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Repentant Kejriwal cleans dishes at Golden Temple

Repentant Kejriwal cleans dishes at Golden Temple

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday morning apologised at the Golden Temple for mistakes made by that party that included equating a manifesto with the Guru Granth Sahib and printing its symbol, the broom, on the cover of the document alongside a picture of the holiest Sikh shrine.

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Aam aadmi Kejriwal scripts extraordinary win in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Arvind Kejriwal, engineer, civil servant and Delhi's man with a development agenda, is the David who slayed the government's Goliath.

As govt gives WEF a miss, corporate honchos will represent India

As govt gives WEF a miss, corporate honchos will represent India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The WEF meeting is crucial because of its theme encompassing globalisation at the time of rising nationalism and trade war, and the fourth industrial revolution due to rapid strides being made in robotics and artificial intelligence.

Defamation row: HC upholds order dismissing Kirti Azad's plea

Defamation row: HC upholds order dismissing Kirti Azad's plea

Rediff.com6 May 2017

While refusing to reject a plaint filed by HI and its president against Azad, a single judge had noted that Article 105 of the Constitution does not allow an MP to make defamatory statements outside Parliament.

The Trump visit and the IAS interview

The Trump visit and the IAS interview

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'At one stage, one interviewer asked me to name 3-4 world leaders who had made the biggest impact on the world.' "Our PM, Modiji, of course. I named him first. Then Trump... Later, my father said I should have remembered Gandhi. But what to do, Sir? Mistakes happen.' 'Besides, had not Trump called Modiji the father of our nation?'

Modi meets Obama: Dinner is served!

Modi meets Obama: Dinner is served!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Barack Obama at the White House and the two heads of state enjoyed a dinner. Ministry of external affairs Syed Akbaruddin shared snippets from the dinner. Highlights from the Modi-Obama dinner:

Finding Radha on Women's Day

Finding Radha on Women's Day

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'She exists alongside Sita, the archetype of the ideal woman,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Was quoted out of context: Assam health minister on cancer remark

Was quoted out of context: Assam health minister on cancer remark

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

His remarks that some people suffer from diseases such as cancer because of sins committed in the past and that it is "divine justice" have sparked sharp reactions.

HC notice to Sports Minister, IHF bosses

HC notice to Sports Minister, IHF bosses

Rediff.com4 May 2005

The respondents were asked to file replies to IHF senior vice-president Batra's petition, alleging financial irregularities in the IHF and other charges.

Jammu-Kashmir transitions from state into 2 UTs

Jammu-Kashmir transitions from state into 2 UTs

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The President's rule imposed in undivided Jammu and Kashmir was revoked on Thursday following the state's bifurcation into Union Territories, but the central rule will continue for an indefinite period through the Lieutenant Governor (LG) in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.

From midnight, J-K will cease to be a state

From midnight, J-K will cease to be a state

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The total number of states in the country will be now 28 while the total UTs will go up to seven.

Rape accused, wife commit suicide

Rape accused, wife commit suicide

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

Naresh Pal worked as a driver in Pusa.

Indian-American Tulsi Gabbard may run for US presidency in 2020: Sources

Indian-American Tulsi Gabbard may run for US presidency in 2020: Sources

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

A decision on this could be taken before Christmas, which might not necessarily result in a formal announcement as that could be delayed till the next year, people familiar with her thinking process said.

After Sebi barb, listed cos begin appointing women directors

After Sebi barb, listed cos begin appointing women directors

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Listed cos begin appointing women directors

Setback for Dinakaran as SC bars using pressure cooker symbol

Setback for Dinakaran as SC bars using pressure cooker symbol

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

SC keeps in abeyance a Delhi high court order on allotment of symbol.

India waits for Modi to dig economy out of investment hole

India waits for Modi to dig economy out of investment hole

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

It doesn't appear to be happening yet, even though India's stock market has been Asia's best performer this year.

HC notice to MTNL on ADC

HC notice to MTNL on ADC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to MTNL on a petition filed by telecom regulator TRAI challenging TDSAT's order to go ahead with adjudication of regulations on the new access deficit charge levy regime.

HC defers TRAI plea against TDSAT

HC defers TRAI plea against TDSAT

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

The Delhi High Court on Monday deferred to next week hearing on a petition filed by telecom regulator TRAI challenging TDSAT's order to go ahead with the adjudication of regulations on the new Access Deficit Charge levy regime.

Social reformer Pandurang Shastri Athavale dead

Social reformer Pandurang Shastri Athavale dead

Rediff.com25 Oct 2003

The Magsaysay awardee founded the Swadhyaya movement, which sought to bring about social transformation through the philosophy of the Bhagvad Gita.

1984 riot victims to get Rs 1.23 lakh

1984 riot victims to get Rs 1.23 lakh

Rediff.com22 May 2005

SC has held the state liable for its failure to protect the life and liberty of citizens.

All-women panel reads Ramayana

All-women panel reads Ramayana

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

The three, all from Trinidad and Tobago, read the epic for five nights at a function in Port of Spain.

2020: Storm signals ahead for India!

2020: Storm signals ahead for India!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'Our modern icons have assumed infallibility and think course correction or admission of a mistake as taboo.' 'Much will depend on the sagacity of the national leadership to show humility that our Gods showed.' 'Else, we are doomed in the coming year to divert our attention to firefighting rather than the task of nation building,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Majority appeasement' not the answer of Cong woes: Tharoor

'Majority appeasement' not the answer of Cong woes: Tharoor

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

He also alleged that for the Bharatiya Janata Party dispensation and its allies being a Hindu is no different from the team identity loyalty of the 'British football hooligan'.

Section 377 verdict: Those fought the good fight

Section 377 verdict: Those fought the good fight

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

This motley group of gay rights activists came together to change history.

Bachchans, Ranveer grieve with Rani Mukerji

Bachchans, Ranveer grieve with Rani Mukerji

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Rani Mukerji's friends make sure to stand by her side at her father Ram Mukherjee's prayer service.

The case of a court martial and SMS

The case of a court martial and SMS

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

A naval officer has questioned the ability of his superior to have court martialled him saying he was sending SMS from his mobile phone during the proceedings.

The Life Force Called Shaukat Kaifi

The Life Force Called Shaukat Kaifi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'My mom is a riot! I thank her with all my heart.'

Gurgaon is 'Gurugram' now

Gurgaon is 'Gurugram' now

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Gurgaon, the corporate hub of Haryana on the outskirts of Delhi, will now be known as 'Gurugram'.

BJP MLA, leader back R K Singh's charge of BJP selling tickets

BJP MLA, leader back R K Singh's charge of BJP selling tickets

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Outgoing Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Vikram Kunwar on Sunday backed party MP R K Singh's sensational claim that the BJP was "selling" tickets to criminals and alleged that he.

Keep calm and relax! Deadline for linking Aadhaar extended to March 31

Keep calm and relax! Deadline for linking Aadhaar extended to March 31

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The last date for linking Aadhaar for mobile services will remain February 6 as per the Supreme Court order.

Delhi CS attack: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan detained, CM's adviser quizzed

Delhi CS attack: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan detained, CM's adviser quizzed

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Meanwhile, the Delhi HC refused to entertain a plea seeking immediate judicial intervention into the incident.

Shivpal warns of new front if Akhilesh doesn't hand over reins to Mulayam

Shivpal warns of new front if Akhilesh doesn't hand over reins to Mulayam

Rediff.com3 May 2017

He also claimed that corrupt persons and officials had joined hands with the government during the previous regime when Akhilesh was the chief minister and the same thing was happening in the present dispensation.

Karnataka govt to hand over Kalburgi murder case to CBI

Karnataka govt to hand over Kalburgi murder case to CBI

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

The Karnataka government decided to hand over to the Central Bureau of Investigation the probe into the murder of noted Kannada progressive thinker and scholar M M Kalburgi, even as his body was laid to rest with full state honours.

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Rediff readers wrote emotionally about the passing of Dr Abdul Kalam while others sent in pictures of chance meetings with this humble physicist who was always available with an easy smile and some gentle words.

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Continuing his attack on the Congress, he said efforts to stop the 'leakage' could have been made earlier as well but there was no intention and will power.