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AAP has 8 women MLAs, but not a single one in Kejriwal's cabinet

AAP has 8 women MLAs, but not a single one in Kejriwal's cabinet

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Manish Sisodia, Satyender Jain, Gopal Rai, Kailash Gehlot, Imran Hussain, and Rajendra Gautamas took oath as the ministers in Delhi.

Odd-even car formula from 8 am-8 pm, says Delhi government

Odd-even car formula from 8 am-8 pm, says Delhi government

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

A high-level meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, also decided to enforce the restrictions date-wise as even numbered cars will be allowed to ply on even dates and odd-numbered ones will ply on odd dates.

Swollen Yamuna calming as AAP alleges 'conspiracy', BJP hits back

Swollen Yamuna calming as AAP alleges 'conspiracy', BJP hits back

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Bharadwaj said it has not rained in Delhi in the last 3-4 days, yet still the water level in Yamuna reached 208.66 metres.

98.5 lakh new members join AAP ranks, party extends membership drive

98.5 lakh new members join AAP ranks, party extends membership drive

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Aam Aadmi Party on Monday claimed that a whopping 98.5 lakh people had joined it as members during a special drive over the last 17 days even as it added that the campaign to expand its base amongst the people has now been extended till Lok Sabha polls.

18 Ola, Uber cabs impounded in Delhi after Kejriwal's warning

18 Ola, Uber cabs impounded in Delhi after Kejriwal's warning

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The move follows after a warning by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who on Monday assured strict action, including impounding of cabs, if the app-based taxis were found charging more than the prescribed rates.

Breached BJP's Gujarat fortress now, will win it next time, says Kejriwal

Breached BJP's Gujarat fortress now, will win it next time, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday thanked the people for helping the Aam Aadmi Party "breach the BJP's fortress" in Gujarat and asserted that the party would win the state the next time.

Wary of ticket-hunting shady elements, AAP screens aspirants

Wary of ticket-hunting shady elements, AAP screens aspirants

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

In order to prevent "unwanted elements" from entering the party with an aim of contesting up coming Lok Sabha polls, the Aam Aadmi Party has formed screening committees, both at the national and the state level.

AAP claims to have roped in one million members

AAP claims to have roped in one million members

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

With its on-going nation-wide membership drive, Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday claimed over 10 lakh people joined the outfit in the last five days.

Unfazed Delhi govt sets up 'task force' to clear garbage

Unfazed Delhi govt sets up 'task force' to clear garbage

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

PWD minister Satyendra Jain has deployed around 100 trucks with 10 workers each to clean up the city.

Delhi govt deploys boats to remove froth from Yamuna with ropes

Delhi govt deploys boats to remove froth from Yamuna with ropes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Amid criticism over the formation of foam in the Yamuna -- a sign of its hazardous water quality -- the Delhi government on Tuesday deployed 15 boats to remove the froth with the help of ropes.

India's first smog tower fails to give breathable air to Delhiites

India's first smog tower fails to give breathable air to Delhiites

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

The 24-metre-high air purifier recorded a PM2.5 concentration of 642 micrograms per cubic metre at the inlet and 453 micrograms per cubic metre at the outlet.

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 6th day, says de facto President's rule in Delhi

Kejriwal's dharna continues for 6th day, says de facto President's rule in Delhi

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Kejriwal asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to work with his officers not attending his meetings.

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was questioned for nearly nine hours by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday in the excise policy case, amid protests by his party as the Aam Aadmi Party chief claimed that the allegations of scam were false and the agency was acting at the Bharatiya Janata Party's behest.

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

57 MLAs renominated in BJP's 4th list for MP polls

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With this, the ruling BJP has so far declared candidates for 136 seats. Earlier, the BJP had announced 79 candidates, including two lists of 39 each, and another list of one nominee.

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

The '90s Bollywood Heroines Are Back!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The OTT boom has proved a boon for a lot of hibernating '90s beauties as they rediscover themselves in exciting new avatars.

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

According to forecasting agencies, the city is set to record its best air quality for the day after Diwali since 2015 on Tuesday.

Farmer suicide case: Senior Cabinet ministers brief PM Modi

Farmer suicide case: Senior Cabinet ministers brief PM Modi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Senior Cabinet Ministers, including Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to brief him over the suicide of farmer Gajendra Singh.

Ram Gopal Varma slams Aamir Khan on Twitter

Ram Gopal Varma slams Aamir Khan on Twitter

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Not afraid of elections, says AAP on MLAs disqualification row

Not afraid of elections, says AAP on MLAs disqualification row

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

The Election Commission on Friday recommended President Ram Nath Kovind that the 20 MLAs be disqualified.

As odd-even formula ends, Delhi CM appeals to people to continue doing so

As odd-even formula ends, Delhi CM appeals to people to continue doing so

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

As the curtains came down on the odd-even pilot scheme on Friday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal appealed to the people of Delhi to continue observing the car rationing measures "voluntarily", which the government claimed has reduced air pollution by up to 25 per cent.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

H S Phoolka quits AAP amid speculations of tie-up with Cong

H S Phoolka quits AAP amid speculations of tie-up with Cong

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The move comes amid speculation over possibility of an alliance between the Congress and the AAP for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

Kejriwal takes train to Varanasi, aims to derail Modi march

Kejriwal takes train to Varanasi, aims to derail Modi march

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Confident that his party would "defeat" Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha polls, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday took a train to Varanasi where they are locked in tough electoral battle.

Shivpal, Maurya among 14 general secys in SP's new national executive

Shivpal, Maurya among 14 general secys in SP's new national executive

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Swami Prasad Maurya, who recently stirred controversy over his remarks on Ramcharitmanas, and veteran leader Azam Khan are also among the 14 national general secretaries.

Booking rush in Ayodhya hotels for Ram temple opening

Booking rush in Ayodhya hotels for Ram temple opening

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Taking note of the expected rush for the ceremony, divisional commissioner Gaurav Dayal on Wednesday convened a meeting of hotel owners of Ayodhya in preparation and instructed them to decorate their hotels to give a warm welcome to their guests during the consecration ceremony.

Mirzapur To Coimbatore, Tiranga Unites Us

Mirzapur To Coimbatore, Tiranga Unites Us

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Readers tell us how they are celebrating the Tiranga this 75th Independence Day.

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 govt sprinkles water on Yamuna to remove froth

Delhi govt sprinkles water on Yamuna to remove froth

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Officials have admitted that the problem of frothing will continue until sewage treatment plants in Delhi are upgraded to meet the new standards.

Delhi city bus's 1st woman driver is from Telangana

Delhi city bus's 1st woman driver is from Telangana

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

After driving autorickshaws and BMWs, Telangana native Vankadarath Saritha has become the first woman to hit the Delhi roads as a DTC driver.

'Bouncers kicked and dragged our colleagues at AAP meet'

'Bouncers kicked and dragged our colleagues at AAP meet'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party leader Yogendra Yadav, who has been ousted from the party's national executive, on Saturday said it was a death of democracy in the national council meet that took place in New Delhi.

Prisoners are allowed to visit family: Kejriwal's wife demands to meet him

Prisoners are allowed to visit family: Kejriwal's wife demands to meet him

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

According to the chief minister's wife, she, her mother-in-law, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia wife and Health Minister Satyendar Jain's wife had gone to meet them at the L-G office, but were not allowed.

Locust attack: Delhi govt puts all districts on high alert

Locust attack: Delhi govt puts all districts on high alert

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

An advisory issued by the Delhi development commissioner said that residents can distract the locusts by making high-decibel sound through beating of drums, utensils; playing high-volume music, bursting crackers, and burning neem leaves.

Hazare asks Aam Aadmi Party leader to leave fast site

Hazare asks Aam Aadmi Party leader to leave fast site

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Differences between Team Anna and Aam Aadmi Party came to the fore on Friday when its leader Gopal Rai tried to interrupt General V K Singh's speech at the venue and was rebuffed by Anna Hazare who has been on indefinite hunger strike for passage in Parliament of Jan Lokpal Bill.

'Kejriwal ruthlessly stifles voices of dissent'

'Kejriwal ruthlessly stifles voices of dissent'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Terming as "unconstitutional and illegal" Aam Aadmi Party's national council meeting where they were ousted from a key panel, dissidents Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan on Saturday did not rule out taking legal recourse against their removal.

AAP leader says open to Third Front, party distances itself

AAP leader says open to Third Front, party distances itself

Rediff.com11 May 2014

A senior Aam Aadmi Party leader on Sunday said they may extend issue based support to a Third Front government but the party swiftly distanced itself saying there was "no question" of it backing "any front".

AAP to contest over 350 LS seats, will fight tainted leaders

AAP to contest over 350 LS seats, will fight tainted leaders

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday said it will contest over 350 Lok Sabha seats and vowed to take on tainted candidates and political leaders who have become "symbols" of corruption and criminalisation of politics.

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Ghosi bypoll in UP to see first INDIA vs BJP clash

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

The Congress and the Left parties have not only extended support to the Samajwadi Party candidate but are also campaigning for him, in accordance with the spirit of the new opposition togetherness ahead of next year's general election.

EVM wave, not Modi wave: AAP on losing MCD polls

EVM wave, not Modi wave: AAP on losing MCD polls

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The party continued to allege tampering of the electronic voting machines for the verdict, and not a Modi wave, as claimed by the BJP.

Smog chokes Delhi; worst post-Diwali AQI in 5 yrs

Smog chokes Delhi; worst post-Diwali AQI in 5 yrs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The neighbouring cities of Faridabad (469), Greater Noida (464), Ghaziabad (470), Gurgaon (472) also recorded 'severe' air pollution levels.

Delhi air quality nears 'severe' zone as farm fires shoot up

Delhi air quality nears 'severe' zone as farm fires shoot up

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The central government's Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi said a significant increase in the number of "fire points" was observed over Punjab (around 3,000), Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, which is likely to impact the air quality of Delhi-NCR and other parts of northwest India.