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Court refuses CBI director's plea to gag media from reporting on documents

Court refuses CBI director's plea to gag media from reporting on documents

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it cannot take cognisance of documents pertaining to the entry list of visitors at Central Bureau of Investigations director's residence till they are placed on record and asked advocate Prashant Bhushan to file an affidavit annexing the materials.

Another AAP founder member quits party

Another AAP founder member quits party

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Aam Aadmi Party founder member and former MP Ilyas Azmi on Monday quit the party citing "lack of inner democracy" in the organisation.

Congress accuses AAP govt of using state funds for self promotion

Congress accuses AAP govt of using state funds for self promotion

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The opposition on Thursday attacked the Aam Aadmi Party government for reportedly hiking allocation for information and publicity, saying spending public money on "self publicity" amounted to corruption.

After Phoolka, another Punjab leader resigns from AAP

After Phoolka, another Punjab leader resigns from AAP

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The rebel leader has been a vocal critic of AAP leadership since he was removed as leader of opposition in Punjab assembly in July last year.

Arvind Kejriwal's missing WagonR found in Ghaziabad

Arvind Kejriwal's missing WagonR found in Ghaziabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

The car was found abandoned in Ghaziabad.

100 days of AAP ki Sarkar: Hits & Misses

100 days of AAP ki Sarkar: Hits & Misses

Rediff.com24 May 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party government's first 100 days in power in Delhi have been a mixed bag

7 out of 10 AAP executive members resign in Haryana

7 out of 10 AAP executive members resign in Haryana

Rediff.com7 May 2015

They also took strong objection to Delhi legislator Naresh Balyan being appointed as Haryana affairs in-charge.

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

Rediff.com13 May 2019

'Traders have been the worst hit because of the government's policies, but for some unknown reason, many continue to support the BJP.'

Why is a state like Gujarat not implementing law passed by Parliament: SC

Why is a state like Gujarat not implementing law passed by Parliament: SC

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

The Supreme Court on Monday came down heavily on certain states for not implementing welfare legislation National Food Security Act, saying that why a state like Gujarat was not implementing the law passed by Parliament.

After attack on Bharti, Kejriwal targets BJP: 'Is this Gujarat model?'

After attack on Bharti, Kejriwal targets BJP: 'Is this Gujarat model?'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

A day after the attack on Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti on Wednesday evening in Varanasi, Arvind Kejriwal lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party and its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, asking if the Gujarat model was about 'threatening people' and demanded the Election Commission's immediate intervention.

Won't take immediate decision on Lokpal: Centre to SC

Won't take immediate decision on Lokpal: Centre to SC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The Centre on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it will not take any immediate decision on the appointment of chairperson and members of the Lokpal, virtually indicating that the decision in this regard might be left to the new government after the general elections.

Shanti Bhushan oppose truce between AAP rebels and Kejriwal?

Shanti Bhushan oppose truce between AAP rebels and Kejriwal?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Aam Aadmi Party dissident leader Prashant Bhushan on Tuesday rubbished criticism by former AAP spokesperson Atishi Marlena that he backed out of the reconciliatory talks with Arvind Kejriwal camp on his father Shanti Bhushan's insistence, saying the negotiations collapsed due to "trust deficit".

'PM's five-star activists remark contempt of court'

'PM's five-star activists remark contempt of court'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'five-star activists' remark on the judiciary has evoked sharp reaction with Congress leader Digvijay Singh and lawyer Prashant Bhushan terming it as contempt of court.

AAP widens crackdown on dissidents, suspends Punjab leader

AAP widens crackdown on dissidents, suspends Punjab leader

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

"Professor Manjit Singh is suspended from the party pending enquiry against his anti-party activities. He will no longer represent the party in any forum in the media and outside," a press note said.

Medha Patkar formally resigns from AAP

Medha Patkar formally resigns from AAP

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

She termed ouster of Yadav and Bhushan from the party's national executive as 'not justifiable, questionable and condemnable'

In new sting, Kejriwal abuses Bhushan, Yadav; threatens to form new party

In new sting, Kejriwal abuses Bhushan, Yadav; threatens to form new party

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

In the taped conversation, Kejriwal allegedly threatens to quit the party and form a new one.

Amnesty case: NGO moves SC against 'misuse' of sedition laws

Amnesty case: NGO moves SC against 'misuse' of sedition laws

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Bengaluru police had slapped sedition charges against Amnesty after an event it had organised on allegations of human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir.

Bhushan, Yadav issue joint statement; reject allegations

Bhushan, Yadav issue joint statement; reject allegations

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Ousted members of AAP's PAC Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan rebutted the allegations of anti-party activities levelled against them.

'Party has thousands of conscience keepers'

'Party has thousands of conscience keepers'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Aam Aadmi Party leader Yogendra Yadav on Thursday said that his party had taken a decision not to discuss the proceedings of Wednesday's national executive meeting, adding that he and his party would keep fighting for their beliefs, both internally and externally.

Arvind Kejriwal quits as AAP convenor

Arvind Kejriwal quits as AAP convenor

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has resigned as the party's convener ahead of the national executive meeting

Deeply hurt by the betrayal of trust: Kejriwal opens up on AAP rift

Deeply hurt by the betrayal of trust: Kejriwal opens up on AAP rift

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The Delhi CM said he refuses to be drawn into the ugly battle and will continue to focus on Delhi.

'Relaxed' Kejriwal set to re-enter AAP's burning house

'Relaxed' Kejriwal set to re-enter AAP's burning house

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The 350-member national council of the Aam Aadmi Party will meet on March 28 and it may potentially lead to the formalisation of deep factions within the two-year-old party.

Delhi Cabinet likely to pass Jan Lokpal Bill on Tuesday

Delhi Cabinet likely to pass Jan Lokpal Bill on Tuesday

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

The Jan Lokpal Bill is likely to be approved by the Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday as its draft has almost been finalised by a panel headed by chief secretary.

Ex-CBI chief attempted to influence coal scam probe, says SC panel

Ex-CBI chief attempted to influence coal scam probe, says SC panel

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The apex court-appointed panel is investigating alleged scuttling of probe into coal block allocation scam cases by Sinha whose meetings with accused persons have been held as "completely inappropriate".

Bhushan made no reference to referendum: Yogendra Yadav

Bhushan made no reference to referendum: Yogendra Yadav

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan had made no reference to referendum on security forces in Naxal-hit areas, the party's leader Yogendra Yadav said.

UP police to provide 'Z' category security to Kejriwal

UP police to provide 'Z' category security to Kejriwal

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Notwithstanding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's opposition to security cover, Ghaziabad police have decided to provide 'Z' category protection to him from Monday.

Shelter homes: Where did the Rs 1,078 cr go, SC asks Centre

Shelter homes: Where did the Rs 1,078 cr go, SC asks Centre

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday posed tough questions on allotment of Rs 1,078 crores under National Urban Livelihood Mission to states and asked the Centre to apprise it as to what happened to the huge money and whether new shelter homes for urban poor have been built.

Office of CJI is public authority, falls under RTI: SC

Office of CJI is public authority, falls under RTI: SC

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi upheld the 2010 Delhi high court verdict and dismissed three appeals filed by Secretary General of the Supreme Court and the Central Public Information officer of the apex court.

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'Mr Kejriwal has played it cool in distancing himself from Delhi's hotspots, adroitly pandering to the BJP's Hindu vote.' 'He neither visited the scene of JNU violence nor has he dropped by at Shaheen Bagh,' notes Sunil Sethi.

AAP's party manifesto promises Jan Lokpal in 15 days

AAP's party manifesto promises Jan Lokpal in 15 days

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday came out with its manifesto for the December 4 Delhi polls, promising to enact Jan Lokpal Bill in 15 days if voted to power.

SC to hear plea on appointment of 'Lokpal'

SC to hear plea on appointment of 'Lokpal'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The fresh plea has sought a direction to the Centre for appointment of the Lokpal.

Virbhadra lands in Delhi to explain bribery allegations

Virbhadra lands in Delhi to explain bribery allegations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Accused by the Bharatiya Janata Party of taking bribe, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh arrived here today to present his version to the Congress high command while slamming the opposition party of indulging in "malicious propaganda" against him and his family.

SC wants count of offences against Delhi women

SC wants count of offences against Delhi women

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Delhi government to furnish information on the number of offences committed against women in the national capital every month.

SC asks SIT to submit progress report on blackmoney by Oct 7

SC asks SIT to submit progress report on blackmoney by Oct 7

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money to submit the fourth report on the progress of its probe by October 7.

Volunteers of Swaraj Abhiyan, police clash at Jantar Mantar

Volunteers of Swaraj Abhiyan, police clash at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

A clash broke out when the police tried to disperse volunteers of Yogendra Yadav led Swaraj Abhiyan at Jantar Mantar, leaving nine persons, including three policemen injured.

SC expresses displeasure at non-appointment of regular CBI director

SC expresses displeasure at non-appointment of regular CBI director

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The court also told the attorney general that the new CBI director who would be appointed must "trace the movements of files" during the period when former CBI chief Alok Kumar Verma was reinstated to the post for two days.

Varun Gandhi under attack over defence deals

Varun Gandhi under attack over defence deals

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Varun Gandhi was at the centre of a controversy over allegations that he had leaked defence secrets to middleman Abhishek Verma and arms manufacturers after being "honey trapped", a charge he stoutly denied.

SC to hear plea against Nageswara Rao as CBI interim chief next week

SC to hear plea against Nageswara Rao as CBI interim chief next week

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

The petition has sought laying down of specific mechanisms to ensure transparency in the process of appointment of CBI director.

I am a law abiding citizen, ready to go back to jail: Shahabuddin

I am a law abiding citizen, ready to go back to jail: Shahabuddin

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

'I will get justice at last,' says the feared RJD leader.

Witnesses have been bumped off, says SC while rejecting Shahabuddin's plea

Witnesses have been bumped off, says SC while rejecting Shahabuddin's plea

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Witnesses in the cases that controversial Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Shahabuddin has been facing have been "bumped off", the Supreme Court said on Monday, rejecting his claim of facing "media trial" in a murder case and his vehement plea for more time to prepare for his defence.