News for 'Sheila Dikshit'

CAS: Future depends on South Delhi success

CAS: Future depends on South Delhi success

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

The government on Tuesday said the rollout of conditional access system in the rest of Delhi would depend upon its success in South Delhi

Road in Mongolia named after Mahatma Gandhi

Road in Mongolia named after Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

The announcement came as part of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

BSES credibility under question

BSES credibility under question

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Washerman vs Delhi CM: Who will you vote for?

Washerman vs Delhi CM: Who will you vote for?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

He has been washing the clothes of MPs all his life. But now, he has entered the electoral fray against Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit saying that he wants to 'wash away' discrimination against the poor.

Delhi students make supermileage car

Delhi students make supermileage car

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

For those worried about rising fuel prices and low mileage of cars, relief may be closer than you think.

Delhi govt decides to raise auto, taxi fares

Delhi govt decides to raise auto, taxi fares

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

The government, however, refused to unveil the new fare structure.

Rekha Gupta takes charge of Delhi after grand swearing-in

Rekha Gupta takes charge of Delhi after grand swearing-in

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Debutant legislator Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi chief minister along with six ministers on Thursday in a grand show of strength full of colour and spectacle to mark the Bharatiya Janata Party's return to power in the city after more than 26 years.

BJP picks first-time MLA Rekha Gupta as new Delhi CM

BJP picks first-time MLA Rekha Gupta as new Delhi CM

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

First-time MLA Rekha Gupta will be the new chief minister of Delhi, capping 11 days of suspense over who will get the top post after the Bharatiya Janata Party returned to power after over 26 years ending the 10-year rule of the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party.

Dr Singh's Troubleshooter

Dr Singh's Troubleshooter

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

Bikers set off for Lahore to cheer Indian team

Bikers set off for Lahore to cheer Indian team

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit flagged off the 30 motorcycle enthusiasts from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Delhi.

Delhi Govt slashes VAT on diesel

Delhi Govt slashes VAT on diesel

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

The decision to decrease VAT on diesel from 20 per cent to 12.5 per cent was taken at a cabinet meeting today presided over by Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

Delhi polls: Of 66 Cong candidates, 63 lose deposits

Delhi polls: Of 66 Cong candidates, 63 lose deposits

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Only three of its candidates -- Arvinder Singh Lovely from Gandhi Nagar, Devender Yadav from Badli and Abhishek Dutt from Kasturba Nagar -- managed to save their deposits.

Cabinet clears statehood bill for Delhi

Cabinet clears statehood bill for Delhi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Union Labour Minister and a prominent BJP leader from Delhi Sahib Singh Verma, however, said the subject of law and order will remain with the Centre.

Delhi's Transports of Horror

Delhi's Transports of Horror

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Deluded by their visions of a grand future, Delhi's rulers seem incapable of bridging the gap between illusion and ground reality

30,000 youth retrace 1857 uprising

30,000 youth retrace 1857 uprising

Rediff.com10 May 2007

The rally was kicked off from Meerut's Kranti Park by Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mani Shankar Aiyar on May 7

Kejriwal resigns, Atishi set to be next Delhi CM

Kejriwal resigns, Atishi set to be next Delhi CM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party led by its chief minister designate Atishi staked claim to form a new government in Delhi on Tuesday shortly after Arvind Kejriwal resigned from the post, an effort seen as a bold gambit to seize the initiative ahead of assembly elections due in five months.

Delhi gets first IT Park

Delhi gets first IT Park

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

The capital on Saturday received a shot in the arm in its efforts to match the IT hubs of Bangalore and Hyderabad with the inauguration of the city's first Information Technology Park designed for software development and computer based services.

Respite for Delhi factories

Respite for Delhi factories

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

In a relief to hundreds of small industrial unit owners and their employees, the Centre on Wednesday decided not to relocate industries from areas with more than 70 per cent of manufacturing activity in the national capital.\n\n\n\n

'Justice not done in Jessica case'

'Justice not done in Jessica case'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

Expressing concern over the verdict in the Jessica Lal case, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Sunday said, "justice does not appear" to have been done in the case.

Barred from Shakti Sthal: Varun Gandhi

Barred from Shakti Sthal: Varun Gandhi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2003

Son of the late Sanjay Gandhi and Maneka, Varun has demanded an apology from Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who hosted a function at the memorial to commemorate the leader.

Delhi govt doubles compensation

Delhi govt doubles compensation

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

The centre had earlier announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of those killed in the pre-Diwali terror strikes.

Land acquisition rates hiked in Delhi

Land acquisition rates hiked in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

The Delhi Cabinet on Monday decided to increase the rates of land acquisition in the capital by 12 to 13 per cent.\n\n

Lowe boosts Delhi creative team

Lowe boosts Delhi creative team

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

PHOTOS: The biggies who flashed inked finger in Phase 6

PHOTOS: The biggies who flashed inked finger in Phase 6

Rediff.com12 May 2019

Polling was held on Sunday for 59 Lok Sabha seats in the sixth and penultimate phase of Lok Sabha polls. Elections are being held in 14 seats in Uttar Pradesh, 10 seats in Haryana, eights constituencies each in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal, seven seats in Delhi and four in Jharkhand. Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

A rare politician with immense grace

A rare politician with immense grace

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

In her death, the Congress has lost a leader who brought old world grace to politics but was open to new ideas.

Pawar trying to bring Congress, AAP together

Pawar trying to bring Congress, AAP together

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Sources said the Congress leadership is also in talks with AAP leaders and senior leaders within the party are trying to convince Delhi Congress leaders for an alliance.

Maken to be the face of Congress in Delhi polls

Maken to be the face of Congress in Delhi polls

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Former Union minister Ajay Maken, considered close to Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, will be the party's face in the coming Delhi assembly polls.

PM to move into house that Kejriwal didn't want

PM to move into house that Kejriwal didn't want

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The 3, Motilal Nehru Place type VIII bungalow, spread over 2.5 acres, was vacated by former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit recently.

What happens when the Congress 'High Command' is no longer in command?

What happens when the Congress 'High Command' is no longer in command?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

'One senior Congress leader told me: "As long as Rahul is seen arriving there is no harm done, but when he opens his mouth, oh God...",' reveals T V R Shenoy.

UPA appointed governors should resign: Subramanian Swamy

UPA appointed governors should resign: Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday said the six serving United Progressive Alliance-appointed governors should quit on their own, as their appointments were without merit.

AAP, Congress resume tie-up talks

AAP, Congress resume tie-up talks

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The AAP has been batting for tie up with Congress citing the need to defeat the BJP and replace the Modi government in the national interest.

Rahul refused to 'join hands with AAP' for LS poll: Kejriwal

Rahul refused to 'join hands with AAP' for LS poll: Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

A top source in the Congress had recently said that chances of alliance were "slim" considering its long term repercussions in Delhi.

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

10 Times Arvind Kejriwal Made Headlines

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

From the time he first rose to prominence during the movement against the then UPA government, Arvind Kejriwal has regularly grabbed headlines for his surprise moves and decisions. Here are 10 such instances.

Politics of revenge always backfires: Cong tells AAP

Politics of revenge always backfires: Cong tells AAP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Congress warned the AAP that 'politics of revenge' always backfires.

Speculation rife over Congress leader Rita Bahuguna mulling joining BJP

Speculation rife over Congress leader Rita Bahuguna mulling joining BJP

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Bahuguna is said to be unhappy with the Congress leadership over projection of Sheila Dikshit as the party's chief ministerial face

Sisodia's bungalow allotted to Atishi, Jain's to Saurabh Bharadwaj

Sisodia's bungalow allotted to Atishi, Jain's to Saurabh Bharadwaj

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Sisodia had been staying at the AB-17 bungalow on Mathura Road, which was earlier with former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit.

Congress says no alliance with AAP in Delhi

Congress says no alliance with AAP in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The AAP has declared candidates on six of the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi.