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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): News

Launched on 26th November 2012, Aam Aadmi Party is the current ruling party of Delhi. Founded by Arvind Kejriwal, the party has its origins to the popular India Against Corruption movement. The party had even won the 2013 Delhi Assembly elections, but later the government resigned after not being able to pass the Jan Lokpal bill, only to come back in power in 2015.

03 Apr 2026
Arvind Kejriwal

'You've been scared of Modi': AAP responds to Raghav Chadha

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has hit back at Raghav Chadha, who claimed that he had been "silenced, not defeated," after he was removed as the party's deputy leader in the Upper House.

'Silenced, not defeated': Raghav Chadha shares message for 'Aam Aadmi' 

Raghav Chadha, a Rajya Sabha MP and former deputy leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Upper House, has reacted to his replacement by Ashok Mittal.

02 Apr 2026
Arvind Kejriwal

'Such changes are…': AAP's Ashok Mittal after replacing Raghav Chadha  

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed Raghav Chadha from his position as the deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha.

02 Apr 2026
Arvind Kejriwal

AAP removes Raghav Chadha as deputy leader in Rajya Sabha 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has written to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, seeking the removal of Raghav Chadha as its deputy leader in the Upper House.

31 Mar 2026
Politics

AAP leader arrested for ₹13cr land fraud, tried to escape

Rakesh Kumar Soman, a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was arrested on Monday in connection with a ₹13.09 crore land fraud case.

BJP funding increases 171% in FY25: Who are top donors

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received a whopping ₹6,074 crore in donations during the financial year 2024-25.

26 Mar 2026
Arvind Kejriwal

BJP compares Kejriwal to 'Dhurandhar' character over 'Sheesh Mahal' controversy 

The Delhi Legislative Assembly was the stage for a dramatic showdown on Wednesday, with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators, led by minister Parvesh Verma, staging a theatrical demonstration over the 'Sheesh Mahal' controversy.

25 Mar 2026
Punjab Police

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, wanted in rape case, arrested 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra was arrested from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday night. The arrest was made by a team of Punjab Police from Patiala.

24 Mar 2026
Arvind Kejriwal

CAG flags 342% cost explosion in Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal' renovation

The renovation of the official residence of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, popularly known as "Sheesh Mahal," has seen costs skyrocket by a staggering 342%.

31 Rajya Sabha MPs billionaires, 73 have criminal cases: ADR 

An analysis of the affidavits of 229 out of 233 Rajya Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) has revealed that a significant number have declared criminal cases against themselves.

14 Mar 2026
Amit Shah

No more 'chhota bhai': BJP to fight Punjab polls alone

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday announced that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections independently.

09 Mar 2026
Arvind Kejriwal

HC stays adverse remarks against CBI in excise policy case

The Delhi High Court has put a stay on the trial court's observations against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Delhi excise policy case.

03 Mar 2026
Barack Obama

PM Modi reaches 30M YouTube subscribers, world's most followed leader

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader to cross 30 million subscribers on YouTube.

27 Feb 2026
Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal breaks down after liquor case discharge by court

A Delhi court on Friday discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and ex-Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case related to the now-repealed Delhi Excise Policy.

Delhi's air quality slides down to 'moderate' at 197

Delhi's air quality deteriorated slightly on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 197 at 8:30am. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), this falls in the "moderate" category.

06 Feb 2026
Delhi

Delhi biker falls into pit dug by Water Board; dies

A tragic incident occurred in Delhi's Janakpuri when a motorcyclist fell into a deep pit dug on the road and died.

06 Feb 2026
Jalandhar

Who was Lucky Oberoi, AAP leader shot dead outside gurdwara?

Lucky Oberoi, a local leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was shot dead outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar's Model Town on Friday morning.

06 Feb 2026
Bhagwant Mann

AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead inside car in Jalandhar

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead on Friday in Jalandhar's Model Town area.

PM Modi's visit to Punjab dera sparks political debate

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ballan village in Punjab's Jalandhar district, just hours after the Union Budget 2026-27 was presented in Parliament.

BJP's Saurabh Joshi elected new mayor of Chandigarh

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Saurabh Joshi has been elected as the new mayor of Chandigarh.

Women's body complains against 'obscene scene' in Yash's 'Toxic' teaser 

The teaser of the upcoming Kannada film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has sparked a major controversy.

BJP received ₹6,654cr in donations in 2024-25: Report

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reported receiving a whopping ₹6,654.93 crore in donations during the 2024-25 financial year, also when the Lok Sabha elections were held, according to a report submitted to the Election Commission of India (ECI).

20 Dec 2025
Australia

AAP MLA Pathanmajra declared proclaimed offender in rape case

A local court in Patiala has declared Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra a proclaimed offender in a rape case.

18 Dec 2025
Arvind Kejriwal

'Santa behosh ho gaye': AAP's skit mocks BJP over pollution

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released a video skit to criticize the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Delhi's worsening air quality.

16 Dec 2025
COVID-19

'Impossible...working to fix it': Delhi minister apologizes for toxic air

Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has apologized for the city's air pollution, calling it "impossible" for any elected government to improve air quality within nine to 10 months.

16 Dec 2025
Ashok Gehlot

Nitish Kumar hijab row: BJP shares Ashok Gehlot 'ghoonghat' video

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its political attack after a video of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar went viral.

16 Dec 2025
Delhi

No fuel if no valid PUC from Thursday in Delhi 

The Delhi government has announced a series of stringent measures to tackle the city's worsening air pollution.

Delhi CM booed with 'AQI' chants during Messi event

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was greeted with chants of "AQI, AQI" at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. The event was to welcome football legend Lionel Messi as part of his India tour.

09 Dec 2025
Arvind Kejriwal

'New science?' Kejriwal mocks CM's 'AQI is like temperature' remark

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's remarks on using water sprinklers at pollution hotspots have drawn criticism from former CM Arvind Kejriwal.

03 Dec 2025
Delhi

All Delhi-NCR potholes to be filled in 72 hours: Minister

Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has announced a major move to tackle air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).

Delhi municipal by-polls: Full list of winners in 12 wards

The results of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypolls are out, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning seven out of 12 seats.

Delhi's MCD Bypolls: BJP wins 7; AAP 3; Congress 1

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won seven out of the 12 wards in the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-elections.

MCD bypolls: BJP wins 2 wards, leads in 5 others

The counting of votes for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-elections is underway, with early trends indicating a strong performance by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

30 Nov 2025
Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi: MCD bypolls record 31.13% turnout till 4pm

Voting for the by-elections in 12 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) wards began on Sunday at 7:30am.

29 Nov 2025
Arvind Kejriwal

Ex-MLA Rajesh Gupta 'wanted MCD bypoll ticket for wife': AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has reacted to the exit of its senior leader and former MLA Rajesh Gupta, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just a day ahead of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypolls.

29 Nov 2025
Arvind Kejriwal

'AAP used workers': Two-time MLA Rajesh Gupta joins BJP

In a major blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), two-time MLA and party vice-president of Delhi, Rajesh Gupta, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

27 Nov 2025
Punjab

Punjab AAP leader's house fired upon; ₹5cr extortion note found

The house of Daljit Singh Raju, a prominent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader in Punjab, was attacked early Thursday.

23 Nov 2025
Delhi

Delhi gasps for breath as air quality turns 'severe'

Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog on Sunday morning, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) at 381 at 7:00am.

Bypoll results: BJP, Congress lead in 2 seats; AAP 1

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in two of the eight assembly bypolls held across six states and one union territory.

10 Nov 2025
Politics

6-time MLA Shoaib Iqbal quits AAP, says will never return

Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Shoaib Iqbal has resigned from the party, vowing to "never return."

09 Nov 2025
Patiala

AAP MLA flees to Australia amid rape, cheating allegations

Harmit Singh Pathanmajra, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Sanour, Punjab, has reportedly fled to Australia.

05 Nov 2025
Ludhiana

2nd Kabaddi player shot dead; Bishnoi gang claims responsibility 

In a shocking incident of gang violence, a kabaddi player, identified as Gurvinder Singh, was shot dead in Ludhiana, Punjab.

02 Nov 2025
Bhagwant Mann

Punjab newspapers delayed by police checks; opposition cries censorship attack

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab is facing criticism for allegedly censoring the media.

27 Oct 2025
Arvind Kejriwal

'Artificial Yamuna': AAP, BJP in war of words over Chhath

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Delhi government of creating an "artificial Yamuna" at Vasudev Ghat. The site is where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in Chhath Puja festivities.

22 Oct 2025
Delhi

Delhi under toxic haze for 2nd day; AQI 'very poor'

Delhi continues to be engulfed in a toxic haze for the second consecutive day after Diwali.

21 Oct 2025
Arvind Kejriwal

'Only...slight AQI change': Delhi minister defends Diwali after pollution spike 

Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has said that the spike in the city's pollution levels cannot be pinned on Diwali.

06 Oct 2025
Arvind Kejriwal

Bihar Election 2025: AAP releases first list of candidates

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Bihar elections.

11 Sep 2025
Abhishek Banerjee

'₹15-20cr spent': TMC alleges votes bought during VP election

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has alleged that a huge amount of money was spent to influence votes in the recent Vice Presidential elections.

BJD, BRS, SAD abstain from vice president poll over grievances

Voting for the vice presidential election is currently underway, with CP Radhakrishnan and former Supreme Court judge Justice B Sudershan Reddy as the contenders.

08 Sep 2025
Amritsar

Punjab to give farmers whose fields have been destroyed ₹20k/acre 

The Punjab government has announced a relief package for those affected by the recent floods.