News for 'Central Secretariat'

PM has assets worth Rs 3.96 crore

PM has assets worth Rs 3.96 crore

Rediff.com14 May 2007

In his declaration submitted to Assam Legislative Assembly Secretary G P Das, Dr Singh said he has Rs 18,882,862 in bank deposits in State Bank of India branches at Central Secretariat, New Delhi, and Dispur, Guwahati.

Former Delhi hockey player dies

Former Delhi hockey player dies

Rediff.com28 Jan 2006

Former Delhi hockey player Chaman Lal Malhotra died recently because of some liver problems.

Groundwork for new Parliament building begins

Groundwork for new Parliament building begins

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

It is expected to be completed in around 22 months from the start of construction work. The new building will come up on plot number 118 of the Parliament House Estate.

Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path Thursday, unveil Netaji statue

Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path Thursday, unveil Netaji statue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

According to the government, it symbolises a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an icon of power to Kartavya Path being an example of public ownership and empowerment.

Construction of new Parliament building to start on Jan 15

Construction of new Parliament building to start on Jan 15

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

"The Central Public Works Department has asked Tata Projects Ltd to start the construction work of the new parliament building on January 15 as it is considered auspicious to commence such a project on the day of first dawn after 'Makar Sankranti'," the official sources said.

Bihar to urge Centre to include 65% quota in 9th Schedule for immunity

Bihar to urge Centre to include 65% quota in 9th Schedule for immunity

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

On Wednesday, the Bihar Cabinet in a meeting chaired by the chief minister passed a resolution on asking the Centre to include the provision in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution, Siddharth said.

'Congress doesn't have hunger...'

'Congress doesn't have hunger...'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'...for success like the BJP.' 'The BJP's work for the next election begins the day one election ends.'

LS Speaker to decide if winter session will be held in new Parliament building

LS Speaker to decide if winter session will be held in new Parliament building

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishore on Tuesday said finishing touches are being given to the new Parliament building and the Lok Sabha Speaker will decide whether the forthcoming Winter Session will be held there or the existing building.

The man who achieved the 'near impossible'

The man who achieved the 'near impossible'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

'The government entrusted me with a certain job and I have been able to perform that job well,' says E Sreedharan, Managing Director, Delhi Metro.

PM to inaugurate Kartavya Path, Netaji statue today

PM to inaugurate Kartavya Path, Netaji statue today

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday inaugurate the newly-christened Kartavya Path -- a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate that will have red granite walkways with greenery all around, refurbished canals, state-wise food stalls, new amenity blocks and vending kiosks.

Kejriwal to meet Mamata to discuss Centre's ordinance

Kejriwal to meet Mamata to discuss Centre's ordinance

Rediff.com23 May 2023

The Aam Aadmi Party supremo is trying to drum up opposition support over the Delhi government's fight against the Centre over an ordinance on the control of administrative services in the national capital.

Mamata seeks Centre's nod to go to Manipur, says she wants to be with the people

Mamata seeks Centre's nod to go to Manipur, says she wants to be with the people

Rediff.com30 May 2023

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said she has written to the Centre, seeking permission to visit the strife-torn state of Manipur.

Govt keen to downsize staff

Govt keen to downsize staff

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

Siddaramaiah leads protest in Delhi against Centre's 'injustice'

Siddaramaiah leads protest in Delhi against Centre's 'injustice'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Top Congress leaders from Karnataka led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday held a protest in Delhi against the Centre over alleged injustice to the southern state in devolution of taxes, sparking a fierce slugfest between the party and the Modi government.

India's most controversial CM

India's most controversial CM

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

Delhi Metro to start early for Yoga Day

Delhi Metro to start early for Yoga Day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Special ticketing units at Kashmere Gate, Chandni Chowk.

Modi will make Amit Shah PM, finish Yogi politically: Kejriwal

Modi will make Amit Shah PM, finish Yogi politically: Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 May 2024

A day after his release on interim bail, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a blistering attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging he was on a 'One nation, One leader' mission to impose 'dictatorship' by putting all leaders from opposition behind bars and 'politically finishing off' those in the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Construction of new Parl to start after heritage committee's approval

Construction of new Parl to start after heritage committee's approval

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

The Central Public Works Department, which is executing the government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project, will soon start the construction work of the new Parliament building once it gets permission from the Heritage Conservation Committee, officials said on Tuesday.

Construction work of new Parliament building begins

Construction work of new Parliament building begins

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The new Parliament building will have a triangular shape and is expected to be completed by the 75th anniversary of India's independence in 2022. The government plans to hold the monsoon session of Parliament in 2022 in the new building.

Major News Events From 2023

Major News Events From 2023

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

As the year 2023 comes to an end, a look at some newsy events that shaped the world in the first half of the year.

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes over as Rajasthan CM on his birthday

Bhajan Lal Sharma takes over as Rajasthan CM on his birthday

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

First-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma was sworn in as the chief minister of Rajasthan at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party's top leadership on Friday, 12 days after the party ousted the Congress in the assembly polls.

Record rains in southern TN claim 10 lives; state blames poor IMD forecast

Record rains in southern TN claim 10 lives; state blames poor IMD forecast

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

While there was a brief respite from the incessant downpour on Tuesday, collaborative efforts from the defence, national, and state disaster response forces took the lead in executing rescue and relief operations.

Court asks CBI to return documents seized during Delhi secretariat raid

Court asks CBI to return documents seized during Delhi secretariat raid

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Directing the agency to return the documents as sought by the Delhi government, he said 'any recognition of absolute immunity and unlimited powers will tantamount to recognition of 'divine power' which no authority on earth can enjoy.

President, not PM, should inaugurate new Parliament building: Rahul

President, not PM, should inaugurate new Parliament building: Rahul

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that the President should inaugurate the new Parliament building and not the prime minister.

MHA alerts 4 eastern states on possible Maoist attack in next 15 days

MHA alerts 4 eastern states on possible Maoist attack in next 15 days

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Senior MHA officials referred to intelligence inputs regarding a possibility of a sudden surge in the activists of the Maoists and issued an alert for the police of the four states.

ED raids Tamil Nadu minister in money-laundering case; no proof, says DMK

ED raids Tamil Nadu minister in money-laundering case; no proof, says DMK

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches against Tamil Nadu Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji and some others as part of a money laundering investigation and held multi-city searches, official sources said.

Heritage panel gives nod, new Parliament construction to begin soon

Heritage panel gives nod, new Parliament construction to begin soon

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The nod by the Heritage Conservation Committee came nearly a week after the Supreme Court asked the Centre to seek prior approval from the panel and other relevant authorities before starting construction of the new parliament building.

Under pressure to frame me, CBI officer committed suicide: Sisodia

Under pressure to frame me, CBI officer committed suicide: Sisodia

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Sisodia hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he only thinks of destabilising governments in non-BJP states by poaching MLAs.

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharya remains critical, on ventilator

Ex-Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharya remains critical, on ventilator

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The veteran Communist Party of India-Marxist leader is likely to undergo a few tests later in the day, which will help in ascertaining the severity of the infection in his lungs that landed him in the hospital on Saturday afternoon.

Modi likely to lay foundation stone for new Parliament building in Dec

Modi likely to lay foundation stone for new Parliament building in Dec

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The sources further said that around five statues, including of Mahatma Gandhi and Bhim Rao Ambedkar, in the Parliament complex are also likely to be relocated temporarily due to the construction work and they will be reinstalled at prominent places within the new complex once the project is completed.

RBI, Sri Lankan central bank agree on $1.5 bln currency swap deal

RBI, Sri Lankan central bank agree on $1.5 bln currency swap deal

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

RBI, Sri Lankan central bank agree on $1.5 bln currency swap deal.

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The 78-year-old Naveen is on the cusp of creating history. He must win the forthcoming Assembly polls to become India's longest-serving chief minister, a record held by Sikkim's Pawan Kumar Chamling.

Cong criticises architecture of new Parliament building, BJP hit back

Cong criticises architecture of new Parliament building, BJP hit back

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh alleged that the new Parliament building should be called a 'Modi Multiplex or Modi Marriot'.

SC allows foundation stone-laying event for new Parliament

SC allows foundation stone-laying event for new Parliament

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The revamp, which was announced in September last year, envisages a new triangular Parliament building, with seating capacity for 900 to 1,200 MPs, that is targeted to be constructed by August, 2022 when the country will be celebrating its 75th Independence Day.

Yamuna water level stabilises but many Delhi areas inundated

Yamuna water level stabilises but many Delhi areas inundated

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The Yamuna surged to a record 208.48 metres at 8 am, the Central Water Commission said on Thursday, adding that it is likely to rise to 208.75 metres by 4 pm.

ED action looming, Soren's MLAs say he will remain Jharkhand CM

ED action looming, Soren's MLAs say he will remain Jharkhand CM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Legislators of the ruling coalition partners in Jharkhand expressed solidarity with the Hemant Soren government on Wednesday and said the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader will continue as the chief minister.

SC refuses interim relief to Mahua, seeks reply from LS secy general

SC refuses interim relief to Mahua, seeks reply from LS secy general

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a reply from the Lok Sabha secretary general on Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra's plea challenging her expulsion from the Lower House.

Major security breach in Lok Sabha, 2 intruders release smoke

Major security breach in Lok Sabha, 2 intruders release smoke

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a major security breach on the anniversary of the deadly 2001 Parliament terror attack, two persons on Wednesday jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery, shouted slogans and released yellow smoke from canisters that triggered panic and chaos in the House.

Under pressure to implement poll guarantees, K'taka minister says...

Under pressure to implement poll guarantees, K'taka minister says...

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Priyank Kharge on Wednesday said criteria and frameworks are being decided for its implementation.