of Giza, Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Christ the Redeemer statue, the Colosseum and Statute of Liberty -- have moved to the nation's capital. Welcome to the Seven Wonders Park at Rajiv Gandhi Smriti Van located near the Sarai Kale Khan bus terminus. Take a look.

Reliance plans 55 stores for home appliances

Reliance plans 55 stores for home appliances

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Retail on Friday said it would set up 55 stores for home appliances and electronic goods across the country over the next two years.

Sit-in by Kejri, ministers at L-G office continues; Jain begins fast

Sit-in by Kejri, ministers at L-G office continues; Jain begins fast

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The unprecedented move came under severe criticism from the party's opponents, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress.

Delhi top cop given NSA powers; protesters asked to unblock road

Delhi top cop given NSA powers; protesters asked to unblock road

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The NSA allows preventive detention of an individual for months if the authorities feel that the individual is a threat to the national security, and law and order. The anti-CAA/NRC protesters have been siting at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh for over a month.

Delhi violence toll up to 42, some signs of normalcy

Delhi violence toll up to 42, some signs of normalcy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Nearly 7,000 paramilitary forces have been deployed in the affected areas of the northeast district since Monday.

Delhi, Tamil Nadu revive fine for not wearing masks

Delhi, Tamil Nadu revive fine for not wearing masks

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Within three weeks of lifting its mask mandate, the Delhi government on Friday made masks mandatory at public places with immediate effect, and imposed a fine of Rs 500 for any violation as coronavirus cases rise in the city again.

Shah slams Sisodia, says his COVID-19 remark led to panic

Shah slams Sisodia, says his COVID-19 remark led to panic

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Shah also struck a placatory tone in his interview and said that there was coordination between the Centre and the state in tackling Covid in Delhi.

Satyender Jain's condition worsens, shifted to pvt hospital

Satyender Jain's condition worsens, shifted to pvt hospital

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The 55-year-old minister has been diagnosed with pneumonia and his oxygen saturation level has also dipped, prompting hospital authorities to shift him to an intensive care unit. "He was brought to Max hospital in the evening and admitted in ICU," a source said.

4 AAP MLAs detained ahead of protest outside Shah's house

4 AAP MLAs detained ahead of protest outside Shah's house

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The Aam Aadmi Party has alleged misappropriation of over Rs 2,400 crore in the North Delhi and South Delhi municipal corporations, and had announced to stage protests outside the residences of Shah and Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal from Sunday till the probe is ordered.

Real estate brokers ready plan to beat sluggish growth

Real estate brokers ready plan to beat sluggish growth

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Consolidation is happening because of a prolonged slowdown in residential sales which has also brought down the business of brokerages.

Delhi govt recommends rejection of Dec 16 convict's mercy plea

Delhi govt recommends rejection of Dec 16 convict's mercy plea

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Delhi Home Minister Satyendar Jain has sent the file to Lt Governor Anil Baijal with Arvind Kejriwal government's recommendations in the case, they told PTI.

Political leaders condemn violence in Delhi

Political leaders condemn violence in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that violence will not be tolerated.

Reliance Retail durables CEO quits

Reliance Retail durables CEO quits

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

Kejriwal to take oath on Feb 16 along with his team

Kejriwal to take oath on Feb 16 along with his team

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Addressing a press conference at the AAP headquarters, senior party leader Manish Sisodia, who was the deputy chief minister in the outgoing government, said the cabinet ministers will also take oath along with Kejriwal.

Is it easy to sleep on sofas?: Kejriwal hits out against detractors

Is it easy to sleep on sofas?: Kejriwal hits out against detractors

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The Delhi CM in a video message on Friday on the fifth day of the sit-in, he and his ministers are holding at the Lieutenant Governor's office, also attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging the bureaucrats' strike was to "throw roadblocks" in the working of the Aam Aadmi Party government.

From outdoors to LG office, the unorthodox protests from Kejriwal

From outdoors to LG office, the unorthodox protests from Kejriwal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

The Delhi CM's protests have forced people to take notice, transforming what would otherwise be routine Delhi matters into issues of national interest.

L-G's reservations over, home quarantine to continue: Sisodia

L-G's reservations over, home quarantine to continue: Sisodia

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The order of five-day mandatory institutional quarantine was opposed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Deputy Manish Sisodia in a meeting of Delhi State Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Saturday.

One arrested for robbing PM's niece in Delhi

One arrested for robbing PM's niece in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The accused has been identified as Nonu, police said, adding the stolen items have been recovered.

'In 2024, Indians will boot out this government'

'In 2024, Indians will boot out this government'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'Let me assure the nation on behalf of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha that our protests have not weakened at all or lost steam.'

'BJP-AAP clash is related to Delhi municipal elections'

'BJP-AAP clash is related to Delhi municipal elections'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

'The BJP is scared it may lose the Delhi municipal elections where they have been in power for the last 15 years.'

Delhi sees 1 lakh new cases; 1,200 deaths since Nov 1

Delhi sees 1 lakh new cases; 1,200 deaths since Nov 1

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

According to the health department data, 1,01,070 coronavirus cases have been recorded so far this month.

Jaitley's health deteriorates: AIIMS sources

Jaitley's health deteriorates: AIIMS sources

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The AIIMS has not issued any bulletin on Jaitley's health since August 10.

Dhirendra Singh is new Home Secretary

Dhirendra Singh is new Home Secretary

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

In a major bureaucratic reshuffle Ajay Vikra, Singh has been appointed as the new defence secretary.

Explained in Charts: How AAP smartly managed Delhi's finances

Explained in Charts: How AAP smartly managed Delhi's finances

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The size of Delhi's Budget is close to Rs 55,000 crore, or about 6 per cent of its gross state domestic product (GSDP). What set the state apart is that in the last decade, its fiscal deficit hardly crossed 1 per cent of GSDP, while many other states grappled to contain it within 3 per cent. This was largely possible due to the revenue surplus position, reports Abhishek Waghmare.

CAS after price issue is solved

CAS after price issue is solved

Rediff.com21 Jun 2004

Trai dismisses Reliance's protest on broadband

Trai dismisses Reliance's protest on broadband

Rediff.com26 May 2004

Trai Chairman Pradip Baijal on Wednesday dismissed as "nothing exceptional" the protest by Reliance Infocomm against the regulator's recommendations to allow direct-to-home and VSAT operators to offer broadband services.

Concurrence not needed, Kejriwal tells Lt Governor on Delhi order

Concurrence not needed, Kejriwal tells Lt Governor on Delhi order

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The letter comes a day after the Supreme Court in its verdict on the power tussle between the Delhi government and the Centre clipped the powers of the L-G.

Kejriwal urges PM to intervene to end IAS officers' strike

Kejriwal urges PM to intervene to end IAS officers' strike

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

The Delhi CM wrote to Modi on the fourth day of the sit-in he and his ministers are holding at Baijal's office, demanding that the L-G direct the IAS officers to end their "strike" and act against those who have struck work.

Broadband rates may fall this week

Broadband rates may fall this week

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

'Cable consumers must have multiple options'

'Cable consumers must have multiple options'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

Asserting that consumers' interest would be protected from cable TV operators, Trai chairman Pradip Baijal on Friday said consumers should have multiple options like cable, broadband, DTH and set-top boxes to watch satellite TV channels at home.

Trai sees boom in cellphone market

Trai sees boom in cellphone market

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

India has been adding about two million mobile telephone users per month this year and the growth is expected to accelerate with full implementation of unified licensing regime, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has said.

Competitive tariffs priority: Trai

Competitive tariffs priority: Trai

Rediff.com24 Mar 2003

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India chairman Pradip Baijal on Monday said the regulator would work towards reducing the differences among telecom operators while ensuring competitive tariffs along with service quality.

ADC may be cut: Trai

ADC may be cut: Trai

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh.. When our netas do yoga

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh.. When our netas do yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended International Yoga Day events across the country on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a yoga event at the Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi said everybody should practice the ancient Indian discipline lifelong.

Delhi's 'Yellow, Amber, Orange, Red' plan for 3rd Covid wave

Delhi's 'Yellow, Amber, Orange, Red' plan for 3rd Covid wave

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The stage of alert will be based on positivity rate (on two consecutive days), cumulative number of new cases (over a week) and average oxygenated-bed occupancy (for a week).

Phone tariffs may drop by 30%

Phone tariffs may drop by 30%

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

Telecom tariffs in India can drop by 30-40 per cent more if the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India goes ahead with its planned cut in the access deficit charge (ADC).

Cricketer Dedha faces life ban for assaulting selector Bhandari

Cricketer Dedha faces life ban for assaulting selector Bhandari

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Senior selection committee chairman Bhandari was attacked by Dedha and his hired goons at the St Stephen's ground on Monday when he was watching a warm-up game of the senior Delhi team preparing for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Telecom players call for IUC regime

Telecom players call for IUC regime

Rediff.com19 Apr 2003

Telecom operators on Saturday agreed to implement the new interconnect usage charge (IUC) regime as scheduled from May 1.\n\n\n\n

TRAI to announce IUC order on August 1

TRAI to announce IUC order on August 1

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will announce the Interconnection Usage Charges as applicable to operators on August one.