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BJP to go solo in Punjab; Shah promises to put an end to drug menace

Ahead of his rally in Punjab's Moga, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday hit out at the AAP government, accusing it of drowning the state in corruption, drugs, and crime. He said Punjab wants 'badlav' (change). "Every person in Punjab wants change. Because the sacred land of Punjab, known for its soldiers, farmers and hardworking people, has been drowned in corruption, drugs, and crime by the 'Aap-da' government," Shah said in a post on X. Taking on the Bhagwant Mann government over the law and order situation, Shah said that under this "remotely-controlled" AAP dispensation, law and order and development are "missing" from Punjab. "Today, we are very eager to engage in dialogue with the sisters and brothers of Punjab at the BJP's 'Badlav' rally in Moga," said Shah. Shah will address the 'Badlav' rally in Moga on Saturday. The rally is being seen as the beginning of the BJP's poll campaign in Punjab, where assembly elections are due in early 2027. Elaborate arrangements ha

PM Modi hiding while India grapples with gas shortage: AAP's Sanjay Singh

Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "hiding" when the country is grappling with gas shortage crisis due to the ongoing war in West Asia, while accusing him of pandering to Israel. During a discussion on the working of the ministry of rural development in the Upper House, Singh claimed people are standing in long queues across the country to get gas, while DMK member Tiruchi Siva demanded a discussion on the impact of US-Israel against Iran on India's fuel supply. "Where is the Prime Minister of the country hiding when the nation is grappling with the gas crisis? Please bring him out... The whole country is standing in queue for gas and the PM is hiding..." Singh said. He further said, "I want to ask you, in the war in the Middle East between US-Israel and Iran, why are you pandering to Israel as a result of which India has to suffer from gas shortage?" Taking a dig at the government's rural development steps, the AAP

Sisodia alleges 'dictatorship', says critics of govt being jailed

AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Tuesday emphasised the need to continue the "fight against dictatorship" and alleged that the Narendra Modi-led government has created a situation where anyone raising their voice against it is being falsely implicated and sent to jail. Sisodia further demanded that the prime minister clarify how the United States was portraying India before the world as "their colony". Speaking to reporters during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir after paying obeisance at the shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, the former Delhi deputy chief minister said he had come to meet the family of his friend and AAP leader Maharaj Malik in Jammu. "I am saddened that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a situation has been created in the country where whenever any voice is raised, that person is simply put in jail," he said. Sisodia, who visited the family of detained AAP MLA Mehraj Malik at his official residence to express his party's support, said that activists and opposition leaders,

Assembly rejects Kejriwal's plea to live-stream privileges panel hearing

The Delhi Assembly has written to former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal declining his request for live streaming of the proceedings of the Privileges Committee which has summoned the AAP chief on Friday in a matter related to the 'Phaansi Ghar'. The letter noted the Privileges Committee chairperson's surprise over Kejriwal's "ignorance in this matter" even though he has been a member of the assembly for over 10 years and has attended several sittings of the Privilege Committee. "I am directed by the Chairperson to inform that the proceedings of the Committee of Privileges are confidential and the Rules of Procedure do not permit for their live streaming," the Delhi Assembly Secretariat's letter read. Further, there is no precedence of the sitting of the Committee of Privileges being telecast in the Parliament or other states, added the letter, which was made public on Friday. "The Chairperson has also expressed his surprise over your ignorance in this matter in spite of being a for

Congress and its AAP problem resurfaces after Kejriwal verdict timing row

Since its electoral debut in 2013, AAP has mostly contested in states that have seen BJP-Congress fights

Excise case: Delhi court discharges Kejriwal and Sisodia; CBI moves HC

Delhi court discharges Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and 21 others in the excise policy case, a major boost for AAP after poll losses; Opposition queries timing as CBI plans appeal

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' as mercury rises; AQI at 184

The capital recorded a gradual improvement in air quality, but 16 stations remained in the poor category despite the overall AQI slipping to 'moderate' levels

Arvind Kejriwal withdraws plea against ED summons in excise policy case

The Delhi High Court on Thursday permitted AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal to withdraw his petition challenging the summonses issued to him by the ED in connection with its probe into an excise policy-linked money laundering case. Senior counsel appearing for the former Delhi chief minister said he did not wish to pursue the matter further as he had already been acquitted in the criminal cases against him for failing to appear before the agency in pursuance of the summonses. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the Enforcement Directorate (ED), said the agency will file an appeal against the decision of the trial court. "Much water has flown.. I will not press the petition. I will take the constitutional pleas at an appropriate stage," Kejriwal's senior lawyer said. "Accordingly, the petition is dismissed as withdrawn", a bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said. The bench clarified that all the legal pleas in the petition were kept open. On Ja

BJP govt withdraws cases filed by AAP against Centre, LG during its tenure

The Delhi government, led by the BJP, has withdrawn all cases filed by the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) administration against the Union government, the Lieutenant Governor, and several senior bureaucrats, officials said on Monday. After assuming office, the BJP government moved courts seeking early hearings to withdraw multiple cases related to key administrative and policy issues, which were a bone of contention between the former AAP dispensation and the Centre, the L-G's office, as well as bureaucrats of the Delhi government. These cases filed by the former AAP government over a period of time included the appointment of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) chairman, control over service-related matters, implementation of Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission, funding for the Delhi Jal Board, appointment of lawyers in the Delhi riot cases, and the constitution of a high-level committee on Yamuna river pollution. According to the officials, the

2 elections, 2 different results: Aam Aadmi Party's 'great disruption'

AAP's contrasting performances in Punjab and Goa highlight growing questions over its centralised leadership model and refusal to forge alliances in local elections

AAP leader shot dead in Jalandhar; Oppn slams Mann govt over law and order

Punjab Aam Aadmi Party leader Lucky Oberoi was shot dead on Friday outside a gurdwara in Jalandhar's Model Town by unidentified assailants, police said. The incident took place in the morning, a senior police official from Jalandhar said over the phone, adding that he was rushed to a hospital in an unconscious state and succumbed to the bullet injuries. Oberoi, 38, a Jalandhar-based AAP leader, had arrived at the gurdwara in his car. He was preparing to leave in his Mahindra Thar Roxx after paying obeisance. The assailants, who were on a two-wheeler, opened 8-10 shots at him, police said. He was rushed to a hospital in Jalandhar, but succumbed to injuries, ACP Jalandhar, Parminder Singh said. Police said the attackers fired several bullets at the vehicle and fled. After the incident, a police force reached the spot. The assailants may have carried out a recce of Oberoi's movements, police sources said. In the firing incident, the window panes of Oberoi's Thar vehicle and of anot

Akal Takht orders being followed in 328 sacred 'saroops' case: SGPC

The SGPC on Tuesday said it will neither cooperate with the police nor share any records in connection with the case of 328 sacred 'saroops' (scriptures) of Sri Guru Granth Sahib in accordance with the directives of Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) clarified its stand after a meeting of officials held here under the leadership of SGPC secretary Partap Singh. He said action against employees found guilty in the matter has already been taken as per the inquiry report of Sri Akal Takht Sahib, whose orders are final for the Sikh institution. Singh said three employees --? Kanwaljit Singh, Baj Singh and Dalbir Singh --? were allegedly found directly involved in misusing offerings related to the sacred 'saroops' for personal gain and tampering with records. Strict action was taken against them, while several senior officers also faced administrative action, he said. He said that as per the SGPC rules, when devotees or gurdwara committees seek ...

AAP holds protest in Delhi Assembly premises over rising air pollution

The protest highlighted concerns over public health, particularly for children, the elderly, and people with respiratory issues, as Delhi continues to struggle with hazardous air quality

Residents with Aadhaar, voter ID to get ₹10 lakh health insurance: Punjab

Any person, who is a resident of Punjab having an Aadhaar card and voter card, will be eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme

Stray dogs issue: FIR filed after govt complaint over misinformation by AAP

Delhi Police on Friday has registered an FIR following a complaint by the Directorate of Education into the alleged misinformation being spread on social media over a circular to appoint nodal officers for matters related to stray dogs. Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said the government decided to act against the "false information" being spread on the issue by Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal. Accordingly, the Directorate of Education (DoE) filed a formal complaint with the police, demanding legal action into the matter. The FIR has been registered under Sections 353 (1) (making, publishing or circulating any statement, false information, rumour, or report, including through electronic means) and 192 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot, if rioting be committed) of the BNS. Addressing a press conference, Sood said Kejriwal had earlier posted a message on social media claiming that Delhi's teachers were being asked to count stray dogs instea

AAP alleges BJP-ruled MCD ignored SC ban on tolls, worsening pollution

With pollution levels surging in Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday accused the BJP of not shutting down toll plazas. There was no immediate reaction from the BJP-ruled Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) or the party itself. AAP Delhi unit chief Saurabh Bharadwaj pointed out that despite a Supreme Court ban on toll tax collection within Delhi, vehicles are still being stopped at toll plazas, leading to congestion, avoidable emissions and a steady deterioration of air quality across the city. "Hopeless Situation. Against the directions of Supreme Court, vehicles are being stopped for collecting toll tax at all tolls. These toll barriers around Delhi have become Hotspots for spreading pollution in Delhi. Why can't the BJP ruled MCD & Delhi Govt do their basic works instead of nautanki?" Bharadwaj wrote on X. Sharing a video from the Ghazipur toll plaza, Bharadwaj highlighted the on-ground reality through an AAP karyakarta who visited the site. In the video, the AAP ...

AAP wins over 200 zila parishad zones, leads in Punjab panchayat samiti

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) swept the zila parishad polls and was also leading in the majority of zones of panchayat samiti in Punjab, according to results declared so far on Thursday. Complete results are yet to be declared as counting of ballot papers is still underway, officials said. Polling was held on December 14 to elect members for 347 zones of 22 zila parishads and 2,838 zones of 153 panchayat samitis. In zila parishad, the results of 317 zones have been declared so far and of which, the AAP registered victory in 201 zones. The Congress was at the second spot with 60 zones, Shiromani Akali Dal at the third position with 39 zones, BJP 4, BSP 3 and Independents 10, as per the results. Out of 201 zones, the AAP won 22 zones in Hoshiarpur, 19 each in Amritsar and Patiala, 17 each in Tarn Taran and Gurdaspur and 15 in Sangrur. The Congress won 8 zones each in Gurdaspur and Ludhiana, 7 in Jalandhar and 6 each in Ferozepur and SBS Nagar, while SAD won 13 zones in Bathinda,

Explained: Why Centre is bringing Bill to 'detach' Chandigarh from Punjab

The Centre's bid to place Chandigarh under Article 240, enabling direct presidential regulation and an independent administrator, has triggered rare political unity in Punjab against the proposed move

AAP, Congress, BJP announce candidates for upcoming Delhi MCD bypolls

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said that his candidates for the MCD bypolls on November 4 were selected after extensive discussions

AAP announces candidates for November 30 MCD bypolls across 12 wards

The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday announced its candidates for the November 30 bypolls to the 12 wards of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, a day ahead of the conclusion of nomination submission. The list was approved by Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj. A keen contest between the ruling BJP and AAP is likely during the polls. While it serves as an opportunity for AAP to regain lost ground in the MCD, the BJP will look to further strengthen its tally in the 250-member civic body. According to the list, AAP's Ram Swaroop Kanojia will contest from Dakshin Puri, Anuj Sharma from Sangam Vihar A, and Eeshna Gupta from Greater Kailash. Geeta Rawat has been named AAP candidate from Vinod Nagar, while Babita Ahlawat will fight from Shalimar Bagh B. Seema Vikas Goel has been fielded from Ashok Vihar, Harsh Sharma from Chandni Chowk, and Muddasir Usman Qureshi from Chandni Mahal. Rajbala Sehrawat will contest from Dwarka B, Anil Lakra from Mundka, Rajan Arora from Naraina, and Neelu Kes