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BJP loses most seats where its leaders made controversial remarks

BJP loses most seats where its leaders made controversial remarks

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Only three seats, which were among 12 constituencies where Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed rallies, were bagged by the BJP.

ACB sends notice to Sheila Dikshit over water tanker scam

ACB sends notice to Sheila Dikshit over water tanker scam

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Asked by reporters what happens if Dikshit fails to turn up before the ACB despite the notice, Meena said, "We can't predict anything in this regard. We are taking action as per law."

Delhi polls: AAP fields 24 new faces, drops 15 sitting MLAs

Delhi polls: AAP fields 24 new faces, drops 15 sitting MLAs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Dilip Pandey, Atishi and Raghav Chadha, who unsuccessfully contested the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, will also contest the assembly elections to be held on February 8.

AOL event should be held on Yamuna's banks again and again, says Delhi minister

AOL event should be held on Yamuna's banks again and again, says Delhi minister

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Based on his '12 years of Yamuna activism', he hit out at people 'who believe' that the river can be revived by 'keeping it untouchable'.

Sacked Delhi minister seeks 'lie detector test' for himself, Kejriwal and Jain

Sacked Delhi minister seeks 'lie detector test' for himself, Kejriwal and Jain

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Asserting that nobody would accept allegations against the Delhi chief minister, Mishra said that he has sought more time from the Central Bureau of Investigation to prove the charges.

Every Employee Needs Personal Mediclaim

Every Employee Needs Personal Mediclaim

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

All employees should supplement the employer-sponsored health cover with a personal cover.

Justice Muralidhar hearing Delhi violence case transferred to Punjab high court

Justice Muralidhar hearing Delhi violence case transferred to Punjab high court

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Delhi high court judge Justice S Muralidhar was on Wednesday transferred to the Punjab and Haryana high court. A government notification about the transfer was issued on Wednesday which said that after consultation with Chief Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday transferred Justice S Muralidhar, judge of the Delhi high court, as judge of Punjab and Haryana high court. The notification further said the President has directed Muralidhar to assume charge of his office in Punjab and Haryana high court.

SC extends interim protection from arrest to Setalvad till July 19

SC extends interim protection from arrest to Setalvad till July 19

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended interim protection from arrest till July 19 to activist Teesta Setalvad in a case linked to the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

Ghulam Ali accepts 'fan' Kejriwal's invite; will perform in Delhi in December

Ghulam Ali accepts 'fan' Kejriwal's invite; will perform in Delhi in December

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali has accepted Delhi government's invitation to perform in the national capital in December, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday, amid a row over cancellation of his events in Mumbai and Pune in the face of threats by the Shiv Sena.

BJP 'engineered' northeast Delhi riots, alleges AAP

BJP 'engineered' northeast Delhi riots, alleges AAP

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The AAP demanded a thorough probe against the Muslim community from Shaheen Bagh area who joined the BJP.

Delhi riots: Tahir Hussain named in murder FIR, suspended from AAP

Delhi riots: Tahir Hussain named in murder FIR, suspended from AAP

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The sources said Hussain has been suspended from the primary membership of the AAP till police probe is completed.

'Home ministry interference crippled Delhi police'

'Home ministry interference crippled Delhi police'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

We are becoming more cruel and less civilised

2023's Biggest Bollywood Flops So Far

2023's Biggest Bollywood Flops So Far

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The first half of 2023 has been good to Bollywood, as we saw big blockbusters like Pathaan and The Kerala Story. But there have been flops as well.

Campaign ban on Anurag Thakur, BJP MP Parvesh Verma

Campaign ban on Anurag Thakur, BJP MP Parvesh Verma

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The EC said the decision was taken as it was not satisfied with their respective replies to the show-cause notices. During an election rally in New Delhi, Thakur egged on the crowd to raise an incendiary slogan -- 'shoot the traitors' -- after he lashed out at anti-CAA protesters.

Key Cong meet begins, election for new chief, state polls on agenda

Key Cong meet begins, election for new chief, state polls on agenda

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Party president Sonia Gandhi, former chief Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress chief ministers Ashok Gehlot of Rajasthan, Bhupesh Baghel of Chhattisgarh and Charanjit Channi of Punjab attended the meeting.

Jayant Chaudhary to be joint candidate of SP-RLD for Rajya Sabha polls

Jayant Chaudhary to be joint candidate of SP-RLD for Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Congress veteran Kapil Sibal had on Wednesday filed his nomination as an SP-backed Independent candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls.

We have completely run out of water, help us: Kejriwal appeals to Centre with 'folded hands'

We have completely run out of water, help us: Kejriwal appeals to Centre with 'folded hands'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

With water supply to Delhi under threat amid the ongoing Jat agitation for reservation, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday appealed to the Centre with 'folded hands' to immediately intervene and resume water supply from Munak Canal in Haryana.

MCD strike enters 10th day: Delhi suffers as garbage piles on roads

MCD strike enters 10th day: Delhi suffers as garbage piles on roads

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The MCD workers' protest entered its tenth day on Friday as they continued their agitation in Delhi's Bhajanpura area over non-payment of their salaries.

BJP releases list of 57 candidates for Delhi polls

BJP releases list of 57 candidates for Delhi polls

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

The list, which was released by Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari, also included former AAP MLA Kapil Mishra and has 11 SC and four woman candidates.

Judge Muralidhar transferred to save BJP leaders: Cong

Judge Muralidhar transferred to save BJP leaders: Cong

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'Judge Muralidhar was under transfer to Chandigarh for entirely opaque reasons but to abruptly ask him to leave day after a midnight hearing at his residence in Delhi that must have saved many lives manifests the arrogance of a Govt punch drunk on Power'

Anupam Kher abuses detractors on intolerance issue at Jaipur Lit Fest

Anupam Kher abuses detractors on intolerance issue at Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Bollywood actor Anupam Kher sparred during a debate over the limits imposed on freedom of speech and were joined in by a politically divided audience at the Jaipur Lit Fest.

Kejriwal in self-quarantine, to be tested for COVID-19

Kejriwal in self-quarantine, to be tested for COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has gone into self-quarantine after developing sore throat and fever, and will get himself tested for COVID-19 on Tuesday, officials said on Monday.

AAP men who disagree with party's rants against EVMs

AAP men who disagree with party's rants against EVMs

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Mann said there was no use in finding fault with EVMs and the party should introspect on the reasons behind its defeat.

Cleared by HC, Dr Khan wants to be reinstated in UP medical services

Cleared by HC, Dr Khan wants to be reinstated in UP medical services

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

He was suspended from Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College after several children died there in 2017, apparently due to the lack of oxygen cylinders at the government hospital.

Pakistan probe team at Pathankot air base amidst protests

Pakistan probe team at Pathankot air base amidst protests

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The JIT will be taken to only those areas of the air force station that were accessed by the terrorists, who attacked the base in the early hours of January 2 this year.

In LS, Opposition criticises Shah over Delhi riots

In LS, Opposition criticises Shah over Delhi riots

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

As the government came under attack from the Opposition during the debate on the recent communal riots in the national capital that have claimed over 50 lives, the BJP members alleged that the violence was a pre-planned conspiracy and the home minister and authorities took pro-active steps to control the situation.

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.

Guess Who Ranveer Dedicated His Award To?

Guess Who Ranveer Dedicated His Award To?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards were held in Mumbai on Sunday, and film folk were honoured for their recent work.

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The five-six men, wearing saffron T-shirts and kurta, started the sloganeering when the train was about to halt at the metro station, according to a PTI reporter who was at the spot.

BJP wants odd-even to fail, but Delhi will fail BJP: Kejriwal

BJP wants odd-even to fail, but Delhi will fail BJP: Kejriwal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

In January too, BJP tried to fail odd-even by orchestrating officers' strike. People failed BJP and made odd-even success, tweeted the CM.

Delhi Water Minister sought extra pontoon bridge for Sri Sri's event

Delhi Water Minister sought extra pontoon bridge for Sri Sri's event

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Delhi Water Minister Kapil Mishra had written a letter to the defence ministry requesting the army to build an additional pontoon bridge, which he said was "imperative" for safer movement of people while crossing the Yamuna to attend the 'World Culture Festival'.

Who authorised Kejriwal's protest at LG's office, asks Delhi HC

Who authorised Kejriwal's protest at LG's office, asks Delhi HC

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The court observed that strikes or dharnas are held outside and not inside someone's workplace or residence.

How Modi Lost The Plot

How Modi Lost The Plot

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Perhaps the BJP will win the UP elections, but that will be a political win and will leave the problems on the ground from the economy to national security to disaffected farmers and minorities intact, asserts Aakar Patel.

AAP crisis deepens as Kumar Vishwas hints he may quit

AAP crisis deepens as Kumar Vishwas hints he may quit

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Vishwas also appeared defiant despite the party's gag order of not talking to the media and said he will keep highlighting the mistakes of the Aam Aadmi Party and say what is right in the interest of the country.

Vishwas, Bharti question Kejriwal's 'ability to win polls'

Vishwas, Bharti question Kejriwal's 'ability to win polls'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Bharti further said that this is high time the party took things seriously.

ACB files FIR against firm owned by Kejriwal's relative in PWD scam

ACB files FIR against firm owned by Kejriwal's relative in PWD scam

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch on Tuesday registered three separate FIRs in an alleged PWD scam, including one against the company of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's late brother-in-law Surender Kumar Bansal.

Govt wants to shoot the messenger, Mander tells SC

Govt wants to shoot the messenger, Mander tells SC

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The apex court had asked the activist to file his response to the allegations by Delhi Police he made hate speeches including certain objectionable remarks against the court during the protests against CAA.

'Why sit in court? Solve Delhi's crisis': SC rebukes water minister

'Why sit in court? Solve Delhi's crisis': SC rebukes water minister

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a status report from Haryana government on the plea of Delhi government seeking resumption of water supply to the national capital.

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.

Clamour grows among AAP MLAs for Yadav, Bhushans' ouster from party

Clamour grows among AAP MLAs for Yadav, Bhushans' ouster from party

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party Legislators on Wednesday sent a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, seeking the expulsion of party 'rebels' Shanti Bhushan, Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav.