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PM to inaugurate Metro's longest line

PM to inaugurate Metro's longest line

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

PM to inaugurate Metro's longest line on Dec 30

Rahul refused to 'join hands with AAP' for LS poll: Kejriwal

Rahul refused to 'join hands with AAP' for LS poll: Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

A top source in the Congress had recently said that chances of alliance were "slim" considering its long term repercussions in Delhi.

'Sealing of a CM's office is unprecedented': Mamata supports Kejriwal

'Sealing of a CM's office is unprecedented': Mamata supports Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed support to her Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, saying she was shocked to hear of the CBI raid on his office.

Gambhir richest among LS candidates in Delhi

Gambhir richest among LS candidates in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The cricketer-turned-politician, who will be making his electoral debut from East Delhi, has shown an income of nearly Rs 12.40 crore in the income tax returns filed for 2017-18.

PM, Sonia pay tributes to Indira Gandhi

PM, Sonia pay tributes to Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

An all-religion prayer was held at the All India Congress Committee headquarters.

Congress MP demands Dikshit's resignation

Congress MP demands Dikshit's resignation

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Ajay Maken was unhappy with her handling of the power situation in New Delhi.

Mystery disease is meningitis, say doctors

Mystery disease is meningitis, say doctors

Rediff.com3 May 2005

Some 34 cases of a rare form of meningitis has been reported from Delhi. The government has said there is no epidemic.

Sheila storms out of Delhi Cong meet

Sheila storms out of Delhi Cong meet

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Ram Babu Sharma, a known Dikshit baiter, criticised Dikshit's action saying the MLAs were only airing their views about the problems faced by the people.

Delhi: No VAT on life-saving drugs

Delhi: No VAT on life-saving drugs

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Delhi government on Wednesday exempted life-saving medicines from taxation under the value added tax regime and decided to approach the Empowered Committee of State Finance Ministers for reduction in sales tax on diesel.

50% voting in MCD polls; AAP, BJP claim victory

50% voting in MCD polls; AAP, BJP claim victory

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

No major glitches in electronic voting machines were reported and the voting passed off peacefully with high security observed at the 3,360 critical booths in 493 locations where more than 25,000 police personnel, nearly 13,000 home guards and 100 companies of paramilitary forces were deployed, officials said.

Road in Mongolia named after Mahatma Gandhi

Road in Mongolia named after Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

The announcement came as part of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Delhi's Transports of Horror

Delhi's Transports of Horror

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Deluded by their visions of a grand future, Delhi's rulers seem incapable of bridging the gap between illusion and ground reality

Compensation announced for 1984 victims

Compensation announced for 1984 victims

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

The Delhi Cabinet made the decision on Monday after a recent Delhi HC directive.

BSES credibility under question

BSES credibility under question

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

Delhi govt promises action on Bachcha Ghat

Delhi govt promises action on Bachcha Ghat

Rediff.com17 May 2007

To try and get each state government to act would take forever, what is needed is a law, which makes it mandatory for the establishment and maintenance of such burial grounds across the country.

30,000 youth retrace 1857 uprising

30,000 youth retrace 1857 uprising

Rediff.com10 May 2007

The rally was kicked off from Meerut's Kranti Park by Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mani Shankar Aiyar on May 7

Delhi power crisis? Blame the Ambanis

Delhi power crisis? Blame the Ambanis

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday blamed the feud in the Ambani family for the capital's power crisis and non-cooperative attitude of neighbouring states for the water problem in the city.

Delhi students make supermileage car

Delhi students make supermileage car

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

For those worried about rising fuel prices and low mileage of cars, relief may be closer than you think.

CAS: Future depends on South Delhi success

CAS: Future depends on South Delhi success

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

The government on Tuesday said the rollout of conditional access system in the rest of Delhi would depend upon its success in South Delhi

Dikshit set to take over in Delhi

Dikshit set to take over in Delhi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

Sonia Gandhi has endorsed her as the leader of the legislature party.

Dikshit files defamation suit against Khurana

Dikshit files defamation suit against Khurana

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

The Delhi chief minister filed the suit against the Delhi BJP chief for making allegations of corruption.

Dr Singh's Troubleshooter

Dr Singh's Troubleshooter

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal cremated

Veteran actress Zohra Sehgal cremated

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The last rites of the 102-year-old actress, who died on July 10, were performed at the Lodhi Road crematorium by her son Pawan in the presence of her daughter Kiran and grandchildren.

Delhi govt decides to raise auto, taxi fares

Delhi govt decides to raise auto, taxi fares

Rediff.com20 Jan 2003

The government, however, refused to unveil the new fare structure.

Bikers set off for Lahore to cheer Indian team

Bikers set off for Lahore to cheer Indian team

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit flagged off the 30 motorcycle enthusiasts from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Delhi.

Delhi gets first IT Park

Delhi gets first IT Park

Rediff.com2 Apr 2005

The capital on Saturday received a shot in the arm in its efforts to match the IT hubs of Bangalore and Hyderabad with the inauguration of the city's first Information Technology Park designed for software development and computer based services.

'Justice not done in Jessica case'

'Justice not done in Jessica case'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

Expressing concern over the verdict in the Jessica Lal case, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Sunday said, "justice does not appear" to have been done in the case.

AAP gives 'clean chit' to Rajendra Kumar

AAP gives 'clean chit' to Rajendra Kumar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

AAP leader Sanjay Singh said Kumar, who serves as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's principal secretary, has a clean service record that spans over 27 years, in which allegations of corruption were never made against him.

Rape: Delhi CM unhappy with Advani's response

Rape: Delhi CM unhappy with Advani's response

Rediff.com17 Oct 2003

She expressed concern over the law and order situation in the national capital in the wake of the rape of a Swiss diplomat.

Delhi govt doubles compensation

Delhi govt doubles compensation

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

The centre had earlier announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of those killed in the pre-Diwali terror strikes.

Respite for Delhi factories

Respite for Delhi factories

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

In a relief to hundreds of small industrial unit owners and their employees, the Centre on Wednesday decided not to relocate industries from areas with more than 70 per cent of manufacturing activity in the national capital.\n\n\n\n

Delhi polls: Congress pits Kiran Walia against Kejriwal

Delhi polls: Congress pits Kiran Walia against Kejriwal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The Congress on Friday pitted former Delhi minister Kiran Walia against Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal from the prestigious New Delhi constituency in February 7 assembly polls.

Why is Cong old guard miffed over leadership change?

Why is Cong old guard miffed over leadership change?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit's statements embarrassed the party, and within hours she alleged she had been 'misquoted'

Cabinet clears statehood bill for Delhi

Cabinet clears statehood bill for Delhi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Union Labour Minister and a prominent BJP leader from Delhi Sahib Singh Verma, however, said the subject of law and order will remain with the Centre.

Land acquisition rates hiked in Delhi

Land acquisition rates hiked in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

The Delhi Cabinet on Monday decided to increase the rates of land acquisition in the capital by 12 to 13 per cent.\n\n

Lowe boosts Delhi creative team

Lowe boosts Delhi creative team

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005