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AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested in Rape Case After Escape

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested in Rape Case After Escape

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh, months after escaping police custody in a rape case. He faces charges of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation based on a complaint filed in September 2025.

Court Quashes Order Against BJP MLA In Defamation Case

Court Quashes Order Against BJP MLA In Defamation Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has set aside a magistrate's order taking cognisance of a criminal defamation complaint filed by AAP leader Satyendar Jain against BJP MLA Karnail Singh, citing that the order did not adequately consider exceptions to the offence of defamation.

Kejriwal refuses to appear before HC judge who refused to recuse in excise case

Kejriwal refuses to appear before HC judge who refused to recuse in excise case

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Arvind Kejriwal has written to Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating he will not appear in the excise case personally or through a lawyer before her, citing concerns about impartiality.

193 Oppn MPs sign notice seeking CEC's removal, submission on Friday

193 Oppn MPs sign notice seeking CEC's removal, submission on Friday

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Over 130 Lok Sabha and 63 Rajya Sabha MPs have signed notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging partisan conduct and obstruction of electoral fraud investigations.

'What if he touched...': UP minister's shocker on Nitish hijab act

'What if he touched...': UP minister's shocker on Nitish hijab act

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Attempting to defuse the controversy, the Nishad Party chief said the comment, made in Hindi and labelled misogynistic and crude, was light-hearted and made casually.

AAP axes Goa unit president after debacle in ZP polls

AAP axes Goa unit president after debacle in ZP polls

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed Amit Palekar from the post of Goa unit president following the party's poor performance in the recent Zilla Panchayat elections. Shrikrishna Parab will hold the additional charge until further orders.

Gujarat House passes USS Bill after 7-hour debate

Gujarat House passes USS Bill after 7-hour debate

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Gujarat government has introduced the Gujarat Uniform Civil Code Bill, 2026, aiming to establish a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships, regardless of religion. This follows a similar move by Uttarakhand and excludes Scheduled Tribes and groups with protected customary rights.

Opposition gears up for showdown with govt over delimitation

Opposition gears up for showdown with govt over delimitation

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Indian government and opposition parties are set for a showdown in Parliament over a Constitution amendment bill concerning the implementation of the women's quota law and the delimitation exercise. The Opposition is concerned about the potential impact of delimitation on the political representation of southern states.

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested in Rape Case After Escape

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested in Rape Case After Escape

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh after escaping police custody in a rape case. The arrest follows months of evading authorities after being accused of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation.

ED Intensifies Coal Scam Probe with Raids on I-PAC Executives

ED Intensifies Coal Scam Probe with Raids on I-PAC Executives

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on executives of political consultancy firm I-PAC and others in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal.

Goa Faces Uproar Over Remarks Against St Francis Xavier

Goa Faces Uproar Over Remarks Against St Francis Xavier

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Controversy escalates in Goa over alleged objectionable remarks against St Francis Xavier, with protests and police complaints filed. The Congress demands the sacking of a minister, while the CM calls for maintaining communal harmony.

Kejriwal sets off with Swaraj in heart, Aam Aadmi in mind

Kejriwal sets off with Swaraj in heart, Aam Aadmi in mind

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Over two months after his split with Anna Hazare to take a political plunge, Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday launched his party naming it 'Aam Aadmi with an aim to provide gram sabhas more say in law making and making higher judiciary accessible to common man

Aam aadmi's budget: Kejriwal says Delhi will make it

Aam aadmi's budget: Kejriwal says Delhi will make it

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Starting on an experimental basis, Delhiites would make the budget for the capital.

CEC removal motion: Are Opposition charges strong enough?

CEC removal motion: Are Opposition charges strong enough?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Opposition parties in India have submitted notices seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing concerns over his appointment, conduct, and alleged manipulation of electoral processes.

AAP to go solo in Bihar polls, will contest all 243 seats

AAP to go solo in Bihar polls, will contest all 243 seats

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced it will contest all 243 seats in the Bihar assembly elections and released its first list of 11 candidates.

Cong rules out CBI, seeks judge-led probe into Punjab official's suicide

Cong rules out CBI, seeks judge-led probe into Punjab official's suicide

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has called for a probe by a sitting high court judge into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official in Amritsar, differing from other Congress MPs who want a CBI investigation. The case involves allegations of harassment against a former minister.

Opposition backs women's quota, to vote against delimitation

Opposition backs women's quota, to vote against delimitation

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Several opposition parties on Wednesday decided to jointly oppose the delimitation provisions in the Constitution amendment bill in Parliament, even as they reiterated support for women's reservation, with Mallikarjun Kharge alleging the move is politically motivated.

RS, LS reject Opposition motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

RS, LS reject Opposition motion to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Rajya Sabha Chairman and Lok Sabha Speaker reject opposition notices to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing insufficient grounds.

Punjab minister resigns after state official's suicide

Punjab minister resigns after state official's suicide

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar resigned after being accused of abetting the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official. The resignation follows allegations of harassment and pressure related to warehouse tenders.

Why Rajya Sabha Chairman Rejected Opposition Motion to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Why Rajya Sabha Chairman Rejected Opposition Motion to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan rejected the opposition's motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing a lack of evidence of misbehaviour and the fact that some charges are under judicial review.

From field to politics: How sportspersons fare in Indian politics

From field to politics: How sportspersons fare in Indian politics

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A look at the careers of Indian sportspersons who have transitioned into politics, highlighting their successes, failures, and party affiliations.

Did Atishi insult Guru Tegh Bahadur? Forensics to probe video

Did Atishi insult Guru Tegh Bahadur? Forensics to probe video

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has ordered a forensic probe into a video allegedly showing Leader of Opposition Atishi insulting Guru Tegh Bahadur. The BJP has accused Atishi of making insensitive remarks, while Atishi denies the charges and accuses the BJP of manipulating the video.

Maharashtra minister's viral video with transperson sparks row

Maharashtra minister's viral video with transperson sparks row

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Maharashtra minister Narhari Zirwal is embroiled in controversy after a video featuring him and a transgender person went viral, prompting calls for his removal from office.

Opposition Calls for CBI Investigation into Punjab Officer's Death

Opposition Calls for CBI Investigation into Punjab Officer's Death

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Political leaders in Haryana and Punjab are demanding a CBI investigation into the suicide of a Punjab government officer, who allegedly accused a minister of harassment. The minister has resigned, but opposition parties are calling for his arrest and a thorough investigation.

Vijayan Rebuts Rahul Gandhi's LDF-BJP Collusion Allegations in Kerala

Vijayan Rebuts Rahul Gandhi's LDF-BJP Collusion Allegations in Kerala

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly refuted Rahul Gandhi's claims of collusion between the LDF and BJP in the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, accusing the Congress leader and his party of being the BJP's 'B-team'. The Congress has retaliated, alleging that Vijayan is trying to appease Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah.

'The Aam Aadmi Party is exactly what I am looking for'

'The Aam Aadmi Party is exactly what I am looking for'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

'Our democracy is vibrant, it is functional, but it is not really a democracy... From the mid-1970s we have psephocracy. It is totally determined by the electoral process.' Ashis Nandy, the distinguished social psychologist and thinker, on the India he admires and dislikes.

ED gets 'last chance' to argue against Kejriwal's bail

ED gets 'last chance' to argue against Kejriwal's bail

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court has granted the Enforcement Directorate a final opportunity to argue against the bail granted to Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, following objections from Kejriwal's counsel regarding repeated adjournments.

BJP Demands CBI Investigation into Punjab Official's Suicide, Alleges Government Cover-Up

BJP Demands CBI Investigation into Punjab Official's Suicide, Alleges Government Cover-Up

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A Punjab BJP delegation has requested a CBI investigation into the suicide of a Punjab State Warehousing Corporation official, alleging harassment and a cover-up by the state government.

Oppn MPs submit notices in LS, RS seeking motion for removal of CEC

Oppn MPs submit notices in LS, RS seeking motion for removal of CEC

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Opposition MPs have submitted notices in both Houses of Parliament seeking a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, alleging partisan conduct and obstruction of electoral fraud investigations.

Delhi govt withdraws cases against Centre, LG filed by AAP

Delhi govt withdraws cases against Centre, LG filed by AAP

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Delhi government, now led by the BJP, has withdrawn all cases filed by the previous AAP administration against the Union government, the Lieutenant Governor, and several senior bureaucrats.

Punjab ex-minister Bhullar arrested in official's suicide case

Punjab ex-minister Bhullar arrested in official's suicide case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Former Punjab minister and AAP MLA Laljit Singh Bhullar has been arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of a state warehousing corporation official. The arrest follows accusations of harassment and pressure related to a warehouse tender.

AAP is broke, chip in with at least Rs 10, Kejriwal requests aam aadmi

AAP is broke, chip in with at least Rs 10, Kejriwal requests aam aadmi

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Claiming that the Aam Aadmi Party had run out of cash, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday appealed to the public to pitch in with money to help run the party's daily expenses, indicating that its donations had taken a major hit.

BJP leads with Rs 6,769 cr income in FY25; Congress second at Rs 918 cr

BJP leads with Rs 6,769 cr income in FY25; Congress second at Rs 918 cr

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A report by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) reveals that the BJP declared the highest income among national parties in FY 2024-25, while the Congress's income declined.

Arvind Kejriwal: 'Aam aadmi' who reclaimed Delhi for third time

Arvind Kejriwal: 'Aam aadmi' who reclaimed Delhi for third time

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Kejriwal runs his party with the proverbial iron fist and has learnt to temper his aggression, say people close to him.

Liquor 'scam': Court acquits Kejriwal, Sisodia, Kavitha; pulls up CBI

Liquor 'scam': Court acquits Kejriwal, Sisodia, Kavitha; pulls up CBI

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A Delhi court discharged Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in an excise policy-related corruption case, citing lacunae in the CBI chargesheet.

Jolt to AAP as Gahlot resigns as Delhi transport minister, quits party

Jolt to AAP as Gahlot resigns as Delhi transport minister, quits party

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

Kailash Gahlot, a senior leader and Delhi Transport Minister, has resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), citing recent controversies facing the party and unfulfilled promises. Gahlot, the MLA from Najafgarh, tendered his resignation from the council of ministers and the party's primary membership. He alleged that the AAP was busy fighting for its own agenda instead of the people's rights, hindering basic services in Delhi.

ED raids AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj in Delhi health infra 'scam'

ED raids AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj in Delhi health infra 'scam'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The investigation against Bharadwaj (45), former Delhi health minister, is understood to be linked to an Anti-Corruption Branch case into alleged corruption in health infrastructure projects by the previous AAP government.

If police are removed for a day...: Kejriwal warns BJP

If police are removed for a day...: Kejriwal warns BJP

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Farmers of Gujarat will drag Bharatiya Janata Party leaders out of their houses and thrash them mercilessly if police were to be removed for a day, Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Friday.

Raghav Calls Parineeti 'Bestest Mommy In Town'

Raghav Calls Parineeti 'Bestest Mommy In Town'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'What an incredible journey it's been from Girlfriend to Wife to Mother of our little boy.'

Case against AAP's Sisodia, Jain in Rs 2,000 cr scam

Case against AAP's Sisodia, Jain in Rs 2,000 cr scam

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The project was allegedly awarded to contractors linked with AAP.