News for '-raisina-road'

'Suspicious man' apprehended outside Parliament House

'Suspicious man' apprehended outside Parliament House

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

"The 20-year-old man was intercepted and apprehended by CISF personnel around 9:30 am on Saturday from the Raisina Road between the Rail Bhawan and the Parliament House.

New building designated as Parliament House of India

New building designated as Parliament House of India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led parliamentarians across party lines in bidding farewell to the old Parliament building on Monday.

New Parliament will be paperless -- here's what to expect

New Parliament will be paperless -- here's what to expect

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

In the new Parliament House, with a soft launch this Winter Session, paper is expected to disappear. For the guidance of ministers, secretaries can scribble notes on linked pads even from their offices to respond to queries from members.

Cong workers protest against BJP attack on PM, clash with cops

Cong workers protest against BJP attack on PM, clash with cops

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Scores of Youth Congress workers clashed with the police on Wednesday while staging a demonstration outside the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi against the opposition party's "reluctance" to engage in a debate.

From councillor to top Cong leader: The journey of Ahmed Patel

From councillor to top Cong leader: The journey of Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

He was elected as a local body councillor in 1976 in Bharuch Municipal body of Gujarat at the age of 25 years and became the political secretary of Sonia Gandhi and remained a bridge during UPA-I tenure between the party and the government.

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

In a first, a grand drone show will dazzle the sky above the national capital during the Beating the Retreat ceremony to be held at Vijay Chowk on Saturday as part of the country's 73rd Republic Day celebrations.

Govt tells Congress to vacate 24, Akbar Road HQ

Govt tells Congress to vacate 24, Akbar Road HQ

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

24, Akbar Road has been the Congress party headquarters since 1978.

After Twitter, child rights body demands action against Rahul's Instagram a/c

After Twitter, child rights body demands action against Rahul's Instagram a/c

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

The NCPCR asked Facebook for taking appropriate action against the Instagram profile of Gandhi over violation of provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, and the Indian Penal Code, and demanded the removal of the video from the platform.

Protests erupt in Karnataka over Shivakumar's arrest

Protests erupt in Karnataka over Shivakumar's arrest

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

Demonstrations and attempts to block roads by burning tires were reported from Ramanagara, Chennapattana and few neighbouring towns, where a bandh has been called by Shivakumar's supporters.

Court acquits man in Bitta case

Court acquits man in Bitta case

Rediff.com28 May 2010

A Delhi Court on Friday acquitted an alleged militant of Khalistan Liberation Force of charges of setting off a blast near the headquarters of Indian Youth Congress in New Delhi in 1993 targeting then IYC president M S Bitta.

Heavy rains bring Delhi to standstill

Heavy rains bring Delhi to standstill

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Delhi came to a standstill on Friday evening as heavy rains accompanied by winds lashed the city, inundating several low-lying areas and leading to huge traffic jams and collapse of a portion of a terminal building at the Indira Gandhi International airport here.

1 dead as heavy rains lash Delhi, bus stuck under bridge

1 dead as heavy rains lash Delhi, bus stuck under bridge

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

The driver and the conductor of a bus that got stuck at the Minto Bridge underpass due to waterlogging were rescued by fire department personnel, officials said.

Centre may evict Congress from Akbar Road HQ

Centre may evict Congress from Akbar Road HQ

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Can Congress keep Akbar Road HQ two yrs since notice?

BJP MP Vijay Goel fined Rs 2,000 for violating odd-even

BJP MP Vijay Goel fined Rs 2,000 for violating odd-even

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Goel was challaned near Raisina Road, on his way to Parliament.

For Rahul, polls revolve around mom, sis, Jairam, WhatsApp

For Rahul, polls revolve around mom, sis, Jairam, WhatsApp

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Rahul feels collective decisions taken with his mother and sister helped the party in the December assembly elections. Hence, he wants to follow the same strategy for the Lok Sabha election, too.

Will Congress be evicted from Akbar Road headquarters?

Will Congress be evicted from Akbar Road headquarters?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

'We have been allowed to stay till October 2018,' said the party about the notice asking them to vacate their premises, Amit Agnihotri reports.

Why India Inc sees Modi's PMO as the 'mover'

Why India Inc sees Modi's PMO as the 'mover'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Corporates understand that the PMO drives all key decisions in this government.

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Modi Sarkar 2.0 to take oath today

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Many BJP leaders are of the view that most key members of the previous Cabinet could be retained.

SC stays execution of 1993 Delhi blast convict Bhullar

SC stays execution of 1993 Delhi blast convict Bhullar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the execution of 1993 Delhi blast terror convict Devender Pal Singh Bhullar.

Suspensions revoked but stir at Hyderabad university continues

Suspensions revoked but stir at Hyderabad university continues

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Students sought "unconditional" revocation of suspension of four Dalit students and action against those responsible for the alleged suicide of research scholar Rohith Vemula.

Congress must look beyond the Gandhis

Congress must look beyond the Gandhis

Rediff.com7 May 2016

'The Congress president gets into samurai mode only when there is a direct attack on her and her family.' 'Is being the president of the oldest and one of the most respected parties in India only about personal reputation and survival?' asks Sudhir Bisht.

'Mrs Kaul here, you don't know who I am?'

'Mrs Kaul here, you don't know who I am?'

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Rajkumari Kaul's death over the weekend brings back memories of phone conversations at a time when landline numbers were still in vogue, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee was still to become prime minister, remembers Girish Nikam.