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CBSE defers board exams in northeast Delhi

CBSE defers board exams in northeast Delhi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

There are a total of 86 centres in northeast Delhi. While Class 10 students had English exam, Class 12 students had optional exams, including Web Application and Media.

'Filmi heroes toh bahut hai, she's a real-life one'

'Filmi heroes toh bahut hai, she's a real-life one'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Rohit to play Babasaheb Ambedkar...Soha twins with Kunal... Preity shares a throwback pic...

Budget 2023: Opposition slams 'limited focus' on health, education

Budget 2023: Opposition slams 'limited focus' on health, education

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Opposition leaders slammed the Centre on Wednesday for its 'limited' focus on important sectors like health and education in the Budget for 2023-24 fiscal.

Delhi will bid for 2048 Olympic Games: CM Kejriwal

Delhi will bid for 2048 Olympic Games: CM Kejriwal

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Delhi hosted the first Asian Games in 1951, and the ninth edition in 1982. In 2010, the national capital had hosted the Commonwealth Games.

Delhi LG sends notice to AAP leaders for accusing him of corruption

Delhi LG sends notice to AAP leaders for accusing him of corruption

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Monday sent a legal notice to Aam Aadmi Party leaders, accusing them of levelling 'false and derogatory' allegations against him, days after they claimed he was involved in a Rs 1,400-crore 'scam' during his tenure as the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) chairman.

AAP gets Rs 163-cr recovery notice for political ads

AAP gets Rs 163-cr recovery notice for political ads

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The recovery notice issued by the Directorate of Information and Publicity (DIP) also includes the interest on the amount and makes it mandatory for the ruling party in Delhi to pay the whole amount within 10 days, the sources said.

8 held for vandalism at Kejriwal's residence

8 held for vandalism at Kejriwal's residence

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

According to sources, the eight people were arrested from Delhi and the numbers could go up as teams have been sent to make more arrests.

Delhi LG allows private offices to run with 50% staff, but not lifting weekend curfew

Delhi LG allows private offices to run with 50% staff, but not lifting weekend curfew

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Lt Governor Anil Baijal on Friday approved the Delhi government's proposal to allow private offices to function with 50 per cent staff but suggested maintaining the status quo on lifting weekend curfew and removing the odd-even rule for the opening of shops in the markets, sources said.

Delhi runs out of Covishield, many vaccine centres to be shut

Delhi runs out of Covishield, many vaccine centres to be shut

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The national capital had 19,000 doses of Covishield and 2,39,000 doses of Covaxin on Monday morning, according to a bulletin.

'Serious Oxygen crisis' in Delhi hospitals; have stock for 8-12 hrs

'Serious Oxygen crisis' in Delhi hospitals; have stock for 8-12 hrs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the Centre to provide medical oxygen to Delhi.

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

IPL: Williamson, Bravo among big names let go

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In other big movements, Punjab Kings have released their last edition's captain Mayank Agarwal, while West Indies skipper Nicholas Pooran was released by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

IPL PIX: Patidar shines as RCB advance to Qualifier 2

IPL PIX: Patidar shines as RCB advance to Qualifier 2

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 Playoff Eliminator match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants

Delhi set for high-stakes MCD polls on Sunday

Delhi set for high-stakes MCD polls on Sunday

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The stage is set for the high-stakes civic polls in Delhi on Sunday, with poll authorities and security forces all geared up for the elections, largely being seen as a three-way contest among the Aam Aadmi Party, the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress.

Bhagwant Mann to take oath as Punjab CM on March 16

Bhagwant Mann to take oath as Punjab CM on March 16

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Bhagwant Mann will take oath as the chief minister of Punjab on March 16 at Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of iconic freedom fighter Bhagat Singh, party sources said on Friday after he met the party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi.

Delhi assembly passes bill to hike salaries of MLAs from 54k to 90k

Delhi assembly passes bill to hike salaries of MLAs from 54k to 90k

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The Delhi Assembly on Monday passed bills pertaining to over 66 per cent hike in salaries and allowances of its members who are among the lowest-paid lawmakers in the country.

5-judge SC bench to decide who controls Delhi's services, central or state govt

5-judge SC bench to decide who controls Delhi's services, central or state govt

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday referred to a five-judge Constitution bench the dispute between the Centre and the Delhi government over control of services in the national capital.

MCD exit polls will be proven wrong, says BJP; AAP upbeat

MCD exit polls will be proven wrong, says BJP; AAP upbeat

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

A sombre mood prevailed at the Delhi BJP office ahead of the results, where the party leaders hoped that the exit polls will be proved wrong during the counting of votes.

Bhagwant Mann sworn in as Punjab chief minister

Bhagwant Mann sworn in as Punjab chief minister

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mann in the swearing-in ceremony that took place at Khatkar Kalan, the ancestral village of legendary freedom fighter Bhagat Singh in Punjab's Shaheed Bhagat Singh (SBS) Nagar district.

Caught in conversion event row, AAP minister resigns

Caught in conversion event row, AAP minister resigns

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

The BJP had attacked him and the AAP after a video went viral showing him attending the event on October 5 where hundreds took a pledge to convert to Buddhism and not consider Hindu deities as gods.

Kejriwal, wife take part in Diwali puja at Delhi's Akshardham temple

Kejriwal, wife take part in Diwali puja at Delhi's Akshardham temple

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Everyone present at the temple, including the ministers and other officials, were seen wearing masks.

Gill's ton guides Punjab to semis; Mumbai, Vidarbha through

Gill's ton guides Punjab to semis; Mumbai, Vidarbha through

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Shubman Gill celebrated his T20I call-up for the New Zealand tour in style, smashing his maiden century in the format as Punjab defeated Karnataka by nine runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy quarter-finals in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

Sheila's demise: Delhi govt declares 2-day mourning

Sheila's demise: Delhi govt declares 2-day mourning

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Three-term chief minister Dikshit passed away on Saturday afternoon at a private hospital here after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was 81.

Delhi Cong VP, 2 newly-elected councillors join AAP; people protest

Delhi Cong VP, 2 newly-elected councillors join AAP; people protest

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The anti-defection law does not apply to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi polls.

AAP to contest assembly polls in 6 states: Kejriwal

AAP to contest assembly polls in 6 states: Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kejriwal urged AAP members to strengthen the party at grassroots level.

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

When Yogi and other ministers did yoga

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Yogi and other ministers performed yoga to celebrate the eighth edition of the International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2022.

AAP wins Delhi civic polls but BJP bags 100+ seats, Cong just 9

AAP wins Delhi civic polls but BJP bags 100+ seats, Cong just 9

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The BJP, which exit polls predicted would suffer a massive defeat, put up a spirited fight.

Mundka fire tragedy: 'Don't know whether she is alive or not'

Mundka fire tragedy: 'Don't know whether she is alive or not'

Rediff.com14 May 2022

'She is probably no more. The bodies were charred, you cannot look at them. How will you identify?'

Schools, gyms to reopen in Delhi on Monday

Schools, gyms to reopen in Delhi on Monday

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Night curfew will continue but from 11 pm instead of 10 pm.

Breached BJP's Gujarat fortress now, will win it next time, says Kejriwal

Breached BJP's Gujarat fortress now, will win it next time, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday thanked the people for helping the Aam Aadmi Party "breach the BJP's fortress" in Gujarat and asserted that the party would win the state the next time.

Delhi L-G directs recovery of Rs 97cr spent on political ads from AAP

Delhi L-G directs recovery of Rs 97cr spent on political ads from AAP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has directed the chief secretary to recover Rs 97 crore from the Aam Aadmi Party for political advertisements it published in the guise of government advertisements, official sources said.

Sonia calls for meet with CMs to discuss NEET, JEE exams

Sonia calls for meet with CMs to discuss NEET, JEE exams

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The National Testing Agency announced that the JEE (Main) will be held from September 1 to 6 and NEET (UG) on September 13 after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking the postponement of the NEET and JEE.

Can Mann-Kejriwal Tackle Punjab's Many Challenges?

Can Mann-Kejriwal Tackle Punjab's Many Challenges?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Kejriwal's centralised way of governance might work in Delhi, but Punjab will call for delegation, observes Sanjeev Nayyar.

PIX: After two years, India celebrates Holi with traditional fervour

PIX: After two years, India celebrates Holi with traditional fervour

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020 and the subsequent restrictions due to the virus spread had cast a grim shadow on the festive mood of all the festivals across the country for the past two years.

Jarnail Singh, who flung shoe at Chidambaram in 2009, dies of Covid

Jarnail Singh, who flung shoe at Chidambaram in 2009, dies of Covid

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Former Aam Aadmi Party MLA Jarnail Singh passed away in New Delhi on Friday due to COVID-related complications, his family said. He was 48.

Opposition takes on Centre over 'no oxygen deaths' statement

Opposition takes on Centre over 'no oxygen deaths' statement

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

The central government on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha that no deaths due to lack of oxygen were specifically reported by states and UTs during the second COVID-19 wave.

Not a claimant for PM's post, says Nitish; meets Kejriwal, Yechury for Oppn unity

Not a claimant for PM's post, says Nitish; meets Kejriwal, Yechury for Oppn unity

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said he was neither a claimant for the prime minister's post nor desirous of it, his assertion coming amid speculation that his visit to the capital is to claim leadership of the opposition parties.

Covid-19 surge: Top Delhi hospitals get fresh oxygen supply

Covid-19 surge: Top Delhi hospitals get fresh oxygen supply

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A record 28,395 coronavirus cases and 277 deaths marked the aggravation of the pandemic situation in Delhi on Tuesday as the positivity rate shot up to 32.82 per cent -- meaning every third sample came out positive -- amid a "serious oxygen crisis" unfolding in the city.

All about Delhi's plans to bid for 2048 Olympic Games

All about Delhi's plans to bid for 2048 Olympic Games

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

After the Delhi government said on Tuesday that the national capital is aiming to bid for the 39th Olympic Games in 2048, Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra said the matter should have been discussed with the IOA first.

Kejriwal announces 6 guarantees for Gujarat farmers, including loan waiver

Kejriwal announces 6 guarantees for Gujarat farmers, including loan waiver

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Announcing yet another pre-poll "guarantee" in Gujarat, Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said his party, if voted to power in the state, will waive farm loans and also create a mechanism to buy produce from farmers at Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Delhi asks Dr Reddy's for 67L doses of Sputnik V vaccine

Delhi asks Dr Reddy's for 67L doses of Sputnik V vaccine

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Kejriwal's announcement came after Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia earlier this week claimed that Covaxin manufacturer Bharat Biotech has refused to provide additional doses to the national capital.