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AAP holds rallies against 'BJP-Congress corruption alliance'

AAP holds rallies against 'BJP-Congress corruption alliance'

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Police, which had made extensive preparations by putting up three layers of barricades, detained senior AAP leaders Ashutosh, Sanjay Singh, Dilip Pandey along with party volunteers, and took them to Parliament Street police station.

J-K: 9 pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge after terror attack

J-K: 9 pilgrims killed as bus falls into gorge after terror attack

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Nine people including three women were killed and 33 injured as a bus carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh and Delhi plunged into a deep gorge after an ambush by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Sunday evening, police said, as political leaders cutting across party lines strongly condemn the dastardly attack.

Tension in UP's Bareilly after stone pelting during kanwar procession

Tension in UP's Bareilly after stone pelting during kanwar procession

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The police sources said around a dozen kanwariyas suffered minor injuries and were discharged after treatment.

Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 68 members

Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 68 members

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Fondly remembering the contribution of retiring members from the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday said the wisdom shared by them would be greatly missed and their departure would leave a void.

Future of digital payments in India

Future of digital payments in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.'

Bitter legal battle ends with Kejriwal's apology to Jaitley

Bitter legal battle ends with Kejriwal's apology to Jaitley

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The HC closed both the defamation suits against Kejriwal and four AAP leaders after a joint settlement plea was moved before it.

'You need not just one strong leader, you need a strong Opposition'

'You need not just one strong leader, you need a strong Opposition'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Those who hope for a strong united Opposition are disillusioned at the way in which the INDIA alliance has already been caught in debilitating squabbles.'

Rahul betrayed people after promising progress: Smriti in Amethi

Rahul betrayed people after promising progress: Smriti in Amethi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from the Amethi Lok Sabha seat Smriti Irani on Monday attacked Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for the lack of development in the constituency, saying he has betrayed people after promising them progress.

Shazia Ilmi says 'never agreed' to contest against Sonia

Shazia Ilmi says 'never agreed' to contest against Sonia

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Shazia Ilmi sought to quell speculation that she would be pitted against Congress President Sonia Gandhi in the Lok Sabha polls, saying she "never agreed" to contest from Rae Bareli.

Amitabh starts following Cong leaders, triggers speculation

Amitabh starts following Cong leaders, triggers speculation

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

After following Congress president Rahul Gandhi and the party's official Twitter handle, he began following senior leaders P Chidambaram, Kapil Sibal, Ahmed Patel, Ashok Gehlot, Ajay Maken, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Sachin Pilot and CP Joshi from this month.

UP: Principal, teacher booked for 'madrassa-type prayer' in school

UP: Principal, teacher booked for 'madrassa-type prayer' in school

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The incident happened in a government higher primary school located in Faridpur, Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) Vinay Kumar said.

AAP vs BJP spat gets uglier: Bedi files police complaint against Vishwas

AAP vs BJP spat gets uglier: Bedi files police complaint against Vishwas

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Alleging that the AAP leader made sexist comments, Bedi files a complaint

Karnataka court allows survey of mosque to check for temple

Karnataka court allows survey of mosque to check for temple

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

A court in Mangaluru on Wednesday ruled that the suit seeking the appointment of a commissioner to survey the Malali mosque to ascertain whether it was built on a Hindu temple, was maintainable.

Munawar Faruqui show denied nod in Delhi after VHP's objection

Munawar Faruqui show denied nod in Delhi after VHP's objection

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

The licensing unit of the Delhi Police denied the permission after the local central district police wrote a report stating that 'the show will affect communal harmony in the area'.

AAP tries to end rift; Kejriwal says will meet Yadav, Bhushan

AAP tries to end rift; Kejriwal says will meet Yadav, Bhushan

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The warring factions of the Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday have shown signs of putting aside their differences with Delhi Chief Minister and party chief Arvind Kejriwal agreeing to meet his estranged colleagues Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav.

HC terms Jethmalani's remarks against Jaitley 'scandalous'

HC terms Jethmalani's remarks against Jaitley 'scandalous'

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The HC said if such remarks were made on instructions of Kejriwal, then he should 'first step into the box'.

600 AAP workers detained during protest against Agusta scam

600 AAP workers detained during protest against Agusta scam

Rediff.com7 May 2016

All detained persons were released by 2.10 pm, a senior police official said.

'Rahul seems like an angry young man'

'Rahul seems like an angry young man'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'His way of communication is different than the first yatra.' 'Maybe his anger and frustration stems from the fact that no one is asking hard questions to the government and he is trying to do that.'

Ram devotees across the globe celebrate Ayodhya consecration

Ram devotees across the globe celebrate Ayodhya consecration

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

While main events throughout the country were organised on Sunday by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, several community members gathered at the iconic Times Square in New York to celebrate the historic event.

Gorgeous Bhumi, Seedha Saadha Akshay

Gorgeous Bhumi, Seedha Saadha Akshay

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Akshay Kumar invited his friends from the film industry to watch Raksha Bandhan.

Congress edgy after AAP stomps its ground in Amethi, Rae Bareli

Congress edgy after AAP stomps its ground in Amethi, Rae Bareli

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Party doubles efforts to retain family strongholds, declares Priyanka will focus on these two constituencies, says Kavita Chowdhury

Mosque set on fire in Haryana's Nuh, brothers beaten up in Gurugram

Mosque set on fire in Haryana's Nuh, brothers beaten up in Gurugram

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

A mosque was set on fire and a short circuit apparently triggered a blaze in another in Haryana's Nuh district, while two brothers belonging to Muslim community were allegedly beaten up in Gurugram by a group of about 30 people, the police said on Thursday.

Arvind Kejriwal is a dictator, says AAP rebel MLA Binny

Arvind Kejriwal is a dictator, says AAP rebel MLA Binny

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

'It is your government and you are running away from the people. Women's security is a big issue and one shouldn't delay in taking action.' Allegations fly against the Delhi chief minister, as the split in the Aam Aadmi Party widens. Manu Shankar reports from New Delhi.

Kejriwal hits out at Gandhi siblings, says no development in Amethi

Kejriwal hits out at Gandhi siblings, says no development in Amethi

Rediff.com2 May 2014

Contesting Priyanka Gandhi's claim that her brother Rahul had done a lot of development in his Lok Sabha constituency Amethi, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said she was unaware that the Congress vice president had failed to even spend the fund provided to members of Parliament for development in the area.

'Learn to be afraid of god': Kapil Mishra's mom pens letter to Kejriwal

'Learn to be afraid of god': Kapil Mishra's mom pens letter to Kejriwal

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The sacked minister's mother, Annapurna Mishra, a former mayor of Delhi, expressed disappointment at Kejriwal's silence on the questions being posed by her son.

She Season 2 Review

She Season 2 Review

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Aditi Pohankar steals the show in She Season 2, applauds Namrata Thakker.

Won't quit, crisis within an opportunity for AAP: Yadav

Won't quit, crisis within an opportunity for AAP: Yadav

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Sounding a reconciliatory tone even as his fate in the party hangs in the balance, senior leader Yogendra Yadav said the crisis was an "opportunity" and that he will not quit.

Comic Kunal Kamra's Gurgram shows cancelled after VHP, Bajrang Dal threat

Comic Kunal Kamra's Gurgram shows cancelled after VHP, Bajrang Dal threat

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The members of the Hindu right wing bodies said if the show is not cancelled, they will hold a protest against it.

AAP spreading misinformation on Lokpal Bill: Kiran Bedi

AAP spreading misinformation on Lokpal Bill: Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Defending the Lokpal Act passed by Parliament last year, former IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Thursday attacked Aam Aadmi Party charging it with spreading "misinformation".

Aam Aadmi Party will fight Lok Sabha polls from 20 states

Aam Aadmi Party will fight Lok Sabha polls from 20 states

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

After tasting electoral success in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party on Monday said it would contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls from 20 states, including Uttar Pradesh, where it would field candidates from all 80 constituencies.

Kiran Bedi, Shazia Ilmi's anti-BJP tweets resurface

Kiran Bedi, Shazia Ilmi's anti-BJP tweets resurface

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party has launched a twitter war against Kiran Bedi and Shazia Ilmi, who have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party by pulling out old tweets of the two.

BJP can reduce to 50 seats in 2024 if...: Nitish ahead of Delhi visit

BJP can reduce to 50 seats in 2024 if...: Nitish ahead of Delhi visit

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The JD-U also accused the ruling BJP of having "authoritarian" tendencies and destabilising non-BJP governments in several states, including Delhi and Jharkhand besides Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra earlier.

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.

Rahul counters Modi: Actions low, not caste

Rahul counters Modi: Actions low, not caste

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at Narendra Modi for dubbing his sister Priyanka's "neech rajniti" remark as an attack on his caste, saying people's actions are low, not their caste.

Kejriwal expected to attend Delhi assembly session on Wednesday

Kejriwal expected to attend Delhi assembly session on Wednesday

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who had skipped office on Monday due to ill health, is recovering well but has been advised strict bed rest for two days, a doctor treating him said on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: It's music, masti for AAP

PHOTOS: It's music, masti for AAP

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

AAP supporters broke out into song and dance outside the AAP offices.

Probe us and the BJP, Cong: AAP to Supreme Court on funding

Probe us and the BJP, Cong: AAP to Supreme Court on funding

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The party is faced with allegations of receiving "dubious" funds.

Demolition drive at Indore temple after 36 deaths

Demolition drive at Indore temple after 36 deaths

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Action was being taken to remove encroachments from about 10,000 square feet of land around the temple premises.

U-19 WC PIX: Musheer's century powers India to big win

U-19 WC PIX: Musheer's century powers India to big win

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Musheer Khan smashed his second century of the ICC Under-19 World Cup as India thrashed New Zealand by 214 runs.

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