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AAP secures first-ever seat in J&K Assembly

JAMMU: Mehraj Malik of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), who made history in December 2020 by delivering the party’s first win in Jammu and Kashmir’s local body polls, has now clinched the Doda legislative seat, marking AAP’s first-ever Assembly seat in the region. This milestone comes during J&K’s first Assembly elections in a decade.   […]

Atishi takes charge as Delhi Chief Minister, leaves Kejriwal’s chair vacant

NEW DELHI: As a newly appointed and youngest chief minister of Delhi, Atishi was officially sworn in on Saturday and assumed her duties today on Monday. In a symbolic gesture, she chose not to occupy the chair previously held by Arvind Kejriwal, leaving it vacant as a tribute to his political dignity. During her first […]

Education reformer, Rhodes Scholar’s Road to lead Delhi

NEW DELHI:  Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi is set to take over as Delhi’s Chief Minister following Arvind Kejriwal’s resignation. The decision, finalized during a meeting of AAP legislators on Tuesday, marks a major leadership shift within the party. At 43, Atishi currently oversees the Education and Public Works Department portfolios in the Delhi […]

Atishi named next CM of Delhi, succeeds Arvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI – In a major political development, Arvind Kejriwal has entrusted Atishi with the responsibility of becoming the next Chief Minister of Delhi, marking a significant moment in the capital’s political landscape. The decision came after a meeting of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislative party, where it was decided that Atishi would succeed […]

Atishi to become Delhi’s next Chief Minister

NEW DELHI – In a significant political development, Atishi is set to become the next Chief Minister of Delhi, following the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal. The announcement came after a unanimous decision by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs during a legislative meeting earlier today.   Arvind Kejriwal, who has been at the helm of […]

Arvind Kejriwal announces resignation, calls for early Delhi elections

NEW DELHI – In a dramatic turn of events, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced his intention to resign from his post within the next two days. Addressing members of his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Kejriwal remained defiant, accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of attempting to undermine his leadership. He emphasized that his […]

Senior AAP leaders pay tribute to Sitaram Yechury

NEW DELHI: Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh paid their final respects to former CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Saturday at the CPI(M) office in Delhi, where Yechury’s mortal remains were kept. Honouring him as a towering figure in Indian politics, the AAP leaders expressed their grief, acknowledging the […]

Arvind Kejriwal visits Hanuman Mandir, meets Sanghvi day after receiving bail

NEW DELHI: After being granted bail and spending five months in jail over the controversial case, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made his first public appearance on Saturday, visiting the Prachin Hanuman Mandir in Connaught Place. Accompanied by his wife, Sunita Kejriwal, the Chief Minister sought blessings from Lord Bajrang Bali, marking a pivotal moment in […]

Supreme Court grants bail to AAP’s Vijay Nair in Delhi Excise Policy scam

NEW DELHI — In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted bail to Vijay Nair, the communications-in-charge of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), who has been in custody for 23 months in connection with the Delhi excise policy scam. The court’s decision comes after observing that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has failed to complete […]

ED raids AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan’s residence amidst allegations of bias

NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turn of events, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan claimed on Monday morning that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) had arrived at his house to arrest him. The ED team, accompanied by paramilitary officials and local police, visited his residence in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) […]