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Hooch tragedy: Who have been jailed for liquor scams in Delhi now govern Punjab, says BJP
Chandigarh, May 13: With the death toll in Punjab hooch tragedy in Amritsar district rising to 17, most of them daily-wagers, and many critical, state BJP President Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), saying those who have been jailed for liquor scams in Delhi are now governing Punjab from government residences in Chandigarh.
Retail boom: India to add 16.6 million sq ft of new mall space by 2025-26
Mumbai, May 13: India's retail sector is witnessing a major transformation, with over 16.6 million square feet of new Grade A mall space expected to come up across top seven cities in 2025 and 2026, a new report said on Tuesday.
Kejriwal says 140 crore Indians stand with Army in fight against terrorism
New Delhi, May 7: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said, "We are proud of the Indian Army and our brave soldiers. In this fight against terrorism, 1.4 billion Indians stand with the Indian Army. The courage of the Indian Army is the trust of every citizen. We are all together--united against terrorism. Jai Hind, Jai Bharat."
Delhi BJP stages protest outside Arvind Kejriwal's house over water crisis
New Delhi, May 6: The Delhi BJP on Tuesday staged a protest outside the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, holding him responsible for the Punjab government tussle with Haryana over water supply to the state and the national Capital.
Water dispute: Delhi BJP seeks LG's help to stop Punjab's 'injustice'
New Delhi, May 6: On a day when Punjab and Haryana High Court took exception to the water dispute between Punjab and Haryana, the Delhi BJP met Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena and submitted a memorandum regarding the artificial water crisis allegedly being imposed on the people of Delhi by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of Bhagwant Singh Mann.
AAP punishing Delhi voters for election loss by cutting water supply from Punjab: Parvesh Verma
New Delhi, May 6: Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Verma on Tuesday accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab of indulging in ‘dirty politics’ by restricting water supply to the national capital.
Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma slams Punjab govt for water crisis, promises relief for Tughlakabad residents
New Delhi, May 6: Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma visited Tughlakabad village on Tuesday to assess the ongoing water crisis and assured residents that the issue would be resolved soon.
Government to work on water issues in Delhi, says CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, April 30: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attended the Jal Board meeting on Wednesday and stated that the biggest challenge facing Delhi was water, further indicating that the government would work on addressing these issues.
Pahalgam Terror Attack: Om Birla, Arvind Kejriwal, Shivraj Singh Chouhan condemn attack
New Delhi, April 22: National political leaders from across the spectrum condemned the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday, calling it a cowardly and reprehensible act. They extended condolences to the bereaved families.
'Ground will slip from under AAP's feet': Delhi minister claims major scam involving Kejriwal
New Delhi, April 19: Delhi Minister of Food & Supplies, Industry, Forest & Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday claimed that a major scam involving former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has come to light in his (Sirsa) department, while asserting that the ground will slip from under AAP’s feet soon.
IANS INTERVIEW: Rekha Gupta shares blueprint for Delhi's 'revival', Yamuna clean-up; warns schools over fee hike
New Delhi, April 18: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has shared her government’s roadmap for containing the city’s air pollution, cleaning the Yamuna River, and also shed light on an ‘imminent’ harsh regulation, aimed at clipping the wings of private schools for flouting the norms.
Ambedkar Jayanti: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces 15-day Ambedkar education drive in schools
New Delhi, April 15: On the birth anniversary of Dr Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar, Deli CM announced a 15-day educational initiative aimed at informing school students about the life and legacy of the architect of the Indian Constitution.
Delhi: BJP hits out at Kejriwal for not spending money allocated for Dalit welfare
New Delhi, April 14: Delhi unit BJP president Virendra Sachdeva on Monday hit out at AAP National Convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for exploiting Dalits and doing little for their educational, social, and economic advancement, as reflected by the alleged under-utilisation of Rs 891 crore allocated for the purpose in the last four years.
'Collusion between BJP & Congress', says AAP on National Herald case
New Delhi, April 14: AAP leader Somnath Bharti backed party spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar’s remarks on the National Herald case on Monday, calling it an “open and shut” case.
'Fake and fraudulent leaders': Gujarat Ministers slam Akhilesh, Kejriwal over 'misleading' posts on class X results
Gandhinagar, April 13: Gujarat Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, launched an attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday, accusing them of spreading misinformation regarding the Gujarat Class X board examination results, adding that both the leaders are “fake” and “fraudlent”.
Delhi BJP slams AAP's 'false' narrative on school fee hikes
New Delhi, April 11: Amid protests by parents against fee hikes by some private schools, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Friday lashed out at the Opposition AAP for pushing a false narrative that the BJP Government is unable to curb fee hikes.
JP Nadda criticises AAP over Ayushman Bharat Yojana, says Delhi going through dark chapter for 7 years
New Delhi, April 10: Union Health Minister JP Nadda sharply criticized the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for blocking the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Delhi during their tennure, calling it a "dark" chapter.
CAG report flags serious irregularities in AAP govt, biggest scam in liquor policy: PAC chief
New Delhi, April 9: The Comptroller and Auditor (CAG) report, tabled in the Delhi Assembly recently, flags serious irregularities in the functioning of Arvind Kejriwal government at first glance and points to corruption at various levels in several departments including the Excise policy, said the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) president Ajay Mahawar.
RTI reply: Delhi BJP questions Rs 1 lakh per day spent on Kejriwal's old bungalow
New Delhi, April 5: Calling former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a “Master of Corruption”, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday shared RTI documents suggesting that the AAP National Convenor spent Rs 29.56 crore between March 31, 2015, and December 27, 2022 on maintenance of his official bungalow in north Delhi.
Kejriwal urges youth in Punjab to support war against drugs
Ludhiana, April 2: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday called upon the youth to support a decisive war against the drug menace until Punjab is made drug-free.
Not a Single Line of Corruption Found: AAP's Gopal Rai after Delhi Govt tables CAG Report on Pollution
New Delhi, April 2: AAP MLA and former environment minister of Delhi Gopal Rai has defended the Aam Aadmi Party's government in the national capital noting that the recent report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on the 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles.' that was tabled in the Assemby did not include any references to "corruption."
'Will wipe out drugs from Punjab', AAP leaders and volunteers take oath with Kejriwal
Ludhiana, April 1: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday outlined the Aam Aadmi Party's mission to eliminate drugs from Punjab.
Delhi: CAG report on air pollution points to data shortage, discrepancy
New Delhi, April 1: Discrepancies in Pollution Under Control (PUC) certification system, lack of data on vehicles' emission load and shortage of public transport buses were flagged as key reasons for the city's toxic air in a CAG report on pollution tabled by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday in Delhi Legislative Assembly.
CAG report revealing many uncomfortable secrets of AAP regime: BJP
New Delhi, April 1: The stage is set for fiery exchange of words between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Opposition AAP, even as the Chief Minister Rekha Gupta prepares to table Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on air pollution in the national capital.
Punjab isn't Kejriwal's personal jagir: Sirsa slams AAP convener for use of state resources
New Delhi, April 1: Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has mounted a sharp attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of exploiting Punjab’s resources for personal and political gains.
Atishi slams Delhi govt for power cuts, BJP calls it 'political stunt'
New Delhi, March 31: Former Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Monday slammed the BJP government for alleged long power cuts, a claim dismissed as a baseless ‘political stunt’ by the ruling party, which also accused the previous AAP government of corruption in the power sector.
Delhi Power Minister counters Kejriwal's claim on power outage
New Delhi, March 28: Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood strongly refuted Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal's claims about power cuts in the national capital's Jagatpur Extension area.
Delhi Minister: Will punish officials behind AAP govt's failed Rs 2,100 scheme for women
New Delhi, March 28: The Delhi government on Friday vowed to punish even government functionaries if they are found guilty in an ongoing enquiry into the previous AAP government’s illegal registration of women beneficiaries for a monthly honorarium of Rs 2,100.
Delhi: LoP Atishi, other AAP MLAs stage protest against BJP govt over Mahila Samridhi Yojana
New Delhi, March 28: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Delhi Assembly, Atishi, along with other AAP MLAs, staged a protest in the Delhi Assembly on Friday against the BJP on the issue of Mahila Samridhi Yojana 2025.
Delhi Police file FIR against Arvind Kejriwal in Public Property Act violation case
New Delhi, March 28: The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with other party leaders, for alleged violations of the Public Property Act.
AAP appoints Mukesh Ahlawat as Deputy leader and Jarnail Singh as General Secretary
New Delhi, March 27: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday appointed Mukesh Ahlawat as the Deputy leader and Jarnail Singh as the General Secretary.
Punjab: Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema signs Budget copies, ahead of its presentation
Chandigarh, March 26: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday signed the Budget copies, ahead of the presentation of the state Budget 2025-26.
Kejriwal makes 'Badalta Punjab' pledge, holds rival parties accountable for 'Udta Punjab' tag
New Delhi, March 26: AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the Congress, Akali Dal, and BJP of defaming Punjab by labelling it as “Udta Punjab” during their respective tenures.
'Shark Tank' special episode, ft. Jeet Adani, incorporates Indian Sign Language
Mumbai, March 25: The latest episode of the business reality show ‘Shark Tank India’ features Jeet Adani, Director of Adani Airports, and incorporates Indian Sign Language interpretation.
Rekha Gupta's 'Delhi's malik' jibe at Kejriwal and Modi-Modi chants during Budget presentation
New Delhi, March 25: The Delhi Assembly reverberated with Modi-Modi chants on Tuesday as Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presented her government's first Budget in the House.
Delhi: AAP MLAs walk out during discussion on CAG report on DTC
New Delhi, March 24: A day before presenting the Delhi Budget 2025-26, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday tabled a CAG report in the Delhi Assembly pointing that DTC's losses increased in six years by Rs 35,000 crore, rising from Rs 25,300 crore in 2015-16 to nearly Rs 60,750 crore in 2021-22.
CAG report on DTC: BJP slams AAP over corruption, says 'uncomfortable truths coming out'
New Delhi, March 24: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a scathing critique of the previous AAP dispensation in the capital, accusing it of facilitating corruption and financial mismanagement in Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC)'s operations.
BJP spent 10 years abusing Kejriwal, should show work now: AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj
New Delhi, March 23: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Delhi President Saurabh Bharadwaj on Sunday took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that the party has spent the last decade criticizing AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and intends to continue doing so for the next five years.
Kejriwal attacks Delhi govt over failure to pay Rs 2,500 to women; slams Congress
New Delhi, March 23: In his maiden public appearance after AAP’s defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections, the party’s National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday attacked the BJP government for not paying Rs 2,500 to women by March 8 and criticised its alleged decision to remove photos of Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Dr B.R. Ambedkar from offices.
Newly appointed AAP leaders vow to expand party's base, work for welfare of people
New Delhi, March 21: Just after the Aam Aadmi Party saw a major reshuffle of its leadership on Friday, its leaders vowed to work for the welfare of the people and expand the party's base as they prepare for the upcoming elections.