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.
Kejriwal announces 'national town hall' against E20 on August 1
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will host a "National Town Hall against E20" on August 1 in Delhi, party leader Arvind Kejriwal said.
BJP demands Punjab minister's resignation after Dharmendra Pradhan's big step
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has demanded the resignation of Punjab's Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains over alleged paper leak cases.
BJP's Lata Gupta appointed new DCW chairperson
The Delhi government has appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lata Gupta as the new Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).
Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu resigns
Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, has resigned from his post in the Union Council of Ministers.
Delhi riots: Ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain convicted of murder
A Delhi court has convicted former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain and four others of the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots.
Mohali: BJP-AAP workers clash during voter list drive, 3 injured
An FIR has been registered against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Ravinder Singh Bindra and 10 others in Mohali on Friday, The Indian Express reported.
23 opposition parties write to CJI, allege electoral roll manipulation
Twenty-three opposition parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC), Samajwadi Party and others, have written a joint letter to the Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant.
Akal Takht gives Punjab government month to re-amend Granth law
The Akal Takht has given the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government a month to re-amend the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkaar (Amendment) Act, 2026, which was unanimously passed by the Punjab Assembly on April 13.
68% Indians call political party-switching unethical: Survey
A recent survey has revealed that at least 68% of respondents disapprove of politicians switching parties after being elected.
BJP leader Kailash Gahlot's daughter tops CUET UG 2026
Devina Gahlot, daughter of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, has topped the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET UG) 2026.
Nitin Nabin slams Cockroach Janta Party for Jantar Mantar protest
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin has slammed the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a new political group that held a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
AAP wins Punjab civic polls, takes near-majority in municipal wards
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has emerged victorious in the recent Punjab civic body polls, winning nearly half of the municipal wards across the state.
Cockroach Janta Party founder's Instagram account hacked
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has alleged that his personal Instagram account was hacked. The party's backup Instagram account was also briefly taken down before being restored hours later.
Cockroach Janta Party beats BJP on Instagram, crosses 10M followers
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical political movement, has crossed 10 million followers on Instagram in just five days.
Kejriwal, AAP leaders get contempt notice over posts against judge
The Delhi High Court has issued a criminal contempt notice to former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
ED raids AAP leader Deepak Singla's premises in Goa
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches at the premises of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Deepak Singla. The raids are part of an alleged bank fraud-linked money laundering case.
Which HC judge will hear AAP's excise policy case now?
After Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma rejected recusal pleas from the case amid contempt proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, leading to the AAP leaders boycotting hearings, the Delhi High Court's excise policy case will now be heard by Justice Manoj Jain.
Justice Swarana recuses but initiates contempt case against Kejriwal, others
Delhi High Court Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma has initiated contempt of court proceedings against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal.
Punjab on alert after 2 back-to-back explosions near defense establishments
Punjab is on high alert after two explosions rocked areas near Border Security Force (BSF) establishments in Jalandhar and Amritsar.
FIRs against ex-AAP MP Sandeep Pathak after joining BJP
Days after he left the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), two First Information Reports (FIRs) have been filed against Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak in Punjab.
'Bhagwant Mann was drunk inside House': Opposition demands alcohol test
The Punjab Assembly witnessed high drama on Friday as opposition parties accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of being drunk during a special Labour Day session.
BJP's Pravesh Wahi elected Delhi mayor
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor from Rohini East, Pravesh Wahi, has been elected Delhi Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday, securing 156 votes.
Jailed J&K AAP MLA Mehraj Malik released after court relief
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Mehraj Malik was released from Kathua jail on Tuesday after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed his detention under the Public Safety Act (PSA).
7 AAP MPs merge with BJP, take total to 113
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gained strength in the Rajya Sabha after seven Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs, including Raghav Chadha, announced their merger with the saffron party.
'Hope for justice shattered': Kejriwal won't appear before Justice Swarana
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating that he will not appear before her in person or through a lawyer in the excise policy case.
Anna Hazare blames AAP leadership after 7 MPs defect
Social activist Anna Hazare has reacted to the recent exit of Raghav Chadha and six other MPs from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
Raghav Chadha loses 1M Instagram followers after party switch
Raghav Chadha's recent political shift from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has cost him dearly in terms of social media popularity.
Can 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs be disqualified for defection
Seven Rajya Sabha MPs of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Ashok Mittal quit AAP after 1 year of hosting Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal's former colleague Ashok Mittal has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
'We gave everything but..': AAP reacts to Raghav Chadha's rebellion
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has reacted to Raghav Chadha's rebellion by accusing the BJP of conducting "Operation Lotus."
DUSU president, ABVP members force entry into all-women's college
Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) president Aryan Maan and several Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members allegedly forced their way into the campus of Delhi University's Gargi College.
ED raids premises linked to Punjab minster Sanjeev Arora
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday launched fresh searches at the residences and offices of Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora. The raids are part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities.
Punjab government removes Raghav Chadha's Z+ security cover
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has been given Z category security cover by the Centre after the Punjab government withdrew his Z+ category protection.
ED raids residence of Ashok Mittal, who replaced Raghav Chadha
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has said that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is raiding the residence of MP Ashok Mittal in Jalandhar.
'You've been scared of Modi': AAP responds to Raghav Chadha
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has hit back at Raghav Chadha, who claimed that he had been "silenced" after he was removed as the party's deputy leader in the Upper House.
'Silenced, not defeated': Raghav Chadha shares message for 'Aam Aadmi'
Raghav Chadha, a Rajya Sabha MP and former deputy leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Upper House, has reacted to his replacement by Ashok Mittal.
'Such changes are…': AAP's Ashok Mittal after replacing Raghav Chadha
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has removed Raghav Chadha from his position as the deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha.
AAP removes Raghav Chadha as deputy leader in Rajya Sabha
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has written to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, seeking the removal of Raghav Chadha as its deputy leader in the Upper House.
AAP leader arrested for ₹13cr land fraud, tried to escape
Rakesh Kumar Soman, a leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), was arrested on Monday in connection with a ₹13.09 crore land fraud case.
BJP funding increases 171% in FY25: Who are top donors
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received a whopping ₹6,074 crore in donations during the financial year 2024-25.