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'Kejriwal ko insulin do': AAP workers protest outside Tihar

'Kejriwal ko insulin do': AAP workers protest outside Tihar

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Delhi cabinet minister Atishi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Sanjeev Jha were present at the protest site.

New day, new poll promise for Delhiites from Kejriwal

New day, new poll promise for Delhiites from Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

He asserted that the AAP cared for the people of Delhi and that's why they announced financial assistance for the Resident Welfare Associations to help people ensure better security in their neighbourhood by hiring private security guards.

Shots fired, cop hurt as rape accused AAP MLA flees

Shots fired, cop hurt as rape accused AAP MLA flees

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra on Tuesday allegedly escaped the police out to arrest him in a rape case

At 2,084, BJP submits highest number of political ads for poll body

At 2,084, BJP submits highest number of political ads for poll body

Rediff.com14 May 2024

To seek approval for about 2,084 political advertisements in the city, the BJP submitted nearly 517 applications to the poll body from March 13 till May 8, data accessed by PTI showed.

Transition of Kapil Mishra: From BJP, Modi critic to Delhi minister

Transition of Kapil Mishra: From BJP, Modi critic to Delhi minister

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Kapil Mishra, a former AAP member and a vocal critic of the BJP, RSS, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has undergone a complete political transformation, becoming a controversial figure often regarded as the "posterboy of Hindutva." He has now been inducted as a minister in the newly formed Delhi government, marking a significant shift in his political allegiance and raising questions about his role in shaping the city's future.

Pro-business or aam aadmi: Modi government's tough balancing act

Pro-business or aam aadmi: Modi government's tough balancing act

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Indeed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who as Gujarat chief minister was considered close to certain business groups and industrialists, has hardly been seen with any Indian business head.

Special treatment given: Shah on interim bail to Kejriwal

Special treatment given: Shah on interim bail to Kejriwal

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Responding to Arvind Kejriwal's recent announcement of ten guarantees to the people, Amit Shah said the AAP leader's comments need not be taken seriously as the party is contesting only 22 Lok Sabha seats.

Now, Maliwal accuses Delhi ministers of...

Now, Maliwal accuses Delhi ministers of...

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Former Delhi Commission For Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal has written to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing his ministers of making the women's panel a 'weak institution'.

No decision on new CM; BJP must seek early polls: AAP

No decision on new CM; BJP must seek early polls: AAP

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party on Monday said it has put the ball in Bharatiya Janata Party's court by demanding early elections in Delhi in November, and now it is up to the opposition party to decide whether it was prepared to face CM Arvind Kejriwal.

Kejriwal Campaigns For Kanhaiya

Kejriwal Campaigns For Kanhaiya

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Aam Aadmi Party national Convenor Arvind Kejriwal campaigned for Kanhaiya Kumar, the Congress candidate from the North-East Delhi constituency, at a roadshow in Bhajanpura on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Family Time For Manish Sisodia After 17 Months

Family Time For Manish Sisodia After 17 Months

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

On Monday, Sisodia met AAP leaders to prepare for next February's Delhi assembly elections.

Budget 2016: What the aam aadmi wants from the FM

Budget 2016: What the aam aadmi wants from the FM

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A raise in the I-T exemption limit has been sought by many.

How many MLAs you have in Delhi?: Mann's jibe at Cong

How many MLAs you have in Delhi?: Mann's jibe at Cong

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

His remarks comes after AAP's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal held a meeting with CM Mann, Punjab ministers and MLAs at Kapurthala House in Delhi on Tuesday amid rumours of dissent in the party's Punjab unit.

Haryana Polls: Touch And Go Seats

Haryana Polls: Touch And Go Seats

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Polling for the Haryana assembly's 90 seats took place on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Battle for Mizoram 2023: THE VERDICT

Battle for Mizoram 2023: THE VERDICT

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The results for the November 7 assembly poll in Mizoram were declared on Monday.

How Many Crorepatis Fighting Haryana Polls?

How Many Crorepatis Fighting Haryana Polls?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Polling for the 90 seats of the Haryana assembly will take place on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Oppn seeks speedy probe into Red Fort blast, raises security concerns

Oppn seeks speedy probe into Red Fort blast, raises security concerns

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Opposition parties in India are demanding a thorough and speedy investigation into a car blast near the Red Fort in Delhi that resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. They are also raising concerns about the security situation in the national capital and questioning the government's handling of the matter.

EC asks Kejriwal to prove Yamuna 'poisoning' claim amid slugfest

EC asks Kejriwal to prove Yamuna 'poisoning' claim amid slugfest

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

A heated political battle erupted Tuesday over Arvind Kejriwal's claim of the Haryana government 'poisoning' the Yamuna water, with the Bharatiya Janata Party saying he cannot be forgiven for his 'dangerous statement', while the Aam Aadmi Party chief asserted he won't let the people of Delhi die due to the dirty, poisonous water.

Exit polls predict clear win for AAP in Delhi municipal poll

Exit polls predict clear win for AAP in Delhi municipal poll

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The AAP may secure 43 per cent share while the BJP is expected to get 35 per cent vote share.

Kejriwal being pushed towards 'slow death' in Tihar: AAP

Kejriwal being pushed towards 'slow death' in Tihar: AAP

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Kejriwal, who has Type-2 diabetes, has been asking for insulin and a video conferencing with his family doctor but his requests are being denied by the jail administration, party spokesperson Saurabh Bharadwaj said in a press conference.

Congress goes social: Who will talk to aam aadmi, Mr Rahul?

Congress goes social: Who will talk to aam aadmi, Mr Rahul?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Rahul's two-day workshop on media spokespersons left more questions unanswered and left a large number of those who had come from all over the country unsatisfied with what was being said and what they were supposed to do.

Heavy rain batters Delhi; roads waterlogged, traffic hit

Heavy rain batters Delhi; roads waterlogged, traffic hit

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Heavy rain lashed Delhi, leading to waterlogging and traffic disruptions. The IMD issued an 'orange' alert, warning of more rainfall.

Opposition parties hail 'Operation Sindoor'

Opposition parties hail 'Operation Sindoor'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Opposition parties in India, including the Congress, Left parties, Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party, Trinamool Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Rashtriya Janata Dal, Shiv Sena (UBT), and NCP (SP), have unanimously hailed the armed forces' "Operation Sindoor", a retaliatory strike against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation, which involved missile and drone strikes, was conducted in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Despite political differences, all parties expressed support for the government and the armed forces, stressing the importance of national unity and integrity in the face of terrorism. While emphasizing the need for diplomatic avenues to prevent further escalation, some parties also called for caution in attributing political credit for the strikes.

Court orders 'immediate release' of AAP's Amanatullah Khan

Court orders 'immediate release' of AAP's Amanatullah Khan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

A court in New Delhi on Thursday refused to take cognisance of a chargesheet filed against Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan in a money laundering case related to alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board and ordered his 'immediate release', saying his further incarceration in the matter would be 'illegal'.

HC reserves order on Kejriwal's interim bail

HC reserves order on Kejriwal's interim bail

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court reserved on Wednesday its order on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's pleas challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the excise policy case and seeking interim bail.

AAP reacts to minister's exit: 'It's our agnipariskha'

AAP reacts to minister's exit: 'It's our agnipariskha'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Wednesday claimed that the resignation of Delhi minister Raaj Kumar Anand vindicated its stand that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest was aimed at finishing the party.

Before Tihar, Kejriwal Seeks Parents' Blessings

Before Tihar, Kejriwal Seeks Parents' Blessings

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

The Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convenor surrendered later at Tihar Jail at the end of the interim bail granted to him by the Supreme Court to campaign for the Lok Sabha elections on May 10.

Maharashtra 'pattern' has been implemented in Delhi: Sena

Maharashtra 'pattern' has been implemented in Delhi: Sena

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Raut said a Congress-AAP alliance would have crushed the BJP in Delhi assembly polls, as counting trends show the Arvind Kejriwal-led party losing many seats amid the saffron surge.

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.

Delhi chokes under post-Diwali haze as AAP, BJP trade blame

Delhi chokes under post-Diwali haze as AAP, BJP trade blame

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' levels, sparking a blame game between AAP and BJP over the causes and responsibility for the pollution.

CVC to probe renovations at Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal'

CVC to probe renovations at Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

The Central Vigilance Commission has directed the Public Works Department of Delhi government to conduct a detailed probe into the alleged merger of properties to expand the 6, Flagstaff Road bungalow and the expenditures incurred on its interiors, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijender Gupta said on Saturday.

SC verdict on Kejriwal's bail plea today

SC verdict on Kejriwal's bail plea today

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver on Friday its verdict on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petitions seeking bail and challenging his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the excise policy 'scam'.

Atishi's swearing-in as Delhi CM today to be a low-key affair

Atishi's swearing-in as Delhi CM today to be a low-key affair

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Chief Minister-designate Atishi will be sworn in along with her new Council of ministers during a ceremony at the Raj Niwas on Saturday afternoon that will see Aam Aadmi Party form the government in Delhi for the fourth time in a row.

Vice Presidential Poll: NDA Has 28 Vote Edge

Vice Presidential Poll: NDA Has 28 Vote Edge

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

The effective strength of both the Houses together is 786 and the winning candidate will require 394 votes, considering that all eligible voters exercise their franchise.

IAS officer Shah Faesal's JK-based party merges with AAP

IAS officer Shah Faesal's JK-based party merges with AAP

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The president and other office-bearers of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Movement, a political outfit floated by IAS officer Shah Faesal in 2019, joined the Aam Aadmi Party in New Delhi on Thursday.

Why AAP MPs boycotted President's address to Parliament

Why AAP MPs boycotted President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Aam Aadmi Party MPs boycotted President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Thursday to protest against the arrest of party convenor Arvind Kejriwal.

AAP's loss a setback for Oppn, alternative politics: Yogendra Yadav

AAP's loss a setback for Oppn, alternative politics: Yogendra Yadav

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Yogendra Yadav, a founding member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), believes the party's defeat in the Delhi Assembly polls is a setback for the entire opposition and raises questions about its future. He attributed the loss to factors like the liquor scam, the 'Sheesh Mahal' row, and the constant fights between the Delhi LG and the AAP government.

Will come to BJP HQ, jail whoever you want: Kejriwal dares Modi

Will come to BJP HQ, jail whoever you want: Kejriwal dares Modi

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Kejriwal asserted that his party could not be crushed by sending its leaders to jail.

Sanjay Singh meets Akhilesh, triggers talks of AAP-SP alliance

Sanjay Singh meets Akhilesh, triggers talks of AAP-SP alliance

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

To a question as to whether the upcoming assembly elections in UP will see an alliance between the Samajwadi Party and AAP, Singh said, "I cannot say anything on this matter."

What Are Parineeti, Raghav Praying For?

What Are Parineeti, Raghav Praying For?

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Actor Parineeti Chopra and her husband Raghav Chadha worshipped at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple on Friday, May 24, 2024.