Arvind Kejriwal: News
01 Apr 2020
CoronavirusFamily to get Rs. 1cr if coronavirus kills healthcare-workers: Kejriwal
If a healthcare worker dies while treating COVID-19 patients, the family will get Rs. 1 crore compensation, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Wednesday while adding that they were no less than soldiers defending the nation.
31 Mar 2020
TelanganaNizamuddin mosque meet could be India's super-spreader? A timeline
A spike in India's coronavirus cases has been linked to an event held in Nizamuddin, Delhi, earlier this month, and authorities are scrambling to trace possible suspects.
30 Mar 2020
Manish SisodiaDelhi: Students till Class VIII to be promoted without exams
The Delhi government on Monday announced that government school students till Class VIII will be promoted to the next class without appearing for examinations.
30 Mar 2020
HaryanaMigrants' exodus: Centre berates Kejriwal, said he had powers
With thousands of migrant workers attempting to flee Delhi after a nationwide lockdown was announced last week, L-G Anil Baijal shot off a strongly-worded letter to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal saying he had all the powers to prevent this situation.
25 Mar 2020
Narendra Modi#21DayLockdown: Arvind Kejriwal promises Delhi won't face shortage of essentials
There will be no shortage of essential commodities during the 21-day lockdown imposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday, Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal assured residents at a press meet a short while ago.
24 Mar 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaCoronavirus lockdown: After 100+ days, Shaheen Bagh protest site cleared
With Delhi tightening its curbs to restrict public movement and seriously discouraging gatherings, the Shaheen Bagh protest site was cleared this morning by the police, nearly 101 days after women started a sit-in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
22 Mar 2020
CMDelhi on full lockdown from tomorrow; public transport, shops shut
A day after he refused to put Delhi on lockdown, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday placed the national capital on full lockdown in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
22 Mar 2020
IndiaCoronavirus: CrPC Section 144 imposed in Delhi till March 31
Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have been issued in Delhi till March 31 in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
21 Mar 2020
IndiaWill lock down Delhi if required: Kejriwal amid coronavirus scare
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday banned gatherings of five or more people across the national capital in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
21 Mar 2020
Supreme Court Of IndiaShaheen Bagh protesters to defy Janata curfew, agitation will continue
Putting theirs and the lives of dozens at risk, the protesters of Shaheen Bagh have decided to continue their agitation tomorrow when the entire nation has been requested to follow Janata curfew to reduce the transmission of coronavirus.
20 Mar 2020
Narendra ModiCoronavirus pandemic: Malls across Delhi shut, announces CM Arvind Kejriwal
In view of the coronavirus pandemic, malls across Delhi have been ordered to remain shut, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday. Grocery, pharmacy, and vegetable shops in these malls have been exempted from this ban, he added.
16 Mar 2020
CMAmid coronavirus scare, Kejriwal bans large gatherings in Delhi
Amid the growing threat of a full-blown coronavirus outbreak in India, large gatherings were banned in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Monday.
02 Mar 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Kejriwal announces Rs. 1cr compensation for deceased IB officer's family
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a compensation of Rs. 1 crore for the family of the Intelligence Bureau officer, Ankit Sharma, killed in the recent violence in Northeast Delhi.
28 Feb 2020
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityJNU sedition case: Delhi government allows prosecution of Kanhaiya Kumar
The Delhi government has allowed the prosecution of former Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) President Kanhaiya Kumar in the 2016 sedition case.
28 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Tahir Hussain, booked in IB officer's murder-case, suspended by AAP
Tahir Hussain, the councilor of Aam Aadmi Party, was booked in connection to the murder of Intelligence Officer Ankit Sharma, whose body was found from a drain in Northeast Delhi.
27 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Double punishment if AAP leaders found guilty of violence: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that any person found guilty in the Northeast Delhi violence will be punished.
26 Feb 2020
Delhi PoliceKejriwal says Delhi violence 'alarming'; calls for Army assistance
On Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sought the assistance of the Indian Army to handle the tense situation in the Northeast region of the national capital.
25 Feb 2020
Amit Shah#DelhiRiots: Amit Shah chairs key meeting, Kejriwal and L-G present
As mindless violence has taken over Northeast Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for a second meeting on Tuesday to review the situation.
19 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Kejriwal meets Shah, Shaheen Bagh didn't come up during talks
After sweeping Delhi Assembly polls, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at North Block on Wednesday and had a "fruitful" conversation.
19 Feb 2020
Manoj TiwariIn a first, BJP leader used AI-generated videos during campaigning
Ahead of the Legislative Assembly elections in National Capital, BJP Delhi President Manoj Tiwari used AI-generated deepfake videos while campaigning.
17 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi Cabinet finalized; Kejriwal to not hold any portfolios
After Arvind Kejriwal took charge as the Delhi Chief Minister for the third time on Monday, the portfolio allocation for the Cabinet was finalized.
16 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Everyone's CM, forgive opponents: What Kejriwal said after taking oath
Bureaucrat-turned-politician Arvind Kejriwal took the oath as Delhi's Chief Minister for a third time on Sunday and delivered a speech to impress his voters and political opponents alike.
16 Feb 2020
Delhi PoliceFor third time, Arvind Kejriwal takes oath as Delhi's CM
Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal took the oath as Delhi's Chief Minister for a third straight time today.
15 Feb 2020
Narendra ModiAt swearing-in ceremony, Kejriwal to share stage with Delhi's 'architects'
Rewarded with an envious mandate, Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal will take the oath as Delhi's Chief Minister for a third straight time tomorrow at Ramlila Maidan.
14 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Myths and lies surrounding Arvind Kejriwal's recent win
There are two pertinent problems with "young India" - they don't read and hence, have no patience for nuanced arguments; they are intolerant and hence, eager to put you in boxes.
13 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Statements like "Goli Maaro" shouldn't have been made: Amit Shah
Former BJP President and the number 2 in government, Amit Shah, has analyzed the poll debacle and blamed provocative statements by the leaders of his party for the same.
12 Feb 2020
Narendra ModiOn February 16, Kejriwal to take oath at Ramlila Maidan
Rewarded with a stunning mandate by people of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal will take the oath as the Chief Minister for a straight third time on Sunday, February 16.
11 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi election highlights: Who won and who lost?
As the counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly elections began earlier today, it became evident that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party was set to win.
11 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)CM-designate Arvind Kejriwal addresses workers, says Lord Hanuman blessed Delhi
Arvind Kejriwal scripted history on Tuesday when his party, the Aam Aadmi Party, took a lead in 63 out of 70 Assembly seats, completely decimating BJP and Congress.
11 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi Elections 2020: Prashant Kishor, who helped AAP, thanks voters
Certain that Arvind Kejriwal is returning as Delhi's Chief Minister for a third consecutive time, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is celebrating with all its might.
11 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi Elections: AAP zooms past majority mark in early trends
Tuesday morning brought a wave of happiness for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as the counting for Delhi Assembly elections began.
11 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi Elections: Counting begins; will Kejriwal win this prestige battle?
The counting of votes for the 70-seated Delhi Assembly began at 8 am today, and in a few hours, the picture will be crystal clear.
09 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi recorded 62.59% voter turnout, says EC, dismissing delay allegations
Delhi recorded a voter turnout of 62.59% during Saturday's polling for the Assembly elections, the Election Commission announced on Sunday.
09 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)After exit polls, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal meets AAP leaders
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called a meeting of senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party after the exit polls for the Assembly elections were announced.
08 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Exit polls: AAP almost set to retain Delhi
On Saturday, Delhi voted for the 2020 Assembly elections and the exit polls are out.
08 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)#Elections2020: Kejriwal's advice for women on polling day miffs Irani
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Union Minister Smriti Irani had a verbal duel on Twitter after the former gave a suggestion to women regarding Assembly Elections that are underway.
08 Feb 2020
Narendra ModiAccording to Manoj Tiwari's 'sixth sense', BJP is winning Delhi
Manoj Tiwari, the Bhojpuri actor-turned-politician who currently heads the Delhi unit of BJP, is confident his party is winning Assembly Elections.
08 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi Elections: Congress' Alka Lamba slaps AAP worker
Congress leader Alka Lamba, who is contesting from Chandni Chowk constituency, lost cool on workers of her former party — the Aam Aadmi Party after comments were allegedly passed on her son.
08 Feb 2020
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Intense and bitter campaign ends; Delhi casts its vote today
Polling in Delhi began at 8 am today with residents thronging booths to register their electoral voice.
07 Feb 2020
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)High-pitched campaign for Delhi Elections ends. It's voters' turn now!
Noisy loudspeakers, shouty pamphlets, and divisive statements by politicians took over Delhi in the last couple of weeks, but all of that has now come to an end.
