AAP leader Atishi to succeed Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi CM

AAP leader Atishi to succeed Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi CM

New Delhi/IBNS: Top Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi will succeed party chief Arvind Kejriwal as the Delhi Chief Minister.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES September 17, 2024

In a shocking order, Supreme Court asks Arvind Kejriwal's AAP to vacate headquarters, in land encroachment case

In a shocking order, Supreme Court asks Arvind Kejriwal's AAP to vacate headquarters, in land encroachment case

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to vacate their headquarters which occupies a plot of land meant for the High Court.

by Trans World Features March 05, 2024

In a setback for Delhi govt, Supreme Court clears Centre's proposal to extend 6-month extension for top officer

In a setback for Delhi govt, Supreme Court clears Centre's proposal to extend 6-month extension for top officer

New Delhi: The Delhi government suffered a major setback Wednesday after the Supreme Court cleared the Centre's proposal to extend the tenure of Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.

by Trans World Features November 30, 2023

Centre's controversial bill to control Delhi officers clears Parliament, Amit Shah says 'no violation of SC judgment'

Centre's controversial bill to control Delhi officers clears Parliament, Amit Shah says 'no violation of SC judgment'

New Delhi: The controversial Delhi Services Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha on Monday despite strong resistance by the Opposition, following an exhaustive and bitter debate that lasted for about 8 hours.

by Trans World Features August 07, 2023

'BJP govt of bulldozer, by bulldozer, for bulldozer': Mamata Banerjee meets Arvind Kejriwal over AAP vs Centre row

'BJP govt of bulldozer, by bulldozer, for bulldozer': Mamata Banerjee meets Arvind Kejriwal over AAP vs Centre row

Kolkata : Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann met Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata during which the Bengal Chief Minister pledged support to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi against the Centre's move on officers' posting in the national capital.

by Trans World Features May 24, 2023

Congress backs AAP govt against Centre's move on Delhi officers' posting

Congress backs AAP govt against Centre's move on Delhi officers' posting

New Delhi : The Congress Monday said it will support Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and will oppose the Centre's executive order on transfers and postings in the national capital during the monsoon session of Parliament, which begins in July, media reports said.

by Trans World Features May 22, 2023

Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal's AAP-led govt presents budget of Rs 78,800 cr for 2023-24

Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal's AAP-led govt presents budget of Rs 78,800 cr for 2023-24

New Delhi: Delhi Finance Minister Kailash Gahlot presented his first and AAP government’s 9th budget in the Assembly on Wednesday with an outlay of Rs 78,800 crore budget estimate for the financial year 2023-24, focusing on cleaning Yamuna and removal of three mountains of garbage, infrastructure, education and health.

by Trans World Features March 22, 2023

'Will cooperate fully': Manish Sisodia after CBI summons him tomorrow over excise police case

'Will cooperate fully': Manish Sisodia after CBI summons him tomorrow over excise police case

New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Manish Sisodia on Monday in connection with the controversial Delhi excise policy case.

by Trans World Features October 16, 2022

Congress is finished, stop taking their questions: Arvind Kejriwal to reporter in Gujarat

Congress is finished, stop taking their questions: Arvind Kejriwal to reporter in Gujarat

Ahmedabad/IBNS: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday refused to respond to an allegation levelled by the Congress questioning the country's oldest political party's existence as he gears up to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's backyard, poll-bound Gujarat.

by Trans World Features September 13, 2022

AAP leader Ashish Khetan moves Supreme Court alleging death threats from right wing groups

AAP leader Ashish Khetan moves Supreme Court alleging death threats from right wing groups

New Delhi, May 24 (IBNS) : Ruling Aam Aadmi Party leader Ashish Khetan has moved the Court, alleging that he has received threats from right wing organisations, media reports said.

by India Blooms News Service May 24, 2017

New Delhi: AAP vs LG case, SC refers petitions to Constitution Bench

New Delhi: AAP vs LG case, SC refers petitions to Constitution Bench

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IBNS): Supreme Court referred a batch of petitions on Delhi Lieutenant Governor's (LGs) powers to a larger constitution bench, the media reported on Thursday.

by IBNS February 16, 2017

Punjab: AAP youth coordinator shot at by goons

Punjab: AAP youth coordinator shot at by goons

Amritsar, Feb 3 (IBNS): Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) youth coordinator Ruby Brar has been shot at by Akali supporters, the Delhi-based party alleged.

by IBNS February 03, 2017

Kejriwal dubs PM Modi 'shameless dictator'

Kejriwal dubs PM Modi 'shameless dictator'

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IBNS): Firing a fresh salvo, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal has dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'shameless dictator'.

by IBNS February 03, 2017

Kejriwal, Amarinder Singh engage in Twitter war

Kejriwal, Amarinder Singh engage in Twitter war

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IBNS): With the Punjab election nearing, AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Congressman Amarinder Singh engaged themselves in a war of words over Twitter.

by IBNS December 29, 2016

Goa AAP: BJP victimising Elvis Gomes, says Kejriwal

Goa AAP: BJP victimising Elvis Gomes, says Kejriwal

Panaji/New Delhi, Dec 26 (IBNS): Following AAP Chief Ministerial candidate Elvis Gomes' outburst against the BJP, his party supremo Arvind Kejriwal said that the former is being victimised by the BJP.

by India Blooms News Service December 26, 2016

Corruption charges filed against AAP leader by CBI

Corruption charges filed against AAP leader by CBI

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed corruption charges against AAP leader Amanatullah Khan, reports said.

by IBNS November 26, 2016

PM's mother visits bank to exchange banned notes: Kejriwal slams Modi

PM's mother visits bank to exchange banned notes: Kejriwal slams Modi

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IBNS): As Heeraben, Narendra Modi's nonagenarian mother, visited a Gandhinagar bank on Tuesday, carrying banned currency notes for exchange, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal slammed the Prime Minister over the move.

by IBNS November 15, 2016

Its AAP vs the Rest in Punjab: Kejriwal

Its AAP vs the Rest in Punjab: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 29 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that it's his party, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), versus the rest in the upcoming Punjab state polls.

by IBNS October 29, 2016

Arvind Kejriwal to skip Delhi Assembly special session

Arvind Kejriwal to skip Delhi Assembly special session

Amritsar, Sep 9 (IBNS): Chief minister of Delhi and Aam Aadmi Party leader, Arvind Kejriwal, will skip the special Delhi Assembly session on Friday as he will be in Amritsar, according to media reports.

by IBNS September 09, 2016

FIR filed against musician Vishal Dadlani for his alleged disrespect on Jain monk

FIR filed against musician Vishal Dadlani for his alleged disrespect on Jain monk

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): An FIR has been filed against musician Vishal Dadlani in Ambala for his alleged disrespect to religious sentiments following his tweet on a Jain monk addressing the Haryana Assembly over the weekend, the media reported on Monday.

by IBNS August 29, 2016

Sidhu yet to put pre-conditions, needs time to think: Kejriwal

Sidhu yet to put pre-conditions, needs time to think: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IBNS): Putting an end to rumours, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday that former cricketer and BJP lawmaker Navjot Singh Sidhu needs more time to think and is presently not joining the Delhi based Aam Aadmi Party.

by IBNS August 19, 2016

I quit from RS because I was told to stay away from Punjab: Sidhu

I quit from RS because I was told to stay away from Punjab: Sidhu

New Delhi, July 25 (IBNS) : Former Test cricketer turned politician Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday said he resigned from Rajya Sabha as BJP MP because he was asked to stay away from Punjab, while not making any statement on his possibility of joining the AAP.

by IBNS July 25, 2016

Kejriwal visits Una, sounds warning against oppression of Dalits

Kejriwal visits Una, sounds warning against oppression of Dalits

Rajkot, July 22 (IBNS) : Adding to the waves of politicians flocking the interior of Gujarat in the wake of few Dalit youths being thrashed and shamed in public by self styled cow protectors, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday visited Una and assailed the BJP-run state Government, sounding a warning against caste oppression.

by IBNS July 22, 2016

Navjot Sidhu resigns not only from Rajya Sabha, but also from BJP : Wife clarifies

Navjot Sidhu resigns not only from Rajya Sabha, but also from BJP : Wife clarifies

New Delhi, July 19 (IBNS) : Former test cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife has clarified that her husband's resignation as a BJP Rajya Sabha member implies that he has quit the party.

by IBNS July 19, 2016

Kejriwal tweet pictures, takes subtle jab at PM Modi

Kejriwal tweet pictures, takes subtle jab at PM Modi

New Delhi, Jun 22 (IBNS): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal went about his usual business of firing salvos at the Prime Minister and his BJP government, as he Tweeted two pictures on Wednesday, taking a subtle jab at Modi relating to the new appointment of NIFT Chairman and the exit of former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan.

by IBNS June 22, 2016

Alka Lamba suspended as AAP spokesperson

Alka Lamba suspended as AAP spokesperson

New Delhi, June 16 (IBNS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suspended its leader Alka Lamba as the spokesperson of the party for two months, media reports said on Thursday.

by IBNS June 16, 2016

Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai resigns

Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai resigns

New Delhi, Jun 14 (IBNS): Delhi Transport Minister Gopal Rai resigned on Tuesday citing health issues, according to media reports.

by IBNS June 14, 2016

AAP to go national giving signs of rapprochement within party

AAP to go national giving signs of rapprochement within party

New Delhi, Mar 18 (IBNS): The Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to to go national and contest elections in other states, which is now being seen as a sign of rapprochement within the Arvind Kejriwal led party.

by IBNS March 18, 2015

Cartoon controversy: AAP accuses BJP of targeting Kejriwal with objectionable content

Cartoon controversy: AAP accuses BJP of targeting Kejriwal with objectionable content

New Delhi, Feb 2 (IBNS): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday accused the Centres ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of targeting its chief Arvind Kejriwals caste in a cartoon-based ad that shows him threatening to disrupt the Republic Day parade one year and asking for a VIP pass for the next years parade.

by IBNS February 02, 2015