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Excise policy: ED issues third summons to Kejriwal for quizzing on Jan 3

Excise policy: ED issues third summons to Kejriwal for quizzing on Jan 3

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

This is the third notice to Kejriwal, also the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, after he refused to appear before the federal agency on two earlier summons for November 2 and December 21.

BJP announces more freebies in Delhi manifesto part 2

BJP announces more freebies in Delhi manifesto part 2

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Kejriwal described the BJP's election manifesto as "dangerous for the country".

11 dead as building collapses before dawn in Delhi

11 dead as building collapses before dawn in Delhi

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

A multi-storey residential building collapsed in northeast Delhi's Shakti Vihar area in the early hours of Saturday, leaving 11 people dead and 11 injured, officials said.

Kejriwal unveils winter action plan to curb Delhi's pollution

Kejriwal unveils winter action plan to curb Delhi's pollution

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said pollution levels declined in the national capital due to government initiatives as he announced a 15-point winter action plan to curb pollution.

INDIA bloc runs out of steam as BJP gains further ground

INDIA bloc runs out of steam as BJP gains further ground

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Just eight months after its good showing in the Lok Sabha polls, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) seems to be running out of steam with internal bickering and conflicting ambitions resulting in diminishing electoral returns that have once again put the Bharatiya Janata Party in the driver's seat in national politics.

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.

AAP MLAs want Arvind Kejriwal to continue as CM even if arrested

AAP MLAs want Arvind Kejriwal to continue as CM even if arrested

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Kejriwal called a meeting of AAP MLAs amid a furore over recent actions by central probe agencies against ministers and leaders of the party.

Atishi 1,000 times better than her predecessor: Delhi L-G

Atishi 1,000 times better than her predecessor: Delhi L-G

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

In a left-handed compliment to Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Friday said she is 'a thousand times better' than her predecessor Arvind Kejriwal.

Is Haryana govt trying to poison me, asks Modi

Is Haryana govt trying to poison me, asks Modi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal in a rally in Delhi, comparing him to notorious criminal Charles Sobhraj and accusing him of spreading lies about the BJP government in Haryana mixing poison in the Yamuna river. Modi said Kejriwal's claims are an insult to India and that the AAP is desperate due to the fear of defeat in the upcoming Delhi elections. He also highlighted the BJP's track record of fulfilling promises and urged people to give him a chance to serve them. The attack comes as the Delhi election campaign heats up, with the AAP and BJP locked in a tight race.

Delhi poll dates to be announced at 2 PM today

Delhi poll dates to be announced at 2 PM today

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The term of the 70-member Assembly ends on February 23, and elections have to held before that to constitute a new House.

Delhi results: BIG winners and losers

Delhi results: BIG winners and losers

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

As Delhi assembly results were declared on Saturday, here is a look at how prominent leaders fared.

AAP to hold referendum if Kejriwal can continue as CM if arrested

AAP to hold referendum if Kejriwal can continue as CM if arrested

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday said it will hold a "referendum" in Delhi and other parts of the country on whether Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should resign if he is arrested by the Enforcement Directorate or continue to run the government from jail.

Delhi govt suffered Rs 2,000 cr losses due to liquor policy: CAG report

Delhi govt suffered Rs 2,000 cr losses due to liquor policy: CAG report

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The report on the alleged liquor scam, a hot button issue in the run-up to the elections, claimed a loss of revenue to the tune of Rs 941.53 crore, saying timely permissions were not taken for opening the liquor vends in non-conforming municipal wards.

You want administration to be paralysed: HC to Kejriwal over textbook crisis

You want administration to be paralysed: HC to Kejriwal over textbook crisis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The court said the Delhi government was "interested in appropriation of power".

ED summons Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case on Nov 2

ED summons Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case on Nov 2

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Kejriwal (55) has been issued the summons under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and according to the sources, the agency will record his statement once he deposes before the investigating officer of the case in Delhi.

Ahead of INDIA meet, AAP leader pitches Kejriwal as PM face

Ahead of INDIA meet, AAP leader pitches Kejriwal as PM face

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Ahead of the crucial INDIA alliance meeting in Mumbai, AAP leader Priyanka Kakkar Wednesday pitched for Arvind Kejriwal as the opposition bloc's prime ministerial candidate but party colleagues Atishi and Sanjay Singh hastened to deny that the Delhi chief minister had such aspirations.

Delhi CM apologises for calling policemen 'thulla'

Delhi CM apologises for calling policemen 'thulla'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has apologized for using the slang term "thulla" to refer to lower-rank policemen in a recent speech. She said it was not her intention to belittle or denigrate police personnel and that she has immense respect for them. She also attributed her past controversial comments on social media against opposition leaders to her lack of maturity then, saying she is not afraid to accept her mistakes. The opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strongly criticised Gupta for her remarks in the Assembly on March 28, which it called were an insult to police personnel.

BJP faces delay in choosing Delhi CM?

BJP faces delay in choosing Delhi CM?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form its government in Delhi after winning the recent assembly elections. Party leaders have stated that the new chief minister should be chosen from the elected BJP MLAs, with several contenders emerging from the newly-elected members. The decision on the next chief minister is expected to be made after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his foreign visit around February 15.

Retweeting libelous content is defamation, says court in Kejriwal case

Retweeting libelous content is defamation, says court in Kejriwal case

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The high court said a sense of responsibility has to be attached while retweeting content about which one does not have knowledge and added that retweeting of defamatory content must invite penal, civil as well as tort action if the person retweeting it does not attach a disclaimer.

I won't call it Maha Kumbh, it is 'mrityu kumbh': Mamata

I won't call it Maha Kumbh, it is 'mrityu kumbh': Mamata

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has slammed the Maha Kumbh as a "Mrityu Kumbh" (Death Kumbh), accusing the Uttar Pradesh government of suppressing the actual toll in the stampede that occurred at the religious gathering. Banerjee also criticized the lack of planning and management at the event, highlighting the plight of Bengal residents who died in the stampede. The BJP, however, has condemned Banerjee's remarks, calling her an "anti-Hindu chief minister" and accusing her of political opportunism.

Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh portraits removed? AAP, BJP spar

Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh portraits removed? AAP, BJP spar

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The election of Vijender Gupta, a three-time BJP MLA, as the speaker of the Delhi Assembly has sparked controversy, with AAP members accusing the BJP of being "anti-Dalit and anti-Sikh." The accusations stem from the removal of photographs of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar and Shaheed Bhagat Singh from the chief minister's office, a move condemned by AAP leaders as a display of the BJP's alleged anti-Dalit and anti-Sikh stance.

Around 12K cops join anti-drug drive in Punjab; 750 locations raided

Around 12K cops join anti-drug drive in Punjab; 750 locations raided

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Punjab Police launched a statewide operation against drugs, conducting raids at more than 750 locations as the cabinet sub-committee on the drug menace held its first meeting on Saturday. Around 12,000 police personnel were involved in the operation being carried out as part of an anti-drug campaign. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday set a deadline of three months to make the state drug-free. The operation led to the arrest of 290 drug smugglers after registration of 232 FIRs. Police recovered 8.14 kg heroin, 1.21 kg opium, 3.5 kg ganja, 19 kg poppy husk, 700 grams charas, 16,238 intoxicant tablets, injections and Rs 8.02 lakh cash.

Rekha Gupta takes charge of Delhi after grand swearing-in

Rekha Gupta takes charge of Delhi after grand swearing-in

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Debutant legislator Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi chief minister along with six ministers on Thursday in a grand show of strength full of colour and spectacle to mark the Bharatiya Janata Party's return to power in the city after more than 26 years.

Modi's degree: HC wraps up hearings on Kejriwal's review plea, reserves order

Modi's degree: HC wraps up hearings on Kejriwal's review plea, reserves order

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

One of the key contentions raised by Kejriwal in his review plea is that contrary to Gujarat University's claim about Modi's degree being available online, no such degree is available on the university's website.

Kejriwal thanks Dr Manmohan Singh, Congress chief Kharge

Kejriwal thanks Dr Manmohan Singh, Congress chief Kharge

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Congress stalwart and former prime minister Manmohan Singh thanking him for his 'sheer presence' in Rajya Sabha despite his poor health to vote against the Delhi services bill.

15 AAP candidates had sought Sena symbol but...: Shinde

15 AAP candidates had sought Sena symbol but...: Shinde

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Sena chief said he had to honour "yuti dharma".

Only God or Modi can...: BJP's Bidhuri in Lok Sabha

Only God or Modi can...: BJP's Bidhuri in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Lok Sabha on Monday turned into a battleground for the Delhi assembly polls with Bharatiya Janata Party member Ramvir Singh Bidhuri launching an all-out attack on the Aam Aadmi Party government, alleging that they 'looted' the national capital and turned it into 'hell'.

Delhi govt departments warn public about AAP's schemes

Delhi govt departments warn public about AAP's schemes

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The Delhi government's Women and Child Development and Health departments issued public notices on Wednesday distancing themselves from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's promised schemes of providing Rs 2,100 to women and free treatment for the elderly, triggering a fresh row ahead of assembly polls.

What happened to me was...: Swati Maliwal on 'assault' at Kejriwal's house

What happened to me was...: Swati Maliwal on 'assault' at Kejriwal's house

Rediff.com16 May 2024

She said crucial elections are going on now, and stressed that she is not important but the issues of the country are.

Private equity's next leap hinges on local fund needs and buyouts

Private equity's next leap hinges on local fund needs and buyouts

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

India's private equity industry is evolving, with local funds securing substantial capital and achieving consistent returns. During a panel discussion at TiEcon Mumbai 2025, industry leaders emphasised growing opportunities in scaling buyouts and expanding domestic investor participation.

Kejriwal's wife figures in voters list of two seats, summoned by court

Kejriwal's wife figures in voters list of two seats, summoned by court

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

A Delhi court has summoned Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, for allegedly violating the law by getting herself enrolled in the voters list of two assembly constituencies.

Kejriwal scheduled to appear before ED in excise case

Kejriwal scheduled to appear before ED in excise case

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party remained tight-lipped about whether the chief minister will appear before the Enforcement Directorate or not.

Punjab LoP 'in touch' with 32 AAP MLAs, ministers

Punjab LoP 'in touch' with 32 AAP MLAs, ministers

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa has claimed that 32 AAP MLAs are in touch with him to switch sides, a claim that has been denied by the ruling AAP. Bajwa also alleged that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is in touch with the BJP and will join them if Arvind Kejriwal removes him. The leader of the opposition in the state assembly asserted that he has never made any wrong statement and that the Congress has no intention to topple the AAP government. The AAP's state unit president Aman Arora slammed Bajwa's claims, alleging that it was the Congress leader who was set to join the BJP and that he had already made an advance booking with the BJP. Arora also asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to clarify what Bajwa was doing in Bengaluru a few days ago and which senior BJP leaders he met.

ED moves court after Arvind Kejriwal skips 5th summons

ED moves court after Arvind Kejriwal skips 5th summons

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

The complaint was filed before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Divya Malhotra, who put up the matter for further hearing on February 7.

Rift in INDIA over Kejriwal's poll push in Chhattisgarh

Rift in INDIA over Kejriwal's poll push in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Seeking to make inroads in Chhattisgarh, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced 10 'guarantees' for the upcoming assembly polls in the Congress-ruled state including free electricity, monthly 'samman rashi' for women and Rs 3,000 monthly allowance for the unemployed.

'Held detailed conversation on...': Aaditya Thackeray meets Kejriwal

'Held detailed conversation on...': Aaditya Thackeray meets Kejriwal

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Kejriwal posted pictures of his meeting with Thackeray on Twitter.

Pushpa 2 sparks AAP-BJP poster war ahead of Delhi polls

Pushpa 2 sparks AAP-BJP poster war ahead of Delhi polls

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The upcoming Delhi Assembly polls have taken an interesting turn with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) engaging in a poster war inspired by the popular film 'Pushpa 2.' The AAP has released a poster featuring Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, while the BJP has countered with a poster featuring state president Virendra Sachdeva, both using imagery and slogans from the film.

SC rejects Kejri plea in PM degree row, paves way for trial

SC rejects Kejri plea in PM degree row, paves way for trial

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti noted that a separate bench of the apex court had junked the plea filed by AAP leader Sanjay Singh on April 8 in the same case, who is a co-accused in the case.

'Urban naxals, sheesh mahal': Modi's double-barrel salvo in LS

'Urban naxals, sheesh mahal': Modi's double-barrel salvo in LS

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, accusing them of "speaking the language of urban naxals" and being "AAP-da" for the youth. He also took a swipe at former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, saying those who entertain themselves by getting photo sessions done in huts of the poor will find the talk about the poor in Parliament boring. Modi also hailed his government's decisions in the Budget and said that the Ayushman Bharat scheme, which his government started for the poor, has been stalled by some states, leaving poor people in hardship.

President nod for FIR against Sisodia, Jain in Rs 2,000-cr classroom scam

President nod for FIR against Sisodia, Jain in Rs 2,000-cr classroom scam

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the registration of an FIR against AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain in an alleged scam of Rs 2,000 crore in the construction of classrooms in Delhi government schools. The alleged scam involves the construction of around 12,748 classrooms at an inflated cost, according to a report by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of the Delhi government. The ACB report alleged that the classrooms were constructed at a rate of Rs 8,800 per square feet, whereas the average construction cost was around Rs 1,500 per square feet. The President's approval came under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

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