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Kejriwal has acute bronchitis, undergoes tests

Kejriwal has acute bronchitis, undergoes tests

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who sat on a two-day dharna outside Rail Bhavan, is unwell and undergoing tests at a hospital in Ghaziabad on Wednesday.

ACB sends notice to Sheila Dikshit over water tanker scam

ACB sends notice to Sheila Dikshit over water tanker scam

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Asked by reporters what happens if Dikshit fails to turn up before the ACB despite the notice, Meena said, "We can't predict anything in this regard. We are taking action as per law."

After security cover, Kejriwal says no to govt bungalow

After security cover, Kejriwal says no to govt bungalow

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

After refusing to take security cover, Arvind Kejriwal, who is set to become the Delhi chief minister, has refused to shift to a government bungalow in line with his resolve to end the VIP culture.

Helicopter tourism to start in Kerala in Oct

Helicopter tourism to start in Kerala in Oct

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Visitors will be taken from one tourist spot to the other in a seven seater helicopter to save time and also discomfort on the roads, says E M Najeeb, Chairman Air Travel Enterprises, which is marketing the packages through its leisure arm.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

U-17 WC: US, Ghana face off; eye knockout berth

U-17 WC: US, Ghana face off; eye knockout berth

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Ghana and the United States would look to seal a knockout berth when they face-off in their second group match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Delhi, on Monday.

'Money in hands of poor will benefit economy': Kejriwal defends minimum wage hike

'Money in hands of poor will benefit economy': Kejriwal defends minimum wage hike

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Kejriwal said money in the hands of the poor and middle class will benefit the country's economy.

Payment to politicians claim: J&K House panel summons VK Singh

Payment to politicians claim: J&K House panel summons VK Singh

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Rejecting former Army Chief General V K Singh's denial about claiming payment of cash to ruling politicians in the state, the Jammu and Kashmir legislative council has summon the general to appear in person before its privilege committee on January 9, 2014.

Daughter gives Kejriwal reason to smile, scores 96 pc in Class XII exam

Daughter gives Kejriwal reason to smile, scores 96 pc in Class XII exam

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Her residence may have been the centre of a political storm for over a year but that did not deter Harshita, daughter of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, who came out with flying colours scoring 96 per cent in her Class XII CBSE exam.

For India's rose cultivators, it was a thorny V-Day

For India's rose cultivators, it was a thorny V-Day

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Rose growers in South India, mainly Hosur, have for many years spread the scent of love on Valentine's Day around the world. But the world seems to have jilted them for other options this time

NDA creating hue and cry over drafting of cops for Delhi ACB: Nitish

NDA creating hue and cry over drafting of cops for Delhi ACB: Nitish

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday attacked the National Democratic Alliance government for making a "hue and cry" over drafting five of Bihar policemen in Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch

AAP wants LG to be sacked and arrested over MM Khan's murder

AAP wants LG to be sacked and arrested over MM Khan's murder

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

"His role is suspicious in the case. Why had he written to NDMC seeking action against Khan? We demand that the LG be arrested and sacked from his position," AAP's Delhi Unit Convener Dileep Pandey said at a press conference.

Kejriwal vs LG: AAP govt's appointment of new principal secy rejected

Kejriwal vs LG: AAP govt's appointment of new principal secy rejected

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday appointed Chief Minister's Secretary Rajendra Kumar as principal secretary of the services department which was promptly rejected by Lt Governor Najeeb Jung.

Expelled AAP MLA threatens to pull down Delhi government

Expelled AAP MLA threatens to pull down Delhi government

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Claiming the support of at least five legislators, expelled Aam Aadmi Party Member of Legislative Assembly Vinod Kumar Binny has threatened to pull down the Arvind Kejriwal-led government if his demands were not met within 48 hours.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Former Delhi HC judge Khethrapal to be the new Lokayukta

Former Delhi HC judge Khethrapal to be the new Lokayukta

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Former Delhi high court judge Reva Khetrapal will be Delhi's new Lokayukta, a post which was lying vacant since 2013.

Cong considering extending support to AAP: Rahul

Cong considering extending support to AAP: Rahul

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The issue of extending support to Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Admi Party is "under consideration", Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday.

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.

Govt sets up 6-member panel to measure backwardness of states

Govt sets up 6-member panel to measure backwardness of states

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Amid demands for special category status by Bihar, the Centre on Wednesday set up an expert committee to evolve a composite index to measure backwardness of states.

Jung acting like Churchill; has no faith in democracy, says Delhi home minister

Jung acting like Churchill; has no faith in democracy, says Delhi home minister

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Satyender Jain, whose department has had confrontations with the LG over a range of issues, said Jung doesn't have "faith" in democracy.

'Jung' resumes in Delhi post HC verdict on who's boss

'Jung' resumes in Delhi post HC verdict on who's boss

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Refusing to back down, the AAP government said it will challenge the order in the Supreme Court, asserting it has been targeted for trying to contain corruption. It also questioned why the Constitution was amended to have a legislative assembly if the city was to be run by the LG.

No aam aadmi here: Kejriwal's blockbuster iftar party

No aam aadmi here: Kejriwal's blockbuster iftar party

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's iftar party on Sunday was a political blockbuster.

Battle of brooms: AAP, BJP lock horns while cleaning Delhi's garbage

Battle of brooms: AAP, BJP lock horns while cleaning Delhi's garbage

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

It was a battle for broom-upmanship as both Bharatiya Janata Party and Aam Aadmi Party leaders took to cleaning the streets of Delhi on Saturday while blaming each other for the garbage crisis in the city.

Go to court if DDCA probe panel is illegal: Kejriwal to Centre

Go to court if DDCA probe panel is illegal: Kejriwal to Centre

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Kejriwal claimed that the action amounts to 'unjustified interference' as the inquiry is 'perfectly' legal and Union minister Arun Jaitley should cooperate with the inquiry commission and stop 'misusing' the LG office.

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.

Governance is serious business: BJP's 'advice' to Kejriwal

Governance is serious business: BJP's 'advice' to Kejriwal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Arvind Kejriwal ji, let me give you an uncalled-for friendly advice. Governance is serious business, please keep it in mind."

'BJP has taken U-turn on full statehood for Delhi': Kejriwal

'BJP has taken U-turn on full statehood for Delhi': Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Aam Aadmi Party on Monday fired a fresh salvo at Centre over the statehood issue.

Delhi's 'Aam Aadmi' sarkar completes 100 days in office

Delhi's 'Aam Aadmi' sarkar completes 100 days in office

Rediff.com24 May 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government on Sunday completed 100 days in office, a period marked by its ongoing bitter tussle with the Lt Governor, a split in the party and implementation of a slew of its electoral promises, including slashing power tariff by 50 per cent and providing free water of up to 20,000 litres per month.

Kejriwal and ministers missing in action as Delhi fights Dengue and Chikungunya

Kejriwal and ministers missing in action as Delhi fights Dengue and Chikungunya

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal shrugged off responsibility saying that he and his ministers had no powers and one should ask the PM.

Vemula anniv: Hyderabad university set for 'shahadat din' showdown

Vemula anniv: Hyderabad university set for 'shahadat din' showdown

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

A stage seems to have set for confrontation between students of University of Hyderabad and its authorities over organisation of "Shahadat Din" on Tuesday in memory of dalit scholar Rohit Vemula whose alleged suicide last year had raised a political firestorm.

'Tired of giving justifications', AAP MLA quits all posts

'Tired of giving justifications', AAP MLA quits all posts

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

In his letter, Khan stated that he has 'run out of patience' of issuing clarifications to the public pleading innocence over a number of allegations levelled against him and his family members.

AAP eyes Delhi comeback? Kejriwal seeks fresh polls in meet with LG

AAP eyes Delhi comeback? Kejriwal seeks fresh polls in meet with LG

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Twenty-seven Aam Aadmi Party members of Legislative Assembly led by Arvind Kejriwal met Lt Governor Najeeb Jung and told him that delay in dissolving the Delhi assembly was "encouraging horse trading".

Amid BJP's move to form Delhi govt, AAP calls MLAs' meet

Amid BJP's move to form Delhi govt, AAP calls MLAs' meet

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Amid reports that Bharatiya Janata Party is trying to form government in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party has called a meeting of its MLAs on Thursday to discuss future course of action.

What surprises will PM spring this week?

What surprises will PM spring this week?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

From note ban result to Delhi's next L-G, a few things to look forward to.

AAP govt snubs LG again, to go ahead with public assembly

AAP govt snubs LG again, to go ahead with public assembly

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

With Bharatiya Janata Party Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi set to connect with people through a discussion over a cup of tea, Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad on Wednesday expressed doubt over Modi being a tea seller and stressed it was he who used to sell tea in his childhood in Patna.

SIT will probe closed, untraced 1984 riot cases

SIT will probe closed, untraced 1984 riot cases

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has given consent to the Aam Aadmi Party government's recommendation for a probe by a Special Investigation Team into the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday.

AAP's Jan Lokpal bill unconstitutional: Solicitor general

AAP's Jan Lokpal bill unconstitutional: Solicitor general

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party government's plans to enact the Jan Lokpal Bill in a public venue next week faced fresh hurdles with Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran insisting that Lt Governor's prior approval is necessary while key ally Congress toughened its opposition.

CM Kejriwal recovers from fever, will meet cabinet today

CM Kejriwal recovers from fever, will meet cabinet today

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet his six-member cabinet at 1pm on Monday as the new Aam Aadmi Party gets down to work.

PHOTOS: The who's who of Delhi turn up to vote

PHOTOS: The who's who of Delhi turn up to vote

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Rediff.com brings you images from Delhi of some of the high profile voters visiting polling booths to cast their franchise.