Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): News

02 Jan 2024

Congress Party

'40% leaders in jail': Congress, AAP leaders trade barbs

The rift between Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) constituents—the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)—is seemingly escalating.

31 Dec 2023

Bhagwant Mann

Why Defence Ministry rejected Punjab, Bengal tableaus for R-day

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has rejected the Punjab and West Bengal governments' tableau proposals for the 2024 Republic Day parade, The Indian Express reported.

30 Dec 2023

Arvind Kejriwal

Chats, high-profile meetings: ED's evidence against Kejriwal in Delhi liquorgate

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has gathered evidence, including high-profile meetings, WhatsApp chats, and FaceTime calls, to corner Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi liquor policy case, News18 reported.

23 Dec 2023

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi liqourgate: ED issues third summons to Delhi CM Kejriwal

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the third time on January 3 for questioning in the Delhi liquor policy case.

20 Dec 2023

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal to skip ED summons due to pre-scheduled Vipassana retreat

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Wednesday, left Delhi for a 10-day Vipassana meditation camp in Punjab's Hoshiarpur.

18 Dec 2023

Arvind Kejriwal

Liquor scam case: ED summons Delhi CM Kejriwal on Thursday

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday for questioning in the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam case.

17 Dec 2023

Bhagwant Mann

Chandigarh: Police use water cannon to stop Youth Congress protest

A protest led by Punjab Youth Congress (PYC) workers in Chandigarh took a dramatic turn on Sunday when police used water cannons to disperse the crowd.

16 Dec 2023

Raghav Chadha

Raghav Chadha appointed AAP's Rajya Sabha leader: Reports

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has reportedly appointed MP Raghav Chadha as the leader of the party in Rajya Sabha. Chandha will replace AAP MP Sanjay Singh, who is currently behind bars in the Delhi liquor policy case.

11 Dec 2023

Amit Shah

Parliament: Amit Shah tables 2 J&K bills in Rajya Sabha

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday tabled two bills for amending J&K reservation and reorganization laws in the Rajya Sabha.

04 Dec 2023

Raghav Chadha

AAP MP Raghav Chadha's Rajya Sabha suspension revoked 

The Rajya Sabha on Monday revoked the suspension of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha from the Upper House.

30 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi: AAP to start campaign seeking opinion on Kejriwal's arrest

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to commence its signature "Mai Bhi Kejriwal" campaign from Friday, seeking public opinion on whether Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should continue governing from jail or resign if arrested.

29 Nov 2023

Delhi

Supreme Court clears extension of Delhi chief secretary's tenure

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, approved a six-month extension for Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.

Delhi-Meerut RRTS: Supreme Court raps Delhi government over funds delay

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped the Delhi government once again for delaying the transfer of its share of Rs. 415 crore to the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.

27 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi air pollution: Here's what is worsening air quality

After showing a slight improvement over the past week, Delhi's air quality on Monday again nosedived, as thick smog covered the national capital.

23 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi's AQI expected to improve, GRAP III in place

Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, said on Thursday that the city's air quality, as per experts, will improve within the next two to three days.

Delhi-Meerut RRTS: SC gives Delhi 1 week to clear dues

In a strong-worded order, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Delhi government to allocate its Rs. 415 crore share for the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) by November 28.

'Farmers portrayed as villains': SC questions Punjab's stubble burning approach

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped the Punjab, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh governments for failing to curb stubble burning.

20 Nov 2023

Sanjay Singh

SC seeks Centre, ED's responses on Sanjay Singh's plea

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the central government and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh's plea against his arrest.

20 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi L-G dismisses Atishi's graft charges report against chief secretary

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has rejected a report accusing Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar of being involved in a land compensation scam, calling it "half-baked" and "incorrect."

20 Nov 2023

Madhya Pradesh

MP: ECI orders repolling in Bhind booth over secrecy breach

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a repoll at a voting booth in the Ater Assembly constituency of Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district, citing a confidentiality breach.

18 Nov 2023

Delhi

Air pollution: Delhi revokes GRAP 4 restrictions, allows diesel trucks

The Delhi government on Saturday lifted Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage IV restrictions as air pollution reportedly witnessed a decline.

18 Nov 2023

Manipur

Manipur: 10-party delegation asks governor to initiate peace talks

In crisis-torn Manipur, a delegation of leaders from 10 parties, headed by former Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, has called on Governor Anusuiya Uikey to facilitate peace talks between the feuding communities.

17 Nov 2023

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh election: BJP candidate, AAP supporter injured in shooting

Violent incidents were reported in various areas of Madhya Pradesh, especially Bhind and Morena districts, as polling is underway for all 230 seats on Friday.

15 Nov 2023

Arvind Kejriwal

AAP accuses BJP of Kejriwal's 'character assasination'

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of carrying out a "derogatory and misleading" social media campaign against party supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

15 Nov 2023

Delhi

Smog engulfs Delhi, air quality remains 'severe' days after Diwali

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) remained in the "severe" category on Wednesday for the second consecutive day.

14 Nov 2023

Atishi

Rs. 850cr scam: AAP's Atishi recommends dismissal of top bureaucrats

Delhi Vigilance Minister Atishi has called for the immediate dismissal of Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar and Divisional Commissioner Ashwani Kumar.

14 Nov 2023

Gopal Rai

Delhi pollution: AAP blames 'patakas, parali' for deterioration, BJP reacts 

As Delhi's air quality turned "severe" on Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) engaged in a blame game with Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government over the worsening air pollution levels.

14 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi air quality worsens to 'severe' category days after Diwali

Just two days after Diwali, Delhi's air quality index (AQI) has once again plunged into the "severe" category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said.

13 Nov 2023

Satyendar Jain

CBI seeks L-G's nod to try Satyendar Jain for 'extortion'

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has reportedly sought permission from Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena to investigate extortion allegations against former minister Satyendar Jain.

10 Nov 2023

Sanjay Singh

Jailed AAP leader Sanjay Singh warns of conspiracy against Kejriwal

Imprisoned Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh claimed on Friday that a "big conspiracy to trap" Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was being concocted by the ruling government.

10 Nov 2023

Banwarilal Purohit

Playing with fire: SC slams Punjab governor for delaying bills

The Supreme Court on Friday slammed Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit for failing to give assent to bills passed by the Punjab Assembly, warning that he was "playing with fire."

10 Nov 2023

Delhi

Delhi: SC rejects proposal to extend odd-even scheme to taxis

The Supreme Court (SC) rejected the Delhi government's proposal to extend the odd-even rule to taxis on Friday.

'Schemes like odd-even mere optics': SC on Delhi's air pollution

The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Delhi government over the deteriorating air pollution, saying the national capital cannot go through such grievous issues every year.

06 Nov 2023

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi HC stays summons to CM Kejriwal's wife Sunita

The Delhi High Court on Monday put on hold the summons issued to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, for allegedly violating the Representation of People's Act (RPA).

Governors need soul searching: SC on delay in clearing bills

The Supreme Court said on Monday that governors must stop the trend of acting on legislature-passed bills only when state governments approach the court.

06 Nov 2023

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi: Kejriwal calls meeting with AAP MLAs after ED summons

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday convened a meeting with his party MLAs.

06 Nov 2023

Air Pollution

Gurugram air pollution: Primary schools to remain shut from tomorrow

In view of the rising air pollution levels, authorities in Gurugram, Haryana, have ordered the closure of primary schools in the city from Tuesday.

06 Nov 2023

Delhi

AAP blames Haryana for worsening pollution levels in Delhi

Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has blamed neighboring Haryana for the current air pollution crisis in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).

06 Nov 2023

Delhi

Odd-even rule in Delhi from November 13-20 amid pollution crisis

Amid the deteriorating air pollution levels, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the odd-even vehicle rationing rule will be implemented in the national capital from November 13 to 20.