Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): News

Launched on 26th November 2012, Aam Aadmi Party is the current ruling party of Delhi. Founded by Arvind Kejriwal, the party has its origins to the popular India Against Corruption movement. The party had even won the 2013 Delhi Assembly elections, but later the government resigned after not being able to pass the Jan Lokpal bill, only to come back in power in 2015.

19 Apr 2024

Lok Sabha Elections

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Top contests in phase 1 

The much-awaited 2024 Lok Sabha elections began on Friday with voting for the first phase of the seven-phase polls.

18 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal eating sweets: ED on CM's plea to consult doctor

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has contested a request by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently detained in Tihar Jail, to consult his personal physician via video call.

17 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

AAP launches 'AAP Ka RamRajya' website on Ram Navami 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a new website, 'AAP ka RamRajya,' coinciding with the Hindu festival of Ram Navami.

16 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal to meet 2 ministers every week, run government: AAP

Arvind Kejriwal—who continues to serve as the Delhi chief minister despite his arrest—will meet two ministers each week and review the progress of the work in their departments, the Aam Aadmi Party has said.

16 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'I am not a terrorist': Kejriwal's message from Tihar Jail

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who worked "like a son and a brother for the country," has sent a message from Tihar Jail.

Excise policy case: BRS's Kavitha arrested by CBI in Tihar 

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha was on Thursday arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the money laundering probe linked to the now-scrapped excise policy case.

11 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Not fearing ED': Anand on quitting Kejriwal's cabinet, AAP

A day after resigning from the Delhi Cabinet and the Aam Aadmi Party, former minister Raaj Kumar Anand on Thursday refuted claims that his decision was influenced by fear of the Enforcement Directorate.

10 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Can't be associated with corruption...': Anand quits Delhi cabinet, AAP

Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, Raaj Kumar Anand, has announced his resignation from both his cabinet position and party role.

10 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Hitler's gas chamber...': Sanjay Singh attacks BJP over Kejriwal's arrest

Recently released from jail, the Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to emotionally undermine Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

10 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

In setback for Kejriwal, SC won't hear his plea today 

The Supreme Court refused to hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy on Wednesday.

10 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

After Delhi HC rejects plea, Kejriwal moves SC against arrest

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved the Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.

09 Apr 2024

K. Chandrashekar Rao

'Reputation hit, privacy invaded': Kavitha in letter to Delhi court

The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha until April 23 in the money laundering probe linked to the now-scrapped excise policy.

09 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

BJP trying to bring Delhi under president's rule: AAP MLAs

The Aam Aadmi Party MLAs in the Delhi Assembly voiced their concerns over the alleged efforts by the Bharatiya Janata Party to establish the President's rule in the national capital.

08 Apr 2024

Sanjay Singh

AAP's Sanjay Singh mounts attack against BJP over electoral bonds

Sanjay Singh, an MP from the Aam Aadmi Party, has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of corruption in relation to electoral bonds.

EC seeks Haryana CEO's response on 'abusive language' toward AAP 

The Election Commission (EC) has sought a report from Haryana's chief electoral officer regarding the use of offensive language on its Suvidha portal.

05 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Sunita Kejriwal best person to keep AAP together: Delhi minister

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal is the best person when it comes to maintaining the party's unity.

05 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

'Awful': Kejriwal's photo next to Bhagat Singh, Ambedkar triggers backlash

The placement of jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's photograph alongside revered freedom fighters Bhagat Singh and BR Ambedkar has triggered controversy.

05 Apr 2024

Kangana Ranaut

KTR's response after Kangana Ranaut calls Netaji 'India's 1st PM' 

The Bharat Rashtriya Samithi (BRS) working president, KT Rama Rao, mocked Kangana Ranaut on Friday after she called freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose "India's first prime minister."

05 Apr 2024

Atishi

ECI notice to Atishi over BJP poaching attempt claim

The Election Commission (ECI) has issued a notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) minister Atishi following her allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had approached her to join the party.

05 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal in Tihar: CM spends time meditating, reading, doing yoga

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is in a 15-day judicial remand in Tihar Jail spends his time meditating, writing, reading books, and doing yoga, a report has said.

Delhi court reserves order on Kavitha's interim bail plea 

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has reserved its order on the interim bail plea of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha.

04 Apr 2024

Narendra Modi

PM Modi campaigns for 'little brother' Chirag Paswan in Jamui 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi campaigned for Chirag Paswan on Thursday and said he was happy the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader had taken over the role of his father, Ram Vilas Paswan.

04 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Wife Sunita reads out Kejriwal's message for AAP MLAs 

Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of arrested Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, read out another message from him on Thursday.

04 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi HC rejects PIL to remove Kejriwal as CM

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking the removal of Arvind Kejriwal from his role as the chief minister of the national capital.

04 Apr 2024

Sanjay Singh

AAP MP Sanjay Singh's fiery speech after getting bail

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh was released from Tihar jail after serving a six-month term in a case related to the alleged Delhi excise scam.

03 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi HC reserves verdict on Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest

The Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on an appeal lodged by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Delhi liquor policy case.

03 Apr 2024

Sanjay Singh

Court sets bail terms for AAP's Sanjay Singh

A Delhi court on Wednesday directed jailed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh not to tamper with evidence or influence witnesses involved in the Delhi excise policy scam case.

03 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal's arrest raises questions about AAP's Raghav Chadha's absence

The recent arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sparked a flurry of questions about the sudden absence of Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP, Raghav Chadha.

03 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

AAP announces 'samuhik upwas' to protest against Kejriwal's arrest

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday announced a 'Samuhik Upwas' (community fasting) on Sunday (April 7) at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.

03 Apr 2024

Atishi

BJP sues Atishi for 'BJP approached me' claim

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a legal notice to Delhi Minister Atishi over allegations that the party approached her to join the party.

03 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Don, terrorist and gangster are Kejriwal's neighbors in Tihar

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be lodged in Tihar Jail until April 15, when his judicial remand is set to end.

03 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal's plea against arrest to be heard in court today 

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's appeal against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is set for review in the Delhi High Court on Wednesday.

02 Apr 2024

Sanjay Singh

AAP MP Sanjay Singh gets bail in excise policy case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh in the Delhi excise policy case.

02 Apr 2024

Atishi

BJP planning to get me, 3 AAP leaders arrested: Atishi

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Delhi Minister Atishi on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of threatening her and three other party leaders with arrest unless they switch to the saffron party.

02 Apr 2024

Tihar Jail

Explained: Can Kejriwal continue as Delhi CM from Tihar Jail

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was on Monday sent to a 15-day judicial remand and transferred to Tihar Jail until April 15.

01 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

What does Arvind Kejriwal's Tihar routine look like

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will spend the next two weeks in Tihar Jail in the excise policy case after his Enforcement Directorate custody ended on Monday.

01 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal sent to judicial custody till April 15

Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Monday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till April 15 in the excise policy-linked money laundering case.

30 Mar 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Unaware of Goa election campaign: Kailash Gahlot after ED interrogation 

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kailash Gahlot said he was questioned for nearly 5.5 hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after leaving the probe agency's office on Saturday.

ED questions Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot in Liquor Policy Case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot in an alleged money laundering case linked to the Delhi liquor policy on Saturday.

29 Mar 2024

Satyendar Jain

MHA sanctions CBI inquiry against AAP leader Satyendar Jain

The Union Home Ministry has sanctioned a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain, as reported by ANI.

29 Mar 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

ED wants AAP's 2024 election strategy from Kejriwal's phone: Atishi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi alleged on Friday that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is working as Bharatiya Janata Party's political weapon.