Arvind Kejriwal: News
Arvind Kejriwal is an ex-bureaucrat, social activist-turned-politician, and founding leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He is the Chief Minister of the NCT of Delhi as of 2021. Kejriwal did his BTech in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and later joined the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) as Assistant Commissioner in the Income Tax Department in 1995. Kejriwal shifted towards social activism in the late 1990s, making heavy utilization of RTIs for activism against corruption in governments, Income Tax Department, MCD, and Public Distribution System (PDS), among others. He was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership in 2006 for his social work. He rose to national prominence through the 2010-12 Jan Lokpal Bill movement led by Anna Hazare. He launched the group India Against Corruption (IAC) with other leaders in 2011 and the AAP political party in 2012. Kejriwal contested the 2013 Delhi Assembly elections and formed a government with some Congress legislators' support, becoming Delhi's Chief Minister for the first time. He resigned in 2014 just after 49 days, alleging disruption by the Congress and BJP in running the government. However, Kejriwal led AAP to massive victories in the 2015 and 2020 Assembly elections, becoming a three-time CM of Delhi.
Delhi HC rejects Kejriwal's bid to transfer excise case judge
The Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, has rejected a request from former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to transfer his excise policy case.
Political leaders welcome Sonam Wangchuk's release from jail
Political leaders have welcomed the release of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act.
No more 'chhota bhai': BJP to fight Punjab polls alone
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday announced that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections independently.
Kejriwal, Sisodia submit surety bonds after discharge in excise case
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia have submitted surety bonds after being discharged from the Delhi Excise Policy case.
'1cr people would be unemployed due to energy crisis': Kejriwal
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has slammed the central government over what he called a severe Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) shortage across India.
HC stays adverse remarks against CBI in excise policy case
The Delhi High Court has put a stay on the trial court's observations against the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the Delhi excise policy case.
Anna Hazare welcomes Kejriwal's excise case discharge, urges selfless service
Social activist Anna Hazare has welcomed the discharge of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case.
'Dare Modi to hold Delhi elections again': Kejriwal
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold elections again after a court discharged him, Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the Delhi Excise policy case.
Action ordered against CBI officer who investigated excise policy case
A Delhi court has ordered departmental proceedings against a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officer who probed the Delhi excise policy case, in which all 23 accused, including former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, were discharged on Friday.
CBI to move HC after Delhi court clears Kejriwal, Sisodia
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will challenge the Rouse Avenue Court's order discharging Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia in the Delhi Excise Policy case, sources told ANI.
'Many misleading allegations': Court raps CBI in excise policy case
The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi on Friday discharged all 23 accused in the alleged liquor policy scam, including former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia.
Arvind Kejriwal breaks down after liquor case discharge by court
A Delhi court on Friday discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and ex-Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case related to the now-repealed Delhi Excise Policy.
Delhi court discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia in excise policy case
The Rouse Avenue court has discharged former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the Delhi Excise policy case, saying that the CBI failed to prove the charges against them.
'Santa behosh ho gaye': AAP's skit mocks BJP over pollution
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has released a video skit to criticize the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over Delhi's worsening air quality.
Delhi sees marginal AQI improvement at 269
Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Wednesday morning with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 269 at 8:00am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.
'New science?' Kejriwal mocks CM's 'AQI is like temperature' remark
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's remarks on using water sprinklers at pollution hotspots have drawn criticism from former CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Delhi: MCD bypolls record 31.13% turnout till 4pm
Voting for the by-elections in 12 Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) wards began on Sunday at 7:30am.
Ex-MLA Rajesh Gupta 'wanted MCD bypoll ticket for wife': AAP
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has reacted to the exit of its senior leader and former MLA Rajesh Gupta, who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just a day ahead of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypolls.
'AAP used workers': Two-time MLA Rajesh Gupta joins BJP
In a major blow to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), two-time MLA and party vice-president of Delhi, Rajesh Gupta, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Centre backtracks on Chandigarh proposal after backlash
The Union Home Ministry has clarified that the proposal to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 is still "under consideration."
Delhi's AQI in 'severe' category despite GRAP-III curbs
Delhi's air quality continued to deteriorate on Wednesday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 413 in the 'severe' category at 8:00am.
Sheeshmahal 2.0? Swati Maliwal alleges Kejriwal has '7-star-mansion' in Chandigarh
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Swati Maliwal has alleged that former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been allotted a "luxurious 7-star government mansion" in Chandigarh's Sector 2 under the chief minister's quota.
'Artificial Yamuna': AAP, BJP in war of words over Chhath
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Delhi government of creating an "artificial Yamuna" at Vasudev Ghat. The site is where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in Chhath Puja festivities.
'Only...slight AQI change': Delhi minister defends Diwali after pollution spike
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has said that the spike in the city's pollution levels cannot be pinned on Diwali.
No water in fire system: Politicos slam Delhi government
A massive fire, which broke out at the Brahmaputra Apartments in New Delhi on Saturday afternoon, has ignited a political storm, with opposition leaders criticizing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Delhi government for its alleged negligence.
Court gives ED last chance to argue against Kejriwal's bail
The Delhi High Court has given the Enforcement Directorate (ED) a final opportunity to present its arguments against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal's bail in a money laundering case linked to the now-defunct Delhi excise policy.
Punjab: ISI-backed drones being used to smuggle drugs, arms
Smugglers backed by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) are reportedly using drones with automated return systems to traffic arms and drugs into India through the Punjab border.
Kejriwal gets bungalow after year-long wait; neighbors include Shashi Tharoor
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal has been allotted a Type-VII bungalow at 95, Lodhi Estate.
Bihar Election 2025: AAP releases first list of candidates
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its first list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Bihar elections.
Internet suspended in Leh after activist Sonam Wangchuk arrested
Internet services have been suspended in Leh following the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday.
Kejriwal will get accommodation within 10 days, government assures court
The Union government has assured the Delhi High Court that Arvind Kejriwal will be allotted appropriate accommodation within 10 days.
'Give up...foreign jet': Kejriwal jabs Modi on buy Swadeshi call
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to buy indigenous products.
Why Supreme Court said it is 'time to decriminalize defamation'
The Supreme Court has suggested that it may be time to decriminalize defamation while hearing a case involving news portal The Wire.
Voting for new Vice President begins, results later tonight
Voting for the next Vice President of India begins on Tuesday, September 9, at 10:00am.
'Betraying farmers': Kejriwal criticizes Centre for removing cotton import duty
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has slammed the central government for its decision to remove import duty on US cotton.
ED raids Saurabh Bharadwaj's residence in hospital construction 'scam'
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday conducted searches at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj. The raids are part of an investigation into an alleged hospital construction scam.
'What if they're acquitted later?' Kejriwal questions 'criminal netas bill'
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his defense of the proposed law to remove ministers.
'If Kejriwal had resigned...': Shah on minister removal bills
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the Constitution Amendment Bill to remove ministers, including chief ministers and the prime minister, from their posts if jailed for 30 days on corruption or serious offenses was necessary.
'Clerks, peons lose job after arrest; why not ministers?' Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has defended the new bills that seek to remove prime ministers, chief ministers, and ministers from their posts if they are arrested and denied bail for 30 days.
Parliament to take bill on removal of convicted PM, CMs
A bill proposing the removal of elected representatives arrested or detained on serious criminal charges will be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday.
Modi to inaugurate Dwarka Expressway, Urban Extension Road-2 on Saturday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Urban Extension Road-2 (UER-2) and the Delhi section of the Dwarka Expressway on August 16.
Why did Jagdeep Dhankhar resign as vice president? Unanswered questions
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar's sudden resignation has left many questions unanswered.
AAP officially exits INDIA bloc
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has officially announced its exit from the INDIA bloc.