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Kejriwal ordered driver to crush 3 youths: Parvesh Verma

18 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Kejriwal claims police tried to halt AAP documentary; latter responds   

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using the Delhi Police to prevent the screening of their documentary, Unbreakable. The film highlights the experiences of jailed AAP leaders.

18 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'AAP gave me ticket then sold it for crores': MLA 

Rajkumari Dhillon, the sitting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Hari Nagar, has filed her nomination as an independent candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

Why BJP is distributing Constitution to sanitation workers at Kumbh 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched the "Samvidhan Gaurav Abhiyan," a nationwide campaign to mark 75 years of the Indian Constitution.

17 Jan 2025

Ajit Pawar

Ajit Pawar's NCP to make Delhi poll debut 

The Ajit Pawar-led faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has released a list of 30 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. This is the party's debut in Delhi's electoral politics.

17 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'₹21,000 for pregnant women, pension for seniors': BJP's Delhi manifesto 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released the first part of its manifesto for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

'Resolve or...': SC's ultimatum amid Tamil Nadu vice-chancellor appointment deadlock

The Supreme Court of India has intervened in the ongoing tussle between the Tamil Nadu government and Governor RN Ravi over the appointment of university vice chancellors.

17 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'Provide 50% subsidy on students' Metro fares': Kejriwal to Modi  

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, proposing a 50% subsidy on Delhi Metro fares for school and college students.

16 Jan 2025

Devendra Fadnavis

'Mumbai safest mega city': Fadnavis after Saif Ali Khan stabbing

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked by an intruder at his Mumbai residence early Thursday morning.

16 Jan 2025

Andhra Pradesh

Chandrababu Naidu proposes 2-child minimum eligibility to contest local polls  

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has proposed a new policy that would allow only people with more than two children to contest in municipal and panchayat elections.

16 Jan 2025

Delhi

Congress promises ₹500 LPG cylinders, free ration, electricity in Delhi

Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, the Congress party has announced a series of pledges for Delhi residents.

16 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Atishi, Sanjay Singh issued notice over bribe allegations against Dikshit  

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court has issued notice to Chief Minister Atishi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on a defamation complaint filed by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit.

16 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal vs Parvesh Verma: Who is wealthier?

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Parvesh Verma filed their nominations for the New Delhi seat on Wednesday.

15 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Hirni jaisi...': BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri targets Delhi CM Atishi again

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri has once again courted controversy with his remarks targeting Delhi Chief Minister Atishi.

Rahul accuses Bhagwat of treason, says Congress fighting 'Indian state'

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has accused Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat of treason.

15 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

FIR filed against BJP's Parvesh Verma for distributing shoes 

A complaint has been filed against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Parvesh Verma for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct in New Delhi Assembly Constituency.

15 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'Upar wala bachayega': Kejriwal reacts to 'threats' from pro-Khalistan elements 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday responded to potential threats from pro-Khalistan elements, saying that he would leave it up to God.

15 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

FIRs filed against AAP for AI-generated videos on Modi, Shah

The Delhi Police have filed five FIRs against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for allegedly posting AI-generated content maligning Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.

Congress names new office after Indira, not Manmohan; BJP reacts 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the Congress for naming its new headquarters after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

14 Jan 2025

Mulayam Singh Yadav

Why Mulayam Yadav's statue at Maha Kumbh has sparked row

A section of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj saw political tension this week after a statue of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav was installed.

14 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Our schemes superior': Delhi government opposes rollout of Ayushman Bharat 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi has declined to implement the Centre's Ayushman Bharat Pradhanmantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY), saying its own health schemes offer "superior" benefits.

14 Jan 2025

Atishi

FIR against Atishi for violating MCC ahead of Delhi polls 

An FIR has been filed against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi for allegedly breaching the model code of conduct ahead of the assembly elections.

14 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Rahul Gandhi targets Kejriwal over pollution, inflation; AAP chief reacts  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal over pollution and inflation in Delhi.

13 Jan 2025

Jammu And Kashmir

'Credit goes to you': Omar Abdullah praises PM Modi 

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his work in the region.

13 Jan 2025

N Biren Singh

'Government can't...expose everything': Biren after ₹6cr paid to militants allegations  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has accused the Congress party of attempting to unearth sensitive government information.

13 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Fearing rebellion, BJP placates MLA; fields him in 3rd list 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to field veteran leader Mohan Singh Bisht from the Mustafabad constituency in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.

12 Jan 2025

Narendra Modi

Congress promises ₹8,500/month to educated unemployed youth in Delhi

The Congress party has launched a new scheme, "Yuva Udaan Yojana," promising to give ₹8,500 per month for one year to educated unemployed youth in Delhi if voted to power.

12 Jan 2025

Amit Shah

'Won't contest Delhi polls if...': Kejriwal's 'slum' dare to Shah

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the issue of slum demolitions in Delhi.

12 Jan 2025

Atishi

Delhi CM Atishi starts crowdfunding campaign for Assembly elections

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from Kalkaji, Atishi, has started a crowdfunding campaign to fund her candidacy in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

12 Jan 2025

Devendra Fadnavis

'Never called for disbanding INDIA bloc or MVA': Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (United Bharat Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut has clarified that his party has no plans to dissolve the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc or the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA).

12 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi polls: BJP releases 2nd list of candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued its second list of 29 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

11 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Ramesh Bidhuri is BJP's CM face for Delhi polls: Kejriwal

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to announce Ramesh Bidhuri as its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

11 Jan 2025

Anurag Thakur

'₹2,026cr loss to exchequer': BJP targets AAP over CAG report

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of inflicting a ₹2,026 crore loss on the Delhi exchequer with a controversial liquor policy.

11 Jan 2025

Omar Abdullah

After Omar criticism of INDIA, Raut questions MVA relevance

The Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance is reeling from internal discord after its recent assembly election defeat.

11 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'BJP trying to deceive EC': AAP alleges election fraud

Ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders of voter registration fraud.

11 Jan 2025

Jairam Ramesh

'Damage control': Congress mocks PM Modi's 'not a God' remark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first-ever podcast appearance on People by WTF channel, hosted by Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath.

11 Jan 2025

Chandrababu Naidu

Jagan Reddy slams Naidu government over Tirupati stampede

YSR Congress Party Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has sought accountability after a stampede in Tirupati killed six and injured over 50. The incident took place during the Vaikuntha Ekadashi ticket distribution.

10 Jan 2025

Akal Takht

Shiromani Akali Dal accepts Sukhbir Badal's resignation as party chief

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has formally accepted the resignation of its party chief, Sukhbir Singh Badal.

10 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'BJP will pick who hurls...most abuses': Atishi on CM's face 

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi has slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for failing to announce a chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

10 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi polls: BJP planning ₹2,500 aid for women, free electricity 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections with a slew of welfare promises for women and residents of the national capital.

09 Jan 2025

Akhilesh Yadav

'Disband INDIA if over': Omar Abdullah amid AAP, Congress fight  

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called out the lack of unity within the opposition bloc after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress decided to contest separately in the Delhi assembly polls.

'Why couldn't he...wait?': Pranab Mukherjee's daughter questions Rahul's Vietnam trip  

Sharmistha Mukherjee, the daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, has slammed Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his recent visit to Vietnam.

08 Jan 2025

Bombay High Court

Over 60 pleas filed challenging Maharashtra poll results  

Over 60 election petitions have been filed by the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc candidates in Maharashtra, contesting the outcome of the recent Assembly elections.

08 Jan 2025

Atishi

'Ridiculous': Priyanka Gandhi responds to BJP leader's 'smooth cheeks' remark 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has reacted to the controversial remarks of former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ramesh Bidhuri on her cheeks.

08 Jan 2025

Akhilesh Yadav

TMC announces support for AAP in Delhi Assembly elections 

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced that it will back the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

08 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

BJP to finalize remaining Delhi election candidates on January 10 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will hold a Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting on January 10 to finalize its remaining candidates for the upcoming 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.

08 Jan 2025

Lok Sabha

80% of Indians support 'One Nation, One Election': Survey  

A survey conducted by News18 has found that over 80% of Indians support the "One Nation, One Election" proposal. The initiative seeks to hold Lok Sabha and state assembly elections simultaneously.

08 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

AAP leaders, cops clash over entry to chief minister's residence 

A standoff between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders and Delhi Police occurred on Wednesday after the latter prevented AAP MP Sanjay Singh and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj from entering the chief minister's residence.

07 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi elections dates announced, voting on February 5

The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the dates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections at 2pm on Tuesday.

07 Jan 2025

Bihar Police

Patna court grants bail to Prashant Kishor without conditions

Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor was given unconditional bail by a Patna court on Monday.

06 Jan 2025

Delhi

Delhi polls: Congress picks Farhad Suri to face Manish Sisodia

The Indian National Congress has fielded its veteran leader Farhad Suri against the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Manish Sisodia in the upcoming 2025 Assembly elections from Delhi's Jangpura seat.

06 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'Changed her father': Bidhuri's remark on CM Atishi sparks row

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ramesh Bidhuri has stirred controversy with his comments about Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

05 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal hails projects launched by PM Modi as joint ventures

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has praised the inauguration of major infrastructure projects in Delhi, calling them joint ventures between the city government and the Centre.

05 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'AAPda wasted Delhi's 10 years...turned every season into emergency': Modi 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) during a rally in Delhi on Sunday.

05 Jan 2025

Atishi

BJP leader promises roads smooth like 'Priyanka's cheeks,' sparks row  

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA candidate from Delhi's Kalkaji, Ramesh Bidhuri, has found himself in hot water over a sexist comment he made about Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.

05 Jan 2025

Bihar

'Mistakenly gone off track...': Nitish Kumar rejects Lalu's INDIA proposal

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has rejected Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav's invite to join the Opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.

05 Jan 2025

Rahul Gandhi

What's the difference between BJP, Congress; Rahul Gandhi says this

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi recently spoke to students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, where he explained the ideological differences between his party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

04 Jan 2025

Nitish Kumar

Prashant Kishor's fast-unto-death stirs row as 'vanity van' seen nearby 

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor's fast-unto-death protest at Patna's Gandhi Maidan entered its third day on Saturday.

04 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

'People don't take Congress seriously': Kejriwal alleges BJP-Congress alliance 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress of colluding against his party ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in Delhi.

04 Jan 2025

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi: Parvesh Verma against Kejriwal in BJP's 1st candidates list  

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

BJP has vested interest in keeping Manipur on boil: Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of having a vested interest in keeping Manipur unstable.

03 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi polls: Congress fields Alka Lamba against CM Atishi

The Congress party has declared Alka Lamba as its candidate for the Kalkaji seat in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections.

03 Jan 2025

Lok Sabha Elections

Jailed pro-Khalistan preacher Amritpal Singh to float new party soon 

Pro-Khalistan preacher and Khadoor Sahib Member of Parliament (MP) Amritpal Singh will launch a new political party on January 14.

03 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

'Dilli Chali Modi Ke Sath': BJP releases upcoming election's poster 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a new campaign poster of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the Delhi assembly elections.

03 Jan 2025

Delhi University

'Name after Manmohan': Congress, BJP clash on Savarkar college inauguration  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of a new college named after Hindutva icon Veer Savarkar in Delhi's Najafgarh on Friday.

02 Jan 2025

Amit Shah

'Doors open for Nitish Kumar,' says Lalu Yadav; former responds 

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has responded to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav's invitation to rejoin the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc.