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Atishi sworn in as Delhi CM, retains 13 portfolios

Atishi sworn in as Delhi CM, retains 13 portfolios

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Atishi will have a brief tenure in office as assembly elections in the national capital are due in February.

PHOTOS: Delhi gets another giant charkha

PHOTOS: Delhi gets another giant charkha

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Installed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission, the 2.5-tonne charkha, is made of high-quality chromium nickel stainless steel.

Amid row, Delhi L-G approves extension of power subsidy

Amid row, Delhi L-G approves extension of power subsidy

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The minister said the Delhi Cabinet has approved the extension of power subsidy for the year 2023-24 but the file is still pending in the LG office.

Delhi LG orders probe into AAP's free power, Kejri promises scheme in Guj too

Delhi LG orders probe into AAP's free power, Kejri promises scheme in Guj too

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

According to sources at the LG office, chief secretary Naresh Kumar has been asked to conduct an inquiry and submit a report within a week.

Delhi govt transfers 12 IAS officers after raid on Sisodia

Delhi govt transfers 12 IAS officers after raid on Sisodia

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

Those transferred include special secretary of health and family welfare Udit Prakash Rai, a 2007 batch IAS officer of AGMUT cadre.

Gadkari launches cow dung soap, bamboo water bottles

Gadkari launches cow dung soap, bamboo water bottles

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bamboo water bottle is priced at Rs 560 and the soap variant of 125 grams costs Rs 125 each.

Delhi woman was dragged for 12 km: Here's what the cops say

Delhi woman was dragged for 12 km: Here's what the cops say

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Special Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Sagar Preet Hooda said fresh charges could be added against the five accused arrested in connection with the case on the basis of the post-mortem report.

Delhi LG removes AAP govt nominees from discom boards

Delhi LG removes AAP govt nominees from discom boards

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party termed the LG's orders removing Shah and Gupta from the boards of discoms "illegal and unconstitutional". The LG does not have the power to issue such orders, it claimed.

Glimpses From An Important Day in History

Glimpses From An Important Day in History

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The first President born after Independence takes office.

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.

Delhi govt moves SC, alleges Centre defying its order

Delhi govt moves SC, alleges Centre defying its order

Rediff.com12 May 2023

On Thursday, the apex court ruled that the Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over the administration of services, except for public order, police and land.

Delhi mishap victim shouldered burden of 7-member family after father's death

Delhi mishap victim shouldered burden of 7-member family after father's death

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

After her father died last year, she supported her family and paid for her mother's dialysis by working part-time at an event management company, which also meant that she had to work late nights.

Daughter lights pyre, Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Daughter lights pyre, Manmohan Singh cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The mortal remains of former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh were consigned to flames at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday amid the chanting of religious hymns. The funeral pyre was lit by his eldest daughter Upinder Singh.

Can Rekha Gupta Deliver BJP Promises To Delhi?

Can Rekha Gupta Deliver BJP Promises To Delhi?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The monthly Rs 2500 payment for poor women is expected to cost Rs 11,000 crore while the pension scheme of Rs 2000 for every senior citizen will cost around Rs 4100 crore. The Yamuna clean up will cost over Rs 10,000 crore while a similar amount is required to upgrade Delhi's hospitals. Ultimately, the new BJP government will have no choice but to ask the centre for financial support, notes Rashme Sehgal.

Kejriwal govt wins confidence vote amid BJP walkout

Kejriwal govt wins confidence vote amid BJP walkout

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

While all the Aam Aadmi Party MLAs present in the House voted in favour of the motion as expected, there was no vote against it due to the absence of BJP legislators.

AAP accuses Centre of hijacking tree plantation event, Kejriwal opts out

AAP accuses Centre of hijacking tree plantation event, Kejriwal opts out

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai alleged in a press conference that Delhi police on the instruction of PMO put up banners carrying photos of PM Modi at venue of Van Mahotsav programme on Saturday night.

Delhi vs Centre: SC defers swearing in of DERC chairperson

Delhi vs Centre: SC defers swearing in of DERC chairperson

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the oath taking of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) chairperson-designate Justice (retd) Umesh Kumar, while deciding to examine the constitutional validity of a provision of the Centre's recent ordinance governing such an appointment.

'Ready to be hanged': Sukesh Chandrashekhar's letter bomb against AAP

'Ready to be hanged': Sukesh Chandrashekhar's letter bomb against AAP

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Chandrashekar rejected the allegations of AAP leaders that he was trying to malign the image of the party and its leaders at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Delhi Municipal Corporation election in Delhi.

Delhi's 52.9 Degree Reading Probably Due to Sensor Error

Delhi's 52.9 Degree Reading Probably Due to Sensor Error

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The Met department blamed the malfunctioning of sensors kept at the Automated Weather Station for the gaffe.

Delhi L-G charges AAP govt with 'intimidation, disregard of rules'

Delhi L-G charges AAP govt with 'intimidation, disregard of rules'

Rediff.com19 May 2023

In the letter, the lieutenant governor said that in the past one week, a "gloomy face of governance" emerged in Delhi where "organised, structured and specialised administrative machinery" is yet again facing the "brunt" of "highhandedness" of the political executive.

SC refuses to stay Centre's services ordinance, to hear matter on July 17

SC refuses to stay Centre's services ordinance, to hear matter on July 17

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The SC also asked to amend its plea and add the Lieutenant Governor as party in case.

Kulhads to make a comeback at 400 rail stations

Kulhads to make a comeback at 400 rail stations

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

In his address to the nation from Red Fort on Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi had given a clarion call to free India from single-use plastic.

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to rise above 'political bickering' and discuss who could head the national capital's power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), saying the two constitutional functionaries should get down to 'serious work of governance' away from glare of publicity.

Delhi LG raps Kejriwal for skipping Gandhi, Shastri birth anniversaries

Delhi LG raps Kejriwal for skipping Gandhi, Shastri birth anniversaries

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his ministers of showing "utter disregard" towards the commemoration of birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.

Sisodia claims look out circular issued against him; CBI denies

Sisodia claims look out circular issued against him; CBI denies

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

Sisodia on Sunday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

AAP, BJP MLAs hold overnight protests at Delhi assembly

AAP, BJP MLAs hold overnight protests at Delhi assembly

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Hours after the AAP announced its night-long sit-in against the Lieutenant Governor, BJP MLAs also started an overnight dharna on the assembly premises demanding the sacking of ministers Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain over alleged corruption.

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.

SC agrees to hear plea on Centre vs Delhi over control of services

SC agrees to hear plea on Centre vs Delhi over control of services

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

On May 6, the top court had referred to a five-judge Constitution bench the issue of control of services in Delhi.

Thunderstorm uproots 290 trees in capital, Lutyens' Delhi alone loses 77

Thunderstorm uproots 290 trees in capital, Lutyens' Delhi alone loses 77

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

The civic body's horticulture department fears some of the uprooted trees might be among those tagged as 'heritage trees' by the NDMC, but the team is yet to compile a damage report and ascertain the facts.

CBI summons Sisodia for questioning in excise case, AAP fears arrest

CBI summons Sisodia for questioning in excise case, AAP fears arrest

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The AAP claimed that Sisodia would be arrested on Monday and alleged the move was initiated in view of the forthcoming assembly elections in Gujarat where it is in a direct contest with the BJP.

Man shoots woman inside Delhi court and flees, held from Haryana

Man shoots woman inside Delhi court and flees, held from Haryana

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

A police official said the woman was injured in her abdomen and a hand and has been rushed to a hospital while the accused managed to flee.

Gadkari ropes in top designers to give khadi a makeover

Gadkari ropes in top designers to give khadi a makeover

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Sources said the designers present in the meeting will submit their individual proposals shortly to the MSME ministry entailing suggestions to set up design centres.

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Atishi Marlena In Delhi's Hot Seat

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Delhi battlefield may not be a cakewalk for the Rhodes Scholar.

MCD polls: BJP-AAP direct battle on cards as Congress nowhere in picture

MCD polls: BJP-AAP direct battle on cards as Congress nowhere in picture

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

After the alteration of the boundaries, the BJP assessed the wards afresh to see what changes in strategy were needed

Article 370 Constitution bench to hear Delhi services row

Article 370 Constitution bench to hear Delhi services row

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices P S Narasimha and Manoj Misra said the detailed order referring the case to a larger bench will be uploaded on the apex court website later in the day.

LG-Kejriwal tussle refuses to die down despite one-hour meeting

LG-Kejriwal tussle refuses to die down despite one-hour meeting

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Kejriwal alleged that for the last few months, the interference of the lieutenant governor in the elected government's working has increased day by day.

Centre moves SC over Delhi ruling, day after ordinance

Centre moves SC over Delhi ruling, day after ordinance

Rediff.com20 May 2023

The Centre on Friday brought an ordinance to create for the first time a National Capital Civil Service Authority (NCCSA) that will have the power to recommend the transfer and posting of all Group A officers and officers of DANICS serving in Delhi. NCCSA will be headed by the Chief Minister of Delhi, with the Chief Secretary and Principal Home Secretary of Delhi being the other two members.

Was pressured to quit AAP: Sisodia after 9-hr CBI grilling

Was pressured to quit AAP: Sisodia after 9-hr CBI grilling

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

I was offered Delhi CM's post or face jail term, Sisodia said.

Thunderstorm, heavy rain lash Delhi, 2 killed; hundreds of trees uprooted

Thunderstorm, heavy rain lash Delhi, 2 killed; hundreds of trees uprooted

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds damaged many cars, brought traffic to a grinding halt, left trees uprooted and led to power outages in various parts of the capital on Monday.

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Modi opens 3024 Delhi flats for poor, takes swipe at AAP's publicity spend

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

He said his government's goal is to make Delhi a grand city equipped with all the facilities as expected of the capital of the country.