New Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday lashed out at the Centre for its order to give central agencies and the Delhi Police sweeping powers to intercept computers, saying India has been living in a state of “undeclared emergency” ever since the BJP government came to power. “India[Read More…]
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Kejriwal to announce AAP Bihar chief tomorrow, Shatrughan Sahu name a formality?
Aam Admi Party national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is all set to announce the name for Bihar AAP president tomorrow at his residence. It is speculated that Shatrughan Sahu is among the top contender for the post. A highly placed source in the party explains that the[Read More…]
Kejriwal takes on Modi, Rahul over religious outreach
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi for visiting mosques and temples. “Rahulji is visiting temples, Modiji is visiting mosques. Nation building can’t be done by going to temples and mosques but by[Read More…]
AAP sit-in protest: Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain discharged from hospital
New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Health Minister Satyendar Jain, who were shifted to hospitalised during their hunger strike over the AAP government’s standoff with Lt. Governor Anil Baijal, were discharged on Tuesday. Sisodia announced his recovery on Twitter before getting discharged. With doctor’s care and your[Read More…]
BJP questions AAP over deaths of homeless in Delhi
The BJP on Monday questioned the AAP government in Delhi over the deaths of 42 homeless people in the city this month, saying that if Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal would have taken an interest, their lives could have been saved. “At least 42 homeless people have died in the first[Read More…]
Arvind Kejriwal launches common card for Metro, buses
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday launched a pilot ‘Delhi Common Mobility Card’ which will enable commuters to travel in both Delhi Metro and 250 select city buses. The Delhi government aims to shift to a ‘Common Mobility Card’ which could be used to travel in Metro and all Delhi[Read More…]
Upgrading education number one priority, says Delhi CM
Delhi government’s first priority is to upgrade education, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said after launching a mobile app that would connect about 16,000 members of School Management Committees (SMCs). “Upgrading education is number one priority of our government and for that, we are working constantly for launching various schemes[Read More…]
Kejriwal asks minister to consider closing Delhi schools over pollution
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said he has asked Education Minister Manish Sisodia to consider closing down of city schools due to pollution. The Chief Minister in a tweet on Tuesday said that, “considering high level of pollution” he has requested Sisodia “to consider closing schools for a[Read More…]
AAP vs LG again: Over 40 lawmakers protest at LG office for seven-hours
Aam Aadmi Party legislators on Wednesday camped at Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Anil Baijal’s house, asking him to sign off on files including one that allows the construction of Mohalla Clinics. The lawmakers left in the evening after spending more than seven hours there. “There should be no politics with Mohalla[Read More…]
Congress demands probe into illegal foreign funding received by AAP
Delhi Congress chief Ajay Maken demanded a probe into the allegations levelled by sacked Delhi minister Kapil Mishra concerning illegal foreign funding received by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He also sought Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. “The allegations are serious. Kejriwal should step down on moral and legal[Read More…]
ACB begins probe into bribery charges against Arvind Kejriwal
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has initiated a probe into bribery charges alleged by sacked Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Monday. Mishra has also appeared before ACB to hand over additional evidence in support of his claims on Monday. The probe began based on Mishra’s complaint[Read More…]
Saw Satyendar Jain giving Rs 2 crore to Kejriwal: Kapil Mishra
Sacked Water Minister Kapil Mishra on Sunday made a shocking revelation claiming that he saw Health Minister Satyendar Jain handing over Rs. 2 crore in cash to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. “Where did the money come from? They must say what was done with the money?” the AAP leader said[Read More…]