CHANDIGARH: The controversy over the Rs 12,000 crore, which the Centre claims is available with the Punjab government, refuses to die down, as the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president, Sunil Jakhar, once again targeted Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday by citing the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report released in September last year. The CAG report revealed that the state government had not invested Rs 9,041.74 crore available under the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF),

Aam Aadmi Party protested the India-Pakistan cricket match. Saurabh Bharadwaj criticized the Centre, referencing the Pahalgam attack. Arvind Kejriwal questioned the match's necessity. AAP highlighted a social media post allegedly mocking Indian victims. Bharadwaj warned of action against establishments screening the match. Calls to boycott cricket with Pakistan intensified after the Pahalgam attack.

Srinagar: The AAP appealed to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday to convene an emergency Assembly session and visit Doda to assess the situation in the wake of clashes between protesters and security forces after party MLA Mehraj Maliks arrest under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The Arvind Kejriwal-led party also appealed []

Srinagar, Sep 12: The AAP appealed to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday to convene an emergency Assembly session and visit Doda to assess the situation in the wake of clashes between protesters and security forces after party MLA Mehraj Maliks arrest under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The Arvind Kejriwal-led party also appealed to the people of the Union Territory to raise their voice in support of Malik, the MLA from Doda. Our simple appeal [] The post AAP Appeals To J&K

SRINAGAR: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday criticised the Centre after former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah was reportedly stopped from meeting AAP MP Sanjay Singh in Srinagar. Singh, who had travelled to the Union Territory to protest the detention of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik under the Public Safety []

Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Centre after Farooq Abdullah was allegedly prevented from meeting AAP MP Sanjay Singh, who was in Srinagar to protest the arrest of AAP MLA Mehraj Malik. Singh, along with other AAP leaders, were reportedly restricted from leaving a government guest house to hold a protest against Malik's detention under the Public Safety Act.

NEW DELHI: The row over the claims of cross voting in the Vice Presidential election deepened on Wednesday with allegations flying thick and fast in the ruling NDA and the INDIA bloc camps blaming each other on the issue. While Union ministers and senior BJP leaders took aim at the opposition for the fissures in their ranks, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged Vote theft in the Vice President election, in which NDA candidate CP Radhakrishnan was elected with more than expected margin. Kn

Durga puja in Delhi this year is set to begin on a contentious note as the ruling BJP and the Opposition Aam Aadmi Party lock horns over which party wants political mileage for its leaders.

Arvind Kejriwal has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approach to trade negotiations with the United States, alleging that India is surrendering its economic interests to please Donald Trump. Kejriwal fears that opening the Indian market to American control will harm farmers, traders, and the employment prospects of Indian youth.

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he said that trade talks between India and the United States would help unlock the limitless potential of the partnership. Kejriwal said that to please Trump, cotton farmers across the country were being put at stake. PM Modi's remarks came after US President Donald Trump called for addressing rade barriers between the two nations. In a post shared on X,

Kejriwal, who is on the bail in the case, was booked in connection with alleged violations of the model code of conduct during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections in Amethi district's Gauriganj and Musafirkhana areas.

SRINAGAR: Sitting AAP MLA Mehraj Malik who was arrested and booked under the J&K Public Safety Act, 1978 on Monday, has been shifted to Kathua jail. Internet has been suspended in many parts of the Doda district in anticipation of planned protests by AAP supporters. Mehraj, who had defeated BJPs Gajay Singh Rana by 4,538 votes to win Doda Assembly seat in last years Assembly polls, was yesterday booked under provision of J&K Public Safety Act, 1978, on the grounds of his activities being prejudi

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann unveiled flood relief measures, including Rs 20,000 per acre compensation for farmers and Rs 4 lakh for families who lost members. Loan deferments for farmers and aid for livestock losses were also announced. Arvind Kejriwal praised Mann's concern and the government's commitment to delivering aid to those affected, even during his illness.

New Delhi, Sep 8: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday slammed the detention of the partys lone MLA in Jammu and Kashmir, Mehraj Malik, under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA), saying he was raising his voice for the rights of people of his constituency. Is demanding a hospital for the people of your area such a grave crime that an elected MLA has to be thrown in jail for it? Mehraj Malik is the lion of the Aam Aadmi [] The post Is Demanding Hospital A Crime? Kejriwal Slams Detention Of AAP M

RAJKOT: Aam Aadmi Party's convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show some courage and impose 75 per cent tariff on imports from the US in response to its 50 per cent tariff on Indian exports. At a press conference here, Kejriwal claimed the Centre's decision to exempt 11 per cent duty on cotton imports from the US till December 31, 2025 would hurt the Indian cotton farmers. It will make the US farmers rich and Gujarat cultivators poor, he added. India currently

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Supremo and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show courage by imposing a 75 per cent tariff on US imports in retaliation for the 50 per cent tariff imposed by President Donald Trump on Indian goods.

Rajkot: Aam Aadmi Partys convener Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday, September 7, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show some courage and impose 75 percent tariff on imports from the US in response to its 50 percent tariff on Indian exports. At a press conference here, Kejriwal claimed the Centres decision to exempt 11 percent duty Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You

We demand from the prime minister to show courage, the whole country is standing behind you. America has imposed 50% tariff on exports from India. You impose a 75% tariff on imports coming from America, says AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal

Bhagwant Mann, Punjab's Chief Minister, is recovering well at Fortis Hospital Mohali. He was admitted on Friday due to exhaustion and a low heart rate. Hospital authorities report his vitals are now normal. A cabinet meeting he was to chair was postponed. Arvind Kejriwal visited Mann to check on his health.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's health is improving and stable, as per the sources. Yesterday, he was rushed to the Fortis hospital in Mohali after he complained of exhaustion and a low heart rate. Sources said that CM Mann's vitals are now stable, and he could be discharged from the hospital soon. Mann was suffering from a high fever for the past three days, reportedly caused by a bacterial infection, suspected from drinking unclean water during his trips to flood-affected are

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Health Update: The Chief Minister of Punjab, was admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali. He complained of exhaustion and a low heart rate. Doctors assessed his vitals and stabilized his condition. He is currently under observation. A cabinet meeting was postponed due to his health. Arvind Kejriwal visited Mann earlier.

CHANDIGARH : Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was admitted to Fortis Hospital in Mohali on Friday evening after he complained of exhaustion and a low heart rate, sources in the government said. The 51-year-old Chief Minister, who was accompanied by his wife, Dr. Gurpreet Kaur Mann, had reportedly been suffering from viral fever and digestion-related issues for the past two days. His condition failed to improve, prompting hospitalisation for further evaluation and treatment. A team of doctors

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was hospitalized at Fortis Hospital Mohali due to deteriorating health, missing a Cabinet meeting and Arvind Kejriwal's flood area visit.

The Punjab Cabinet meeting got postponed because Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann fell ill. He is recovering from viral fever and digestion problems. The meeting was to address flood relief efforts. Arvind Kejriwal visited Mann to check on his health. Kejriwal assessed flood damage in Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala. Punjab is facing severe floods, with rising death toll and agricultural damage.

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal visited flood-affected areas in Delhis Shastri Park and urged the government to ensure proper facilities in relief camps. He highlighted issues of food shortage, mosquito menace, waterlogging, and sewer backflow. Kejriwal appealed to the Centre to provide maximum relief to flood-hit states including Punjab, Himachal, JK.

With Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann contracting a high fever ahead of his planned visit to a flood-affected area in the state with Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP chief took stock of the situation himself.

Arvind Kejriwal urges AAP workers to assist in Delhi flood relief. Yamuna's water level rises, flooding low-lying areas. Atishi emphasizes helping those in need. Sanjeev Jha inspects relief camps, addressing issues like security and sanitation. Punardeep Singh Sawhney reviews arrangements at Yamuna Bazar camp. Affected people are assured of direct contact for any problems. Authorities are working to provide assistance.

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is indisposed. He was to accompany Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on a tour of flood-affected Sultanpur Lodhi in Kapurthala district on Thursday. However, he cancelled his visit. Kejriwal called on Mann at the chief minister's official residence in Chandigarh and inquired about his health. The meeting lasted for about half an hour. It is learnt that the doctors attending to Mann had advised h

CHANDIGARH : A fresh spell of heavy rains compounded the flood situation in Punjab with the death toll rising to 37 on Wednesday, while crops on 1.75 lakh hectares of land in 23 districts got damaged by the worst deluge in the state since 1988. Rescue and relief operations are underway on a war footing as help poured in from several quarters for over 3.55 lakh people in 1,655 villages, desperately looking for succour. Following heavy rains, an alert has been sounded in Rupnagar and Patiala distr

Arvind Kejriwal, AAP national convenor, will assess flood-hit Punjab alongside Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, reviewing relief efforts and engaging with affected residents. Saurabh Bharadwaj is already in Punjab with aid, as AAP leaders and citizens nationwide send supplies. With all 23 districts affected and a rising death toll, Punjab faces its worst floods in decades, prompting widespread support.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) dispatched trucks of relief materials from Delhi to flood-hit Punjab, led by state president Saurabh Bharadwaj. Arvind Kejriwal announced that AAP leaders, MLAs, MPs, and volunteers will continue sending aid and providing assistance. Punjab is facing its worst floods in decades, impacting all 23 districts and affecting over 3.5 lakh people.

Delhi's Kalkaji Temple witnessed a tragic murder of a sewadar, Yogendra Singh, over a dispute regarding 'chunni prasad'. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP, questioning the deteriorating law and order situation in Delhi. AAP leader Saurabh Bhardwaj accused the police of focusing on political tasks instead of maintaining public safety.

By K Raveendran The governments proposal to automatically remove ministers who spend more than a month in jail on serious charges may look like a corrective to an extraordinary spectacleDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal attempting to run his government from behind bars. But what appears as a moral stand against jailed ministers could end up dragging the judiciary into the thick of politics, destabilising governments, and distorting constitutional balance in ways not fully anticipated. The dr

Kapil Sibal has advised Arvind Kejriwal to cease his attacks on the Congress party and instead focus on the larger battle against the BJP. This comes after Kejriwal alleged a BJP-Congress nexus, questioning why no major Congress leader has been arrested in the National Herald case. Sibal reminded Kejriwal of his past apologies for baseless allegations.

Former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged a nexus between the BJP and the Congress, questioning why no ig leader of the grand old party was arrested in the National Herald Case.

Arvind Kejriwal accused BJP and Congress of collusion. He questioned the lack of arrests of Congress leaders in the National Herald case. Kejriwal claimed the BJP government ruined Delhi. He alleged power cuts and fee hikes. He also said the government plans to end electricity subsidies. Kejriwal urged his party to stand with the people.

Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the Gandhi family has evaded jail in the National Herald case, despite what he sees as clear evidence. He claimed a widespread perception exists that the Congress party has compromised with the BJP.

Aam Aadmi Partys national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday demanded that India impose higher tariffs on US imports, asserting that the whole country will support this decision. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal alleged that the BJP-led Central government has decided to waive off 11 per cent duty on cotton imported from the US, which could Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing

Kejriwal said his party wants the Centre to reimpose the 11% duty on American cotton.

Arvind Kejriwal criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly betraying Indian farmers by removing the 11% import duty on American cotton, linking it to trade tensions with the US. He also attacked President Donald Trump for imposing tariffs on Indian goods and urged India to respond with even tougher trade measures, emphasizing the country's market strength.

If the US is imposing 50% tariffs, we should double the tariffs to 100%

Arvind Kejriwal criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for allegedly betraying Indian farmers by removing import duties on American cotton under pressure from the US. He argued that this decision would make American cotton cheaper, harming Indian farmers' ability to compete.

Saurabh Bharadwaj expressed gratitude after an Enforcement Directorate raid at his home. The ED seized his phone during the raid. Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh checked in on him. AAP workers showed solidarity. The ED conducted searches at 13 locations in Delhi-NCR. The action relates to alleged irregularities in hospital construction projects. AAP dismissed the case as political vendetta.

Saurabh Bharadwaj, an Aam Aadmi Party leader, expressed gratitude to his supporters after the Enforcement Directorate raided his home. He acknowledged the support of Arvind Kejriwal and Sanjay Singh. Bharadwaj mentioned his phone was taken by ED officials. He thanked party workers for their support and strength.

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday slammed the Union Government following raids on Aam Aadmi Party leader Saurabh Bharadwaj's residence.

Opposition's Vice President candidate B Sudershan Reddy expressed gratitude for support from outside the INDIA bloc, emphasizing his appeal for cross-party consideration based on merit. He addressed Amit Shah's Naxalism charge, declining further debate. Reddy highlighted meetings with Arvind Kejriwal and MK Stalin, while the vice-presidential election is set against NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan.

CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann, on Tuesday, launched the expansion of the states flagship Chief Ministers Morning Breakfast Scheme to 2,430 government-aided schools in urban areas at St Joseph Primary School, Mylapore. During the event, Mann said he would consider introducing a similar programme in Punjab at the cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday. Talking at the event, Stalin said the breakfast scheme will now benefit 20.59 lakh students in 37,416

NEW DELHI: In a rebuttal to Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal said on Monday that Rahul Gandhs 2013 ordinance-tearing episode was an act of principle unlike the current dispensations tactics of targeting of Opposition leaders using Central agencies. This is not about one ordinance. Its about the BJPs pattern of targeting Opposition leaders, Venugopal told this newspaper. That was an act of principle. Contrast that with what is happening now where Opp

Congress general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal, in an interaction with TNIE, spoke on Union Home Amit Shah's attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the new bills to remove tainted PM, CMs and ministers... Excerpts.. Q Home Minister Amit Shah today referred to the incident in 2013 when Rahul Gandhi tore an ordinance brought by then-PM Manmohan Singh to reprieve Lalu Prasad Yadav. Shah questioned Gandhi's double standards over the Constitution Bill. How do you react to it? That was an

Aam Aadmi Party responded to Amit Shah's statement. The party alleged Bharatiya Janata Party conspired to remove Arvind Kejriwal. Kejriwal questioned the inclusion of criminals in parties. He asked if such individuals become ministers or chief ministers, should they resign. He also stated that those falsely accused and later proven innocent, the responsible minister should be punished.

A woman in Greater Noida was allegedly murdered by her in-laws over dowry demands, prompting her father to seek justice. The Delhi High Court overturned a directive to disclose PM Modi's BA degree records. Amidst this, Arvind Kejriwal has criticized Amit Shah regarding the inclusion of individuals with criminal backgrounds in politics.

NEW DELHI, Aug 25: Should leaders who induct corrupt individuals into their parties and reward them with positions also resign from their posts, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday in a swipe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Kejriwal was responding to a post by the Office of Amit Shah, which quoted the ministers remarks on the controversial bills that seek to bar prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from holding office if they remain in jail [] The post Kejriwal hits back at S

Hours after Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the proposed law to remove ministers accused of serious offences if they are jailed for more than a month, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal hit back

NEW DELHI: Should leaders who induct corrupt individuals into their parties and reward them with positions also resign from their posts, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday in a swipe at Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Kejriwal was responding to a post by the Office of Amit Shah, which quoted the minister's remarks on the controversial bills that seek to bar prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from holding office if they remain in jail for 30 days or more . In the remarks, Shah q

Under a political conspiracy, when the Central government framed me in a false case and sent me to jail, I ran the government for 160 days from jail, Arvind Kejriwal said

Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP government, led by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, for the lathi charge on SSC aspirants protesting alleged exam irregularities at Ramleela Maidan. Kejriwal accused the government of suppressing dissenting voices and highlighted the injuries sustained by students and the obstruction of media coverage.

Arvind Kejriwal has launched a sharp retort to Amit Shah's defense of the 130th constitutional amendment bill, which proposes disqualifying lawmakers jailed for over 30 days in serious cases. Kejriwal questioned the ethics of inducting criminals into parties and rewarding them with high office. Shah expressed confidence that the bill, aimed at upholding constitutional morality, would pass despite opposition.

Now, he will have to give his resignation lawfully, the Union Home Minister says, advocating for the proposed Bills that seek the removal of ministers jailed for serious criminal charges

NEW DELHI: After two key members of the opposition bloc, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Samajwadi Party (SP), opted out of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) formed to examine three contentious bills concerning the removal of the Prime Minister and Chief Ministers, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has also announced it will follow suit. AAPs Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Sunday confirmed the decision, asserting that the proposed legi

With both the NDA and the Opposition INDIA bloc working to mobilise support for their candidates, the upcoming vice-presidential election is shaping into a high-stakes contest. Opposition nominee Justice B Sudershan Reddy is scheduled to meet alliance partners to build consensus and project unity ahead of the September 9 election. The bloc is also seeking to persuade neutral parties such as Naveen Patnaiks Biju Janata Dal (BJD), YS Jagan Mohan Reddys YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), and K Chandrashek

Defending the Bill, Arjun Ram Meghwal said AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal didn't resign as Delhi Chief Minister when he had been incarcerated

INDORE, Aug 23: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Saturday described the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill as a progressive legislation and wondered whether the opposition was siding with corruption by criticising the bill. Defending the bill, Meghwal said AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal didnt resign as Delhi chief minister when he had been incarcerated. In my view, this is an excellent and progressive law. The Opposition should support it, but they are opposing. Is the opposition in favour

Kochi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday defended the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, saying it was needed to uphold political morality after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal continued to hold office from prison before losing power in recent assembly elections. In the past 75 years, many Chief Ministers and Ministers have gone to jail, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribi

KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Trinamool Congress, accusing West Bengals ruling party of promoting infiltration for the sake of political power and securing votes. Speaking at a BJP rally at Dum Dum Central Jail Maidan in Kolkata, he said the BJP-led Union government had launched a campaign against infiltrators who are changing the demography of West Bengal. Calling infiltration a serious concern, Modi said the country would not tolerate the proble

KOLKATA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused the opposition INDIA bloc, including the TMC, of shielding corruption and resisting legislative moves aimed at ensuring probity in public life. Addressing a rally here, Modi made indirect references to the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced in Parliament earlier this week, which seeks to bar prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from holding office if they remain in jail for 30 days or more. Citing the provision

Amit Shah cited the example of Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi Chief Minister who ran the government from Tihar jail, to drive home the point of bringing in the bills to sack jailed ministers.

KOCHI: Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Friday accused the Congress-led alliance's Vice-President candidate Justice B Sudershan Reddy of supporting Naxalism, saying if he had not delivered the Salwa Judum judgement, extremist Left movement in the country would have ended before 2020. He was speaking after inaugurating the Manorama News conclave organised by Malayala Manorama group here on Friday. Shah said that, with the Congresss choice of candidate for the Vice-President

Arvind Kejriwal, Himanta Sarma, Sheila Dikshit, Jagan Reddy, Nitish Kumar, and others have faced attacks, with Beant Singh killed in a 1995 bomb blast.

The Centre decided to bring a law to remove Chief Ministers and ministers jailed for more than a month after being charged with serious offences after former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal did not resign after he was arrested

He expressed confidence in the Delhi Police to take appropriate action on the matter and wished for CM Rekha Gupta's well-being.

A bill to eject senior members of the government - from the Prime Minister down - jailed (but not necessarily after a trial) for 30 days on 'serious criminal charges' has led to the opposition accusing the BJP of conspiring to remove non-aligned govt

PANAJI, Aug 20: AAP leader Atishi has described former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwals arrest by the ED last year as a very difficult phase for the party, but insisted it only strengthened their resolve to fight the BJP till their last breath. Talking to PTI in Goa on Tuesday, former Delhi CM Atishi said when Kejriwal was taken away by the Enforcement Directorate, sleuths in connection with a money laundering case in March 2024, she went home with a [] The post Kejriwals arrest in 2024 str

Arvind Kejriwal has denounced the attack on Delhi CM Rekha Gupta. He stressed that violence has no place in a democracy. Saurabh Bharadwaj expressed disappointment and questioned the instigators of violence. He recalled a past attack on Arvind Kejriwal. Bharadwaj stated that violence against anyone is wrong. He mentioned that all parties should condemn such acts.

When Arvind Kejriwal ji was arrested, I remember thinking this whatever may happen now, we will fight against the BJP till our last breath, Atishi said when asked if after Arvind Kejriwal's arrest she thought it was all over

Why doesn't Rahul Gandhi talk about Arvind Kejriwal?.. Kejriwal himself lost the MLA election. Rahul Gandhi doesn't talk about Andhra because Chandrababu is in touch with him through Telangana CM Revanth Reddy through a hotline. So, what should I say about Rahul Gandhi, who himself is not sincere? Reddy said

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Enforcement Directorate to bring on record the copy of requisite sanction to prosecute AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the alleged excise policy scam case. Justice Ravinder Dudeja passed the order on an application filed by the politicians who challenged the trial court Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our

The Delhi High Court has instructed the Enforcement Directorate to submit the prosecution sanction copy against Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia. This relates to the alleged excise policy scam. The court's order came after the AAP leaders challenged the trial court's decision. They cited the absence of mandatory prosecution sanction.

CHANDIGARH: Amid the backlash from farmers and opposition parties over its controversial land pooling policy, the AAP-led Punjab government, which is also grappling with growing internal dissent, withdrew it on Monday. With nineteen months left for the 2027 assembly elections, the AAP government was facing mounting pressure as farmer protests intensified. The protesters burned effigies of CM Mann and Arvind Kejriwal, while opposition parties termed the policy anti-peasantry and impractical. Sour

The Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) submitted its report in the case against Arvind Kejriwal and others concerning the defacement of public property. The court acknowledged the FSL report's collection date as August 1, 2025, and directed that a copy be provided to the investigating officer within a week for chargesheet preparation.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, along with Arvind Kejriwal, launched 'Baaz Akh,' an anti-drone system, making Punjab the first Indian state to deploy such technology in border areas. Aimed at curbing drug and weapon smuggling from Pakistan, the system will be the second line of defense, working with the BSF. Nine units are being established at a cost of Rs 51.

CHANDIGARH: In order to check the smuggling of weapons and drugs via drones from Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and National Convener of AAP Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday flagged off Baaj Akh- Anti Drone System (ADS). Punjab thus became the first state in the country to deploy this system at the international border as the second line of defence in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF). Already BSF has been using anti-drone systems. Interacting with the media, Arvind Kej

Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann launched 24 sectoral committees in Punjab, aiming to revolutionize industrial governance by empowering business owners. These committees will draft policies, shifting decision-making from bureaucracy to industry leaders. Kejriwal emphasized that MSMEs with investments up to Rs 125 crore will no longer require approvals, marking a departure from past exploitative systems.

The Delhi Assembly has officially renamed the controversial 'Phansi Ghar' to 'Tiffin Room', following Speaker Vijender Gupta's assertion that no execution chamber existed. This decision reverses the previous AAP government's claim. Furthermore, a plaque bearing former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's name will be removed, and the matter has been referred to the Privileges Committee for further investigation.

The structure was renovated and inaugurated in 2022 by then CM Arvind Kejriwal as a phansi-ghar. But when was the Delhi Assembly originally built?

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta denies the existence of a 'phansi ghar' (execution room) on the premises. He states the structure inaugurated by former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was actually a 'tiffin room'. The matter is now with the Privileges Committee. Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Ram Niwas Goel will be summoned. The plaque bearing Kejriwal's name will be removed.

Sultanpur (UP), Aug 7: A special MP/MLA court in Sultanpur has granted conditional permission for passport renewal to former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and asked him to take its permission before travelling abroad. Special judge Shubham Verma on August 6 directed Kejriwal to seek courts prior approval before leaving the country. The former CMs counsel, advocate Madan Singh, on Thursday said his client had filed a plea citing difficulties in travelling overseas. Acting on the plea, the

Speaker Vijender Gupta told the House that the structure, which was renovated and inaugurated in 2022 by then Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as a phansi ghar, was actually a tiffin room as per records

CHANDIGARH: Amid growing backlash from farmers and opposition parties over its controversial land pooling policy, Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is now grappling with growing internal dissent. The political storm has reached Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Dhuri assembly constituency, where several party leaders have resigned, denouncing the scheme as anti-farmer. According to sources, a few local leaders have conveyed the people's concerns to the party leadership. In the latest developmen

Punjabs land pooling policy challenged in High Court as activists flag environmental concern CHANDIGARH: Apart from facing backlash from farmers and opposition parties over its controversial land pooling policy, Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is now grappling with growing internal dissent. The political storm has reached Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's Dhuri assembly constituency, where several party leaders have resigned, denouncing the scheme as anti-farmer. According to sources, a few l

CHANDIGARH: Hitting out at the AAP government, Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party Government in the State is operating like a political gang instead of tackling gangsters. He accused the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led dispensation of indulging in arm-twisting politics and said there is no space for such kind of politics in the state. He added that the vigilante action against Ranjit Singh Gill, who had recently joined the BJP, was a blatant act of political veng

Students are demanding a transparent and fair examination system. The company that received the tender failed to conduct examinations properly at several centres. It had previously been blacklisted after its involvement in the Indore Patwari exam scam. Yet, the same company was entrusted with conducting one of the most significant exams in the country, second only to the UPSC.

CHANDIGARH: Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament from Gurdaspur, Punjab, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, has alleged that the jailed gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jaggu Bhagwanpuria has threatened to kill his son, Udhayveer Singh Randhawa. Randhawa, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, who is currently in the national capital for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, said that a person named Parminder Singh from Fatehgarh Churian and a few other party supporters came to meet his son at

Taking a swipe at AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, he alleged that Punjab has turned into a 'gangsters paradise' under the AAP government.

Arvind Kejriwal, addressing a gathering on Udham Singh's martyrdom day, accused previous governments of ruining Punjab, while praising the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government's efforts in combating drug smuggling and revolutionizing education. He highlighted the arrest of drug lords, improvements in government schools, and increased electricity supply for farmers.

SUNAM (PUNJAB), July 31: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday paid tributes to freedom fighter Udham Singh on his martyrdom day here. Mann along with Kejriwal reached the Shaheed Udham Singh Memorial in Sunam to pay homage to the martyr. In a post on X, Mann said the bravery of Udham Singh will continue to inspire future generations. By avenging the massacre of Jallianwala Bagh, he fulfilled his responsibility towards [] The post Punjab CM

In the grand tradition of shooting the messenger, the grand old party has possibly taken innovation a step further: theyve denied their own messenger a microphone. The worker who dared raise concerns about the crumbling of the Gambhira bridge, the same incident that killed 11 was barred from meeting Rahul Gandhi. Perhaps the bridge fell under the weight of internal factionalism? With bridges within the Congress collapsing faster than infrastructure, its clear the real construction issue is part