Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): News
02 Jun 2018
Arvind KejriwalWill AAP and Congress forge pre-poll alliance? It seems likely
A number of tweets set off speculations that AAP and Congress may forge a pre-poll alliance in Delhi, joining the buzz of a united opposition to stop BJP's victory in 2019.
01 Jun 2018
Delhi GovernmentCome August, Delhiites will get crucial government-certificates delivered at doorstep
After months of dilly-dallying, Delhi Government is finally ready to introduce its ambitious "doorstep delivery of key services" by July-end.
31 May 2018
XKejriwal takes-dig at Modi, says people miss 'educated' PM Manmohan
Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said people were missing an "educated Prime Minister" like Manmohan Singh.
31 May 2018
PunjabPunjab: Congress wins Shahkot seat with 38,801 margin votes
Punjab's ruling Congress candidate Hardev Singh Ladi today won Shahkot Assembly by-poll, defeating his nearest rival, Shiromani Akali Dal nominee Naib Singh Kohar, by a margin of 38,801 votes.
30 May 2018
Delhi PoliceCBI raid, an attempt to hide AAP's good works: Kejriwal
Hours after the CBI raided the residence of Delhi PWD Minister Satyendar Jain in connection with alleged violation of norms in hiring architects for Public Works Department, CM Arvind Kejriwal asked, "What does PM Modi want?"
30 May 2018
Indian Air ForceDelhi: 16 hours later, Malviya Nagar fire rages on
On Wednesday, the Indian Air Force launched a Mi-17 helicopter attached with a Bambi bucket to curtail a massive fire that has been raging on for the last 16 hours in Delhi's Malviya Nagar.
29 May 2018
Delhi GovernmentKejriwal, Sisodia's visit to Delhi's CBSE Class 12 exam toppers
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and his Deputy, Manish Sisodia, today visited the city's CBSE Class 12 examination toppers.
28 May 2018
Arvind KejriwalArun Jaitley withdraws defamation case against Kumar Vishwas after apology
BJP leader Arun Jaitley has withdrawn his defamation case against dissident AAP leader Kumar Vishwas after the latter apologized.
28 May 2018
PunjabPunjab: Polling for Shahkot Assembly by-election underway
Polling for the Shahkot by-poll, which was necessitated following the demise of Akali MLA Ajit Singh Kohar in February this year, began today at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm.
27 May 2018
Manish SisodiaClass- 12 Results: Bus-driver's son tops science-stream in government schools
Prince Kumar, the son of DTC bus driver, topped the Science Stream in Delhi government schools in the CBSE Class 12 results, announced on Saturday.
26 May 2018
Lok SabhaBhaichung Bhutia open to a federal front of regional parties
Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia, who is set to launch his political party on 31 May, has said that he is open to a federal front, but his party would fight the corrupt government of Sikkim.
26 May 2018
Delhi PoliceHC to decide if drinking age in Delhi is high
On Friday, the Delhi High Court sought a response from the AAP government in Delhi regarding a plea seeking to lower the legal drinking age from the current 25 years.
25 May 2018
Manish SisodiaHow AAP is changing Delhi's troubled education system
Education is the most neglected sector in this country, but Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party has always worked towards reversing the trend.
25 May 2018
Delhi High CourtDelhi-HC seeks AAP's response on PIL for lowering drinking age
The Delhi High Court today sought a response from the AAP government on a PIL filed by lawyer Kush Kalra seeking quashing of Section 23 of Delhi Excise Act, 2009 which prescribes 25 years as the legal age of drinking in Delhi.
24 May 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi sealing drive: Rajouri Garden market next on authorities' list
The Rajouri Garden market in Delhi is the next commercial establishment that will witness sealing.
24 May 2018
Delhi High CourtDelhi-HC disapproves AAP's policy providing 20 kiloliters of free water
The Delhi High Court today criticized the ruling AAP government's policy of providing 20 kiloliters of water for free across the board for domestic use.
23 May 2018
Delhi High Court575 private schools in Delhi asked to refund excess fees
The AAP government in Delhi has directed 575 private schools to refund the excess fees charged by them citing implementation of the 6th pay commission recommendations.
22 May 2018
Satyendar JainDelhi hospitals to offer free dialysis, but conditions apply
Dialysis will soon be offered free of cost at private hospitals and dialysis centers in Delhi, as the AAP government plans conditional implementation of the much-awaited scheme, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said.
17 May 2018
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: 1.5L CCTV cameras to be installed in government schools
In a step that would increase the safety of children in schools, a total of 1.46L CCTV cameras will be installed in every classroom of Delhi government schools.
12 May 2018
Delhi GovernmentDelhi: No ration-distribution for those not collecting ration since January
The Delhi Government has ordered that distribution of ration to those who didn't avail it for three consecutive months be stopped till they get their verification done by food and supply officers (FSOs).
11 May 2018
Narendra ModiLG stalling CCTV project 'on Center's behest': Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today wrote to PM Narendra Modi seeking his intervention in execution of state government's CCTV project, two days after Lt Governor Anil Baijal constituted a panel to prepare a framework for it.
10 May 2018
HaryanaHaryana-SSC questions candidates on 'bad-omens,' then goes deeper into mess
A peculiar question in the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)'s test for junior engineers has riled several quarters.
09 May 2018
Arvind KejriwalDelhi BJP alleges labor fund scam, ACB registers case
Delhi BJP President Manoj Tiwari on Tuesday alleged that AAP workers were being registered as construction laborers to misuse labor welfare fund and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and minister Gopal Rai are responsible for it.
03 May 2018
Delhi High CourtStatements against Jaitley based on information from Kejriwal: Kumar Vishwas
Dissident Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kumar Vishwas today told Delhi High Court that his statements against Union Minister Arun Jaitley were based on information received as a party worker from his leader Arvind Kejriwal.
20 Apr 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaPM 'treating' judiciary same way he treats AAP govt: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "treating judiciary" in the same way as he "treats" the AAP government, a day after the Center turned down a Supreme Court collegium proposal to elevate Justice KM Joseph to the apex court.
23 Apr 2018
Bihar50 IITians quit jobs for BAP, a political-party for backward-classes
Fifty IIT alumni have quit their jobs to form a political party to fight for backward classes.
22 Apr 2018
Sexual AssaultDeath for child-rapists: DCW chief Swati Maliwal ends 9-day fast
Swati Maliwal, chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women, ended her 9-day fast at Rajghat, New Delhi on Sunday after President Ram Nath Kovind approved death penalty for those convicted of raping children below 12 years.
18 Apr 2018
Arvind KejriwalAAP leader Ashish Khetan resigns from DDC; joins Bar Council
AAP leader and Vice-Chairman of the Delhi Dialogue and Development Commission (DDC) Ashish Khetan has resigned from the post, saying he now wants to practice law.
15 Apr 2018
Madhya PradeshAhead of MP polls, AAP comes up with 'poha chaupals'
With Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh just months away, the Aam Aadmi Party has started reaching out to people in the state through "poha chaupals", a program aimed at holding dialogues over snack.
11 Apr 2018
RajasthanAAP replaces Kumar Vishwas as in-charge for Rajasthan Assembly elections
The Aam Aadmi Party today appointed Deepak Bajpai as the party's in-charge for the Rajasthan Assembly elections replacing dissident Kumar Vishwas, saying he was not able to "devote" time in the state. Elections in Rajasthan are due later this year.
06 Apr 2018
DelhiDelhi government to assess and grade over 5,000 city schools
The Delhi government is embarking on a first-of-its-kind exercise: it is going to assess and grade over 5,000 schools in the national capital.
04 Apr 2018
DelhiDelhi: Not one toilet built under Swachh Bharat, says CAG
The CAG has come down heavily on the Delhi Government for not constructing a single toilet since the inception of Swachh Bharat Mission in October'14.
03 Apr 2018
DelhiIs Delhi Government running the show with half strength?
In what might have a huge impact on governance, an average of 50% posts are lying vacant in the Delhi Government, with the law department registering maximum vacancies at 87%, says a report.
31 Mar 2018
DelhiHaryana: Delhi CM Kejriwal holds roadshow in Rohtak-Bhiwani belt
With the Aam Aadmi Party keen to contest the Haryana Assembly polls next year, the party's national convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today held a roadshow in the Rohtak-Bhiwani belt of the state.
29 Mar 2018
Sachin TendulkarNo nostalgia for Tendulkar, Rekha: They were 'forever absent'
The curtains were drawn on the careers of many Rajya Sabha MPs, Sachin Tendulkar and Rekha included. Only for these celebrities, leaving the Parliament wouldn't have been nostalgic as they rarely attended sessions.
29 Mar 2018
DelhiDelhi AAP MLA in trouble for threatening, abusing woman
Even as the supposed assault on chief secretary Anshu Prakash at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's house is investigated, another case of bad behavior by an AAP MLA has cropped up.
26 Mar 2018
HaryanaAAP promised Kejriwal rally attendees Rs. 350, but didn't pay
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal is receiving muck flak. Laborers have alleged they had been promised money and food to attend his rally in Hisar (Haryana) yesterday.
22 Mar 2018
DelhiDelhi Budget 2018: AAP presents Rs. 53,000cr "Green" Budget
Today, Delhi's Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government presented its budget.
19 Mar 2018
DelhiAAP MLA Prakash Jarwal granted bail in molestation case
AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal was on Monday granted bail by a Delhi court in a molestation case lodged against him last year.
