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World mayors to meet in Kochi

World mayors to meet in Kochi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

Barring political activities for bail breaches fundamental rights: SC

Barring political activities for bail breaches fundamental rights: SC

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The condition was imposed by the high court while ordering his release on bail in August 2022.

UP mayoral polls: SP routed

UP mayoral polls: SP routed

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

The ruling Samajwadi Party suffered a major setback in mayoral polls in Uttar Pradesh as it secured just one of 12 posts in municipal corporations while the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party won eight.

Mumbai, Pune to have female mayors

Mumbai, Pune to have female mayors

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

The post was reserved for a woman from Other Backward Classes

91 killed during stir against PM Hasina in Bangladesh; curfew imposed

91 killed during stir against PM Hasina in Bangladesh; curfew imposed

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

The clashes broke out this morning when protesters attending a non-cooperation programme to demand the government's resignation faced opposition from the supporters of the Awami League, Chhatra League, and Jubo League activists.

Decision on opening up Mumbai local trains for all next week: Mayor

Decision on opening up Mumbai local trains for all next week: Mayor

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The decision to allow general public to travel on Mumbai's local trains will be taken after a week, depending on the COVID-19 situation in the city, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar said.

Ex-Kolkata mayor, four-time TMC MLA, joins BJP

Ex-Kolkata mayor, four-time TMC MLA, joins BJP

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Chatterjee, who also held several portfolios in the Banerjee government as a minister, lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah for their bold leadership and said there should be no place for negative politics, an apparent attack on TMC supremo.

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

How India Won Back Maldives's Trust

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

The avoidable stresses and strains in ties helped in one way. It showed for the entire region how a matured India handled diplomatic relations, especially with a smaller and suspicious neighbour, with practised dignity and patience, unruffled by provocations in word, deed and action, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

London mayor declares 'major incident' as COVID 'out of control'

London mayor declares 'major incident' as COVID 'out of control'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Major incidents have previously been called for the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017 and the terrorist attacks in the UK capital. A major incident is defined as an event or situation with a range of serious consequences which requires special arrangements to be implemented by one or more emergency responder agency.

Oak Creek Mayor assures Rao of protecting gurdwara

Oak Creek Mayor assures Rao of protecting gurdwara

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Voicing regret over the shooting incident at a Wisconsin gurdwara that killed six Sikh worshippers, Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi briefed Indian envoy to the United States Nirupama Rao, about the measures he would put in place to upgrade the security at the shrine.

Bangladeshi mayor escapes bid on life

Bangladeshi mayor escapes bid on life

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

Police said the bombs recovered were found in southwestern Khulna and northern Sirajganj districts among other places.

Search on for Patna mayor

Search on for Patna mayor

Rediff.com30 Jul 2005

Not Yet Time For Udhayanidhi Stalin To Be Dy CM

Not Yet Time For Udhayanidhi Stalin To Be Dy CM

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

In private, questions are being raised about the wisdom of a 'dual-SIM' leadership during the long run-up to the 2026 assembly polls where 'family rule' could become an election issue, reports N Sathiya Moorthy.

Despite 18 defeats, MP man jumps into poll fray again

Despite 18 defeats, MP man jumps into poll fray again

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The serial defeat in elections has earned him the title of "Indori Dharti Pakad", drawing the name from late Kaka Joginder Singh aka 'Dharti Pakad', from Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh who had contested and lost several elections in the country.

Town mayor, wife shot dead at Manila airport

Town mayor, wife shot dead at Manila airport

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

A mayor from southern Philippines, his wife and two others have been fatally shot in a daring attack at a Manila airport terminal that also wounded four other people.

MCD House fails to elect standing committee amid ruckus

MCD House fails to elect standing committee amid ruckus

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi House was adjourned for the day on Thursday as ruckus and sloganeering continued over the election of six members of the standing committee.

After 'Angry Trump Baby' blimp, watch out for the London mayor's balloon

After 'Angry Trump Baby' blimp, watch out for the London mayor's balloon

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

A giant blimp of London Mayor Sadiq Khan will be seen in the United Kingdom capital's skies this weekend after protesters were given permission to fly the crowdfunded balloon in Westminster.

Bypolls held in 7 states amid violence in Uttarakhand, Bengal, Bihar

Bypolls held in 7 states amid violence in Uttarakhand, Bengal, Bihar

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Moderate to high turnout was recorded in 13 assembly constituencies across seven states where bypolls were held on Wednesday amid sporadic incidents of violence in Uttarakhand, Bihar and West Bengal.

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

'Let Me Get My Shoes', Trump Said After Shooting

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Former United States president Donald Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during an apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker was shot and killed by a member of the Secret Service.

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

SC stays order to display owners' name on Kanwar Yatra eateries

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday imposed an interim stay on directives passed by the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments that eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route must display names of owners.

4-year-old re-elected mayor of US town

4-year-old re-elected mayor of US town

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Mayor Robert "Bobby" Tufts was re-elected as the mayor of Dorset, a small town in Minnesota on Sunday. Bobby was first elected as a three-year-old.

Now BJP demands Mayor's post in Mumbai

Now BJP demands Mayor's post in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

Buoyed by its success in recent Mumbai civic polls, Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday demanded it be given at least one term of the Mayor's post in Brihanmumai Municipal Corporation.

What the mayors of Asian cities want

What the mayors of Asian cities want

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Like other mayors, Sinai is also concerned about raising funds to meet the growing requirements of spending on civic amenities.

13 assembly seats in 7 states go to bypolls today

13 assembly seats in 7 states go to bypolls today

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The electoral exercise, the first since the Lok Sabha elections, will decide the fate of many veterans and some debutantes including Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's wife Kamlesh Thakur.

Polls to pick 6 MCD standing committee members stalled after AAP-BJP ruckus

Polls to pick 6 MCD standing committee members stalled after AAP-BJP ruckus

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Meanwhile, many BJP members chanted 'Hanuman Chalisa' for several minutes, awaiting resumption of the House.

Ex-Cong mayor named accused in B'luru violence case

Ex-Cong mayor named accused in B'luru violence case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The Central Crime Branch probing the August 11 violence in Bengaluru over an alleged inflammatory social media post, has filed a preliminary chargesheet in a local court, naming former Congress mayor R Sampath Raj as an accused.

AAP-BJP councillors come to blows at MCD, ballot boxes thrown

AAP-BJP councillors come to blows at MCD, ballot boxes thrown

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Several members of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday night exchanged blows and hurled plastic bottles at each other in the chamber of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House, on a day the city got its new mayor.

Starmer storm sweeps Sunak out of 10 Downing Street

Starmer storm sweeps Sunak out of 10 Downing Street

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Sunak, 44, was facing the impossible challenge of overcoming voter anger against the incumbent Tories after 14 years in power. The 61-year-old Keir Starmer-led Labour Party, meanwhile, maintained a strong lead over the Tories throughout the six-week campaign.

'This Isn't Like Any Other Election'

'This Isn't Like Any Other Election'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'We can't sit back clutching our memories of the riots. The country, the future of our children are more important.' Jyoti Punwani reports on an unusual election meeting in Mumbai.

Letters containing deadly poison sent to NYC mayor

Letters containing deadly poison sent to NYC mayor

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Two anonymous letters containing traces of the deadly poison ricin were sent to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his non-profit organisation in Washington, the latest in a string of similar incidents.

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit resigns due to 'personal reasons'

Punjab governor Banwarilal Purohit resigns due to 'personal reasons'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Purohit's resignation came a day after he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi.

London more attractive than US: Mayor

London more attractive than US: Mayor

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The city of London has sought increased investments from Indian companies especially from medium and small-size businesses. The mayor, who is leading an 80-strong delegation of 'business ambassadors' to India on a six-day visit from Sunday, told newsmen, "we want more and more medium andsmall-size businesses from India to invest in London."

UK: Former Indian-origin Mayor dead

UK: Former Indian-origin Mayor dead

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Hailing from Punjab, Dr Bhart was the Mayor of Bicester from May 2006 until May 2007. He had been both town and district councillor. He worked for numerous organisations and spent much time promoting Anglo-Asian relations.

Dil Dosti Dilemma Review: Sweet

Dil Dosti Dilemma Review: Sweet

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Dil Dosti Dilemma is a coming-of-age series without profanity, and that by itself breaks the current mould, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Mayor wants Gandhi statue in London

Mayor wants Gandhi statue in London

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

According to Ken Livingstone, the statue will be a huge tourist attraction and boost the United Kingdom's links with India.

London mayor opposes annual cap on migrants

London mayor opposes annual cap on migrants

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

London's Conservative mayor Boris Johnson has opposed the David Cameron government's plans to place an annual limit on professional migrants from India and outside the European Union, taking the controversy to a new level.

CPI-M hails historic win in Himachal mayoral polls

CPI-M hails historic win in Himachal mayoral polls

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The Communist Party of India Marxist on Monday congratulated its Himachal Pradesh unit for its "historic win" in the mayoral elections in Shimla. In direct elections, CPI-M nominees trounced Bharatiya Janata Party candidates for the posts of mayor and deputy mayor of Shimla.

HC stays re-election of 6 MCD standing committee members for norm breach

HC stays re-election of 6 MCD standing committee members for norm breach

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The high court said the regulations nowhere reflect that the Delhi mayor has authority to declare the election of Standing Committee members as null and void.

NRI chosen mayor of London borough

NRI chosen mayor of London borough

Rediff.com20 May 2007

A non-resident Indian elected councillor in Brent for the third successive term since 1996 has been chosen mayor of the London borough, with a large Indian community.

AAP-BJP members clash, councillor faints... Delhi's election to forget

AAP-BJP members clash, councillor faints... Delhi's election to forget

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

A fight broke out in the MCD House as Bharatiya Janata Party and Aam Aadmi Party members kicked, punched and pushed one another amid shouting after mayor Shelly Oberoi declared one vote invalid in the election to a key six-member municipal committee on Friday.