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AAP questions MP CM holding two bungalows in Bhopal

AAP questions MP CM holding two bungalows in Bhopal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Questioning Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for holding two bungalows in the state capital, Aam Aadmi Party workers tried to stage a protest in front of one of the accommodations but were prevented by the police.

Gita, Bible, Quran recited at CAA protest in Shaheen Bagh

Gita, Bible, Quran recited at CAA protest in Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The inter-faith ceremony, where there was a traditional Hindu-style 'hawan' and chants of Sikh 'kirtan', saw participants also reading out the Preamble of the Constitution and taking oath to preserve its "socialist, secular" values.

Parliament adjourned as Oppn remains firm on PM's statement on Manipur

Parliament adjourned as Oppn remains firm on PM's statement on Manipur

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Both houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day on Friday after an uproar over the violence in Manipur.

AAP to 'carefully consider' President's 'populist anarchy' remark

AAP to 'carefully consider' President's 'populist anarchy' remark

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

A day after President Pranab Mukherjee's veiled criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party in his address to the nation, it said it would carefully consider whatever he has said.

Lathi vs jhadu: BJP activists beat up AAP workers in Lucknow

Lathi vs jhadu: BJP activists beat up AAP workers in Lucknow

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Armed with brooms, workers of the Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday clashed with lathi-wielding activists of the Bharatiya Janata Party and fought pitched street battles in Lucknow in protest against the detention of former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in Gujarat.

Sacked Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra accuses AAP of spreading lies over attack

Sacked Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra accuses AAP of spreading lies over attack

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Mishra, on the third day of his "indefinite fast", penned another letter to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, alleging that the attacker, Ankit Bhardwaj, was attached with the mohalla clinics project under Health Minister Satyendra Jain.

After 2 months of polls, 3 failed attempts, Delhi may get mayor after SC order

After 2 months of polls, 3 failed attempts, Delhi may get mayor after SC order

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

According to the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, the mayor and the deputy mayor are to be elected in the very first session of the House after the civic polls.

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

How Dropped Candidates Keep Busy

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Cricket climate change to medical practice, dropped candidates have their non-political life sorted.

Delhi mayoral poll put off again; nominated members can't vote, says SC

Delhi mayoral poll put off again; nominated members can't vote, says SC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Nominated members of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) cannot vote in the mayoral election and the constitutional provision is "very clear" on that, the Supreme Court observed on Monday.

'Bouncers kicked and dragged our colleagues at AAP meet'

'Bouncers kicked and dragged our colleagues at AAP meet'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party leader Yogendra Yadav, who has been ousted from the party's national executive, on Saturday said it was a death of democracy in the national council meet that took place in New Delhi.

Special officer may pass Delhi civic budget as mayoral poll still in limbo

Special officer may pass Delhi civic budget as mayoral poll still in limbo

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

If this happens, it will be an "unprecedented development" in the civic body's journey as budget is traditionally passed by a House, they said.

INDIA to hold next meet in Mumbai on August 25, 26

INDIA to hold next meet in Mumbai on August 25, 26

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Opposition parties will hold the next meeting of their 26-member INDIA coalition in Mumbai on August 25 and 26, sources said on Thursday.

'Anarchist' Aadmi Protest on Delhi's streets

'Anarchist' Aadmi Protest on Delhi's streets

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party workers on Wednesday fought pitched battles with Bharatiya Janata Party activists outside the saffron party headquarters in New Delhi hours after former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was detained briefly in Gujarat.

Cong workers hold protest in Delhi over power crisis

Cong workers hold protest in Delhi over power crisis

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Congress workers on Thursday staged a protest in south Delhi's Khanpur area against the prolonged power cuts in the national capital.

Ready to return medals, awards but give justice, plead wrestlers

Ready to return medals, awards but give justice, plead wrestlers

Rediff.com4 May 2023

"Take it (medals) all away. We have been humiliated so much. We are fighting for our respect but we are being crushing under their feet. Do all men have the right to abuse women?"

Over 100 MPs, MLAs face hate speech cases: Report

Over 100 MPs, MLAs face hate speech cases: Report

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

In the last five years, 480 candidates with declared cases related to hate speech have contested elections to state assemblies, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, the ADR said.

Protest is dead! Long live democracy!

Protest is dead! Long live democracy!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

It is a waste of time to speak up in today's India, believes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Rajya Sabha Chairman orders probe into conduct of 12 Oppn MPs

Rajya Sabha Chairman orders probe into conduct of 12 Oppn MPs

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

According to a Rajya Sabha bulletin, nine of the MPs are from the Congress and three from the AAP.

Girri ends fast after Rajnath visits him at protest site

Girri ends fast after Rajnath visits him at protest site

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The East Delhi MP was on protest demanding proof from Kejriwal about his allegations that he was involved in Khan's murder and demanded an apology in case the chief minister was unable to do so.

Kapil Mishra invites Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan to reclaim AAP

Kapil Mishra invites Yogendra Yadav, Prashant Bhushan to reclaim AAP

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The sacked leader also alleged that a businessman being probed for a Rs 400-crore scam funded the foreign tours of two top Aam Aadmi Party leaders.

RS adjourned amid ruling party ruckus over Rajasthan

RS adjourned amid ruling party ruckus over Rajasthan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday amid an uproar in the House over the issue of law and order situation in Rajasthan.

AAP, Sena, BSP, TMC to skip Oppn meet on CAA

AAP, Sena, BSP, TMC to skip Oppn meet on CAA

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has called the meeting on Monday to discuss a strategy on protests over the CAA and the NRC.

Untoward leaders, but the AAP is on course

Untoward leaders, but the AAP is on course

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Dismissing Kejriwal as an anarchist and trying to corner him on that score is unfair because the AAP is unlike any other party we have so far seen. It takes its strength directly from the people not just by way of votes but being participatory in its decisions, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.

Can Cong solve seat-sharing puzzle with INDIA partners?

Can Cong solve seat-sharing puzzle with INDIA partners?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Sources said senior leaders of the party have been told to reach out to other leaders of the alliance and talks with some parties have begun.

Will 'Swaraj Samwad' spawn a new AAP?

Will 'Swaraj Samwad' spawn a new AAP?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Expelled members Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan will lead a meet which aims to 'explore future course for alternative politics'

Kejriwal woos Gujarat's Hindu voters with Rs 40 per day for each cow's upkeep

Kejriwal woos Gujarat's Hindu voters with Rs 40 per day for each cow's upkeep

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Kejriwal's announcement is a renewed push to counter the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Gujarat and attract Hindu voters, as per political experts.

AAP to Delhi cops: Why no FIR against BJP leaders?

AAP to Delhi cops: Why no FIR against BJP leaders?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday slammed the Delhi Police for not registering FIR against BJP leaders and workers after the violent clash between the workers of the two political parties.

'Shah must resign': Oppn hold protests against govt over Delhi riots

'Shah must resign': Oppn hold protests against govt over Delhi riots

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

The Congress and other opposition parties have accused the police of bias and inaction in the Delhi violence.

Protesters pelt stones at Kumar Vishwas' convoy in Amethi

Protesters pelt stones at Kumar Vishwas' convoy in Amethi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Kumar Vishwas was shown black flags by a group of people, who were protesting against his purported remarks on a religious event, while he was heading to address a rally in Amethi, Rahul Gandhi's constituency.

3 Dera followers get 3-yr jail in first conviction in 2015 sacrilege cases

3 Dera followers get 3-yr jail in first conviction in 2015 sacrilege cases

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

The court of judicial magistrate first class Rahul Garg also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 each on Prithi Singh a resident of Baghapurana and Amardeep Singh and Mithu Singh, both residents of Malke village.

AAP ka kya hoga? Complete chaos as meet begins to decide fate of rebels

AAP ka kya hoga? Complete chaos as meet begins to decide fate of rebels

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

The infighting within the Aam Aadmi Party is taking one ugly turn after another.

AAP a party of pathological liars, says Jaitley

AAP a party of pathological liars, says Jaitley

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Arun Jaitley on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party terming it as a "party of pathological liars" and alleging it creates falsehood and then convinces itself of its truth.

Delhi CS attack: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan detained, CM's adviser quizzed

Delhi CS attack: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan detained, CM's adviser quizzed

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Meanwhile, the Delhi HC refused to entertain a plea seeking immediate judicial intervention into the incident.

KCR's daughter Kavitha quizzed for 9 hrs in Delhi excise policy

KCR's daughter Kavitha quizzed for 9 hrs in Delhi excise policy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The agency will also record Kavitha's statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

I decided to take revenge: Father of minor wrestler

I decided to take revenge: Father of minor wrestler

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The father of the minor wrestler said that they deliberately filed a false complaint against WFI chief because they wanted to get back at him.

Pakistan probe team at Pathankot air base amidst protests

Pakistan probe team at Pathankot air base amidst protests

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

The JIT will be taken to only those areas of the air force station that were accessed by the terrorists, who attacked the base in the early hours of January 2 this year.

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha did not see a debate on the Manipur violence, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah spoke on it during their addresses on the no-confidence motion.

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

A Rogue Wave Rising In The North

Rediff.com21 May 2024

While people voted in a fifth round that will set the tone as this election rounds into the straight, and while Modi on the stump chews the cud of personal grievances and hackneyed promises that have long since passed their use-by date, there is a rogue wave rising -- what damage it will do, we will know 16 days from today, observes Prem Panicker.

How Can Congress Defeat Modi?

How Can Congress Defeat Modi?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The most important lesson is that you have to build your political proposition, and sell it yourself. You can't leave it to the courts, media, NGOs and civil society and expect them to play the role of the Opposition. That's precisely what Mr Modi's challengers have been doing and we know the results, notes Shekhar Gupta.

UPSC aspirants continue protest, demand scrapping of CSAT

UPSC aspirants continue protest, demand scrapping of CSAT

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Scores of UPSC aspirants on Tuesday continued their protest demanding scrapping of Civil Service Aptitude Test, a day after the government announced that English marks in the test will not be included for gradation or merit in the civil services preliminary examination.