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Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Check out winning candidates from each phase of polls

Rediff.com28 May 2019

As the dust finally settles on the outcome of the Lok Sabha elections 2019 and Bharatiya Janata Party along with its NDA allies emerges as the clear winner, here is a list of who won in each of the 7 phases of elections.

Govt: 0, Shaheen Bagh protestors: 1

Govt: 0, Shaheen Bagh protestors: 1

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Having failed to wear down the protesters, the government has now resorted to a bare-knuckle campaign to discredit them by portraying them as pawns in a wider plot bankrolled by shadowy 'anti-national' and 'Islamist' forces, notes Hasan Suroor.

PM Modi launches Fit India Movement

PM Modi launches Fit India Movement

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

At a colourful ceremony, which included a presentation of India's indigenous martial art forms, dances and sports, Modi said technology has contributed to a sedentary lifestyle.

Former Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP

Former Delhi Congress chief Arvinder Singh Lovely joins BJP

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

"The child has died. The party is finished," he told reporters, referring to the Congress.

With moist eyes, Delhi bids adieu to Sheila Dikshit

With moist eyes, Delhi bids adieu to Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

The three-time chief minister and senior Congress leader, who gave Delhi its modern look, passed away on Saturday afternoon at a private hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit passes away

Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit passes away

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

She was admitted to Escorts hospital a few days ago.

BJP workers protest outside CPI-M office, 600 detained

BJP workers protest outside CPI-M office, 600 detained

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party workers on Sunday staged a demonstration outside the Communist Party of India-Marxist headquarters in New Delhi

Verbal duel in House over Adhir calling PM 'infiltrator', FM 'Nirbala'

Verbal duel in House over Adhir calling PM 'infiltrator', FM 'Nirbala'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Joshi said the Congress is 'led by an infiltrator' and is targeting Modi who hails from a humble family and is a popular leader.

Delhi to decide if I'm their son or terrorist: Kejriwal

Delhi to decide if I'm their son or terrorist: Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

AAP demanded that BJP leaders Parvesh Verma and Manoj Tiwari be barred from campaigning for their remarks against the Delhi CM. The EC later issued a notice to Verma for calling Kejriwal a 'terrorist'.

Prez, PM, Rahul, others condole Sheila's demise

Prez, PM, Rahul, others condole Sheila's demise

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

The PM said she made a noteworthy contribution to Delhi's development.

Ahead of MCD polls, AAP MLA Ved Prakash joins BJP

Ahead of MCD polls, AAP MLA Ved Prakash joins BJP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

The Bawana MLA said that he would also resign from the assembly and other government-run bodies.

Don't challenge exit polls, but we are confident: BJP

Don't challenge exit polls, but we are confident: BJP

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

With exit polls having projected Bharatiya Janata Party defeat in Delhi Assembly polls, party leaders met in New Delhi on Monday to take stock of the situation and motivate the party workers.

Prez, Advani, Sonia pay homage to Jaitley at his home

Prez, Advani, Sonia pay homage to Jaitley at his home

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The BJP stalwart's body was later brought to his residence at Kailash Colony.

AAP alleges Gambhir has two voter IDs, files complaint

AAP alleges Gambhir has two voter IDs, files complaint

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

BJP Delhi president Manoj Tiwari said the 'AAP is loosing elections' that is why it is raising such issues.

AAP waves sting CD, claims BJP trying to bribe its Delhi MLAs

AAP waves sting CD, claims BJP trying to bribe its Delhi MLAs

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday accused a senior leader of Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party of offering bribe to a party legislator to switch sides against the backdrop of government formation moves in the capital.

40 lakh living in Delhi's unauthorised colonies to get ownership rights

40 lakh living in Delhi's unauthorised colonies to get ownership rights

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The decision "is applicable to 1,797 identified unauthorised colonies" spread over 175 square km inhabited by people from lower income groups.

BJP unlikely to form minority govt in Delhi, says it prefers going to polls

BJP unlikely to form minority govt in Delhi, says it prefers going to polls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Delhi appears to be heading for fresh polls with Bharatiya Janata Party, the single largest party, giving clear indication of not forming a minority government in the national capital and prefer election.

Can't forgive Pragya for insulting Gandhiji: Modi

Can't forgive Pragya for insulting Gandhiji: Modi

Rediff.com17 May 2019

"The remarks made about Gandhiji or Nathuram Godse are very bad and very wrong for society," he said.

My father paid Rs 6 cr to Kejriwal for ticket: AAP candidate's son

My father paid Rs 6 cr to Kejriwal for ticket: AAP candidate's son

Rediff.com11 May 2019

However, Balbir Singh Jakhar, in a press conference, denied it saying his son has never stayed with him and he was lying.

OH NO! Even Sheila Dikshit couldn't afford onions!

OH NO! Even Sheila Dikshit couldn't afford onions!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

"After weeks I ate onions today with bhindi," Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said on Saturday, admitting that the skyrocketing price of the vegetable had affected her kitchen too.

BJP says AAP members 'attacked' party team during meet, lodges FIR

BJP says AAP members 'attacked' party team during meet, lodges FIR

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

A BJP delegation, led by its Delhi unit chief Manoj Tiwari, walked out of the meeting at Kejriwal's residence.

BJP releases MCD poll manifesto, promises no new tax, Rs 10 meals

BJP releases MCD poll manifesto, promises no new tax, Rs 10 meals

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari, who released the manifesto along with senior party leaders, including Union ministers Harsh Vardhan and Vijay Goel, said, "The sankalp patra embodies Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies and the views of party president Amit Shah.

BJP fields Netaji's grandnephew against Mamata Banerjee

BJP fields Netaji's grandnephew against Mamata Banerjee

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

The BJP declared Chandra Kumar Bose, grandnephew of Subhash Chandra Bose, its candidate against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the assembly elections.

Legal woes for Kejriwal after BJP slaps notice

Legal woes for Kejriwal after BJP slaps notice

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday served a legal notice to Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly "defaming" the party.

Harsh Vardhan is BJP's pick for Delhi CM's post

Harsh Vardhan is BJP's pick for Delhi CM's post

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Ending uncertainty, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday named Harsh Vardhan as the party's chief ministerial candidate for the December 4 Delhi assembly elections despite opposition by city unit chief Vijay Goel who had staked claim for the post

Bitterly fought Delhi poll campaign ends; voting on Feb 8

Bitterly fought Delhi poll campaign ends; voting on Feb 8

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Around 40,000 Delhi Police personnel, 190 coys (companies) of Central Armed Police Forces and 19,000 Home Guards have been deployed for smooth conduct of election in the national capital, officials said.

BJP declares list of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly polls

BJP declares list of 62 candidates for Delhi assembly polls

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday declared a list of 62 candidates out of a total of 70 for the February 7 Delhi assembly elections, with its chief ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi contesting from Krishna Nagar and former Union Minister Krishna Tirath from Patel Nagar seat.

Mamata claims fear of NRC drove 11 people to suicide

Mamata claims fear of NRC drove 11 people to suicide

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Government sources had claimed on Tuesday that four persons have committed suicide in fear of NRC so far, while four others had died while waiting in queues to procure the requisite papers.

BJP in a fix over CM face in Delhi

BJP in a fix over CM face in Delhi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

With four contenders for the top post in case the BJP wrests power from AAP, party sources say naming of a CM face may trigger factional fights.

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul's poll affidavit

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul's poll affidavit

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Citing the complaint, the Bharatiya Janata Party said in New Delhi asked Gandhi to come clean on the matter.

Kejriwal effigies burnt at farmer suicide protest rally

Kejriwal effigies burnt at farmer suicide protest rally

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Youth Congress and BJP workers staged protests in Delhi a day after a farmer committed suicide at an AAP rally.

'Justice has been delayed but delivered finally'

'Justice has been delayed but delivered finally'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Leaders from all political parties welcomed the conviction of Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Cric Buzz: DDCA renames Kotla as Arun Jaitley stadium

Cric Buzz: DDCA renames Kotla as Arun Jaitley stadium

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Amit Shah digitally inaugurated the renamed Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in presence of late finance minister's family.

BJP attacks Kejriwal, AAP over charges against Bharti, Tomar

BJP attacks Kejriwal, AAP over charges against Bharti, Tomar

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The BJP on Wednesday attacked CM Arvind Kejriwal and the AAP over the charges levelled against former law ministers Jitender Singh Tomar and Somnath Bharti.

Vajpayee's condition stable, still in ICU

Vajpayee's condition stable, still in ICU

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

In the latest medical bulletin issued by AIIMS, the hospital said that he 'continues to respond well to treatment'.

Ready to fight election again: BJP

Ready to fight election again: BJP

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday made clear its reluctance to form government in Delhi saying it did not have the numbers and that it is ready to face elections.

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

In less than an hour, seven of the top 10 India trends were fuelled by wishes pouring in for Prime Minister Modi from different quarters.

Centre's new IPC, opposing BJP, RSS is biggest crime now, says Kejriwal

Centre's new IPC, opposing BJP, RSS is biggest crime now, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said the Narendra Modi led-NDA Government has formed a new definition of IPC, under which any opposition to the BJP and the RSS is biggest crime.

Odd-even rule kicks in as Delhi air remains severe

Odd-even rule kicks in as Delhi air remains severe

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Delhi government's odd-even scheme was launched in the national capital on Monday with common citizens giving it a mix response.

'Kejriwal is not Rahul Gandhi'

'Kejriwal is not Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

If Kejriwal wins the Delhi election, then most regional parties will copy Kejriwal's do's and don'ts of jugaad to win an election against the Modi-Shah juggernaut, reports Sheela Bhatt.