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AAP reduced from cause-based party to a cult, says Shazia Ilmi

AAP reduced from cause-based party to a cult, says Shazia Ilmi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Taking a jibe at the AAP, BJP's Shazia Ilmi said the party lacks internal democracy.

High drama as 52 AAP MLAs march to PM residence, detained

High drama as 52 AAP MLAs march to PM residence, detained

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Sisodia said although the AAP MLAs were detained, he and his party colleagues were 'ready to go to Tihar Jail'.

AAP crisis deepens as Kumar Vishwas hints he may quit

AAP crisis deepens as Kumar Vishwas hints he may quit

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Vishwas also appeared defiant despite the party's gag order of not talking to the media and said he will keep highlighting the mistakes of the Aam Aadmi Party and say what is right in the interest of the country.

Bhushan, Yadav issue joint statement; reject allegations

Bhushan, Yadav issue joint statement; reject allegations

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Ousted members of AAP's PAC Yogendra Yadav and Prashant Bhushan rebutted the allegations of anti-party activities levelled against them.

AAP releases first list of 11 candidates for Delhi polls

AAP releases first list of 11 candidates for Delhi polls

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

The Aam Aadmi Party, led by activist-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal, on Saturday announced the first list of 11 candidates, which included his colleagues Manish Sisodia and Shazia Ilmi, for the Delhi assembly polls.

Delhi may have 5.5 lakh Covid cases by July 31: Sisodia

Delhi may have 5.5 lakh Covid cases by July 31: Sisodia

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Officials from the Centre say there is no community transmission of COVID-19 in Delhi, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia asserted on Tuesday, and estimated that there might be 5.5 lakh coronavirus cases in the city by July 31. Delhi will need 80,000 beds by July end, he told reporters after a meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA). The meeting was chaired by Lt Governor Anil Baijal who is also chairperson of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority.

Delhi govt, IAS officers show signs of thaw; express readiness for talks

Delhi govt, IAS officers show signs of thaw; express readiness for talks

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Kejriwal had on Sunday assured the bureaucrats that he will use all the powers and resources at his command to ensure their safety and security and called them part of his family.

Vyapam: AAP govt meets scribe's family, offers sister job

Vyapam: AAP govt meets scribe's family, offers sister job

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Meanwhile, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences will send the viscera Singh's samples to the central forensic laboratory in New Delhi to test for poisoning

AAP sticks to its promises; announces cheaper power, free water

AAP sticks to its promises; announces cheaper power, free water

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party government has delivered on its big ticket poll promises made to Delhi, two weeks after forming the government.

Survey says BJP to get absolute majority in Delhi polls

Survey says BJP to get absolute majority in Delhi polls

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party is projected to win 36 seats, the minimum number required to get an absolute majority in 70-member Delhi Assembly, and Aam Aadmi Party is likely to bag 29 seats, according to The Week-IMRB opinion poll.

Melania likely to visit govt school during Delhi stay

Melania likely to visit govt school during Delhi stay

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia are likely to give a tour of the school to the US first lady and brief her about the 'happiness curriculum' introduced by the AAP government, the sources said.

AAP replaces 2 candidates for Delhi polls, protests erupt

AAP replaces 2 candidates for Delhi polls, protests erupt

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday replaced its Mehrauli and Mundka candidates for the Delhi assembly polls following an inquiry by the party's "internal Lokpal", triggering protests outside Arvind Kejriwal's Kaushambi residence.

Naxal attack: Delhi govt to award Rs 1 cr to slain jawan's family

Naxal attack: Delhi govt to award Rs 1 cr to slain jawan's family

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the family of Narottam Das, the CRPF jawan who lost his life in a Naxal attack in Bihar.

Pollution: SC gives Centre, Delhi govt 24 hrs; schools shut

Pollution: SC gives Centre, Delhi govt 24 hrs; schools shut

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

Stating that 'we cannot...infuse creativity in your bureaucracy', the apex court warned it will have to do something extraordinary if the authorities failed to control pollution.

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Delhi's COVID-19 cases cross 92K mark

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The capital recorded 2,373 fresh coronavirus cases taking the tally to 92,175. With 61 deaths, the fatalities now stand at 2,864.

Delhi's traders want markets to shut down: online poll

Delhi's traders want markets to shut down: online poll

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

The Confederation of All India Traders has approached Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and urged them to shut markets in Delhi.

AAP govt suspends 3 DJB officials, shifts 800 others

AAP govt suspends 3 DJB officials, shifts 800 others

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Cracking down on corruption in Delhi Jal Board, the city government on Monday suspended three officials of the water distribution utility and shifted around 800 others in a bid to streamline its service delivery mechanism.

Don't know how relationship with AAP govt will improve: Baijal after swearing-in

Don't know how relationship with AAP govt will improve: Baijal after swearing-in

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

"We all know these problems. We will sit together and work to solve them," he said.

AAP pacifies Kumar Vishwas, suspends MLA Amanatullah from party

AAP pacifies Kumar Vishwas, suspends MLA Amanatullah from party

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said the PAC, has entrusted Vishwas with the responsibility of Rajasthan which goes to polls by the end of 2018.

On day 9, fasting Team Anna's health worsens

On day 9, fasting Team Anna's health worsens

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Gopal Rai have refused hospitalisation despite their health condition worsening and a warning from police that organisers will be "squarely responsible" if anything happens to the fasting activists.

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

After a long hiatus of more than 20 months, the government had on November 26 announced the resumption of scheduled international commercial flights from December 15.

No decision yet on political plunge: Anna Hazare

No decision yet on political plunge: Anna Hazare

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

After making it clear that he was against the formation of a party, Anna Hazare on Wednesday met activists and experts in New Delhi to discuss the future course of action during which divergent opinions emerged over the movement taking a political course.

Team Anna to announce party in October

Team Anna to announce party in October

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

The preparatory committee consisting of 80-100 members to chalk out the nitty-gritty of formation of the party will meet for the first time on August 26, it was decided at a meeting in Noida.

Baba Ramdev joins Team Anna fast

Baba Ramdev joins Team Anna fast

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Yoga guru Ramdev on Friday joined Team Anna's indefinite fast on the third day of the agitation, which has so far failed to evoke popular support, even as he disapproved attacks against President Pranab Mukherjee.

'The awakening has begun, things will change soon'

'The awakening has begun, things will change soon'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

As team Anna sat on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar reiterating their demands, thousands joined them in pledging their support to the cause. Rediff.com's Priyanka mingled with the crowd to get their reactions.

Amidst AAP-Jung war, snooping device found in ACB chief's office

Amidst AAP-Jung war, snooping device found in ACB chief's office

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

the spy device was a recorder disguised as a pen, which was spotted by Meena himself.

AAP stages massive protest march but stopped way behind finishing line

AAP stages massive protest march but stopped way behind finishing line

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

AAP spokesperson Bhardwaj claimed participation of over 45000 people in the march despite police bid to foil it.

Cong defends Vadra, dismisses demand for probe

Cong defends Vadra, dismisses demand for probe

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Congress has rejected demands for a probe against Robert Vadra, Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, in the wake of allegation by civil society activists Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan that he was favoured by realty major DLF.

Gujarat civic polls: BJP retains Gandhinagar; Cong bags Bhanvad

Gujarat civic polls: BJP retains Gandhinagar; Cong bags Bhanvad

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The GMC poll was being seen as a litmus test for the BJP in the backdrop of its sudden and surprising decision to change the state's chief minister and the entire cabinet recently, ahead of the state Assembly polls due next year.

Ousted Team Anna member SPEAKS OUT

Ousted Team Anna member SPEAKS OUT

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

At the Team Anna meeting in New Delhi, Mufti Shamoon Qasmi, a member of its core committee, stormed out and announced his resignation. In an exclusive interview with Rediff.com, Qasmi blasts the Team Anna leadership.

Ousted Team Anna member SPEAKS OUT

Ousted Team Anna member SPEAKS OUT

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

At the Team Anna meeting in New Delhi, Mufti Shamoon Qasmi, a member of its core committee, stormed out and announced his resignation. In an exclusive interview with Rediff.com, Qasmi blasts the Team Anna leadership.

'Talk to AK' probe: CBI visits premises of Sisodia

'Talk to AK' probe: CBI visits premises of Sisodia

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

The CBI sources said that no search or raid was conducted at the premises of Sisodia.

Team Anna members meet BJP top brass on Lokpal

Team Anna members meet BJP top brass on Lokpal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Team Anna on Tuesday met senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders Arun Jaitley and Sushma Swaraj to lobby for the party's support for inclusion of lower bureaucracy, judiciary and Central Bureau of Intelligence under the purview of proposed Lokpal.

AAP Punjab unit mulls breaking away over Kejri apology, Mann quits as head

AAP Punjab unit mulls breaking away over Kejri apology, Mann quits as head

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

"..I m resigning as a president of AAP Punjab...but my fight against drug mafia and all kind of corruption in Punjab will continue as an "Aam Aadmi" of Punjab (sic)," Bhagwant Mann said in a tweet.

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Alert to the looming threat from the 'Omicron' variant, states began to re-tighten curbs and urgently trace people who arrived from abroad in the last one month while a demand to not allow flights from the affected countries was made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Team Anna to campaign in Punjab on Tuesday

Team Anna to campaign in Punjab on Tuesday

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

Those who will campaign in Punjab include former IRS officer Arvind Kejriwal, former IPS officer Kiran Bedi, Manish Sisodia, Kumar Vishwas, Naveen Jaihind and Gopal Das.

'AAP won't be finished because people are with us'

'AAP won't be finished because people are with us'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

'Modi and the BJP don't want Delhi to function.' 'The LG is like a puppet of the BJP.'

Sacked minister Sandeep Kumar booted from AAP

Sacked minister Sandeep Kumar booted from AAP

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday suspended Sandeep Kumar from the party, days after he was sacked from the post of Women and Child Development minister over an "objectionable" CD in which he was shown in a compromising position with a woman.

As Lok Sabha debates bill, Anna starts his fast

As Lok Sabha debates bill, Anna starts his fast

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Hazare, who reached Mumbai on Monday night from his village Ralegan Siddhi, paid respects at Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Juhu before proceeding to the fast venue, MMRDA ground, in suburban Bandra in a rally.

Officials injured in 'stone pelting' over sealing drive in Mayapuri

Officials injured in 'stone pelting' over sealing drive in Mayapuri

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Terming the incident as 'horrific', the Aam Aadmi Party hit out at the Centre by drawing a comparison with the Jallianwallah Bagh massacre, whose centenary is being observed on Saturday.