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From Anti-Corruption Branch to CCTV cameras: AAP vs LG flashpoints

From Anti-Corruption Branch to CCTV cameras: AAP vs LG flashpoints

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The major flashpoints of the last three-and-half years:

'Tired of giving justifications', AAP MLA quits all posts

'Tired of giving justifications', AAP MLA quits all posts

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

In his letter, Khan stated that he has 'run out of patience' of issuing clarifications to the public pleading innocence over a number of allegations levelled against him and his family members.

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.

SC to hear AAP plea on dissolving Delhi assembly

SC to hear AAP plea on dissolving Delhi assembly

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on Monday the Aam Aadmi Party's plea seeking a direction to the Lieutenant Governor to dissolve Delhi assembly and hold fresh polls along with Lok Sabha elections.

AAP ministers fume after being turned away by LG office

AAP ministers fume after being turned away by LG office

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

"It appears he is not in a mood to work today," Mishra said taking a jibe at Jung.

Danish tourist gang-raped near Delhi railway station

Danish tourist gang-raped near Delhi railway station

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

A 51-year-old Danish tourist was allegedly gang-raped by more than half a dozen men at knife point near New Delhi railway station on Tuesday night, police said.

Delhi: Ola cab driver arrested for allegedly molesting Belgian woman

Delhi: Ola cab driver arrested for allegedly molesting Belgian woman

Rediff.com8 May 2016

After stepping out of the cab near South East Delhi's C R Park area, she informed the police about the incident at around 10 pm, the police said.

Kejriwal's helpdesk shut, Delhiites left with receipts in hand

Kejriwal's helpdesk shut, Delhiites left with receipts in hand

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

Slum-dwellers Shabhanam and Azharuddin are clueless about the status of the complaint regarding their missing daughter which they had lodged with Arvind Kejriwal's public grievance redressal system as its helpdesk has remained "unmanned" ever since the Aam Aadmi Party government quit office in Delhi.

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

'We are doing this for the peace of the country'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'We want Muslims to go about their work and business unhindered.' 'They should not get victimised and that will only come through the process of reconciliation.'

Police registers 2 FIRs over AAP's Rail Bhavan dharna

Police registers 2 FIRs over AAP's Rail Bhavan dharna

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

The Delhi police have registered two first information reports against unknown persons in connection with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's dharna outside Rail Bhavan which witnessed violent scuffles inside the high-security area where prohibitory orders were in place.

Did police van try to mow down AAP leader? Video handed over to Rajnath

Did police van try to mow down AAP leader? Video handed over to Rajnath

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Raising concern over the alleged "attempt to mow down" Aam Aadmi Party Delhi chief Dilip Pandey by a city police van, a delegation of party leaders met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the matter and "deteriorating" law and order situation in the capital.

Sheila Dikshit admits: 'Bewakoof hain na?'

Sheila Dikshit admits: 'Bewakoof hain na?'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Dikshit, who resigned from the Chief Minister's post after Congress' drubbing, said her party will analyse what went wrong in the election.

Hunger strikes are of no help: Kejriwal to striking teachers

Hunger strikes are of no help: Kejriwal to striking teachers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Interacting with a group of teachers from All Guest Teachers Association teaching in different government schools and paid on daily basis, who have been sitting on a dharna for around three weeks at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, Kejriwal said: "Hunger strike won't help you. Don't trouble your body. I used to do this for 15 days and then I finally decided to enter politics."

Poor chap Kejriwal doesn't understand fundamental laws: Moily

Poor chap Kejriwal doesn't understand fundamental laws: Moily

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Coming down hard against Arvind Kejriwal for ordering an FIR against him and others for raising gas prices, Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily on Saturday said the former Delhi chief minister doesn't understand fundamental laws.

Delhi vs Centre: SC verdict split on control of services

Delhi vs Centre: SC verdict split on control of services

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

In view of the differences, Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan referred the matter to a larger bench of the apex court.

Pay up our dues or Delhi plunges into darkness: BSES discoms

Pay up our dues or Delhi plunges into darkness: BSES discoms

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Reliance Infra-backed BSES discoms have sought Rs 450 crore "dues" from Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to overcome their immediate "financial difficulties" and avoid black outs in 70 per cent areas even as the AAP dispensation maintained it will not adopt a "lenient" approach in dealing with the firms.

BJP, Congress, AAP prepare to go to polls in the Capital

BJP, Congress, AAP prepare to go to polls in the Capital

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

The Capital appears to be heading for assembly elections within next six months with all three major parties -- the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP, the Aam Aadmi Party and Congress -- contending that there was no option but to seek people's mandate afresh for formation of a new government.

Modi govt creating Emergency-like situation: AAP govt on Tomar arrest

Modi govt creating Emergency-like situation: AAP govt on Tomar arrest

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Launching a scathing broadside over the arrest of Delhi law minister, the Aam Aadmi Party government on Tuesday.

Gopal Rai resigns as Delhi transport minister, presents himself before ACB

Gopal Rai resigns as Delhi transport minister, presents himself before ACB

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Rai claimed that the probe agency is 'totally clueless' to substantiate the graft charges in the scheme, even as opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress termed his resignation a fallout of the ACB probe.

Cong in catch-22 situation after support to AAP govt

Cong in catch-22 situation after support to AAP govt

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

With the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party all set to form the next government in Delhi, Congress cadres are furious with former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for forcing the party to prop up the new dispensation. Anita Katyal reports.

CM seeks exemplary punishment to attackers of Arunachal boy

CM seeks exemplary punishment to attackers of Arunachal boy

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Saturday sought an exemplary punishment to the attackers of an Arunachal Pradesh MLA's son, who died after allegedly being beaten up by some shopkeepers in Lajpat Nagar.

Not allowed to speak, BJP MLA stands on Delhi assembly bench

Not allowed to speak, BJP MLA stands on Delhi assembly bench

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Gupta was demanding that a fact-finding committee report on an alleged water tanker scam during Sheila Dikshit's tenure be made public and a calling attention motion on the matter. Speaker Ram Niwas Goel rejected the demand.

Who will form the next govt in Delhi? No one knows!

Who will form the next govt in Delhi? No one knows!

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

The hung verdict in Delhi assembly polls has raised intriguing questions about government formation in the national capital.

Kejriwal to head youngest cabinet comprising first-time MLAs

Kejriwal to head youngest cabinet comprising first-time MLAs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

From 26-year-old Rakhi Birla to 41-year-old Manish Sisodia, the soon-to-be Delhi Cabinet is not just going to be the youngest ever but also probably the first in which all members, including the chief minister, are debutant members of Legislative Assembly.

HRD minister visits Hindu College to sort out fee waiver issue

HRD minister visits Hindu College to sort out fee waiver issue

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The Union HRD minister Smriti Irani visited Hindu college recently to sort the issue of non-extension of fee waiver for persons with disabilities.

Delhi power tussle: What the SC verdict says

Delhi power tussle: What the SC verdict says

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

It held that though the LG was not a 'titular head', he should not emerge as an 'adversary having a hostile attitude' towards the Council of Ministers but rather act as a facilitator.

Delhi govt formation: Centre gets time till Oct 10 from SC

Delhi govt formation: Centre gets time till Oct 10 from SC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to apprise it by October 10 about the outcome of political process initiated by the Lt Governor by writing a letter to the President on exploring the possibility of government formation in Delhi.

Ready for fresh polls; Kejriwal quit to cover up failures: BJP

Ready for fresh polls; Kejriwal quit to cover up failures: BJP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

After Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal recommended dissolution of Delhi assembly and holding of fresh elections" to Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said it would seek a fresh mandate rather than form an alternative government.

Kejriwal returns: Top 10 quotes from Ramlila Maidan speech

Kejriwal returns: Top 10 quotes from Ramlila Maidan speech

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

The Delhi CM promised a corruption-free Delhi, vowed the end VIP culture and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to worry about Delhi.

NPR, CAA wasteful exercises; don't want it: Retired bureaucrats

NPR, CAA wasteful exercises; don't want it: Retired bureaucrats

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'At a time when the economic situation in the country warrants the closest attention of the government, India can ill afford a situation where the citizenry and the government enter into confrontation on the roads'

President in favour of BJP govt in Delhi: Centre

President in favour of BJP govt in Delhi: Centre

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The uncertainty over government formation in Delhi may come to an end soon with the Supreme Court putting the issue on fast track even as the President accepted the lieutenant general's proposal that the Bharatiya Janata Party be asked to form the government.

Home ministry order row to come up before SC, HC on Friday

Home ministry order row to come up before SC, HC on Friday

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The AAP government in Delhi and the LG have been involved in a public spat over his powers vis a vis an elected government.

Jan Lokpal to be Kejriwal's Lok Sabha campaign agenda

Jan Lokpal to be Kejriwal's Lok Sabha campaign agenda

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The Delhi assembly witnessed unprecedented noise and cacophony on Friday as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made a fervent attempt to table the Jan Lokpal Bill.

President leaves for 6-day tour of 3 African nations

President leaves for 6-day tour of 3 African nations

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

This is the maiden visit of any Indian President to Ghana and Ivory Coast whereas to Namibia, such a visit comes after two decades.

Cong, BJP oppose AAP's 'hasty' move to push Jan Lokpal Bill

Cong, BJP oppose AAP's 'hasty' move to push Jan Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday questioned the Aam Aadmi Party -led Delhi government's "hasty" move to push for passage of Jan Lokpal Bill in the Assembly and said.

APJ Abdul Kalam's body brought to Delhi; President, PM pay tributes

APJ Abdul Kalam's body brought to Delhi; President, PM pay tributes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The body of former President APJ Abdul Kalam, who died in Shillong on Monday evening, was carried to Delhi early Tuesday morning by a special aircraft from Guwahati.

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.

Fresh confrontation between LG-AAP govt over DCW chief

Fresh confrontation between LG-AAP govt over DCW chief

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

A fresh confrontation between the Aam Aadmi Party government and Lt Governor Najeeb Jung flared up with the former refusing to comply with his order cancelling Swati Maliwal's appointment as Chief of Delhi Commission for Women even as she claimed on Wednesday night that the LG told her not to come to office from Thursday and that it will be locked.

DDCA probe panel chief seeks competent officers from Doval

DDCA probe panel chief seeks competent officers from Doval

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The noted lawyer said that his request to Doval is part of the enquiry procedure which calls for appropriate "logistical infrastructure" before beginning the probe.

Pranab completes 3 years as Rashtrapati, says life hasn't been boring at all

Pranab completes 3 years as Rashtrapati, says life hasn't been boring at all

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

There is a lot to be done at Rashtrapati Bhavan, said President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday as he ushered in his fourth year in office dispelling notions that life in the President's Estate was in a "realm of boredom".