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SC cracks down on Delhi pollution, bans new diesel SUVs

SC cracks down on Delhi pollution, bans new diesel SUVs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Cars with engine capacity of 2000 cc and above will not be registered in Delhi and National Capital Region till March 31, 2016

EC removes Thakur, Verma as BJP's star campaigners

EC removes Thakur, Verma as BJP's star campaigners

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The order said the two leaders who made objectionable comments while campaigning during election rallies be removed from the list of BJP's 'star campaigners'. Thakur and Verma can still canvass for the BJP but they will have to bear the campaign expenditures.

India conducts record COVID 4.2 lakh tests in single day

India conducts record COVID 4.2 lakh tests in single day

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With 4,20,898 samples tested in the past 24 hours, it added, the Tests Per Million has increased to 11,485 and continue to maintain an upward trend.

Take quick decision on dissolution of Delhi assembly: SC to Centre

Take quick decision on dissolution of Delhi assembly: SC to Centre

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to take a decision on dissolution of Delhi assembly "one way or another" within five weeks, questioning it for continuing to keep the house in suspended animation when no party is coming forward to form the government.

SC order on Friday on Nirbhaya convict's plea challenging rejection of mercy petition

SC order on Friday on Nirbhaya convict's plea challenging rejection of mercy petition

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Sharma, one of the four convicts on death row in the 2012 case, has also sought commutation of his death sentence to life imprisonment claiming that he has "developed mental illness" inside the prison due to the alleged "torture and ill-treatment".

India's 20 most sought-after cities

India's 20 most sought-after cities

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Indian cities are getting more crowded as people continue to migrate in search of better prospects.

66m of Indian Internet users are children of 5-11 age

66m of Indian Internet users are children of 5-11 age

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Overall, India had 451 million internet users at the end of March this year, second only to China in terms of monthly active internet users, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) said in its report titled 'India Internet 2019'.

Delhi govt formation: Centre gets time till Oct 10 from SC

Delhi govt formation: Centre gets time till Oct 10 from SC

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to apprise it by October 10 about the outcome of political process initiated by the Lt Governor by writing a letter to the President on exploring the possibility of government formation in Delhi.

Interested in Heritage Management?

Interested in Heritage Management?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Delhi Institute of Heritage Research & Management announces admissions.

HSCI changes name to Honda Cars India

HSCI changes name to Honda Cars India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Japanese auto major Honda has changed the name of its Indian operations to Honda Cars India Ltd following the break up of its joint venture with Usha International of the Shriram Group.

FIR against Sheila: HC to hear Delhi govt's plea on Feb 26

FIR against Sheila: HC to hear Delhi govt's plea on Feb 26

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The Delhi high court on Monday fixed for February 26 the hearing on Kejriwal government's plea to withdraw the appeal of previous Congress dispensation against a lower court order to register an FIR against former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit in a corruption case.

PM Modi takes stock of COVID-19 situation

PM Modi takes stock of COVID-19 situation

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

The meeting comes against the backdrop of rising number of coronavirus cases in the country.

Complete LS poll schedule: Know your voting date

Complete LS poll schedule: Know your voting date

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Here's the full phase-wise list of polling dates in all states and Union Territories.

LG can't act as an 'obstructionist': SC on AAP vs Centre battle

LG can't act as an 'obstructionist': SC on AAP vs Centre battle

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The Supreme Court said that except for three issues, including land and law and order, Delhi government has the power to legislate and govern on other issues.

Rs 16 lakh a day is what AAP spent on advertisements

Rs 16 lakh a day is what AAP spent on advertisements

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Aam Aadmi Party government spent nearly Rs 15 crore on advertisements in the print media during the 91-day period till May 11, according to an Right to Information reply.

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convict's plea challenging rejection of mercy petition

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convict's plea challenging rejection of mercy petition

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The top court rejected the contention of Sharma that he is mentally ill and said his medical report suggests he is stable.

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Check out the 59 seats going to polls in Phase 6

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.

Coronavirus lockdown leads to lower air pollution levels

Coronavirus lockdown leads to lower air pollution levels

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

The nationwide 'Janta Curfew' followed by the 21-day lockdown to combat the coronavirus outbreak have led to a significant reduction in pollution in the country, with 91 cities recording air quality in the 'good' and 'satisfactory' category on March 29, a Central Pollution Control Board report has stated. Travel restrictions and the closure of industries have helped reduce the pollution level, it said.

'Huge lapses' by Maharashtra in managing migrant crisis: SC

'Huge lapses' by Maharashtra in managing migrant crisis: SC

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the worst Covid-19 affected state of Maharashtra to be more vigilant and make concerted efforts in identifying and sending the migrant workers still stranded there to their native places. The top court, which directed all states and Union territories to transport all stranded workers by train, bus or other modes within 15 days, said there were "huge lapses" by the Maharashtra authorities in dealing with the issue and asked the government there to announce a suitable place for their registration.

Kovind to visit Lucknow on Sunday to seek support for presidential polls

Kovind to visit Lucknow on Sunday to seek support for presidential polls

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

A senior Congress leader said the Opposition's presidential pick Meira Kumar might also pay a visit to Lucknow to seek votes from the electoral college as the party "will not leave any stone unturned" for the election.

Swamy attacks Jung, says he takes instructions from Ahmed Patel

Swamy attacks Jung, says he takes instructions from Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

He made the attack on Jung while joining a protest by BJP MP Maheish Girri, who demanded an apology from CM Kejriwal for linking him to the murder of an NDMC official.

Politics at play? Non-BJP ruled states' floats go MIA at R-Day

Politics at play? Non-BJP ruled states' floats go MIA at R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Floats from 13 states, including Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha weren't present at parade

SC issues new guidelines for hearings till June 19

SC issues new guidelines for hearings till June 19

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Issuing the fresh SoP, the apex court said for the first time in the Registry, '1881' helpline number will remain functional from 10 am to 5 pm under supervision of senior officers to provide instant solutions to query of advocate and litigants about e-filing and other issues relating to judicial functions.

Uphaar fire: Ansals face 2-year jail term if they fail to pay Rs 60 cr

Uphaar fire: Ansals face 2-year jail term if they fail to pay Rs 60 cr

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Modifying its order, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said real estate barons Ansal brothers will undergo a two-year rigorous jail term in the Uphaar fire case if they fail to pay Rs 30 crore each within three months.

Home ministry order row to come up before SC, HC on Friday

Home ministry order row to come up before SC, HC on Friday

Rediff.com28 May 2015

The AAP government in Delhi and the LG have been involved in a public spat over his powers vis a vis an elected government.

Purchase of property, issuance of driving licence: Here's the list of sops for refugees from Pak, B'desh, Afghanistan

Purchase of property, issuance of driving licence: Here's the list of sops for refugees from Pak, B'desh, Afghanistan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The NDA government has approved additional facilities for members of minority communities living in India on long-term visa

Another poll gimmick? Centre ignores opposition, approves Jat quota

Another poll gimmick? Centre ignores opposition, approves Jat quota

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The nod for reservation for the Jat community in the central list of Other Backward Classes in nine states has been given despite the National Commission for Backward Classes opposing such a move.

Najeeb Jung seeks law ministry's view on Jan Lokpal Bill

Najeeb Jung seeks law ministry's view on Jan Lokpal Bill

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on Monday took a swipe at the Aam Aadmi Party government, saying the country cannot run on 'Mohalla Sabhas' and a law cannot be decided on the streets.

Swamy's next agenda: Picking holes in GST

Swamy's next agenda: Picking holes in GST

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In a string of tweets and replies, Swamy also said that GST can be implemented only if the Supreme Court clears a petition on levy of entry tax

Kejriwal accuses LG of trying to render elected govt ineffective

Kejriwal accuses LG of trying to render elected govt ineffective

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asks Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung to work "within the confines" of Constitution.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

Why AAP won't be able to fulfil its Lokpal promise

Why AAP won't be able to fulfil its Lokpal promise

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Arvind Kejriwal's most awaited Lokpal bill may remain just a poll promise. The proposed Lokpal cannot exercise any police power, say advocate Vishwanath Chaturvedi.

Kejriwal sarkar gifts MLAs, ministers a 400 pc pay hike!

Kejriwal sarkar gifts MLAs, ministers a 400 pc pay hike!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Basic salary of legislators will rise from current Rs 12,000 to Rs 50,000 and overall monthly package will be around Rs 2.1 lakh as against Rs 88,000 at present.

EC introduces e-filing of poll affidavits for the first time

EC introduces e-filing of poll affidavits for the first time

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

In a maiden initiative, the Election Commission has introduced e-filing of affidavits by candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

Jaitley's fifth is a please-all Budget, almost

Jaitley's fifth is a please-all Budget, almost

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Jaitley said a 10 per cent tax long on capital gains exceeding Rs 1 lakh made from the sale of shares has been introduced but those made till Janaury 31 would be grandfathered. A 10 per cent tax on distributed income by equity oriented mutual funds has also been proposed in the budget.

AAP can't confront Modi for 5, 10 years

AAP can't confront Modi for 5, 10 years

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

'Can the Aam Aadmi Party challenge the BJP? Someday perhaps. But to set him up as a national alternative just now smacks of the very sin that Arvind Kejriwal admits brought him down in 2014 -- arrogance.'

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

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