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HC tells CM Kejriwal that Najeeb Jung is the boss in Delhi

HC tells CM Kejriwal that Najeeb Jung is the boss in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The bench said the AAP contention that the LG is bound to act on the aid and advice of Council of Ministers was "without substance and cannot be accepted".

I got booted for my honesty: ex-Puducherry LG

I got booted for my honesty: ex-Puducherry LG

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Days after his ouster as Puducherry's Lt Governor, Virendra Kataria on Friday claimed he was removed because he exposed corruption in the Union Territory government.

Batons, tear gas used on protesting Kashmiri Pandits

Batons, tear gas used on protesting Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com13 May 2022

The protesters first assembled at the Sheikhpora area of Budgam district, in central Kashmir, and then tried to proceed towards the airport but were stopped by a posse of police personnel, they said.

Gamlin takes charge ignoring CM; BJP attempting coup: AAP govt

Gamlin takes charge ignoring CM; BJP attempting coup: AAP govt

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Shakuntala Gamlin took charge of the post hours after CM Kejriwal sent her a letter asking her not to do so as her appointment was "against" the rules.

India Overtakes UK. What Next?

India Overtakes UK. What Next?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

After 2014, our growth has been average of around 5%. If this continues, we will remain here like Egypt, Brazil, South Africa and Bangladesh, points out Aakar Patel.

The success of LG, Samsung in India

The success of LG, Samsung in India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

A story on how the Korean consumer durable majors LG and Samsung knocked out rivals in the fight for market share and brand recall.

Centre allows 4G on trial in 2 J-K districts after Aug 15

Centre allows 4G on trial in 2 J-K districts after Aug 15

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The committee has decided that access to 4G internet in J-K will be given in a calibrated manner and outcome of the trial will be reviewed after two months.

Make yourself co-accused in scam cases: AAP to Jung

Make yourself co-accused in scam cases: AAP to Jung

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

12 AAP MLAs went to Raj Niwas, the LG's residence, at around 11.30 am with the demands. They later claimed that Jung 'refused' to meet them, but the LG secretariat said Jung's schedule was already prepared for the day and procedures have to be followed for seeking an appointment.

AAP vs LG: Chief secretary favoured power companies, says Kejriwal

AAP vs LG: Chief secretary favoured power companies, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday accused senior bureaucrat Shakuntala Gamlin, who was appointed as the acting Delhi chief secretary by the Lt Governor, of favouring power companies and claimed that she wanted to trick the government into signing documents which would give Rs 11,000 crore to these firms.

J-K Lt Guv Murmu resigns, likely to get new posting

J-K Lt Guv Murmu resigns, likely to get new posting

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

His resignation came on the day the Union Territory marked the first anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, which scrapped Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Kejriwal says Modi taking 'revenge' for losing Delhi

Kejriwal says Modi taking 'revenge' for losing Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Smile, curves ahead!

Smile, curves ahead!

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A sneak peek into the LG G Flex 2; Watch out, Samsung and Apple, says Shruti Puri

Setback for AAP govt as Delhi HC stays hike in auto fares

Setback for AAP govt as Delhi HC stays hike in auto fares

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The bench said it was of the prima facie opinion that the petitioner has a case in and the Transport Department of the Delhi government could not issue the notification as the LG was the competent authority.

Chidambaram under fire, Delhi LG cancels controversial decision

Chidambaram under fire, Delhi LG cancels controversial decision

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

The decision was taken by Lt Governor Tejinder Khanna against the backdrop of controversy over the alleged conflict of interest involving Chidambaram in withdrawal of three cases against his client S P Gupta, Chairman, Sunair Hotels Limited, New Delhi

Kashmiri Pandits protest teacher's killing, demand arms licence

Kashmiri Pandits protest teacher's killing, demand arms licence

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Terming the killing a "cowardly act", the protesters said assurances given by the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir administration to ensure the safety of minorities in the Valley have proved to be false.

Thunderstorm uproots 290 trees in capital, Lutyens' Delhi alone loses 77

Thunderstorm uproots 290 trees in capital, Lutyens' Delhi alone loses 77

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The civic body's horticulture department fears some of the uprooted trees might be among those tagged as 'heritage trees' by the NDMC, but the team is yet to compile a damage report and ascertain the facts.

Elected government in Delhi should have some powers: SC on AAP-Jung tussle

Elected government in Delhi should have some powers: SC on AAP-Jung tussle

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The bench listed the matter for final disposal on January 18 and said since it will hear the matter in detail, no interim orders will be passed on various interim applications as of now.

Preparations underway in J-K for assembly elections

Preparations underway in J-K for assembly elections

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Jammu and Kashmir has been without an assembly since November 2018 when the then legislative assembly was dissolved by then Governor Satya Pal Malik after the People's Democratic Party-Bharatiya Janata Party coalition government fell apart earlier that year.

Videocon, Taj, LG face jobs quota

Videocon, Taj, LG face jobs quota

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

Delhi govt withdraws new excise policy facing CBI probe

Delhi govt withdraws new excise policy facing CBI probe

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of using agencies like the CBI and Enforcement Directorate to threaten liquor licensees and excise officials but the BJP alleged that the AAP government's 'rushed' move was an 'admission of violations and corruption' and it was 'scared' of the CBI probe.

End of J-K as state, 2 new UTs come into existence

End of J-K as state, 2 new UTs come into existence

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

This is for the first time that a state is being converted into two UTs.

Dear Jung, how can one man be a government, writes Kejriwal in letter

Dear Jung, how can one man be a government, writes Kejriwal in letter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Kejriwal said that the LG was acting at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Six budget smartphones that are as wow as flagship phones

Six budget smartphones that are as wow as flagship phones

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

You are welcome :)

ED gets PMO nod to grill Puducherry LG

ED gets PMO nod to grill Puducherry LG

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

The Prime Minister's Office has given the nod to questioning of Puducherry Lt Governor Iqbal Singh by the Enforcement Directorate for his alleged links with suspected money launderer Hasan Ali Khan.

Drug controversy has not dented Shah Rukh Khan's popularity as brand: Experts

Drug controversy has not dented Shah Rukh Khan's popularity as brand: Experts

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Shahrukh Khan is one of India's most loved "human brands", and while the drug controversy may have paused his endorsement engagements, it has not dented the superstar's popularity among corporate, as per industry experts. Right after the controversy around his son's arrest in an alleged drug case broke out, many companies halted ads featuring King Khan. Many of them are now back on screens.

Customs to clear pharma raw materials from China

Customs to clear pharma raw materials from China

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Apart from them, consignments of 11 top importers, including LG, Samsung, Toyota, Honda, and Siemens, will also be allowed entry, relieving them of the 100 per cent inspection rule.

Adani loses key customer for Carmichael mine in Australia

Adani loses key customer for Carmichael mine in Australia

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Adani's Carmichael project has been stuck in the approvals process for the past five years.

Amazon is India's most trusted online shopping brand

Amazon is India's most trusted online shopping brand

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The top five most trusted brands are Samsung Mobiles, Sony, LG, Nokia and Tata.

Join hands to battle COVID: Shah tells all-party meet

Join hands to battle COVID: Shah tells all-party meet

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Shah apprised the leaders of four major political parties of Delhi on the steps taken to check the coronavirus pandemic and sought their views on the issue, a home ministry official said. Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress, Aam Aadmi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party have attended the meeting.

Shunglu panel points out 'gross abuse of power' by Kejriwal-led government

Shunglu panel points out 'gross abuse of power' by Kejriwal-led government

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The committee has flagged decisions including the allotment of land to the Aam Aadmi Party for its party office, appointment of Minister Satyendra Jain's daughter as "mission director" of Delhi State Health Mission and a number of purported AAP functionaries as "advisors".

Shops selling essentials to remain open 24x7 in Maha, Delhi, Goa

Shops selling essentials to remain open 24x7 in Maha, Delhi, Goa

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The decision was taken to prevent crowding at shops and marketplaces amid the lockdown to contain the coronaviruspandemic, a statement from Thackeray's office said.

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season

Online sale of durables nearly doubles this season

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

With consumers staying indoors and e-commerce firms extending their reach to a larger number of pin codes, these giants have snatched a larger share from the offline traders this season.

Modiji hell-bent on destroying Delhi, says Kejriwal livid over transfers

Modiji hell-bent on destroying Delhi, says Kejriwal livid over transfers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

LG Jung transferred of several senior officials engaged in flagship projects of the government, prompting Kejriwal to accuse the PM of being "hell bent" to "destroy" Delhi.

SEE: Will Dhoni take up shooting after cricket?

SEE: Will Dhoni take up shooting after cricket?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The Walther rifle imported by Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who retired from international cricket on Saturday, is the same model which another champion sportsperson, Abhinav Bindra, had used to win a historic individual gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.

Afzal Guru's file sent back to Delhi LG

Afzal Guru's file sent back to Delhi LG

Rediff.com19 May 2010

The Delhi Government on Wednesday once again sent the file of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru's mercy petition to the Lieutenant Governor after incorporating some "minor clarifications".

MHA forwards mercy plea of Nirbhaya convict to Prez

MHA forwards mercy plea of Nirbhaya convict to Prez

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The Union home ministry on Friday forwarded to President Ram Nath Kovind the mercy petition of one of the convicts in the Nirbhaya gang rape case, recommending its rejection, officials said. Mukesh Singh, one of the four death row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case, had filed the mercy petition a few days ago.

Doubling time of COVID-19 cases now 12.2 days: Vardhan

Doubling time of COVID-19 cases now 12.2 days: Vardhan

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Vardhan said the fatality rate is 3.2 per cent while the recovery rate is progressively increasing and stands at 31.74 per cent.

People 'left to suffer': SC on Dengue and Chikungunya menace in Delhi

People 'left to suffer': SC on Dengue and Chikungunya menace in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the authorities were "not interested" and the people have been "left to suffer".

Delhi govt, IAS officers show signs of thaw; express readiness for talks

Delhi govt, IAS officers show signs of thaw; express readiness for talks

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Kejriwal had on Sunday assured the bureaucrats that he will use all the powers and resources at his command to ensure their safety and security and called them part of his family.

Setback for Kejriwal: HC revokes appointment of 21 parliamentary secretaries

Setback for Kejriwal: HC revokes appointment of 21 parliamentary secretaries

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Centre had on July 13 opposed the appointment of 21 parliamentary secretaries by the Aam Aadmi Party government, saying the post neither finds place in the Constitution, nor does it find a place in the Delhi Members of Legislative Assembly (Removal of Disqualification) Act of 1997, except for the post of Parliamentary Secretary to the Chief Minister.