News for 'Dilli'

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Big banners bearing messages like 'Dhanyawad Dilli' along with the image of the Aam Aadmi Party supremo were put up on Saturday in and around the venue ahead of the mega function which is 'open to public'.

Modi is selfie and promise-making machine: Rahul Gandhi

Modi is selfie and promise-making machine: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The promise of achhe din is only meant for the PM's industrialist friends and not for the poor, said the Gandhi scion.

Odd-even 2nd phase: CNG cars to ply; decision on women drivers pending

Odd-even 2nd phase: CNG cars to ply; decision on women drivers pending

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

CNG cars have been kept out of the ambit of the odd-even scheme while a decision on whether women drivers will continue to be exempted will be taken soon.

In UP, Rahul takes potshots at Akhilesh, PM's foreign tours

In UP, Rahul takes potshots at Akhilesh, PM's foreign tours

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Rahul claimed that while the Congress was asking its leaders to tour the districts, Modi was encouraging his ministers to tour 'at least two countries' each.

'This government has tamed everyone'

'This government has tamed everyone'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'They (the government) want to tame everything.' 'The entire systems they are trying to change.'

Want a fuss-free wedding?

Want a fuss-free wedding?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

Plan well in advance. Stick to a budget.

'It's time Modi tells his 'Mann Ki Baat' on Ram temple issue'

'It's time Modi tells his 'Mann Ki Baat' on Ram temple issue'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Modi should reveal his 'Mann Ki Baat' on the contentious issue of Ram temple in Ayodhya, said Sena in Saamna

Mamata protecting corrupt officer, alleges Adityanath

Mamata protecting corrupt officer, alleges Adityanath

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader, who travelled by road from Jharkhand to this West Bengal town to address a rally after being denied permission earlier for landing helicopter in the state, targeted the Trinamool Congress chief for opposing the Central Bureau of Investigation's attempt to quiz the Kolkata police chief in connection with the ponzi scams.

Modi claims 40 Trinamool MLAs 'in touch with' him

Modi claims 40 Trinamool MLAs 'in touch with' him

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

He also accused TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee of nepotism, insisting she wants to politically establish her nephew in West Bengal.

Left parties call off alliance with AIADMK

Left parties call off alliance with AIADMK

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Miffed over the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's "approach" towards finalising a seat-sharing agreement for the Lok Sabha polls in Tamil Nadu, the Communist Party of India - Marxist and the Communist Party of India on Thursday called off their month-old alliance with the Jayalalithaa-led party.

BJP banks on Modi factor to defeat Kanhaiya Kumar

BJP banks on Modi factor to defeat Kanhaiya Kumar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'The BJP supporters assert that the appeal of Modi remains a big draw for voters.' 'While the Opposition's alliance is hoping to counter it with its social arithmetic.'

Maha AAP leaders 'extremely upset' about party feud; may quit

Maha AAP leaders 'extremely upset' about party feud; may quit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

In the wake of bitter feud in Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi, some Maharashtra leaders of the party have threatened to quit.

'Who decided to remove Sena from NDA?'

'Who decided to remove Sena from NDA?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'Was an NDA meeting held to decide if the Shiv Sena has to be removed from the NDA?'

Women safety: Delhi govt merely 'shuttling files', says HC

Women safety: Delhi govt merely 'shuttling files', says HC

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

The Delhi high court on Wednesday pulled up the city government for dilly-dally on the issue of women's safety in the capital and said it was merely 'shuttling files' from one department to another without any result.

After Delhi, AAP to focus on Mumbai

After Delhi, AAP to focus on Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Enthused by the strong showing in Delhi Assembly polls, the Aam Aadmi Party has decided to concentrate on the ensuing Lok Sabha and assembly elections in Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra.

Birthday Special: Lara Dutta's fabulous life!

Birthday Special: Lara Dutta's fabulous life!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

The actress turns 37 today, April 16.

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.

Deepika, Anushka's on-the-road escapades!

Deepika, Anushka's on-the-road escapades!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Gorgeous gals take to the road.

Bankers weigh all options to save Jet

Bankers weigh all options to save Jet

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Indian bankers are fearful that going out of their way to save Jet could lead to subsequent harassment from investigative agencies.

AIFF yet to pay East Bengal Fed Cup win's prize money

AIFF yet to pay East Bengal Fed Cup win's prize money

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

It's been eight months since East Bengal triumphed in the Federation Cup but the age-old Kolkata club is yet to get the prize money for winning the tournament, thanks to dilly dallying on part of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Why Sacred Games, Mirzapur disappoint

Why Sacred Games, Mirzapur disappoint

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

'Deeply flawed, Sacred Games and Mirzapur come nowhere close to representing the diversity of stories from this country,' says Vikram Johri.

'BJP can stoop to any level to grab power'

'BJP can stoop to any level to grab power'

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'Time and again, through their actions, often more covert than overt, the BJP has shown that it is a power-hungry party and its hunger isn't getting satiated sitting in the Opposition.'

UP government announces Rs 5 lakh each for kin of Hashimpura victims

UP government announces Rs 5 lakh each for kin of Hashimpura victims

Rediff.com20 May 2015

After two months of dilly dallying, the Uttar Pradesh government has finally decided to come to the assistance of the 42 Muslim families whose bread winners were gunned down by policemen 28 years ago.

Rahul Gandhi begins UP campaign with khat sabhas

Rahul Gandhi begins UP campaign with khat sabhas

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

The Congress leader is trying his best to end his party's 27-year exile from power in UP.

Review: Jai Ho! Democracy is more silly than satirical!

Review: Jai Ho! Democracy is more silly than satirical!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

'Jai Ho! Democracy is a hasty uptake of news channels and papers drawn into a skit that's too short on subtext to be a realised satire and too silly to be taken seriously', writes Sukanya Verma.

'I am a people's actor'

'I am a people's actor'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'If this is how the audience likes me, I will continue doing it.'

Just what Bigg Boss winners are up to

Just what Bigg Boss winners are up to

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

What are Manveer Gurjar, Prince Narula, Urvashi Dholakia up to?

PM, ministers busy campaigning, can't approve Cauvery scheme: Centre to SC

PM, ministers busy campaigning, can't approve Cauvery scheme: Centre to SC

Rediff.com3 May 2018

The Centre is playing politics and is more worried about its poll prospects in Karnataka than following the apex court order, says lawyers representing Tamil Nadu.

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'Have we finally gotten over the holy cow syndrome?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy after watching Aisi Taisi Democracy in action.

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Modi's absence from an event to mark the centenary of a definitive moment in Indian history puzzles Utkarsh Mishra.

Haryana stir leaves Delhi dry; schools to shut on Monday due to water crisis

Haryana stir leaves Delhi dry; schools to shut on Monday due to water crisis

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Faced with cut in water supply from Haryana due to the Jat stir, the Delhi government announced closure of schools on Monday as part of water rationing in the city to deal with the crisis.

'Netaji was like a god'

'Netaji was like a god'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Twenty two years before Kabir Khan's The Forgotten Army streams on Amazon Prime on January 24, 2020, his documentary of the same name was telecast on Doordarshan. On that occasion, Kabir Khan spoke to Amberish K Diwanji/Rediff.com about Netaji's Azad Hind Fauj and its many battles for India's freedom.

Dawood, 26/11 attack, Gurdaspur to figure at NSA-level talks

Dawood, 26/11 attack, Gurdaspur to figure at NSA-level talks

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, speedy trial of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack and capture of a Pakistani terrorist in Udhampur are some of the key issues to be raised by India at the forthcoming NSA-level talks with Pakistan.

Did Raman Singh take Rahul Gandhi too lightly?

Did Raman Singh take Rahul Gandhi too lightly?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

The results, while bringing the Congress back to power in this state, also end the rule of the 66-year-old BJP stalwart, who has earned several monikers during his 15-year-long tenure -- Doctor saheb being a trained Ayurvedic medical practitioner, chaur wale baba for his popular rice scheme and the 'Mobile Wale Baba' for giving free smartphones to 50 lakh women and students.

Review: Student of the Year 2 disappoints

Review: Student of the Year 2 disappoints

Rediff.com13 May 2019

It's time to move on from fights and dances and clich, says Kshmaya Daniel.

Congress ready to take a hit with Telangana decision

Congress ready to take a hit with Telangana decision

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The Congress Working Committee is likely to take a final decision on the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh to create a state of Telangana on Tuesday.

PM Modi announces Rs 80,000-cr package for J-K

PM Modi announces Rs 80,000-cr package for J-K

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a package of Rs 80,000 crore for Jammu and Kashmir.

Karnataka waives crop loan up to Rs 50,000 per farmer

Karnataka waives crop loan up to Rs 50,000 per farmer

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A total of 22,27,506 farmers have obtained loan of about Rs 10,736 crore from cooperative banks in the state.

Finally, TOP boost for badminton stars Jwala-Ashwini for Rio Olympics!

Finally, TOP boost for badminton stars Jwala-Ashwini for Rio Olympics!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

After much dilly-dallying, the Sports Ministry has included Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa in the 'Target Olympic Podium Scheme' (TOP) scheme, putting an end to the controversy surrounding the doubles duo's complaint of bias against the Ministry and chief national coach Pullela Gopichand.

'The Mughals were struggling financially after Shah Jahan'

'The Mughals were struggling financially after Shah Jahan'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'Aurangzeb spent a major part in the Deccan. The later Mughals were looted by Nadir Shah and Ahmed Shah Abdali. The Mughals had no money to build. That's why Zafar Mahal, the only palace they built in Mehrauli, was built very shoddily and quickly fell into ruin.' 'Mehrauli spans a much longer period of time than any other city of Delhi,' says historian Rana Safvi.