News for 'Aam Aadmi'

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.

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.

'Where's The Letter Which Says 20 MPs Are Leaving TMC?'

'Where's The Letter Which Says 20 MPs Are Leaving TMC?'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

'Now if you break the party under the 10th Schedule you have to join another party.' 'You cannot join the NDA as it is not a party. You can only join another party, and that is the BJP.' 'So the question to ask is that these so-called 20 TMC Lok Sabha MPs who are parting ways with the TMC, are they ready to join the BJP and accept Narendra Modi as their leader?'

Kejriwal shares Aam Aadmi's gyaan with German Prez

Kejriwal shares Aam Aadmi's gyaan with German Prez

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

In his first interaction with a visiting foreign dignitary, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday night met German President Joachim Guack during which issues ranging from Jan Lokpal Bill and AAP's plan for coming Lok Sabha elections were believed to have figured.

Vishwanath Pratap Singh: The original Aam Aadmi hero

Vishwanath Pratap Singh: The original Aam Aadmi hero

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The common man had another hero 25 years ago in Vishwanath Pratap Singh, who sacrificed power in order to fight corruption before becoming the prime minister.

The Aam Aadmi Party's 30-day report card

The Aam Aadmi Party's 30-day report card

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Sahil Makkar assesses the impact that the Arvind Kejriwal government has had on Delhi and the way things get done in the city, in the last 30 days

Now, Vasundhara wants to be aam-aadmi's CM

Now, Vasundhara wants to be aam-aadmi's CM

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The winds of change are blowing fast in Indian politics. Not only is the power shifting to newer players, but so is the style of governance.

ED Arrests I-PAC Co-founder in Money Laundering Probe

ED Arrests I-PAC Co-founder in Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel in connection with a money laundering case linked to the coal scam probe in West Bengal, escalating tensions ahead of the state's Assembly elections.

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.

Pranab convenes conference to address 'aam aadmi' issues

Pranab convenes conference to address 'aam aadmi' issues

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee will meet governors and ministers to get their feedback on matters affecting the common man, and make amends, reports Renu Mittal

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.

Kerala CM Vijayan Slams Rahul Gandhi, Alleges Congress is BJP's 'B-Team'

Kerala CM Vijayan Slams Rahul Gandhi, Alleges Congress is BJP's 'B-Team'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him and his party of acting as the BJP's 'B-team'. Vijayan's remarks follow Rahul Gandhi's claims of collusion between the LDF and BJP due to alleged inaction in corruption cases against Vijayan.

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.

'Aam aadmi' soul of Indian democracy, says Sonia

'Aam aadmi' soul of Indian democracy, says Sonia

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Reflecting on the journey of Parliament, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday said while its integrity and independence must be preserved at all cost, it must not only be a source of law and power but also justice and compassion.

'AAP has become khaas from aam': Kailash Gahlot joins BJP

'AAP has become khaas from aam': Kailash Gahlot joins BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

He joined the BJP at its headquarters in the presence of Union ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Harsh Malhotra, Delhi unit president Virendra Sachdeva and national media head Anil Baluni among others.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Banning telemarketing calls: What the aam aadmi says

Banning telemarketing calls: What the aam aadmi says

Rediff.com29 Dec 2010

Telecom subscribers who were waiting to the results of the telecom regulator's crackdown on telemarketing companies from making unsolicited calls/SMSes will have to wait longer.

How to curb soaring prices? Aam aadmi's recipe

How to curb soaring prices? Aam aadmi's recipe

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Inflation is gnawing at the nation's entrails and people's appeals to the government have had no impact whatsoever.

Rupee has a new symbol: Aam aadmi's views

Rupee has a new symbol: Aam aadmi's views

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

The rupee will join the elite club of US dollar, British pound-sterling, Euro and Japanese yen to have its own symbol.

UPA's concern for 'aam aadmi' is shallow: Karat

UPA's concern for 'aam aadmi' is shallow: Karat

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Politically, the striking outcome of the first year of the UPA government is its increasing vulnerability, says Communist Party of India Marxist's General Secretary Prakash Karat

Mann urges President to terminate defector MPs; raises recall demand

Mann urges President to terminate defector MPs; raises recall demand

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met with President Droupadi Murmu to request the termination of Rajya Sabha MPs from Punjab who defected to the BJP. Mann also advocated for a constitutional provision allowing voters to remove elected officials who fail to perform.

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.

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.

Aam aadmi lashes out against fuel price hike

Aam aadmi lashes out against fuel price hike

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The recent petrol and diesel price hike by the government did not go down well with the common people who expressed their\ndispleasure over this pre-Budget move. The prices were raised by as much as 10 per cent on Wednesday.

An Aam Aadmi's open letter to the PM

An Aam Aadmi's open letter to the PM

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

'We, the People,' the acknowledged sovereign masters in democracy, can only hope that your own vigilance and the idealism and acute sense of right and wrong of the young blood you have inducted into the ministry, as also of the 226 newly elected MPs who are below 50, will help nip in the bud any acts of malfeasance and misuse of power.

The good, the bad and the aam aadmi

The good, the bad and the aam aadmi

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Industrialisation in India is increasingly acquiring the characteristics of crony capitalism in which states are perceived to be ganging up with businessmen at the cost of the aam aadmi

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.

Bringing out the entrepreneur in the aam aadmi

Bringing out the entrepreneur in the aam aadmi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

At TiE-ISB Connect, our focus is to nurture and guide the next generation of business leaders.

'I Never Told Anyone I Had Cancer'

'I Never Told Anyone I Had Cancer'

Rediff.com21 May 2026

'I didn't tell anyone in the film industry. I used to think people might assume that if he has cancer, he might die, and they would probably not offer me any work. So I didn't tell anyone.'

Japan fights global warming in 'aam aadmi' way

Japan fights global warming in 'aam aadmi' way

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Bicycles, car pools and fans are making a comeback into the lives of Japanese people battling soaring oil prices and global warming.

Profit for the rich, patience for aam aadmi

Profit for the rich, patience for aam aadmi

Rediff.com26 May 2008

The government is left with the only option of risking inflation and presumes that it can fudge figures and get away with it in the onrushing elections.

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.

How the Railways plan to serve the aam aadmi

How the Railways plan to serve the aam aadmi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

'The Railways must provide a rail system that they can be proud of.'

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.

Entry-level handset tags nearer to aam aadmi

Entry-level handset tags nearer to aam aadmi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2007

Fierce competition and a fall in hardware and component prices have resulted in handset prices dropping 10-50 per cent across brands over the last 12 months.

End CPI-M's misrule in WB, elect aam aadmi's govt: Rahul

End CPI-M's misrule in WB, elect aam aadmi's govt: Rahul

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandh on Thursday asked the people of West Bengal to end the 34-year-old 'misrule' of the Communist Party of India-Marxist and elect a government of the aam admi that would bring development and prosperity to the state.

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.