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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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Snubbed in Mumbai, Ghulam Ali invited to perform in Delhi

Snubbed in Mumbai, Ghulam Ali invited to perform in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Asserting that "music has no boundaries", the Delhi government on Thursday invited Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali to perform in the national capital after his concert in Mumbai was cancelled due to protests by the Shiv Sena.

AAP 'rigs' EVM in Delhi assembly, EC calls it 'duplicate' gadget

AAP 'rigs' EVM in Delhi assembly, EC calls it 'duplicate' gadget

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The EC has time and again rubbished allegations that EVMs can be programmed to favour any particular party.

Kejriwal threatened to quit if Bhushan-Yadav were not removed

Kejriwal threatened to quit if Bhushan-Yadav were not removed

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on threatened to resign and lashed out at its founder-members Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, moments before they were sacked from the National Executive, accusing them of engaging in "anti-party" activities.

AAP's national ambitions dashed after 'disappointing' results

AAP's national ambitions dashed after 'disappointing' results

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

The AAP bagged 20 seats in Punjab while losing all seats in Goa

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

A Delhi Police head constable, Ratan Lal, was among the nine killed in the violence that erupted on Monday over the amended citizenship law.

Some signs of normalcy in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Some signs of normalcy in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

In Jaffrabad, Maujpur, Yamuna Vihar, Chand Bagh, Mustafabad and Bhajanpura, which were among the areas worst hit by the communal violence, there were more vehicles and people on the roads than in the last five days.

Police complaints filed against Vir Das for US show

Police complaints filed against Vir Das for US show

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The well-known satirist, who has issued a statement saying his comments weren't intended to insult the country, found backing from Trinamool Congress member Mahua Moitra as well as Congress leaders Kapil Sibal and Shashi Tharoor.

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.

There's no such report on oxygen shortage: Sisodia on BJP claims

There's no such report on oxygen shortage: Sisodia on BJP claims

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday claimed there is no report approved by the Supreme Court-appointed Oxygen Audit Committee about Delhi exaggerating its oxygen requirement by four times during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'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.

SC allows Speaker to withdraw appeal against Team Pilot

SC allows Speaker to withdraw appeal against Team Pilot

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

While withdrawing the plea, Sibal told the bench that the appeal had become infructuous as the apex court did not stay the earlier high court order passed on July 21 asking the Speaker to defer disqualification proceedings.

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Mulayam, Ustad Zakir Hussain, SM Krishna get Padma Vibhushan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Samajwadi Party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav is among six personalities chosen for this year's Padma Vibhushan.

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.

At Sibal's dinner meet, oppn leaders call for unity to defeat BJP

At Sibal's dinner meet, oppn leaders call for unity to defeat BJP

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The 'Group of 23' leaders who participated included Ghulam Nabi Azad, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Anand Sharma, Mukul Wasnik, Prithviraj Chavan, Manish Tewari, Shashi Tharoor, besides Sibal who hosted the post-birthday dinner for them.

Amit Shah should resign, says Sonia Gandhi after CWC meet

Amit Shah should resign, says Sonia Gandhi after CWC meet

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Congress president also hit out at BJP leader Kapil Mishra for making a statement that allegedly incited violence in the city. The CWC has passed a resolution on the situation in the city, she said, adding that the CWC believes that the situation is grave and an urgent action is required.

AAP ministers fume after being turned away by LG office

AAP ministers fume after being turned away by LG office

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

"It appears he is not in a mood to work today," Mishra said taking a jibe at Jung.

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Ranji round-up: Padikkal's ton gives Karnataka lead

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

Stocks you can hold for the short term

Stocks you can hold for the short term

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

SC defers 2009 contempt case against Bhushan, Tejpal

SC defers 2009 contempt case against Bhushan, Tejpal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The apex court in November 2009, had issued contempt notice to Bhushan and Tejpal for allegedly casting aspersions on some sitting and former top court judges in an interview to a news magazine.

CWC meet on Oct 16, discussion on new Cong chief likely

CWC meet on Oct 16, discussion on new Cong chief likely

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The meeting of the Congress' top decision-making body has been convened after demands from some quarters within the party to discuss important issues, including some defections in the recent past.

AAP defends Amantullah Khan, reject his resignation

AAP defends Amantullah Khan, reject his resignation

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Sisodia also lashed out media for carrying news against AAP leaders without "checking facts".

Release Omar Abdullah or will hear his sister's plea: SC to Centre

Release Omar Abdullah or will hear his sister's plea: SC to Centre

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The observations came after counsel for the Centre and the J-K administration informed the court that Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who was appearing in the matter, is arguing in another court.

Party united more than ever, says AAP amid infighting reports

Party united more than ever, says AAP amid infighting reports

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Amid claims of Kumar Vishwas trying to separate the AAP, Kejriwal issued a tweet saying that the former was like his brother.

Kejriwal draws flak after students display his name in stadium

Kejriwal draws flak after students display his name in stadium

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The pattern came up a few times during Kejriwal's 40-minute-long speech, where he highlighted his government's "achievements", punctuated with loud cheers from the students.

'Kejriwal's ambition, ego and greed have changed him'

'Kejriwal's ambition, ego and greed have changed him'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Kapil Mishra was one of the closest aides of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. However, in May 2017, the tides turned. A loyalist of the Aam Aadmi Party founder, Mishra shocked one and all by openly accusing him of corruption, a claim that the AAP dismissed. Since then Mishra has become one of the most prominent AAP rebels. In the face of the sit-in by Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and ministers - Satyendar Jain and Gopal Rai at Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's office, Mishra spoke to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com and said that this is the first time in history that a sitting chief minister of a state in India has kidnapped himself.

Delhi violence probe targeted towards one end: Court

Delhi violence probe targeted towards one end: Court

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The judge asked the concerned deputy commissioner of police (DCP) to monitor the probe to ensure fair investigation as police have failed to point out what investigation has been carried out so far regarding the involvement of the rival faction.

Army rescues Delhi's water source; supply to struggle for 10 days

Army rescues Delhi's water source; supply to struggle for 10 days

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Around 600 Central Reserve Police Force personnel and two columns of Army took over control of the Munak canal at around 4 am and started repair work to ensure uninterrupted water supply to Delhi, official sources said.

Shoe attack on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Shoe attack on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The attacker, identified as Ved Prakash, was detained by police, which quizzed him.

'There were days of absolute despair'

'There were days of absolute despair'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'You realised there was a struggle outside and now your struggle is to survive, live in prison, to retain your feelings, your humanity, and collectively continue doing inside what you were doing outside.'

Rajasthan impasse: Cong seeks presidential intervention

Rajasthan impasse: Cong seeks presidential intervention

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Congress leader alleged that BJP-appointed governors have violated the Constitution and have in the process "gravely impaired" parliamentary democracy, its conventions and traditions.

Kejriwal to head 7-member cabinet, Sisodia will be deputy CM

Kejriwal to head 7-member cabinet, Sisodia will be deputy CM

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Manish Sisodia is set to be Deputy CM, while four new faces are likely to join the AAP cabinet.