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Key Cong meet begins, election for new chief, state polls on agenda

Key Cong meet begins, election for new chief, state polls on agenda

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Party president Sonia Gandhi, former chief Rahul Gandhi, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress chief ministers Ashok Gehlot of Rajasthan, Bhupesh Baghel of Chhattisgarh and Charanjit Channi of Punjab attended the meeting.

BJP wants odd-even to fail, but Delhi will fail BJP: Kejriwal

BJP wants odd-even to fail, but Delhi will fail BJP: Kejriwal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

In January too, BJP tried to fail odd-even by orchestrating officers' strike. People failed BJP and made odd-even success, tweeted the CM.

Delhi Water Minister sought extra pontoon bridge for Sri Sri's event

Delhi Water Minister sought extra pontoon bridge for Sri Sri's event

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Delhi Water Minister Kapil Mishra had written a letter to the defence ministry requesting the army to build an additional pontoon bridge, which he said was "imperative" for safer movement of people while crossing the Yamuna to attend the 'World Culture Festival'.

Cleared by HC, Dr Khan wants to be reinstated in UP medical services

Cleared by HC, Dr Khan wants to be reinstated in UP medical services

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

He was suspended from Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College after several children died there in 2017, apparently due to the lack of oxygen cylinders at the government hospital.

In LS, Opposition criticises Shah over Delhi riots

In LS, Opposition criticises Shah over Delhi riots

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

As the government came under attack from the Opposition during the debate on the recent communal riots in the national capital that have claimed over 50 lives, the BJP members alleged that the violence was a pre-planned conspiracy and the home minister and authorities took pro-active steps to control the situation.

Every Employee Needs Personal Mediclaim

Every Employee Needs Personal Mediclaim

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

All employees should supplement the employer-sponsored health cover with a personal cover.

Who authorised Kejriwal's protest at LG's office, asks Delhi HC

Who authorised Kejriwal's protest at LG's office, asks Delhi HC

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The court observed that strikes or dharnas are held outside and not inside someone's workplace or residence.

AAP crisis deepens as Kumar Vishwas hints he may quit

AAP crisis deepens as Kumar Vishwas hints he may quit

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Vishwas also appeared defiant despite the party's gag order of not talking to the media and said he will keep highlighting the mistakes of the Aam Aadmi Party and say what is right in the interest of the country.

Vishwas, Bharti question Kejriwal's 'ability to win polls'

Vishwas, Bharti question Kejriwal's 'ability to win polls'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Bharti further said that this is high time the party took things seriously.

ACB files FIR against firm owned by Kejriwal's relative in PWD scam

ACB files FIR against firm owned by Kejriwal's relative in PWD scam

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch on Tuesday registered three separate FIRs in an alleged PWD scam, including one against the company of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's late brother-in-law Surender Kumar Bansal.

'Why sit in court? Solve Delhi's crisis': SC rebukes water minister

'Why sit in court? Solve Delhi's crisis': SC rebukes water minister

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a status report from Haryana government on the plea of Delhi government seeking resumption of water supply to the national capital.

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

'Shoot the traitors' chants raised on Delhi Metro

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The five-six men, wearing saffron T-shirts and kurta, started the sloganeering when the train was about to halt at the metro station, according to a PTI reporter who was at the spot.

Clamour grows among AAP MLAs for Yadav, Bhushans' ouster from party

Clamour grows among AAP MLAs for Yadav, Bhushans' ouster from party

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party Legislators on Wednesday sent a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, seeking the expulsion of party 'rebels' Shanti Bhushan, Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav.

Tanker scam: ACB gives questionnaire to Sheila Dikshit

Tanker scam: ACB gives questionnaire to Sheila Dikshit

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

An ACB official probing the case said Dikshit has been asked to reply to 18 written questions within the next two-three days.

Jayant Chaudhary to be joint candidate of SP-RLD for Rajya Sabha polls

Jayant Chaudhary to be joint candidate of SP-RLD for Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Congress veteran Kapil Sibal had on Wednesday filed his nomination as an SP-backed Independent candidate for the Rajya Sabha polls.

Snubbed in Mumbai, Ghulam Ali invited to perform in Delhi

Snubbed in Mumbai, Ghulam Ali invited to perform in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Asserting that "music has no boundaries", the Delhi government on Thursday invited Pakistani singer Ghulam Ali to perform in the national capital after his concert in Mumbai was cancelled due to protests by the Shiv Sena.

SC extends interim protection from arrest to Setalvad till July 19

SC extends interim protection from arrest to Setalvad till July 19

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended interim protection from arrest till July 19 to activist Teesta Setalvad in a case linked to the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

Kejriwal threatened to quit if Bhushan-Yadav were not removed

Kejriwal threatened to quit if Bhushan-Yadav were not removed

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on threatened to resign and lashed out at its founder-members Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, moments before they were sacked from the National Executive, accusing them of engaging in "anti-party" activities.

AAP 'rigs' EVM in Delhi assembly, EC calls it 'duplicate' gadget

AAP 'rigs' EVM in Delhi assembly, EC calls it 'duplicate' gadget

Rediff.com9 May 2017

The EC has time and again rubbished allegations that EVMs can be programmed to favour any particular party.

Govt wants to shoot the messenger, Mander tells SC

Govt wants to shoot the messenger, Mander tells SC

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The apex court had asked the activist to file his response to the allegations by Delhi Police he made hate speeches including certain objectionable remarks against the court during the protests against CAA.

AAP's national ambitions dashed after 'disappointing' results

AAP's national ambitions dashed after 'disappointing' results

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

The AAP bagged 20 seats in Punjab while losing all seats in Goa

Guess Who Ranveer Dedicated His Award To?

Guess Who Ranveer Dedicated His Award To?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival awards were held in Mumbai on Sunday, and film folk were honoured for their recent work.

How Modi Lost The Plot

How Modi Lost The Plot

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Perhaps the BJP will win the UP elections, but that will be a political win and will leave the problems on the ground from the economy to national security to disaffected farmers and minorities intact, asserts Aakar Patel.

2023's Biggest Bollywood Flops So Far

2023's Biggest Bollywood Flops So Far

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The first half of 2023 has been good to Bollywood, as we saw big blockbusters like Pathaan and The Kerala Story. But there have been flops as well.

'Kejriwal ruthlessly stifles voices of dissent'

'Kejriwal ruthlessly stifles voices of dissent'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Terming as "unconstitutional and illegal" Aam Aadmi Party's national council meeting where they were ousted from a key panel, dissidents Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan on Saturday did not rule out taking legal recourse against their removal.

EVM wave, not Modi wave: AAP on losing MCD polls

EVM wave, not Modi wave: AAP on losing MCD polls

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The party continued to allege tampering of the electronic voting machines for the verdict, and not a Modi wave, as claimed by the BJP.

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

A Delhi Police head constable, Ratan Lal, was among the nine killed in the violence that erupted on Monday over the amended citizenship law.

Some signs of normalcy in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Some signs of normalcy in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

In Jaffrabad, Maujpur, Yamuna Vihar, Chand Bagh, Mustafabad and Bhajanpura, which were among the areas worst hit by the communal violence, there were more vehicles and people on the roads than in the last five days.

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Bollywood Releases, Coming Up This March

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

March is going to be an exciting month when it comes to Bollywood releases as it would be a good mix of theatrical and OTT arrivals.

HC lists pleas on Delhi riots, hate speeches for March 12

HC lists pleas on Delhi riots, hate speeches for March 12

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The pleas also include a separate petition alleging hate speeches by other political figures including Congress party's Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

There's no such report on oxygen shortage: Sisodia on BJP claims

There's no such report on oxygen shortage: Sisodia on BJP claims

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Friday claimed there is no report approved by the Supreme Court-appointed Oxygen Audit Committee about Delhi exaggerating its oxygen requirement by four times during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

AAP ministers fume after being turned away by LG office

AAP ministers fume after being turned away by LG office

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

"It appears he is not in a mood to work today," Mishra said taking a jibe at Jung.

SC allows Speaker to withdraw appeal against Team Pilot

SC allows Speaker to withdraw appeal against Team Pilot

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

While withdrawing the plea, Sibal told the bench that the appeal had become infructuous as the apex court did not stay the earlier high court order passed on July 21 asking the Speaker to defer disqualification proceedings.

Police complaints filed against Vir Das for US show

Police complaints filed against Vir Das for US show

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The well-known satirist, who has issued a statement saying his comments weren't intended to insult the country, found backing from Trinamool Congress member Mahua Moitra as well as Congress leaders Kapil Sibal and Shashi Tharoor.

Amit Shah should resign, says Sonia Gandhi after CWC meet

Amit Shah should resign, says Sonia Gandhi after CWC meet

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Congress president also hit out at BJP leader Kapil Mishra for making a statement that allegedly incited violence in the city. The CWC has passed a resolution on the situation in the city, she said, adding that the CWC believes that the situation is grave and an urgent action is required.

AAP defends Amantullah Khan, reject his resignation

AAP defends Amantullah Khan, reject his resignation

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Sisodia also lashed out media for carrying news against AAP leaders without "checking facts".

Kejriwal draws flak after students display his name in stadium

Kejriwal draws flak after students display his name in stadium

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

The pattern came up a few times during Kejriwal's 40-minute-long speech, where he highlighted his government's "achievements", punctuated with loud cheers from the students.

Party united more than ever, says AAP amid infighting reports

Party united more than ever, says AAP amid infighting reports

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Amid claims of Kumar Vishwas trying to separate the AAP, Kejriwal issued a tweet saying that the former was like his brother.

At Sibal's dinner meet, oppn leaders call for unity to defeat BJP

At Sibal's dinner meet, oppn leaders call for unity to defeat BJP

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The 'Group of 23' leaders who participated included Ghulam Nabi Azad, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Anand Sharma, Mukul Wasnik, Prithviraj Chavan, Manish Tewari, Shashi Tharoor, besides Sibal who hosted the post-birthday dinner for them.

'Kejriwal's ambition, ego and greed have changed him'

'Kejriwal's ambition, ego and greed have changed him'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Kapil Mishra was one of the closest aides of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. However, in May 2017, the tides turned. A loyalist of the Aam Aadmi Party founder, Mishra shocked one and all by openly accusing him of corruption, a claim that the AAP dismissed. Since then Mishra has become one of the most prominent AAP rebels. In the face of the sit-in by Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and ministers - Satyendar Jain and Gopal Rai at Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal's office, Mishra spoke to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com and said that this is the first time in history that a sitting chief minister of a state in India has kidnapped himself.