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Not allowed to speak, BJP MLA stands on Delhi assembly bench

Not allowed to speak, BJP MLA stands on Delhi assembly bench

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Gupta was demanding that a fact-finding committee report on an alleged water tanker scam during Sheila Dikshit's tenure be made public and a calling attention motion on the matter. Speaker Ram Niwas Goel rejected the demand.

Reliance Infra goes hammer and tongs behind Aam Aadmi Party

Reliance Infra goes hammer and tongs behind Aam Aadmi Party

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

The company wants to amend it's application against the part to make the case stronger.

ED grills Mamata's nephew for 9 hrs in PMLA case

ED grills Mamata's nephew for 9 hrs in PMLA case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress MP and nephew of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, was questioned for about nine hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in New Delhi on Monday in a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal pilferage scam in the state.

After seeking blessings, Kapil Mishra files 3 CBI complaints against 'guru' Kejriwal

After seeking blessings, Kapil Mishra files 3 CBI complaints against 'guru' Kejriwal

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Kapil Mishra also dared the Delhi CM to an electoral fight.

Kejriwal meets LG, stakes claim to form government

Kejriwal meets LG, stakes claim to form government

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

After securing a landslide victory and being elected leader of the Aam Aadmi Party legislature party, Arvind Kejriwal met Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Tuesday evening and staked claim to form the government in Delhi.

'Voters have to choose between governance and anarchy'

'Voters have to choose between governance and anarchy'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

A day ahead of the polling for Delhi assembly, Bharatiya Janata Party told voters that the contest between it and the AAP was a "choice between governance and anarchy".

It was Lalu who pulled and hugged me, says Kerjriwal

It was Lalu who pulled and hugged me, says Kerjriwal

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The image of him embracing Lalu Prasad Yadav having gone viral, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday sought to defend his anti-graft credentials saying it was the RJD chief who "pulled and hugged him", and it did not amount to an "alliance".

AAP to contest over 350 LS seats, will fight tainted leaders

AAP to contest over 350 LS seats, will fight tainted leaders

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday said it will contest over 350 Lok Sabha seats and vowed to take on tainted candidates and political leaders who have become "symbols" of corruption and criminalisation of politics.

Kejriwal holds rally at Roha; hits out at Maha govt

Kejriwal holds rally at Roha; hits out at Maha govt

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said the white paper on irrigation, brought out by the Maharashtra government, was "an attempt to absolve Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar of all the corruption charges against him".

Unfurl victory flag in Delhi too, Shah to BJP workers ahead of civic polls

Unfurl victory flag in Delhi too, Shah to BJP workers ahead of civic polls

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Targeting the Delhi government, the party president also accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of getting into fights with the Centre for political reasons.

Sacked Delhi minister seeks 'lie detector test' for himself, Kejriwal and Jain

Sacked Delhi minister seeks 'lie detector test' for himself, Kejriwal and Jain

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Asserting that nobody would accept allegations against the Delhi chief minister, Mishra said that he has sought more time from the Central Bureau of Investigation to prove the charges.

Fine, won't charge 'poor Kejriwal': Jethmalani on Rs 3.42 crore bill

Fine, won't charge 'poor Kejriwal': Jethmalani on Rs 3.42 crore bill

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

"Everybody knows in this country that I charge only the rich, but for poor people I do work free and the poor people are about 90 per cent of my clientele," he said.

Will Arvind Kejriwal do a Modi?

Will Arvind Kejriwal do a Modi?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

The resurrection of AAP has a lot of similarity with BJP's revival

'BJP was trying to give Bhujbal a backdoor to escape'

'BJP was trying to give Bhujbal a backdoor to escape'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'Sameer and Chhagan Bhujbal's arrest is directly the impact of the PIL filed by the AAP in the Bombay high court.'

Kejriwal, Amrinder in ugly Twitter spat

Kejriwal, Amrinder in ugly Twitter spat

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The war of words between Arvind Kejriwal and Amarinder Singh turned ugly on Twitter on Monday after the Delhi Chief Minister accused the Punjab Congress chief of using an Akali leader's "drug money" to fund his election campaign and the latter shot back, saying the AAP leader was "hallucinating" and challenged him to a debate.

Nothing is more important than a farmer's life, says Modi in Parl

Nothing is more important than a farmer's life, says Modi in Parl

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Modi said that these problems are 'deep-rooted' and must be addressed collectively for which he is open to suggestions.

Complaint against Rahul Gandhi for 'khoon ki dalali' remark

Complaint against Rahul Gandhi for 'khoon ki dalali' remark

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Gandhi's statement sparked controversy across the nation as the Bharatiya Janata Party hit back at Gandhi in equal measure.

Vendetta politics by BJP, says NCP on Bhujbal's arrest

Vendetta politics by BJP, says NCP on Bhujbal's arrest

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

"This is vendetta politics by BJP. There was no need to arrest him as he was cooperating with the ED," NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik said.

Kejriwal takes swipe at PM over 'Lalitgate'

Kejriwal takes swipe at PM over 'Lalitgate'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly began on a stormy note on uwith Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not taking action against Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje over the Lalit Modi row while BJP tried to corner the AAP government raking up the issue of "fake degrees".

Don't write off Congress yet, says Sheila Dikshit

Don't write off Congress yet, says Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit may not be contesting the assembly polls, but she is very much in the thick of preparations for the Congress. Dikshit tells Kavita Chowdhury that she is not interested in any post in Delhi politics but does not rule out a role at the national level in the future.

Delhi CS assault case: Police questions Kejriwal for over 3 hrs

Delhi CS assault case: Police questions Kejriwal for over 3 hrs

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Later, Kejriwal says there is tremendous pressure on police to register fake cases against AAP leaders.

Kejriwal, 5 others gave false statements against me, Jaitley tells court

Kejriwal, 5 others gave false statements against me, Jaitley tells court

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley recorded his statement in a criminal defamation complaint filed against Arvind Kejriwal and other AAP leaders, accusing them of making false statements against him.

Do you want a 'govt of dharnas', Amit Shah asks Delhi

Do you want a 'govt of dharnas', Amit Shah asks Delhi

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

The BJP president said "lies" of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal have been "exposed".

Everyone is aware of Sonia's love for country: Shah

Everyone is aware of Sonia's love for country: Shah

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah on Tuesday took a dig at Congress President Sonia Gandhi, saying everyone was aware of her "love for her son, National Herald and 2G".

Cong moves EC against Kejriwal's bribe remarks

Cong moves EC against Kejriwal's bribe remarks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Irked by his "bribe remarks" made at a poll rally on Sunday, Congress has moved the Election Commission against AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal demanding action against him.

Why UP govt files FIR after FIR against a babu

Why UP govt files FIR after FIR against a babu

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'The sole objective is to harass me, silence me.'

Pawan Bansal files nomination from Chandigarh

Pawan Bansal files nomination from Chandigarh

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and four-time MP on Tuesday filed his nomination papers for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat, polling for which will be held on April 10.

Kejriwal triggers a row; asks voters to take 'bribes' from BJP, Congress

Kejriwal triggers a row; asks voters to take 'bribes' from BJP, Congress

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal has kicked up a controversy by asking voters in Delhi to take "bribes" from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress but to vote for his party in the upcoming Delhi assembly election.

'Kejriwal can't handle being CM, dreams of being PM'

'Kejriwal can't handle being CM, dreams of being PM'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

'Delhi is regretting its decision of electing Arvind Kejriwal.'

Amidst high drama, Delhi law minister sent to 4 days police custody

Amidst high drama, Delhi law minister sent to 4 days police custody

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Tomar was arrested around 11 am following investigation into a complaint by the bar council of Delhi.

Rahul: Why is Modi mum on Azad row? Has he forgotten his poll slogan?

Rahul: Why is Modi mum on Azad row? Has he forgotten his poll slogan?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday pilloried Prime Minister Narendra Modi over suspension of BJP MP Kirti Azad who has been leading a campaign against Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on alleged corruption in Delhi cricket body, reminding him of his "na khaoonga na khaney doonga" poll slogan.

Kejriwal ink attack: Accused woman sent to 14-day judicial custody

Kejriwal ink attack: Accused woman sent to 14-day judicial custody

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

A Delhi court on Tuesday sent a woman, accused of throwing ink at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, to 14-days of judicial custody.

'Our biggest challenge is to develop alternate model for politics'

'Our biggest challenge is to develop alternate model for politics'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

In an exclusive chat with Rediff.com, AAP leader Ashutosh says the biggest challenge for the party would be to "develop a model for alternate politics"

Why Kejriwal tenders an apology at every 'jan sabha'

Why Kejriwal tenders an apology at every 'jan sabha'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

'We were new in politics. We made a mistake. This time around, we will not resign.'

CBI to probe Vyapam scandal, orders Supreme Court

CBI to probe Vyapam scandal, orders Supreme Court

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe in the massive admission and recruitment scandal in Madhya Pradesh that will also encompass deaths of people related to it as more skeletons tumbled out of the Vyapam cupboard with yet another witness reported dead.

4 ways the Congress won power through Constitutional coups

4 ways the Congress won power through Constitutional coups

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Since 2004 the Congress has hung onto power in a situation in which it was on track to be out of power. In each case, it effectively gamed the system through Constitutional coups, argues columnist Rajeev Srinivasan.

Shoe attack on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Shoe attack on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

The attacker, identified as Ved Prakash, was detained by police, which quizzed him.

Jaitley files civil, criminal cases against Kejriwal for defamation

Jaitley files civil, criminal cases against Kejriwal for defamation

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday filed civil defamation suit in the Delhi high court against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party leaders, amid a raging row over irregularities in the Delhi and District Cricket Association and allegations of corruption against him by the Delhi government.

Kejriwal govt gets third law minister in 6 months

Kejriwal govt gets third law minister in 6 months

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Three days after he recommended filing of an FIR against former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and expressed apprehension over possible attempts to "remove" him as Delhi Law Minister, Kapil Mishra was divested of the portfolio which was given to Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

Buzz: Tom Curran pulls out of Big Bash over 'bubble' fatigue

Buzz: Tom Curran pulls out of Big Bash over 'bubble' fatigue

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

A number of top cricketers have expressed concern about being confined to biosecure bubbles for months on end to keep international schedules on track.