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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

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.

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.

She Season 2 Review

She Season 2 Review

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

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

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.

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.

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.

Tribal step up demand to 'free' Parasnath hills from Jains

Tribal step up demand to 'free' Parasnath hills from Jains

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Even as the Centre stayed the Jharkhand government's move to promote tourism at the Parasnath hills after protests by Jains, tribals jumped into the fray staking a claim to the land and asking for it to be freed.

50 Years Of Abhimaan

50 Years Of Abhimaan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Hrishida's Abhimaan captured the real life pair Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan's dazzling chemistry in the many stages of the husband-wife relationship, observes Sukanya Verma.

Varanasi court to hear Hindu plea to worship Gyanvapi Shivling on Dec 2

Varanasi court to hear Hindu plea to worship Gyanvapi Shivling on Dec 2

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

A Varanasi court on Thursday rejected the Gyanvapi masjid committee's objection to a petition seeking the right to worship a 'Shivling' claimed to have been found in the mosque complex, and fixed December 2 for hearing the case.

VHP says it won't allow screening of Adipurush in cinemas

VHP says it won't allow screening of Adipurush in cinemas

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Wednesday raised objections to the portrayal of Lord Ram, Lakshman and Ravana in the teaser of Adipurush, claiming that it 'ridiculed Hindu society'.

Mukesh's Fascination For Raag Darbari

Mukesh's Fascination For Raag Darbari

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Mukesh was most emotionally bonded to this tune, so all we will do is look at his songs engaging with this raag in films. In his fascinating book, Windows To The Soul: And Other Essays on Music, Manek Premchand reveals something we don't much know about the legendary singer, who was born 100 years ago on July 22.

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

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha did not see a debate on the Manipur violence, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah spoke on it during their addresses on the no-confidence motion.

FIR against Kanpur school director in Islamic prayer row

FIR against Kanpur school director in Islamic prayer row

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

An FIR was registered against the managing director of a private school in Kanpur on Tuesday after some parents and right-wing members objected to the recitation of Islamic verses during the morning assembly.

'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.

BJP will meet Cong fate for misusing central agencies against Oppn: Akhilesh

BJP will meet Cong fate for misusing central agencies against Oppn: Akhilesh

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Yadav also pressed for the caste census which, he said, would be a major issue in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Is Faith Above Science?

Is Faith Above Science?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Against the backdrop of Kerala's appetite for commonsense, it was assumed that this controversy would pass. Respect for rationalism and scientific outlook is strong in the state despite political forces gnawing at it for their own goals, observes Shyam G Menon.

Katrina-Vicky Celebrate First Lohri

Katrina-Vicky Celebrate First Lohri

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

The fact that Bollywood is made up of folks from all across India is evident from the fact they celebrate Lohri, Makar Sankranti and Pongal with equal fevour.

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.

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.

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.

In I-Day address, Modi sets the tone for 2024 polls

In I-Day address, Modi sets the tone for 2024 polls

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Setting the tone for his 2024 re-election bid, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for waging a war against the 'three evils' of corruption, appeasement and dynastic politics, stepped up the OBC outreach with a mega scheme and exuded confidence he would return to address the nation from the Red Fort next year.

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".

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.

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.

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.

PAN details of Dhoni, Shilpa Shetty used in credit card fraud

PAN details of Dhoni, Shilpa Shetty used in credit card fraud

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Some of the celebrities whose names and details were used by the fraudsters are Abhishek Bachchan, Shilpa Shetty, Madhuri Dixit, Emraan Hashmi and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Shahadra Rohit Meena said.

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.

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

Posters at Varanasi railway station mock Kejriwal

Posters at Varanasi railway station mock Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday arrived in the holy city for a month-long campaign and was greeted with posters that accused him of being a 'deserter', an apparent reference to his resignation as Delhi chief minister within 49 days of taking charge.

Court refuses to stay defamation case against Kejriwal, 5 others

Court refuses to stay defamation case against Kejriwal, 5 others

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The court, meanwhile, directed the complainant's counsel to supply the copies of the documents, filed along with the complaint, to the accused persons.

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.

My aim is to defeat Modi in Varanasi: Kejriwal

My aim is to defeat Modi in Varanasi: Kejriwal

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday expressed confidence of defeating Narendra Modi in Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency in the upcoming elections, saying that he had not chosen a 'safe' seat since his main objective was to beat the BJP's prime ministerial candidate.

AMU professor booked for lecture on 'rape' in myths, varsity suspends him

AMU professor booked for lecture on 'rape' in myths, varsity suspends him

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Aligarh Muslim University on Wednesday suspended a professor who referred to examples of "rape" in Hindu mythology during a forensic science class, provoking accusations of hurting religious sentiments.

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.