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'I Will Remove Corruption From Goa'

'I Will Remove Corruption From Goa'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'If you weed out corruption, you will bring glory to Goa.'

Ramlila Maidan all set to host Kejriwal's 2nd swearing-in

Ramlila Maidan all set to host Kejriwal's 2nd swearing-in

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

AAP expects 1.5 lakh people to converge at Ramlila Maidan today.

Mahad bridge collapse: Drowned wreckage of both buses found

Mahad bridge collapse: Drowned wreckage of both buses found

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

"After a long search and working 12-14 hours a day for the last 8 days, the Naval teams have located two bus wreckage submerged in water at Mahad," said Defence spokesperson, Rahul Sinha, in a statement.

Investors Summit: Yogi govt spent Rs 65cr in 'make up' of Lucknow

Investors Summit: Yogi govt spent Rs 65cr in 'make up' of Lucknow

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Mukesh Ambani said he had never seen any city decked up so strikingly as Lucknow

Foreign powers want to 'defame' Indian tea, Modi says in Assam

Foreign powers want to 'defame' Indian tea, Modi says in Assam

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

The prime minister was apparently referring to Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg's controversial 'toolkit', which she tweeted and then deleted, outlining ways in which people can participate in the farmers protest.

Street vendor donates new clothes to flood victims

Street vendor donates new clothes to flood victims

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Noushad did not think twice while opening the sealed bundles of new clothes, kept in his godown for Eid, and donate it to the distressed people, who are living in relief camps after losing everything in the floods and massive landslides in north Kerala.

Shakti Act: Death penalty for crime against women, children in Maha

Shakti Act: Death penalty for crime against women, children in Maha

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The draft bill seeks to amend relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for the proposed law's application in the state.

Varanasi flyover collapse: UP bridge corporation MD sacked

Varanasi flyover collapse: UP bridge corporation MD sacked

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Rajan Mittal, was removed from his post during the term of the Akhilesh Yadav government following complaints. But he was reinstated when the BJP government came to power last year.

'TMC intolerance no match for BJP vindictiveness'

'TMC intolerance no match for BJP vindictiveness'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

'The BJP's modus operandi is not just to be intolerant of dissent, it is to create mistrust and doubt between communities and the electoral process itself.'

Arvind Kejriwal's AAP wins trust vote

Arvind Kejriwal's AAP wins trust vote

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The minority Aam Aadmi Party government on Thursday crossed the first hurdle in the Delhi assembly when its confidence motion sailed through easily with the backing of the members of Congress, Janata Dal-United and an independent.

'Gentlemen, we are at war!'

'Gentlemen, we are at war!'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'I propose to finish it soon, but till then you all will ensure that we strike hard at our enemy.' 'I will not accept any shortcomings or cowardice.'

AAP govt suspends 3 DJB officials, shifts 800 others

AAP govt suspends 3 DJB officials, shifts 800 others

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Cracking down on corruption in Delhi Jal Board, the city government on Monday suspended three officials of the water distribution utility and shifted around 800 others in a bid to streamline its service delivery mechanism.

Mumbai: 8 children among 13 killed in 2 building crashes

Mumbai: 8 children among 13 killed in 2 building crashes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Nine members of a family were among the deceased in the first incident which took place around 11.15 pm on Wednesday, when Mumbai experienced heavy rains throughout the day, at the New Collector Compound on Abdul Hamid Road in the Malwani area of suburban Malad, the officials said.

Kejriwal outlines relief plan for Delhi riot victims

Kejriwal outlines relief plan for Delhi riot victims

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Kejriwal said the government has set up 9 shelters for the riot-affected people and is distributing food among them.

Priyanka Gandhi vacates Lodhi Estate bungalow

Priyanka Gandhi vacates Lodhi Estate bungalow

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Sources close to her said she would be staying for a few days in her Gurugram penthouse before shifting to central Delhi, where she has finalised a house.

Delhi: Less than 1K cases after 49 days, AIIMS chief says peak reached

Delhi: Less than 1K cases after 49 days, AIIMS chief says peak reached

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Delhi recorded 954 cases on Monday, according to a health department bulletin. The bulletin said the number of tests conducted too was the lowest in July.

Daddy and Me: 'I am proud to be his son'

Daddy and Me: 'I am proud to be his son'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Readers share memorable pictures of their dads. Share yours too!

BJP finalises first list of candidates for Himachal polls

BJP finalises first list of candidates for Himachal polls

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party has cleared the first list of 45 candidates for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections. Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal, five of his ten ministers and 15 sitting Members of Legislative Assembly figure in the list cleared by the Central Election Committee, chaired by party president Nitin Gadkari and attended among others by patriarch Lal Krishna Advani.

Slap homicide charge in female foeticide cases: Bhujbal

Slap homicide charge in female foeticide cases: Bhujbal

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Senior Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal has demanded that homicide cases be filed against those involved in female foeticide.

ACB seeks govt nod for inquiry against Bhujbal

ACB seeks govt nod for inquiry against Bhujbal

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Maharashtra has sought permission of the state government for launching an inquiry into a complaint of alleged corruption against PWD Minister Chhagan Bhujbal in construction of the Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi, a top ACB official said on Thursday.

Will sue those maligning my image: Bhujbal

Will sue those maligning my image: Bhujbal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Under attack for alleged corruption in the construction of Maharashtra Sadan and money laundering charges against his family members, Maharashtra PWD Minister Chhagan Bhujbal said he was contemplating defamation suit against those maligning him.

42 killed as monsoon wreaks havoc in Maharashtra

42 killed as monsoon wreaks havoc in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

No immediate relief appears in sight as the India Meteorological Department issued a red alert for six districts which have been already pounded by downpour, forecasting "extremely heavy" rainfall and recommending preventive actions.

'Delhi to become world class city in just four years': Kejriwal

'Delhi to become world class city in just four years': Kejriwal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday promised to make Delhi a world class city in "just four years".

Karnataka releases over 12,000 cusecs into Cauvery

Karnataka releases over 12,000 cusecs into Cauvery

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

In good news for farmers of Cauvery delta region in Tamil Nadu facing a grim crop situation due to drought like condition, Karnataka has released over 12,000 cusecs of water into the inter-state river with the Kabini dam surplusing following heavy rains in its catchment areas.

Chhagan Bhujbal's bail plea rejected

Chhagan Bhujbal's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The court had on Wednesday extended the judicial custody of Bhujbal and his nephew Sameer Bhujbal till May 25.

Chhagan, Sameer Bhujbal's judicial custody extended till May 25

Chhagan, Sameer Bhujbal's judicial custody extended till May 25

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The Enforcement Directorate had last week arrested Chhagan Bhujbal's associate and chartered accountant Sunil Naik in connection with the case.

'Nivar' now a very severe cyclonic storm

'Nivar' now a very severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Meanwhile, water will be released from Chembarambakkam lake, one of the key drinking water sources to Chennai, since it was nearing capacity, the government said.

Explained: National Recruitment Agency

Explained: National Recruitment Agency

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The NRA will have representatives of IBPS, SSC and Indian Railways.

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

India ready to play Delhi T20I, Rohit tells Ganguly

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

India captain Rohit Sharma assured BCCI boss Sourav Ganguly that his team is ready to play Sunday's opening T20 International against Bangladesh despite growing concerns about severe air pollution.

Mahad bridge collapse: Government orders judicial probe; 9 bodies found

Mahad bridge collapse: Government orders judicial probe; 9 bodies found

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Earlier on Thursday morning, a 300 kg magnet was lowered with the help of a crane in the river to trace the missing buses.

Jha to remove objectionable bits from Aarakshan

Jha to remove objectionable bits from Aarakshan

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

The film opens in theatres tomorrow.

Louis Berger case: Ex-CM Digambar Kamat among 7 listed in charge sheet

Louis Berger case: Ex-CM Digambar Kamat among 7 listed in charge sheet

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Six others, including the then PWD minister Churchill Alemao, were also listed in the charge sheet in the scam in which the US firm has been charged with bribing Indian officials to win two water developmental projects in Goa and Guwahati.

'India is like a garden'

'India is like a garden'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'...that has plants and flowers of all colours and hues in it.' 'Do you think a garden with just one plant or one type of flower will be appealing?' 'No. It will look drab, uninteresting and lustreless because a garden would be captivating only if it had many flowers of different colours.'

Darjeeling landslide toll mounts to 42

Darjeeling landslide toll mounts to 42

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The search operation was on to recover more missing persons by the army, the NDRF, the Sashastra Seema Bal and other rescue teams.

Job squeeze? Union Bank and Cathay Pacific are hiring

Job squeeze? Union Bank and Cathay Pacific are hiring

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

Amidst news of job squeeze tightening in India in 2012 we bring to you companies that are hiring in India.

Highways across country turn local to skirt liquor ban

Highways across country turn local to skirt liquor ban

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Hundreds of kilometres of national and state highways in states like Maharashtra, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and others have turned into local, municipal or district roads, just a few days after a Supreme Court order banning liquor sale along highways.

Another bridge collapses in West Bengal

Another bridge collapses in West Bengal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

The middle portion of the structure near Siliguri collapsed on a canal below at around 9.30 am when a truck was crossing it.

Laptop with data on Wankhede, sea link stolen

Laptop with data on Wankhede, sea link stolen

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Amid apprehensions about Wankhede stadium becoming a possible terror target during the cricket World Cup, a laptop containing vital information about the renovated stadium and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link has been stolen, setting off alarm bells in the police establishment. A theft case was registered by the Azad Maidan police station on Monday morning after a window on the seventh floor of PWD's building in south Mumbai was found broken and the laptop missing.

Rain fury leaves 25 dead in TN, 1000 in relief camps

Rain fury leaves 25 dead in TN, 1000 in relief camps

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

A portion of the 15-foot tall private compound wall, totally wet due to heavy rains lashing the area for the past few days, fell on the adjoining tiled-roof houses in Nadur village.