Atishi: News

'What's...the hurry': SC chides Delhi-LG for holding election without mayor 

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena over his decision to hurry the elections for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) standing committee members without the mayor.

Arvind Kejriwal gets new home at posh, residential neighborhood

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal will move into a new residence, Bungalow No. 5 on Feroz Shah Road, near Mandi House in Lutyen's Delhi.

Kejriwal to vacate Delhi CM residence in 1-2 days: AAP

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal will soon be moving out of the official Delhi Chief Minister's residence at Flagstaff Road in Civil Lines, his party said on Wednesday.

'Stopped from meeting Sonam Wangchuk': Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Tuesday claimed that she was stopped outside the Bawana Police Station and was not allowed to meet Sonam Wangchuk when she was heading to meet the climate activist demanding autonomy for Ladakh.

Electoral list deletions: SC stays defamation case against Kejriwal, Atishi

The Supreme Court on Monday halted the criminal proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi in a defamation case.

Atishi, team inspect Delhi streets for 'pothole-free by Diwali' mission

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and her cabinet ministers hit the streets on Monday to inspect the state of roads in the national capital.

'Kejriwal's slippers...': Prashant Bhushan's dig at Delhi CM Atishi

Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan has taken a jibe at Delhi Chief Minister Atishi.

Atishi takes charge as Delhi CM, keeps Kejriwal's chair unoccupied 

Atishi, who was sworn in as the chief minister of Delhi on September 21, officially assumed her duties on Monday.

'Modi conspired to prove..': Kejriwal's big charge against PM

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of conspiring to tarnish his reputation.

Atishi takes oath as Delhi CM—youngest leader to hold post

Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Delhi on Saturday, following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation earlier in the week.

Atishi to take oath today, to be Delhi's youngest CM

Atishi to retain 4 ministers in Cabinet, introduce Dalit face 

Atishi is set to take over as Delhi Chief Minister on Friday following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation.

Atishi, her cabinet will take oath on September 21: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced on Thursday that Delhi Chief Minister-Designate Atishi and her cabinet will take the oath of office on September 21 (Saturday).

LG VK Saxena proposes September 21 swearing-in of CM-designate Atishi

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has proposed September 21 as the date for the swearing-in of Chief Minister-designate Atishi.

'Security concerns...': Sanjay Singh says Kejriwal will vacate official residence

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will vacate his official residence in the Civil Lines area of the national capital within a week, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh announced on Wednesday.

Explained: AAP, Swati Maliwal war of words over Atishi-Afzal Guru 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday suggested that Swati Maliwal should resign as the party's Rajya Sabha member.

Kejriwal resigns as Delhi CM after choosing Atishi as replacement

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal officially resigned from his position as the Chief Minister of Delhi on Tuesday evening.

'Make your son CM...': Atishi to Delhi on replacing Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi, who has been chosen by Arvind Kejriwal as his successor following his resignation, appealed to Delhiites on Tuesday to "make your son, your brother, the Chief Minister again" in the next Assembly election.

From education reformer to Delhi CM—the rise of Atishi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi is set to become the next Chief Minister of Delhi after Arvind Kejriwal's resignation.

5 facts about Atishi, set to be Delhi's new CM

Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi has been selected as the new Chief Minister of Delhi.

Atishi to be Delhi's new CM, name proposed by Kejriwal

Delhi minister Atishi is set to assume the role of Chief Minister following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation after his meeting with Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Tuesday, reports said.

Who will be Delhi's next CM after Kejriwal's resignation? 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced his decision to resign from his position in two days.

Video shows how AAP leaders reacted when Kejriwal got bail 

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case.

Delhi government plans mental health counseling for school students 

Delhi Education Minister Atishi has instructed the Directorate of Education (DoE) to develop a plan for mental health counseling in all government schools.

IAS officer Dharmendra appointed as Delhi's new chief secretary 

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has appointed IAS officer Dharmendra as Delhi's new chief secretary.

Delhi L-G nominates minister Gahlot to hoist tricolor on I-Day 

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has selected Home Minister Kailash Gahlot to hoist the national flag at the state-level Independence Day celebrations at Chhatrasaal Stadium.

Kejriwal, Atishi or L-G: Who'll hoist flag on Independence Day

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently incarcerated in Tihar Jail, has sparked controversy by proposing that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi hoist the national flag on Independence Day in his place.

Will Manish Sisodia return as Delhi deputy CM

Once Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia walks out of Tihar Jail, after 18 months of imprisonment, he will remain just an MLA for the foreseeable future, reports said.

Atishi breaks down as Sisodia gets bail

Delhi Education Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Atishi, broke down on camera during a speech following the Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia.

Delhi Police probes conspiracy in Swati Maliwal assault case

The Delhi Police has launched an investigation into a potential conspiracy surrounding the assault case of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Swati Maliwal, as per a chargesheet obtained by India Today.

Kejriwal authorizes Atishi to hoist national flag on Independence Day

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has authorized Minister Atishi to hoist the national flag at the Delhi government's Independence Day function on August 15.

Asha Kiran row: Delhi HC orders water quality test 

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Delhi Jal Board to assess the quality of water and the condition of sewer pipelines at the Asha Kiran shelter home in the Rohini area of the national capital.

13 children 'mysteriously' die at Delhi shelter home: Report 

Thirteen children have died under mysterious circumstances within a span of 20 days at Asha Kiran, a shelter home for the mentally challenged run by the Delhi government.

Heavy rain batters Delhi-NCR: 7 dead, schools shut

Heavy rain battered Delhi-NCR on Wednesday evening, leading to widespread waterlogging and severe traffic disruptions.

30 Delhi basements sealed, 200 coaching centers served notices: Atishi 

In a swift response to the tragic deaths of three Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants at Rau's IAS coaching center in Old Rajinder Nagar, the Delhi government has sealed 30 coaching centers' basements.

What reasons Delhi chief secretary gave for coaching center flooding

Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar has submitted an inquiry report to Delhi Minister Atishi, shedding light on the tragic incident at Old Rajinder Nagar that claimed the lives of three students last week.

Delhi government to introduce new law to regulate coaching centers

In response to the deaths of three Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants due to flooding at Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government has announced plans for a new law.

MCD seals 13 coaching centers after Rau's IAS centre's tragedy

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has sealed the basements of 13 civil services institutes in Old Rajinder Nagar after the deaths of three civil services aspirants.

Owner of Delhi coaching center where 3 students died arrested

The Delhi Police has arrested the owner and coordinator of Rau's IAS Study Circle in Delhi after flooding in its basement killed three students. 

3 students dead after flooding in Delhi coaching center basement 

Three students died on Saturday after being trapped in a flooded basement at Rau's IAS Study Circle in the Old Rajinder Nagar area of Delhi.

AAP's reaction after Supreme Court grants Kejriwal interim bail

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday hailed the Supreme Court's decision to grant interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as a "victory of truth."

Delhi government sets up 24/7 flood control room for monsoon

The Delhi government has set up a 24/7 flood control room to monitor the water levels of the Yamuna river during the monsoon season.

'Due to excise scam': Congress blames AAP for election defeat 

The Congress on Sunday said that if it had not contested the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi with its Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) ally, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), it would have won.

Delhi rain floods houses of Shashi Tharoor, Atishi 

As heavy rain brought Delhi to a standstill, many MPs in the national capital for the ongoing Parliament session found themselves stranded due to waterlogging around their homes.

Delhi water crisis: Atishi discharged from hospital after hunger strike 

Delhi Water Minister Atishi was discharged from Lok Nayak Hospital on Thursday.

Centre has discriminated against Delhi government, Kejriwal the most: Akhilesh  

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the central government of discriminating against the Delhi government and its leader, Arvind Kejriwal, the most.

Delhi water crisis: Atishi ends hunger strike after hospitalization

Delhi water minister Atishi on Tuesday ended her hunger strike after her health deteriorated and she was hospitalized, said Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh.

Delhi water crisis: AAP ministers write to Modi, seek intervention

Ministers from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting his intervention in the ongoing water crisis in the city.

'Health affected but hunger strike will continue...': Atishi

Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Monday said that her hunger strike, now in its fourth day, will continue until the Delhi residents get water.

Chaos at Atishi's hunger strike site, anti-Kejriwal slogans raised

Chaos erupted on the second day of Delhi Water Minister Atishi's hunger strike as protesters raised slogans against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

'As if terrorist...': Sunita condemns ED's challenge to Kejriwal's bail

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, on Friday criticized the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for challenging her husband's bail order before it was officially uploaded on the trial court's website.

Delhi water crisis: Atishi begins hunger strike

Delhi Water Minister Atishi began her indefinite hunger strike in south Delhi's Bhogal on Friday to get more water from Haryana, in the presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal, and other leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party.

Delhi High Court stays CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail 

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday moved the Delhi High Court challenging regular bail granted to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case.

Sanjay Singh seeks INDIA bloc support amid Delhi water crisis

Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has called on the opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance for assistance in securing Delhi's water share from Haryana.

Haryana CM Saini blames Arvind Kejriwal for Delhi water crisis 

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has pointed fingers at his Delhi counterpart, Arvind Kejriwal, for the ongoing water crisis in the national capital.

Delhi water crisis: Atishi threatens indefinite fast, seeks Modi's intervention

Delhi Water Minister, Atishi, has penned a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his intervention in the escalating water crisis in the national capital.

'Want to discuss…': Maliwal writes to INDIA over assault case

The Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP, Swati Maliwal, has written a letter to Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, the Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Uddhav Thackeray, and the Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav over her assault case.

Atishi requests police protection for water pipelines for 15 days 

In light of the severe water crisis in Delhi, Water Minister Atishi has written to the city's police commissioner, Sanjay Arora, requesting protection for the city's pipelines against potential sabotage.

Amid Delhi water crisis, CM Kejriwal's message to AAP MLAs 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is currently lodged in Tihar jail, has instructed all Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs to go to their areas and try to solve the water shortage problem.

Delhi crisis: Himachal tells SC it doesn't have surplus water

The Supreme Court on Thursday instructed the Delhi government to approach the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) for water supply after Himachal Pradesh reversed its stance, claiming it lacks the surplus 136 cusecs of water to supply to the national capital.

Delhi suffers power outage amid heatwave and water crisis

Delhi, already battling an intense heatwave and severe water shortage, experienced widespread power cuts this afternoon.

Delhi water crisis: Haryana CM assured help, says L-G Saxena

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday said he had spoken with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini about the ongoing water crisis in the capital.