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Relief for Delhi as sanitation workers call off 16-day strike

Relief for Delhi as sanitation workers call off 16-day strike

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The announcement to end the stir, which began on January 27 to press for payment of their dues, was made by the Swatantra Mazdoor Vikas Sanyukt Morcha -- an umbrella body of 38 unions of sanitation workers and class IV employees of East and North Delhi Municipal corporations.

Power & water: The cost of AAP's promises

Power & water: The cost of AAP's promises

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

It will be difficult for the AAP govt to maintain subsidies.

Delhi is crumbling under its own weight

Delhi is crumbling under its own weight

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

While Delhi boasts of one of the best metro systems in the world and decent infrastructure, reckless construction, legalising unauthorised colonies, and the worsening water and air quality dent its image of being a robust cosmopolitan city.

Power tariff subsidy, other AAP govt initiatives to stay

Power tariff subsidy, other AAP govt initiatives to stay

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, who is now administering Delhi after President's rule was imposed, on Tuesday made it clear that none of the decisions and initiatives taken by the Aam Aadmi Party government will be scrapped, including the 50 per cent subsidy on power tariff.

'We are overdrawing water, depleting aquifers'

'We are overdrawing water, depleting aquifers'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has the task of bringing clean tap water to all households by 2024.

Tanker scam: ACB gives questionnaire to Sheila Dikshit

Tanker scam: ACB gives questionnaire to Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

An ACB official probing the case said Dikshit has been asked to reply to 18 written questions within the next two-three days.

India@Asiad: Pincky wins silver, Malaprabha bags bronze in Kurash

India@Asiad: Pincky wins silver, Malaprabha bags bronze in Kurash

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

India bagged two medals in Kurash, a form of wrestling indigenous to central Asia, with Pincky Balhara and Malaprabha Yallappa Jadhav winning silver and bronze respectively

No bail for AAP MLA Mohaniya in molestation case

No bail for AAP MLA Mohaniya in molestation case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Mohaniya, an MLA from Sangam Vihar, was arrested on charges of molestation and sexual harassment amidst high drama when he was addressing a press conference, triggering an angry reaction from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of declaring an 'emergency' in Delhi.

HC lists pleas on Delhi riots, hate speeches for March 12

HC lists pleas on Delhi riots, hate speeches for March 12

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The pleas also include a separate petition alleging hate speeches by other political figures including Congress party's Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Modi in Varanasi to inaugurate Rs 339-cr mega temple project

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Taking to Twitter, Modi said that the Kashi Vishwanath Dham project will add to Kashi's spiritual vibrancy.

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

BJP vows to revive TN upper house abolished by ally AIADMK founder

BJP vows to revive TN upper house abolished by ally AIADMK founder

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The BJP promised revival of the legislative council in Tamil Nadu, which was abolished decades ago by its ally, the ruling AIADMK, if their combine was voted to power in the coming assembly elections.

'Everyone has the right to protest in a democracy, even the CM'

'Everyone has the right to protest in a democracy, even the CM'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Shazia Ilmi brought the house down at the concluding session of the Jaipur Literature Festival when -- during a debate on democracy --she declared, "In a democracy, everyone has the right to protest, including the chief minister". Sanchari Bhattacharya reports from Jaipur.

Gadkari's allegations on 'Congress deal' are RUBBISH: Kejriwal

Gadkari's allegations on 'Congress deal' are RUBBISH: Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

In keeping with its promise to end the VIP culture, the Aam Admi Party government in Delhi has decided that the red beacon will not be used by ministers and officials.

AAP MLA in jail for molesting woman granted bail by Delhi court

AAP MLA in jail for molesting woman granted bail by Delhi court

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Mohaniya's bail plea was earlier rejected and he was sent to 14-day judicial custody.

Scam or no scam... Why the BJP will never send Sonia to jail

Scam or no scam... Why the BJP will never send Sonia to jail

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

'Narendra Modi knows that the Congress without the Gandhis is a more formidable and more dangerous adversary.'

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Modi regrets not learning 'world's oldest language' Tamil

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he regrets not being able to learn the world's oldest language Tamil during his long political innings as a chief minister and prime minister.

AAP misled Delhi, new govt to come up after polls: Shah

AAP misled Delhi, new govt to come up after polls: Shah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Besides criticising CM Arvind Kejriwal on scores of issues, Shah alleged the AAP government made only promises throughout its tenure and now in the last three months, public money was being spent on advertisements for its announcements.

The unlikely heroines of Sawda Ghevra

The unlikely heroines of Sawda Ghevra

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

'With this success (of access to water) the women are convinced that their rights go beyond law books -- and the law is indeed powerful.' 'The women are now not afraid to file a police complaint or file a case in court.'

4 reasons why India needs a separate Union sanitation ministry

4 reasons why India needs a separate Union sanitation ministry

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Sanitation is always clubbed with other departments, which lead to its neglect, says Devanik Saha.

PCB refuses NOCs to its players for BPL

PCB refuses NOCs to its players for BPL

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The franchises of the Bangladesh Premier League have been dealt a huge blow after the Pakistan Cricket Board refused to issue No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to the 26 national players who were set to be part of the Twenty20 event starting on Friday.

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.

Kapil Mishra starts hunger strike, asks where AAP leaders got money for foreign trips

Kapil Mishra starts hunger strike, asks where AAP leaders got money for foreign trips

Rediff.com10 May 2017

"I am sitting on a Satyagraha till I get a clarification on details of international travel expenses of some senior AAP leaders. It is not a dharna but a satyagraha. I would like to send out a message to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to put out the details of the foreign tours of his five AAP leaders -- Satyendra Jain, Ashish Khetan, Raghav Chaddha, Sanjay Singh and Durgesh Pathak in public domain," Mishra told the media.

Tokyo quietly planning for potential Olympics delay?

Tokyo quietly planning for potential Olympics delay?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

An official close to the organising committee, who is involved in drafting the scenarios, said they have been asked to make a simulation in case of a postponement.

'Punjab will burn': Amarinder opposes SYL canal

'Punjab will burn': Amarinder opposes SYL canal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

SYL has been a contentious issue between the two states with the Punjab portion of the canal still incomplete.

Ayodhya nahi, karz maafi: Farmers converge in Delhi for 2-day protest

Ayodhya nahi, karz maafi: Farmers converge in Delhi for 2-day protest

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The two-day rally will be one of the largest congregations of farmers in Delhi, the AIKSCC has claimed.

Why should Delhi pay the price for garbage politics?

Why should Delhi pay the price for garbage politics?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Stinking politics will only sink the party which practices it, feels Vikas Khanna

Congress out, BJP down, where does AAP stand?

Congress out, BJP down, where does AAP stand?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

The AAP has adopted policies in an ad hoc manner, without thinking them through or deriving them from a broader framework. This must change if the AAP is to become a credible alternative, says Praful Bidwai.

'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'Bola nikal jao. Sala firing karte hai Russi.'

Your FAVOURITE Ajay Devgn Film? VOTE!

Your FAVOURITE Ajay Devgn Film? VOTE!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Ajay has made some brilliantly reviewed films, some big hits and many, many, entertainers.

Kejriwal asks corporates to partner in making of 'clean, modern' Delhi

Kejriwal asks corporates to partner in making of 'clean, modern' Delhi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Seeking the support of corporates for making Delhi a clean and modern city in the next five years, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday invited them to invest in New Delhi even as he promised that their money will not be wasted.

Kejriwal is a true follower of BJP ideology

Kejriwal is a true follower of BJP ideology

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Kejriwal believes in good governance and takes pride in his Hindu identity, points out Sudhir Bisht.

The most powerful PMO in India's history

The most powerful PMO in India's history

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

From Swachh Bharat to spearheading the Make in India campaign, the PMO seems to be at the centre of all policies, writes Nivedita Mookerji.

CBI arrests Kejriwal's principal secy, 4 others for graft

CBI arrests Kejriwal's principal secy, 4 others for graft

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

CBI sources said that Kumar has been charged with abusing his official position to award contracts to M/s Endeavour Systems Pvt Ltd and securing government tenders worth Rs 9.5 crore between 2007 and 2014 for the company.

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

'Covid took away everything, now roof being taken away'

'Covid took away everything, now roof being taken away'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

'Why do politicians ask for votes if they cannot rehabilitate us? Where do we go -- to the footpath?'

The Muslim archaeologist who first spotted Ram temple

The Muslim archaeologist who first spotted Ram temple

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

'Muslims should not justify demolition of temples by foreign invaders.'

Look past 100 days

Look past 100 days

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The first 100 days of any government should be a period when it is allowed to get its act together, with no media pressure for faster, higher, says Indira Jayaraman.

AAP's party manifesto promises Jan Lokpal in 15 days

AAP's party manifesto promises Jan Lokpal in 15 days

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday came out with its manifesto for the December 4 Delhi polls, promising to enact Jan Lokpal Bill in 15 days if voted to power.