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AAP MLA's brother-in-law held over bribe for poll ticket

AAP MLA's brother-in-law held over bribe for poll ticket

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The incident came to light on Monday after a Gopal Khari, who stated that he is associated with the AAP as an active worker since 2014, approached the ACB with the complaint, according to an official statement on Wednesday.

DDCA row: AAP decides to set up inquiry commission

DDCA row: AAP decides to set up inquiry commission

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

The AAP government has decided to set up a commission of inquiry to probe alleged irregularities including financial bunglings in the DDCA.

Make yourself co-accused in scam cases: AAP to Jung

Make yourself co-accused in scam cases: AAP to Jung

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

12 AAP MLAs went to Raj Niwas, the LG's residence, at around 11.30 am with the demands. They later claimed that Jung 'refused' to meet them, but the LG secretariat said Jung's schedule was already prepared for the day and procedures have to be followed for seeking an appointment.

Punjab CM denied political clearance to visit Paris

Punjab CM denied political clearance to visit Paris

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The Centre has denied political clearance to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his visit to Paris to support the Indian Hockey team at the Olympic Games, an official source said on Saturday.

Raghav Chadha On Roka With Pari

Raghav Chadha On Roka With Pari

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'My colleagues, co-workers in the party, and my seniors tease me a little less now... Earlier, they used to ask me to get married, now they tease me a little less because they know I am getting married soon.'

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested in graft case

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested in graft case

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The Anti-Corruption Branch on Friday arrested Aam Aadmi Party MLA Amanatullah Khan after conducting raids at premises linked to him in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi Waqf Board recruitment, officials said.

'AAP-Cong alliance aimed at containing BJP'

'AAP-Cong alliance aimed at containing BJP'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on Monday indicated the party is looking at the Aam Aadmi Party-Congress "alliance" to form a government in Delhi with the Congress support as an attempt by the ruling party at the Centre to contain it in the national capital and adjoining areas in the Lok Sabha elections.

EC recommends ouster of 20 AAP MLAs, HC refuses interim relief

EC recommends ouster of 20 AAP MLAs, HC refuses interim relief

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The President is bound by the recommendation of the Commission.

Guj exam paper leak: AAP leader on hunger strike hospitalised

Guj exam paper leak: AAP leader on hunger strike hospitalised

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Gujarat Aam Aadmi Party leader Mahesh Savani was hospitalised after his health deteriorated during hunger strike against the ruling BJP in Gujarat over the alleged leak of examination paper for the recruitment of head clerks in government departments.

50% voting in MCD polls; AAP, BJP claim victory

50% voting in MCD polls; AAP, BJP claim victory

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

No major glitches in electronic voting machines were reported and the voting passed off peacefully with high security observed at the 3,360 critical booths in 493 locations where more than 25,000 police personnel, nearly 13,000 home guards and 100 companies of paramilitary forces were deployed, officials said.

Satyendar Jain's photo sparks torture allegations from AAP

Satyendar Jain's photo sparks torture allegations from AAP

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

A picture of arrested Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain with a harried and weary look circulating on social media on Friday drew sharp reactions from Aam Aadmi Party leaders and supporters.

Sisodia slams BJP as AAP asked to pay Rs 160 cr for political ads

Sisodia slams BJP as AAP asked to pay Rs 160 cr for political ads

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Thursday accused Bharatiya Janata Party of wanting to have 'unconstitutional' control over Delhi officers to have leverage over the city government.

Even Rakhi Sawant can govern better than AAP: Uddhav Thackeray

Even Rakhi Sawant can govern better than AAP: Uddhav Thackeray

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Echoing bestselling author Chetan Bhagat's remark on Aam Aadmi Party, Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on Friday called it the "item girl" of politics for its recent dharna and said the party should not take power for granted.

Punjab cabinet calls assembly session on September 27, to move SC against guv order

Punjab cabinet calls assembly session on September 27, to move SC against guv order

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said the session of the state assembly will be summoned on September 27.

AAP's victory should not affect stock markets: Deepak Parekh

AAP's victory should not affect stock markets: Deepak Parekh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Deepak Parekh says AAP victory is a vote for change.

Gujarat to see three-way contest; all eyes on AAP

Gujarat to see three-way contest; all eyes on AAP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Long caught between two polarities, Gujarat's electoral field has expanded to include a third party with the Aam Aadmi Party challenging the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party as well as the opposition Congress that has lost ground but still has significant presence.

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.

Gujarat, Himachal: BJP Faces AAP Challenge

Gujarat, Himachal: BJP Faces AAP Challenge

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

AAP's presence in both states has complicated the contests for the BJP and its Congress rival.

CBI to produce Kejriwal in court today, arrest likely; AAP cries foul

CBI to produce Kejriwal in court today, arrest likely; AAP cries foul

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday examined Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar Jail and recorded his statement related to the excise policy case.

2 IAS officers suspended after Punjab U-turn on panchayat dissolution

2 IAS officers suspended after Punjab U-turn on panchayat dissolution

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Hours after taking a 'U-turn' by informing the high court that it is withdrawing its notification dissolving all gram panchayats in the state, the Punjab government suspended two senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers on Thursday for a 'technically-flawed' decision.

AAP is mistaken, Ambani doesn't run the govt: Chidambaram

AAP is mistaken, Ambani doesn't run the govt: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Chidambaram said the government will not go back on its decision to raise gas prices for both public sector and private producers from April 1.

Meet the likely leaders of AAP's Cabinet 2.0

Meet the likely leaders of AAP's Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Here's a look at some of the key contenders to be part of the Delhi Cabinet

Punjab: Setback for AAP as it loses seat represented by Bhagwant Mann

Punjab: Setback for AAP as it loses seat represented by Bhagwant Mann

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Shiromani Akali Dal-Amritsar's Simranjit Singh Mann on Sunday won the Sangrur Lok Sabha seat after defeating his nearest rival, Aam Aadmi Party's Gurmail Singh, by a margin of 5,822 votes.

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Many ordinary citizens are drawn to by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building.

Congress bags all 3 seats in Muslim-dominated Nuh

Congress bags all 3 seats in Muslim-dominated Nuh

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Voters in Muslim-dominated Nuh in Haryana have made the Congress victorious in all three assembly seats in the district, with one of the contestants registering the highest victory margin.

BJP or AAP: Who will win support of Surat diamond workers in Gujarat polls?

BJP or AAP: Who will win support of Surat diamond workers in Gujarat polls?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

There are around 15 lakh diamond workers in Gujarat, including nearly seven lakh employed in units in Surat, which is the largest hub of cutting and polishing of these precious stones.

Now, CBI summons Kejriwal for questioning; AAP cries foul

Now, CBI summons Kejriwal for questioning; AAP cries foul

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Kejriwal has been asked to be present at the agency headquarters at 11 am to answer queries of the investigating team.

Modi sent CBI to Sisodia's home after NYT story: AAP

Modi sent CBI to Sisodia's home after NYT story: AAP

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The BJP-led Centre sent the CBI to conduct searches at Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's residence here just after the New York Times published a positive story in its front page about the Delhi model of education, AAP leaders said.

Delhi govt says harassment complaints by officers 'absolutely fake'

Delhi govt says harassment complaints by officers 'absolutely fake'

Rediff.com21 May 2023

The Delhi government on Sunday accused Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena of indulging in 'dirty politics' while asserting that the complaints filed by some officers alleging harassment by the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation are 'absolutely fake'.

AAP storms to power in Punjab with 2/3rd majority

AAP storms to power in Punjab with 2/3rd majority

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

The incumbent Congress could win only 18 seats, with Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi losing both seats he contested -- Chamkaur Sahib as well as Bhadaur.

Manish Sisodia walks out of Tihar jail after 17 months

Manish Sisodia walks out of Tihar jail after 17 months

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia walked out of Tihar Jail after 17 months behind bars on Friday and said he got bail due to the power of the Constitution and democracy, and this same power will ensure the release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Kejriwal narrates story of 'uneducated king' at AAP rally against Centre

Kejriwal narrates story of 'uneducated king' at AAP rally against Centre

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

He said it was a tale from a great country, where a child was born into an impoverished household in a small village and it was predicted by an astrologer that he will go on to become a king.

Police, BJP 'planting evidence' to malign Kanjhawala victim: AAP

Police, BJP 'planting evidence' to malign Kanjhawala victim: AAP

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

AAP national spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj slammed the BJP and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, claiming that 'facts are being twisted' to 'shield its members'.

Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj to join Kejriwal cabinet

Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj to join Kejriwal cabinet

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

The development comes after the resignation of Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain, the key faces of the city government and were instrumental in steering the national capital through the COVID-19 crisis.

Veteran BJP leader defends Sisodia, blames system

Veteran BJP leader defends Sisodia, blames system

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Sisodia was arrested Sunday over alleged irregularities in the formulation and implementation of the Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22.

Being harassed to prove newborn son's legality: Moosewala's father

Being harassed to prove newborn son's legality: Moosewala's father

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, Singh alleged that the administration was harassing him to prove that the child was legal.

Now, AAP vs BJP over heaps of garbage in Delhi ahead of MCD polls

Now, AAP vs BJP over heaps of garbage in Delhi ahead of MCD polls

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Ahead of Kejriwal's visit, drama ensued at the Ghazipur landfill site and roads leading to the area as scores of Bharatiya Janata Party supporters staged a protest, showed black flags and raised slogans against him.

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.

Delhi govt will not be run from jail: Lt Governor

Delhi govt will not be run from jail: Lt Governor

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The Delhi government will not be run from jail, Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena said on Wednesday in the backdrop of statements by Aam Aadmi Party leaders that Arvind Kejriwal will continue as chief minister even if he is behind bars.

Modi invokes Emergency in Rajya Sabha speech, Opposition walks out

Modi invokes Emergency in Rajya Sabha speech, Opposition walks out

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday took the Congress to the cleaners over making the 2024 general elections about the protection of the Constitution, saying Indians voted on the plank only once when they threw out the Indira Gandhi government in 1977 after the Emergency.