News for 'Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal'

Bibhav's assault could've killed Maliwal: Delhi Police

Bibhav's assault could've killed Maliwal: Delhi Police

Rediff.com19 May 2024

The Delhi Police in its remand paper submitted late Saturday evening seeking seven days custody of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar regarding the alleged assault on Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Swati Maliwal said that it was a 'serious case' where the 'brutal assault' could have turned 'fatal'.

HC stays Kejriwal's bail, to issue order in 2-3 days

HC stays Kejriwal's bail, to issue order in 2-3 days

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The Delhi high court on Friday said the trial court order granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal shall not be given effect to till it hears the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s plea challenging the relief granted in the money laundering case linked to the alleged excise scam.

Kejriwal names retired Army man as U'khand CM face

Kejriwal names retired Army man as U'khand CM face

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Describing Kothiyal as a true soldier, Kejriwal said the former Army officer is affectionately called 'Bhole Ka Fauji' by the locals in recognition of his work during the 2013 floods in Kedarnath.

Morbi mishap result of corruption, Gujarat CM must step down: Kejriwal

Morbi mishap result of corruption, Gujarat CM must step down: Kejriwal

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Praying for those who lost their lives in the incident, Kejriwal said the assembly polls in Gujarat should be held immediately.

Pfizer, Moderna won't sell Covid vaccines to Delhi: CM

Pfizer, Moderna won't sell Covid vaccines to Delhi: CM

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Pfizer and Moderna said they won't give us vaccine and will directly talk to the Centre," Kejriwal told reporters.

Ahmedabad auto driver who hosted Kejriwal for dinner is a Modi fan

Ahmedabad auto driver who hosted Kejriwal for dinner is a Modi fan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

He may have invited Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to his house in Ahmedabad for a much-publicised dinner two weeks ago, but autorickshaw driver Vikram Dantani says he is a big fan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a staunch supporter of his Bharatiya Janata Party.

Kejriwal woos Goans with free pilgrimage if AAP comes to power

Kejriwal woos Goans with free pilgrimage if AAP comes to power

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday promised free pilgrimage to various religious centres, including Ayodhya and Ajmer Sharif, if his party is voted to power in Goa in the assembly polls due in next February, which he said is a 'third guarantee' being given by AAP to Goans.

'Nayak', 'Singham' posters put up at Kejriwal's oath-taking

'Nayak', 'Singham' posters put up at Kejriwal's oath-taking

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The poster references 2001 Hindi political thriller Nayak, a remake of Tamil film Mudhalvan (1999) in which Kapoor plays a reporter who becomes chief minister of Maharashtra for a day and strives to eliminate corruption.

BJP offered to make me CM if I break AAP: Sisodia

BJP offered to make me CM if I break AAP: Sisodia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Monday claimed the BJP offered him the chief minister's post if he broke the AAP.

Rahul breaks silence on Delhi deadlock, targets PM, Kejriwal

Rahul breaks silence on Delhi deadlock, targets PM, Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The people of Delhi are the victims, Gandhi alleged.

Open to alliance to keep BJP out of power in UP: Kejriwal

Open to alliance to keep BJP out of power in UP: Kejriwal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said in case a situation arises in Uttar Pradesh that there is a hung assembly, the AAP will enter into a post-poll alliance to keep incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party out of power in the state.

Kejriwal comes out of jail, but can't go to office or sign files

Kejriwal comes out of jail, but can't go to office or sign files

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Kejriwal, who was arrested on March 21 by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the same case and later by the CBI which was probing corruption charges, stepped out after spending 155 days in Tihar jail. The AAP supremo, who was earlier granted three-week interim bail in the ED case, was given a resounding welcome by his party leaders and supporters who were drenched in heavy rain. Addressing party workers from the top of an SUV, Kejriwal, sporting a half-sleeve blue shirt, raised 'Inquilab Zindabad' and 'Vande Mataram' slogans.

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

CBI grills Kejriwal for 9 hrs; AAP leaders detained during protest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was questioned for nearly nine hours by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday in the excise policy case, amid protests by his party as the Aam Aadmi Party chief claimed that the allegations of scam were false and the agency was acting at the Bharatiya Janata Party's behest.

Delhi cabinet okays Ayushman scheme, to table CAG reports

Delhi cabinet okays Ayushman scheme, to table CAG reports

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The newly-formed Delhi Cabinet in its first meeting approved the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme in the national capital. The cabinet also decided to present 14 pending CAG reports in the first session of the assembly. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the previous AAP government did not allow the health scheme in the city, preventing the people from availing its benefits.

Kejriwal's car attacked with sticks and stones in Ludhiana

Kejriwal's car attacked with sticks and stones in Ludhiana

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The AAP alleged that it was an "orchestrated attack" and that police stood by as Kejriwal's car was targeted with rods and stones.

Don't want Kejriwal performing official duties if granted bail: SC

Don't want Kejriwal performing official duties if granted bail: SC

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The bench has divided the hearing on Kejriwal's petition against his arrest into two parts. His main petition challenges his arrest by the ED and seeks it to be declared as illegal, while the second aspect pertains to grant of interim bail keeping in mind the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. The court has reserved the order on the issue of grant of interim bail.

Modi brought bill against himself: Shah on bill to remove PM, CMs

Modi brought bill against himself: Shah on bill to remove PM, CMs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'I want to ask the entire nation and the opposition. Can a Chief Minister, Prime Minister, or any leader run the country from jail?'

When Kejriwal's daughter offered 'bribe' to official

When Kejriwal's daughter offered 'bribe' to official

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday claimed corruption had come down to "70-80 per cent" after the Aam Aadmi Party came to power and cited how his daughter found out that officials were now wary of taking bribe when she went to get her driving license.

Modi will continue to lead: BJP rejects Kejriwal's claim

Modi will continue to lead: BJP rejects Kejriwal's claim

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Senior BJP leaders, including Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, asserted on Saturday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will complete his full term if elected to power, refuting the Aam Aadmi Party's claim that Modi wants Shah to succeed him after turning 75 next year.

Cong leader joins BJP's demand for Kejriwal's resignation

Cong leader joins BJP's demand for Kejriwal's resignation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party also slammed Kejriwal's continuation as the chief minister of Delhi despite being under arrest, saying it is the most unfortunate moment in the country's political journey and the worst kind of politics.

Kejriwal wanted Sidhu to be Punjab CM, claims Navjot Kaur

Kejriwal wanted Sidhu to be Punjab CM, claims Navjot Kaur

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife Navjot Kaur on Friday said her husband 'gifted' the chief minister's chair to Bhagwant Mann, claiming that Arvind Kejriwal once wanted the former cricketer to lead Punjab but he chose not to betray his party.

Kejriwal in Gujarat promises job to every youth, Rs 3000 dole

Kejriwal in Gujarat promises job to every youth, Rs 3000 dole

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Kejriwal's new jobs promise comes days after he assured free electricity up to 300 units per month if voted to power in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state where polls are due by the year-end.

After Goa, Kejriwal offers free pilgrimage if AAP voted to power in U'khand

After Goa, Kejriwal offers free pilgrimage if AAP voted to power in U'khand

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday promised to introduce a free pilgrimage scheme for the people of different communities in Uttarakhand if the Aam Aadmi Party came to power in the state.

Dom's Take: CM Kejriwal ban gaya aam aadmi

Dom's Take: CM Kejriwal ban gaya aam aadmi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Dominic Xavier offers his take on Parliament passing a bill equating the Delhi government with the lieutenant governor and not Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party elected government.

Bribe money 'passed on' as poll funds to AAP, claims ED

Bribe money 'passed on' as poll funds to AAP, claims ED

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday alleged that bribe money generated from corruption in a Delhi Jal Board (DJB) contract was 'passed on' as election funds to the Aam Aadmi Party that rules the national capital.

AAP bags Delhi mayor, dy mayor posts; goons have lost, says Kejriwal

AAP bags Delhi mayor, dy mayor posts; goons have lost, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Aam Aadmi Party's Shelly Oberoi defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party's Rekha Gupta by a margin of 34 votes to become the mayor of Delhi, MCD officials announced on Wednesday.

Kejriwal dares BJP to declare CM face by 1 pm on Wed

Kejriwal dares BJP to declare CM face by 1 pm on Wed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

He said people want to know who would be the BJP's chief ministerial face, claiming that people are saying why they should vote for the BJP if it does not have the CM candidate.

At least a dozen AAP MLAs go incommunicado ahead of meet with Kejriwal

At least a dozen AAP MLAs go incommunicado ahead of meet with Kejriwal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

At least a dozen AAP MLAs have gone incommunicado ahead of a crucial meeting convened by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at his residence on Thursday to discuss alleged poaching attempts by the BJP, sources in the party said.

Delhi polls: Cong lures voters with Rs 25 lakh free health cover

Delhi polls: Cong lures voters with Rs 25 lakh free health cover

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said the proposed scheme would be a game-changer as it will provide comprehensive health coverage to families, covering medical expenses for critical illnesses, hospitalisations, and treatments.

Kejriwal got 10 minutes to speak, here's what he told the court

Kejriwal got 10 minutes to speak, here's what he told the court

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, arrested in the Delhi liquor policy case, on Thursday alleged that the 'actual' excise scam started after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) probe and not when the policy was made and that the agency's 'two main motives' were to crush his Aam Aadmi Party and to declare it corrupt.

More than 6K poll code violations filed in Delhi in 25 days: CEO

More than 6K poll code violations filed in Delhi in 25 days: CEO

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Moreover, the CEO said that citizens can also lodge complaints through the cVIGIL application, where the complaint needs to be addressed within a 100-minute time frame.

Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit passes away

Former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit passes away

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

She was admitted to Escorts hospital a few days ago.

HC stays Kejriwal's bail, says trial court order reflects perversity

HC stays Kejriwal's bail, says trial court order reflects perversity

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

In a blow to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi high court on Tuesday stayed the trial court order granting him bail in the money laundering case arising from the alleged excise scam, holding that the lower court did not "appropriately appreciate" the material placed before it by the Enforcement Directorate.

Hemant Soren back as Jharkhand CM for 4th time

Hemant Soren back as Jharkhand CM for 4th time

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

JMM leader Hemant Soren was sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand in a grand ceremony in Ranchi, amid the presence of a galaxy of INDIA bloc leaders. This is Soren's fourth stint as chief minister. The JMM-led alliance won a majority in the recent assembly polls, securing 56 seats in the 81-member assembly.

'Fortune' favours Kejriwal: Delhi CM among world's 50 greatest leaders

'Fortune' favours Kejriwal: Delhi CM among world's 50 greatest leaders

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Fortune's third annual 'World's 50 Greatest Leaders' list features men and women from across the globe from the fields of business, government, philanthropy and the arts who are "transforming the world and inspiring others to do the same."

Delhi CM announces 6 day lockdown starting Monday night

Delhi CM announces 6 day lockdown starting Monday night

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

According to sources, all private offices will work from home and only government offices and essential services will be open.

UP court grants bail to Kejriwal in cases of electoral offences

UP court grants bail to Kejriwal in cases of electoral offences

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Booked in two cases for allegedly disturbing communal harmony and committing other electoral offences during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was on Monday granted bail by a special court for lawmakers in Sultanpur.

People elected me as CM, who is LG, asks Kejriwal

People elected me as CM, who is LG, asks Kejriwal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The chief minister alleged that the LG "suffered from a feudal mindset and doesn't want that the poor children in Delhi get good education".

If any shame left...: AAP slams Swati Maliwal's Afzal Guru remark on Atishi

If any shame left...: AAP slams Swati Maliwal's Afzal Guru remark on Atishi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Swati Maliwal alleged that Atishi's family fought for terrorist Afzal Guru in order to save him from capital punishment.

SC declines to stay trial court proceedings against Kejriwal

SC declines to stay trial court proceedings against Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to stay the proceedings in the trial court in a defamation case filed by Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal's son Amit against former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party leaders Shazia Ilmi, Prashant Bhushan and Manish Sisodia.