Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): News

16 Mar 2018

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Kejriwal's apology: AAP's Punjab unit is crisis; loses president, co-president

A day after AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal apologized to former Akali Dal minister Bikram Majithia for leveling "unfounded allegations," his party seems to be heading towards another internal strife.

16 Mar 2018

Arvind Kejriwal

After Kejriwal apologizes for 'defaming' SAD leader, Bhagwant Mann resigns

AAP leader Bhagwant Mann has resigned from the party after Arvind Kejriwal apologized to Bikram Singh Majithia, a former Akali Dal leader of Punjab, in a defamation case.

10 Mar 2018

Delhi

Nearly 4 lakh ration cards may get cancelled in Delhi

Nearly 4 lakh ration cards in Delhi might get cancelled if the beneficiaries fail to collect their ration for one more month, said the Delhi government sternly, adding that they ought to respond to the notices sent to them in ten days.

09 Mar 2018

Delhi High Court

Delhi CS Assault Case: AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal granted bail

The Delhi HC has granted bail to AAP's Deoli MLA Prakash Jarwal, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash during a meeting at CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence.

08 Mar 2018

Delhi

Delhi Government's revolutionary 'doorstep-delivery of ration' plan awaits LG nod

Delhi Government's scheme of doorstep delivery of ration now awaits LG Anil Baijal's approval, after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited him yesterday to ask for his clearance.

07 Mar 2018

Delhi

SC raps BJP leaders for derogatory comments against Kejriwal

The Supreme Court recently slammed two BJP leaders for making derogatory statements against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal about the sealing drive.

06 Mar 2018

Delhi

We'll start Delhi Metro Phase-4 work on our own: Centre

The Centre on Monday said, rather sternly, that due to AAP-led Delhi government's delay in approving the phase 4 metro work, it would go ahead on its own.

27 Feb 2018

Nitin Gadkari

Mumbai: CM Fadnavis, wife sing to save rivers; Opposition fumes

An almost 4-minute long video starting with a concerned Amruta at her residence in Malabar Hill and progressing to show her husband CM Devendra Fadnavis, along with other eminent government officials has drawn ire of Opposition parties.

26 Feb 2018

Delhi

Delhi: 'Serve liquor to those below 25 yrs, face action'

If any restaurant, bar/club or vendor is caught serving liquor to anyone under 25 years, strict action like suspending license or imposing heavy fine will be levied on it, said Delhi government.

24 Feb 2018

Narendra Modi

AAP's Kumar Vishwas says he is the "youngest Advani"

AAP's internal feud between chief Arvind Kejriwal and spokesperson Kumar Vishwas continues to fester.

22 Feb 2018

Assam

Army Chief's comments about Assamese party condemned as political

Army Chief Bipin Rawat finds himself in the midst of a controversy after he spoke of how a political party in the Northeast was rising on the back of Muslim support.

22 Feb 2018

Arvind Kejriwal

All about Kamal Haasan's political party 'Makkal Needhi Maiam'

In true filmy style, superstar Kamal Haasan finally took the political plunge. He used drama, dialogue-baazi and emotion, enticing people into his fold.

15 Feb 2018

Delhi

Delhi: Free travel for senior citizens in DTC buses

The Delhi government on Wednesday announced free travel for senior citizens in all Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses plying in the national capital.

14 Feb 2018

Delhi

AAP completes three years in office: How did they fare?

It has been three years since Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stormed to power in Delhi with a brute majority, winning 67 of 70 Assembly seats.

12 Feb 2018

Tamil Nadu

Haasan rules out alliance with Rajinikanth over his saffron politics

Speaking at Harvard University during the launch of his website, veteran actor Kamal Haasan, who is on the verge of officially entering electoral politics, ruled out tie-ups with Rajinikanth because the latter's politics has a "hue of saffron".

07 Feb 2018

Delhi

To reduce pollution, will buy buses, launch plantation drive: Kejriwal

In a bid to reduce air pollution in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced that the government will buy at least 2,000 buses for public transportation and also launch a plantation drive on large scale.

02 Feb 2018

Delhi

Delhi sealing: Relief for traders as DDA clears three amendments

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has finally provided some relief to traders from the ongoing sealing drive.

29 Jan 2018

Delhi Police

AAP alleges Ashutosh, other leaders thrashed by police in detention

The AAP has alleged some of its leaders, including Ashutosh and few women members, were thrashed in police detention, after they were picked up while protesting the ongoing sealing drive in Delhi.

20 Jan 2018

Delhi

The 31-year-old lawyer behind disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs

AAP is in serious trouble: 20 of its MLAs are in the dock for holding "office of profit."

18 Jan 2018

Rajinikanth

Kamal Haasan to announce political party on February 21

For a long time now, TN politics has been exciting. Earlier, superstar Rajinikanth announced his highly-anticipated political entry.

09 Jan 2018

India

AAP's journey: From common man's party to just another party

Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent and truth-inspired Satyagraha freed us from the Britishers. About 60 years later, a similar non-violent pan-India movement tried liberating us of corruption.

03 Jan 2018

India

AAP's Kumar Vishwas sulks after being denied RS nomination

In an expected move, AAP's Kumar Vishwas lashed out at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal after being denied Rajya Sabha nomination.

04 Dec 2017

Arvind Kejriwal

Kumar Vishwas v/s AAP: Discusses AAP 2.0 with ousted leaders

AAP leader, Kumar Vishwas once again made statements suggesting that all wasn't well between him and the party.

27 Nov 2017

Arvind Kejriwal

I-T department slaps Rs. 30cr notice on Kejriwal's AAP

I-T department has served a Rs. 30cr notice to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's AAP.

17 Nov 2017

Arvind Kejriwal

Weekend Watch: Tumhari Sulu or An Insignificant Man?

It is that time of the week again when you would rigorously check the newspapers for the latest movie releases, to make your weekend fruitful.

08 Nov 2017

Delhi

Raghuram Rajan may soon enter Rajya Sabha on AAP ticket

Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been considering giving its three Rajya Sabha (RS) seats to "outsiders," that is, those who don't belong to any political party.

06 Nov 2017

Mamata Banerjee

Demonetization protest: Mamata says change profile photo to black

The opposition has been taking a cue from Modi about playing with acronyms.

06 Nov 2017

Yogi Adityanath

Haasan confirms launching a political party, asks fans for funds

After months of suspense, Kamal Haasan declared that he will soon be launching his own political party.

05 Nov 2017

Arvind Kejriwal

AAP to stage nationwide protests on first demonetization anniversary

The Aam Aadmi Party will observe November 8, the day PM Narendra Modi demonetized Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes last year, as 'Fraud Day'.

29 Oct 2017

India

DMK richest regional party with Rs. 78cr, AIADMK comes second

The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) analyzed the income and expenditure of 32 regional parties for the financial year 2015-16.

18 Oct 2017

Arvind Kejriwal

Few hours after Kejriwal's appeal, AAP gets Rs. 18L donation

After Arvind Kejriwal appealed for donations "to help keep the idea of a clean alternate politics alive," the Aam Aadmi party received Rs. 18L donation within some hours.

10 Oct 2017

Delhi

Delhi Metro fares hiked for second time in five months

If you are a Delhi Metro user, prepare to shell out more for your rides today. After much political blame game, the fare hike has gone live.

06 Oct 2017

India

Not ready to back down yet, Sinha attacks government again

Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha continued his attacks on the government while sharing the dais with AAP's Arvind Kejriwal and Congress leader Manish Tewari at the release of the latter's book "Tidings of Troubled Times."

BHU hospital under scanner for deaths of 14 patients

A Centre-UP government investigation team, which was probing the death of about 14 surgery patients on June 6-8 in BHU's Sir Sunder Lal Hospital, has found that industrial grade nitrous oxide was used to anesthetize patients.

21 Sep 2017

Delhi

Bawana bypoll win: AAP gets a spring in its step

August's Bawana bypoll win seems to have revived AAP.

11 Sep 2017

India

From corporate to politics: These Indian women are dominating

To achieve success in politics, one has to have grit, confidence, a go-getter attitude and a sharp mind. Much like what success in the corporate world demands.

08 Sep 2017

Delhi

Delhi: Govt. to increase number of buses to 11,000

For the convenience of lakhs of Delhiites commuting by buses, Delhi Government is planning to increase the number of buses to 11,000, the city's total requirement.