Anshu Prakash

19 May 2020

Worst cyclone since 1999: IMD on fast-approaching Cyclone Amphan

At a press briefing, called to shed light on the preparedness about the impending Cyclone Amphan, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday that it is the most intense cyclone to have been formed over the Bay of Bengal after 1999.

26 Jan 2020

Delhi Assembly Elections: Five most controversial candidates fighting polls

Delhi is set to go to polls on February 8, and electioneering has reached its peak.

30 Mar 2019

Aam Aadmi Party: The good, the bad, the ugly

For weeks now, political circles have been busy with a question: Will they, won't they? The "they" signifying a probable alliance between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress for the ensuing summer elections. More so because AAP has been Congress' staunch critic.

08 Jan 2019

Delhi HC dismisses plea to remove Arvind Kejriwal as CM

The Delhi High Court today dismissed a plea seeking removal of AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal as Chief Minister of the national capital as he was facing prosecution in a criminal case.

27 Nov 2018

Ranbir Singh appointed Delhi's new Chief Electoral Officer

Bureaucrat Ranbir Singh has been appointed as the new Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi, officials said today.

25 Oct 2018

CS assault case: Court grants bail to Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia

A Delhi Court has granted bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in the Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash assault case.

18 Sep 2018

CS assault case: Court summons Kejriwal, Sisodia, 11 AAP MLAs

A Delhi court today summoned as accused Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia, and 11 AAP MLAs in Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash assault case.

13 Aug 2018

Kejriwal, Sisodia charged with 'criminal conspiracy' in chief secretary 'assault'

The Delhi Police has charged CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia with criminal conspiracy in the alleged chief secretary assault case.

13 Aug 2018

CS assault case: Kejriwal, Sisodia among 13 AAP MLAs charge-sheeted

The Delhi Police today filed its charge sheet before a court in Delhi in connection with the alleged assault on Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash in February in which Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Deputy Manish Sisodia were named as accused.

05 Jul 2018

Hours after SC-order, Delhi officers send back government's "incorrect" file

Hours after the SC verdict curtailing the lieutenant governor's (L-G) powers in Delhi, the AAP government moved its first file, ordering withdrawal of authority on transfer and posting of bureaucrats from the L-G, chief secretary and heads of departments.

28 Jun 2018

Kejriwal, Sisodia to be charged in chief secretary assault case

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal will be charged this or the next week for the alleged assault of Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash, police said today.

21 Jun 2018

Another face-off looming in Delhi? Kejriwal plans Bengaluru-trip, bureaucrats worried

Two days after a months-long stand-off between the Delhi government and bureaucracy seemingly ended, things are looking uncertain once again.

18 Jun 2018

AAP's Satyendar Jain, Manish Sisodia hospitalized on Day-6 of hunger-strike

Six days after launching an indefinite hunger strike, Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain was rushed to hospital yesterday after his health deteriorated.

17 Jun 2018

Delhi: Metro stations closed, security upped ahead of AAP's march

Five stations of the Delhi Metro have been shut down for the day for AAP's planned protest march to PM Narendra Modi's residence.

13 Jun 2018

As sit-in protest enters third-day, Kejriwal trains guns on Modi

As Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's at the L-G's office entered Day-3, the AAP chief trained his guns on PM Narendra Modi.

12 Jun 2018

Kejriwal's visit to L-G's office turns into nightstay, indefinite fast

A visit by AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal to Delhi L-G Anil Baijal's office yesterday turned into a nightstay, as they refused to leave till their demands were met.

18 May 2018

Chief Secretary assault case: Six-member police team questions CM Kejriwal

A six-member team of the Delhi Police has begun questioning the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at his office in connection with the alleged assault on Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash in February.

16 May 2018

Kejriwal to be questioned regarding CS Anshu Prakash assault case

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be questioned by the police on Friday regarding the alleged assault on Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash in February.

08 May 2018

Severe late-night dust storm hits Delhi-NCR, authorities on alert

A late-night dust storm, with wind speeds of up to 70kmph, hit Delhi and adjoining areas yesterday, resulting in power cuts, low visibility and damage to property.

29 Mar 2018

Delhi 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.

13 Mar 2018

Kejriwal's advisor VK Jain, alleged witness to Prakash's assault, resigns

VK Jain, advisor to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, has resigned citing "personal reasons and family commitment."

12 Mar 2018

Chief Secretary assault case: AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan granted bail

The Delhi HC granted bail to the AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan in the Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash's assault case.

12 Mar 2018

Delhi Chief Secy assault case: AAP MLA Amanatullah granted bail

The Delhi High Court granted bail to AAP's Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan in the Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash assault case; he was arrested on 21 February.

09 Mar 2018

Delhi CS Assault Case: AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal granted bail

The Delhi HC has granted bail to AAP's Deoli MLA Prakash Jarwal, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash during a meeting at CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence.

27 Feb 2018

Delhi Chief Secretary attends first meeting with CM after alleged-assault

Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash on Tuesday attended a Cabinet meeting to finalize dates for the Delhi Assembly's Budget Session. Notably, this was his first official meet with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal since he was allegedly assaulted by AAP MLAs last week.

26 Feb 2018

Delhi Chief Secretary assault case: Discrepancy found in CCTV footage

In a probe on the alleged assault of Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash by two AAP MLAs, the Delhi Police have found discrepancies in CCTV footage obtained from Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's home where the assault took place.

23 Feb 2018

Police claim Kejriwal's advisor says chief secy assaulted, AAP denies

In the ongoing war between the Delhi government and officers, Arvind Kejriwal's advisor VK Jain reportedly said in his statement to police and the magistrate that two AAP MLAs had "physically assaulted" Delhi chief secretary Anshu Prakash.

21 Feb 2018

AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal arrested for allegedly assaulting Chief Secretary

AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal was arrested yesterday night for allegedly assaulting Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash when he was visiting the CM.

20 Feb 2018

Delhi Government's Crisis: Chief Secretary alleged assaulted by AAP MLAs

The war between the AAP government and bureaucrats has reached a high point. All officers in the capital have launched a strike after Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash was allegedly assaulted by two AAP MLAs at CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence on February 19.

30 Jan 2018

Delhi: Parking vehicles in non-designated areas to become criminal offense

Delhi L-G Anil Baijal has approved the draft notification for the city's first comprehensive parking policy, Delhi Maintenance and Management of Parking Rules- 2017 that will come into force from March.