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New UT of J-K: Centre to control police, land under local govt

New UT of J-K: Centre to control police, land under local govt

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The Act says the Legislative Assembly of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir may make laws for the whole or any part of the Union Territory with respect to any of the matters enumerated in the state list of the Constitution except the subjects mentioned in entries one and two -- 'public order' and 'police' respectively -- or the Concurrent List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.

Kejriwal meets LG, stakes claim to form government

Kejriwal meets LG, stakes claim to form government

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

After securing a landslide victory and being elected leader of the Aam Aadmi Party legislature party, Arvind Kejriwal met Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Tuesday evening and staked claim to form the government in Delhi.

Vizag gas leak: 'Fear hangs over the city'

Vizag gas leak: 'Fear hangs over the city'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

'All the animals -- buffaloes and dogs -- in the proximity of the factory are dead.' 'The situation is so serious that almost one lakh people from nearby localities have moved to safer places fearing the after-effects of the gas leak.' 'There is lot of panic.'

WFH: Vacuum cleaners, dishwashers. Check it out!

WFH: Vacuum cleaners, dishwashers. Check it out!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Sweeping, swabbing, dusting, the dishes -- and the day ends in exhaustion even before it begins. So, it is no wonder that gadgets that can help ease the pressure are in hot demand, notes Pavan Lall.

'Visakhapatnam gas tragedy is NOT another Bhopal'

'Visakhapatnam gas tragedy is NOT another Bhopal'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'All is well in Visakhapatnam for now.'

BJP MLAs to stage all-night protest at Delhi assembly for 2nd day

BJP MLAs to stage all-night protest at Delhi assembly for 2nd day

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs will continue their overnight protest at the Delhi assembly for the second consecutive day on Tuesday to demand the sacking of Aam Aadmi Party ministers over alleged corruption charges.

No beer or chicken but South Korean fans are back at the ball game

No beer or chicken but South Korean fans are back at the ball game

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

The government decided on Friday that some fans can go back, with 10% of seats available at Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) games from Sunday.

The full list of exciting technology and gadgets expected in 2018

The full list of exciting technology and gadgets expected in 2018

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The new year holds the promise of great innovations and inventions.

Amarnath flash flood rescue ops called off, 15 reported dead

Amarnath flash flood rescue ops called off, 15 reported dead

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said the rescue operations launched following a flash flood near the Amarnath cave shrine -- that left 15 people dead -- has been called off and there was no report of any person missing.

At least 13 killed, 40 missing in cloudburst near Amarnath cave shrine

At least 13 killed, 40 missing in cloudburst near Amarnath cave shrine

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

At least eight persons were killed in a cloudburst near the holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas on Friday evening, damaging 25 tents and three community kitchens, officials said.

Delhi declares coronavirus as epidemic; shuts schools, halls till March 31

Delhi declares coronavirus as epidemic; shuts schools, halls till March 31

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The national capital has so far recorded six cases of coronavirus.

The best smartphones under Rs 10,000

The best smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Searching for a good phone that does not cost the earth? Ashish Narsale gives you his expert suggestions.

We follow 10 principles inspired by Ram Rajya: Kejriwal

We follow 10 principles inspired by Ram Rajya: Kejriwal

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said his government has been following 10 principles, inspired by the concept of "Ram Rajya", to serve the people in Delhi.

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 1 crore each to the kin of those killed in the incident.

4 CMs urge PM to end tussle between Delhi L-G, AAP govt

4 CMs urge PM to end tussle between Delhi L-G, AAP govt

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

On the sidelines of the NITI Aayog governing council meeting, CMs of West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala met PM Modi.

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, which took place in Las Vegas last week, had exciting new products on display.

Ahead of civic polls, BJP, AAP at loggerheads again

Ahead of civic polls, BJP, AAP at loggerheads again

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

After an apparent truce between AAP and the BJP following the Delhi polls, sparks are flying once again. Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

Your remark on PM 'unsavoury': LG Jung tells Kejriwal

Your remark on PM 'unsavoury': LG Jung tells Kejriwal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Expressing disappointment over Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Friday said it does not reflect well on CM's part and leads to "unsavoury" and "avoidable comments" not just within the country, but also overseas.

Big victory for people and democracy: Kejriwal on SC verdict

Big victory for people and democracy: Kejriwal on SC verdict

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

His deputy Manish Sisodia termed the judgement 'historic' and recalled the landmark mandate that the people of Delhi had given to the Aam Aadmi Paarty in the assembly elections in February 2015 when the party won 67 of 70 seats.

No more Jung: Kejriwal, LG hug and make up

No more Jung: Kejriwal, LG hug and make up

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

At the Iftar event hosted by him on Sunday evening, the Delhi chief minister said there were no "hard feelings" between them and that the "sour relationship" should end to ensure effective governance and development in the national capital.

LG sends report to Prez after AAP resignation

LG sends report to Prez after AAP resignation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung is expected to give his report to the Centre on Saturday on the follow up action in the wake of resignation of the Aam Aadmi Party

Consumer durables may see double digit growth in 2022

Consumer durables may see double digit growth in 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

The industry is expecting double-digit growth on a year-on-year basis, helped by a possible price correction after softening of raw material inputs and factors such as positive sentiments, pent up demand and improving economic conditions. Besides, a shift in consumer behaviour from price consciousness towards technologically advanced premium products with quality, value proposition and safety aspects leading to a rise in demand for home automation products is making the industry upbeat. With the government's production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods, which has witnessed a committed investment of Rs 4,614 crore, in place, many manufacturers are gearing up to make the most out of the opportunity as well as take steps towards reducing their dependency on imports and make products more affordable.

The 6 most EXCITING gadgets in 2020

The 6 most EXCITING gadgets in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

From OnePlus' Concept One smartphone to the Microsoft Xbox Series X, Khalid Anzar lists the top 6 gadgets we can look forward to in 2020.

OnePlus to launch smart TVs in Sep, to be available in India first

OnePlus to launch smart TVs in Sep, to be available in India first

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

A number of smartphone players such as Xiaomi, Samsung, LG and Micromax also have smart TVs in their product portfolio.

Kashmir Files spreading hate, stop it, says Farooq

Kashmir Files spreading hate, stop it, says Farooq

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Abdullah said if the gap between the communities is to be bridged, the hateful campaigns like The Kashmir Files film and incessant Hindu-Muslim debates on the media have to be stopped.

Kejriwal meets Rajnath, says Centre should obey SC verdict in totality

Kejriwal meets Rajnath, says Centre should obey SC verdict in totality

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Kejriwal said Singh's "gestures" showed that he was satisfied with his view.

Day after stampede, devotees follow 'stricter' rules at Vaishno Devi

Day after stampede, devotees follow 'stricter' rules at Vaishno Devi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

A day after 12 people died in a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra on Saturday, pilgrims thronged the temple for darshan following 'stricter' guidelines of the authorities.

'It's not about lights, camera, action'

'It's not about lights, camera, action'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'It's really about rolling up your sleeves and implementing exactly what we said that we were going to do.' 'Our mission was to leave no one behind and that's exactly what we look at the next four years.'

The most wow gadgets of 2017

The most wow gadgets of 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

This is what tech head heaven looks like.

Political leaders condemn violence in Delhi

Political leaders condemn violence in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that violence will not be tolerated.

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

He said his government's goal is to make Delhi a grand city equipped with all the facilities as expected of the capital of the country.

Over 300 govt vends to replace private liquor shops in Delhi from Thursday

Over 300 govt vends to replace private liquor shops in Delhi from Thursday

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Nearly 250 private liquor vends, licensed under now-withdrawn Excise Policy 2021-22, are running currently in the city.

AAP, BJP MLAs hold overnight protests at Delhi assembly

AAP, BJP MLAs hold overnight protests at Delhi assembly

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Hours after the AAP announced its night-long sit-in against the Lieutenant Governor, BJP MLAs also started an overnight dharna on the assembly premises demanding the sacking of ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain over alleged corruption.

Legal experts back AAP govt's stand in war with Lt Governor

Legal experts back AAP govt's stand in war with Lt Governor

Rediff.com19 May 2015

The Delhi government has sought opinion over the issue of powers of the Lt Governor to appoint a chief secretary from eminent lawyers Rajeev Dhavan and Indira Jaising, who have supported its stand asserting that the LG has no independent discretion in the matter.

45 AAP MLAs camp outside L-G office to demand 'clearance' of file

45 AAP MLAs camp outside L-G office to demand 'clearance' of file

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

h the office claiming that no proposal or file about Mohalla clinics is pending with it.

DU to name upcoming colleges after Savarkar, Sushma: Sources

DU to name upcoming colleges after Savarkar, Sushma: Sources

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The decision was taken at the executive council meeting of the university, sources said.

Delhi power tussle: What the SC verdict says

Delhi power tussle: What the SC verdict says

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

It held that though the LG was not a 'titular head', he should not emerge as an 'adversary having a hostile attitude' towards the Council of Ministers but rather act as a facilitator.

Sisodia slams Jung for appointing new ACB chief

Sisodia slams Jung for appointing new ACB chief

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday reacted sharply to the appointment of Joint Commissioner M K Meena as the head of the ACB, alleging a conspiracy behind the move.

Vizag chemical plant was preparing to resume work

Vizag chemical plant was preparing to resume work

Rediff.com7 May 2020

This is Styrene gas that affects the central nervous system, throat, skin, eyes and some other parts of the body, he said.

Fresh standoff between Kejriwal and Jung over ACB appointments

Fresh standoff between Kejriwal and Jung over ACB appointments

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Three inspectors and two sub-inspectors of the Bihar police have joined Delhi government's ACB.