Arvind Kejriwal: News

13 Jan 2019

Delhi Police

Will kidnap your daughter: Kejriwal receives threatening email, security tightened

On Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal received an anonymous email threatening his daughter, Harshita, post which her security has been beefed up.

10 Jan 2019

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Prakash Raj meets Kejriwal, discusses ways to address various issues

Actor Prakash Raj, who recently announced that he would contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital and discussed ways to address various issues.

08 Jan 2019

Delhi High Court

Delhi HC dismisses plea to remove Arvind Kejriwal as CM

The Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea seeking removal of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal as Chief Minister of the national capital as he was facing prosecution in a criminal case.

07 Jan 2019

Narendra Modi

Modi government's 'reservation for economically-weaker sections' move draws brickbats

In a surprise move, the Narendra Modi government on Monday approved 10% reservation for economically challenged sections of the society.

06 Jan 2019

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Sukhpal Singh Khaira resigns from AAP's primary membership

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Punjab Sukhpal Singh Khaira today resigned from the party's primary membership, alleging that the party had "totally deviated" from the ideology and principles on which it was formed post the Anna Hazare movement.

25 Dec 2018

Air Pollution

Odd-even scheme could return as Delhi grapples with pollution crisis

Delhi's 'odd-even' vehicle rationing scheme might soon be making a comeback.

17 Dec 2018

Madhya Pradesh

MP CM Kamal Nath involved in anti-Sikh riots: Delhi BJP-leader

A Delhi BJP leader today sat on an indefinite hunger strike against Congress leader Kamal Nath, after he was nominated for the CM's post in Madhya Pradesh, alleging that Nath was involved in the anti-Sikh riots.

16 Dec 2018

West Bengal

#NirbhayaCase: Make country better place for women, says CM Mamata

On the sixth anniversary of the Nirbhaya gang rape, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today urged people to make the country a better place for women.

16 Dec 2018

Manish Sisodia

Kejriwal worried about women-safety but invited Kailash Kher to perform

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday tweeted about women safety and how we need to make the world a better place. His tweet on the day when Nirbhaya was brutally raped on Delhi's streets didn't sit well with netizens though.

10 Dec 2018

West Bengal

BJP mocks all-party-meet, asks Opposition to reveal PM candidate's name

BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya has mocked the scheduled meeting of Opposition parties in New Delhi today and said they should first declare a prime ministerial candidate before thinking of ousting the Narendra Modi government.

04 Dec 2018

Manoj Tiwari

Delhi: People stealing nuts, bolts from Signature Bridge

Delhi's iconic Signature Bridge garnered huge attention from public soon after it was inaugurated last month.

Modi stabbed them in their back: Kejriwal on farmers' issue

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over farmers' issues and alleged that he had "stabbed them in their back" by not fulfilling the promises made to them.

30 Nov 2018

India

#AgrarianCrisis: Over one lakh farmers march on the Parliament

After over one lakh farmers from all over India poured into Delhi on Thursday to pressurize the government into taking cognizance of the agrarian crisis, the farmers have now started marching towards the Parliament to demand a special session for addressing farmers' distress.

28 Nov 2018

LG

Kejriwal orders suspension of Delhi's food and supplies commissioner

CM Arvind Kejriwal today ordered the suspension of Delhi's Food and supplies commissioner over alleged irregularities in ration system, Food Minister Imran Hussain said.

27 Nov 2018

Delhi Police

Man, on way to visit Kejriwal, had live bullet, arrested

The Delhi police arrested a man who had a live bullet when he went to visit Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday.

20 Nov 2018

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Delhi: Man throws chilli powder at Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kerjiwal was attacked outside his office at the Delhi Secretariat on Tuesday.

18 Nov 2018

Haryana

Khattar's rape comment questioning victims sparks row, Kejriwal slams him

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar sparked a controversy after he said rape victims knew the accused in most cases and complained after an argument.

16 Nov 2018

Manish Sisodia

TM Krishna's canceled Delhi-concert rescheduled, after AAP steps in

Carnatic singer TM Krishna whose concert on November 17 in Delhi was canceled due to attacks by right-wing trolls has been rescheduled after AAP stepped in.

15 Nov 2018

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Dassault CEO's statement slap on Rahul Gandhi's face: Manoj Tiwari

Terming Dassault CEO Eric Trappier's recent statement on the Rafale deal as a "slap on the face of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi", Delhi BJP unit chief, Manoj Tiwari, said speaking a lie again and again doesn't turn it into truth.

10 Nov 2018

Air Pollution

While Delhi chokes, Delhi CM Kejriwal is vacationing in Dubai

While Delhi is choking under a blanket of haze, its Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has flown out of the country is currently in Dubai with his wife on a "private trip".

05 Nov 2018

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

#SignatureBridge: AAP's Amanatullah Khan denies pushing BJP's Manoj Tiwari

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan has denied pushing Delhi BJP Chief Manoj Tiwari at the inauguration ceremony of Signature Bridge on Sunday.

04 Nov 2018

Punjab

'Can he really be IIT-graduate?': Punjab-CM on Kejriwal's stubble-burning claims

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh today termed his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal's claim that stubble burning in Punjab was solely responsible for the high pollution levels in the national capital as "nonsense," and wondered can the AAP leader "really" be an IIT graduate.

04 Nov 2018

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

#SignatureBridge: BJP and AAP supporters fight at inauguration

On Sunday, supporters of BJP Delhi Chief Manoj Tiwari and that of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) got involved in a scuffle at the inauguration of Signature Bridge in Delhi.

04 Nov 2018

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

#SignatureBridge: 14-years in making, Delhi finally gets an engineering marvel

Delhi's Signature Bridge took 14 years to build and will be finally open for public on Monday, after its inauguration on Sunday.

03 Nov 2018

Delhi

CM Arvind Kejriwal launches mobile medical service in Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal formally launched the volunteers' mobile medical service today by flagging off a mobile medical van at his residence.

02 Nov 2018

Punjab

AAP Punjab-leader revolts against party, Kejriwal calls it "internal matter"

AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal played down the dissidence led by party MLA Sukhpal Khaira in its Punjab unit, terming it as the "party's internal matter".

30 Oct 2018

Air Pollution

EPCA: Private transport might be stopped in Delhi, courtesy pollution

With air quality levels in Delhi on a consistent decline, the government might decide to pull private cars off the road if pollution levels rise further.

29 Oct 2018

Haryana

Kejriwal blames Center, Haryana, Punjab governments for Delhi's pollution

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal blamed the Center, and the Governments of Haryana and Punjab today for the severe air pollution in Delhi, alleging that they were not ready to do anything despite the all-out efforts by the Aam Aadmi Party government.

Delhi: Cabinet approves government jobs for Delhi sportspersons

On Monday, after some deliberation, the Delhi cabinet approved government jobs for people who excel in sports.

#CBIvsCBI: Kejriwal welcomes SC-order, hopes CBI's integrity will be upheld

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal today welcomed the "intervention" by the Supreme Court in the CBI turmoil and hoped the CBI's institutional integrity will be upheld.

25 Oct 2018

Manish Sisodia

CS assault case: Court grants bail to Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia

A Delhi Court has granted bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash assault case.

22 Oct 2018

Mumbai

Delhi: Kejriwal blames BJP as 400 petrol-pumps remain shut today

As 400-odd petrol pumps and CNG dispensing units in the national capital remained shut on Monday in protest against the Delhi government's refusal to reduce VAT on fuels, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP of "threatening" petrol pump owners to go on strike against the AAP dispensation.

22 Oct 2018

Uttar Pradesh

Delhi-NCR: Autos, taxis, petrol-pumps on strike today, details here

In what is sure to cause major inconvenience to commuters, taxis, autos will go on strike on Monday in Delhi/NCR. Adding to this, petrol pumps have also called for a strike.

18 Oct 2018

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Take my money, clear Delhi-Metro Phase-IV: Manoj Tiwari to Kejriwal

Delhi BJP President Manoj Tiwari offered to donate Rs. 1,11,100 to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday, but on one condition: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal clears the passage of Delhi Metro Phase IV project caught up on the funds issue.

16 Oct 2018

Air Pollution

Delhi: Emergency action plan rolled out to combat 'worsening' air-pollution

As the air quality in Delhi remains "poor", an emergency action plan has been rolled out which includes steps like banning diesel power generator sets and construction activities.

16 Oct 2018

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Ahead of polls, Kejriwal asks for donations for cash-strapped AAP

With the 2019 polls coming up, Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has launched a crowd-sourcing campaign to try and raise funds to be able to contest the polls.

15 Oct 2018

India

Delhi Government launches fellowship programme to seek young leaders

The Kejriwal-led Delhi Government has recently announced a fellowship programme to seek young leaders across India for addressing some of the most pressing urban issues.

12 Oct 2018

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Noida: Girl denied treatment for not having Aadhaar; Nadda intervenes

A nine-year-old girl from Noida was allegedly denied treatment at a Delhi government hospital for not having Aadhaar.

10 Oct 2018

Narendra Modi

Kejriwal asks PM to apologize after I-T raids Gahlot's premises

Prime Minister Narendra Modi should apologize to people for "constantly troubling" the Delhi Government, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today following the Income Tax Department raids on premises linked to his Minister Kailash Gahlot.

10 Oct 2018

Kailash Gahlot

Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot faces I-T raids, Kejriwal alleges vendetta

On Wednesday morning, the Income Tax Department started carrying out raids in 16 locations linked to Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, including his Vasant Kunj residence.