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BJP accuses AAP of deceiving voters with false schemes

NEW DELHI: Kejriwal recently announced that women in Delhi would receive ₹2100 per month under a new scheme. However, the Department of Women and Child Development has contradicted this claim. In a public notice published in national newspapers today, the department clarified: “It is clarified that no such scheme has been notified by the Delhi […]

Delhi government bureaucracy disowns AAP’s registration process for new schemes

NEW DELHI: In an extraordinary development, senior Delhi government officials have distanced themselves from the registration process initiated by Chief Minister Atishi and former CM Arvind Kejriwal for two newly announced Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) schemes.   This public disavowal highlights the strained relationship between the Delhi bureaucracy and the elected government, particularly after the […]

AAP unveils fourth candidate list for Delhi elections 2025

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced its fourth list of 38 candidates for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.

AAP launches Business Blasters Senior Program to boost student entrepreneurship

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government unveiled the Business Blasters Senior Program at IIIT Delhi, expanding its flagship initiative to universities and Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs). The program, launched in 2021 for government school students, now provides ₹50,000 in seed funding per startup team, a significant increase from the earlier ₹2,000. Chief Minister Atishi emphasised the program’s focus on […]

Delhi extends EV Policy amid poor air quality

NEW DELHI: In response to the deteriorating air quality in the city, the Delhi Cabinet has extended the Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy until March 31 next year. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced the extension, highlighting the Cabinet’s decision to roll out pending subsidies and road tax exemptions from January 1, 2024.   “The Delhi Cabinet […]

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 […]

Meet Atishi, Delhi’s new CM who dropped her surname

NEW DELHI: Atishi will be taking over as the new Chief Minister of Delhi, following the resignation of incumbent CM Arvind Kejriwal. The decision was announced on Tuesday after Kejriwal proposed Atishi’s name as his successor during a meeting with the party’s legislators. Kejriwal, who has been at the helm of Delhi’s government since 2013, […]

Delhi elderly receive long-stalled pensions after Arvind Kejriwal’s persistent efforts: Atishi

NEW DELHI: After a five-month halt, the long-awaited old age pensions for nearly 1 lakh elderly residents of Delhi have been restored. The central government had withheld the pension funds for months, causing significant distress among the elderly population. Delhi Finance Minister Atishi announced the restoration of the pensions during a press conference, stating that […]

AAP Government Prepares for Kanwariyas With 185 Camps Set Up in Delhi

AAP Revenue Minister Atishi announced in a press conference that, the Kejriwal government is fully prepared to welcome Kanwariyas in Delhi. She added that, this year they have set up 185 Kanwar camps across the city. She also informed that these camps would provide high-quality waterproof tents, medical facilities, clean water, toilets, and furniture.  

Delhi government gears up for Kanwariya season with 185 camps set up

NEW DELHI: The Kejriwal government is leaving no stone unturned to welcome Kanwariyas in Delhi this year. Revenue Minister Atishi in a press release announced that 185 Kanwar camps are being set up across the city, ensuring the best possible facilities for the devotees. These camps will be equipped with high-quality waterproof tents, medical facilities, […]