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Indian Chess GM Tania Sachdev demands recognition for chess champions

NEW DELHI: Indian chess grandmaster and international master Tania Sachdev has taken to social media to express her disappointment over the lack of recognition for chess players from the Delhi government. In a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter), Sachdev highlighted the stark contrast between the celebration of chess achievements in states like Tamil […]

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 […]

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 takes firm stance against DoE for defying transfer directive

New Delhi: Delhi Education Minister Atishi has taken a stern stance against the Education Secretary and Directorate of Education, issuing a show-cause notice for their alleged defiance of her directive to halt the transfer of 5,000 teachers. The Minister’s order, issued on July 1, explicitly stated that teachers should not be transferred solely based on […]

Atishi threatens indefinite fast from 21 June if Delhi lacks water

NEW DELHI: Addressing the media in New Delhi on Wednesday, Atishi emphasized the severe water crisis affecting nearly 28 lakh people in Delhi. She stated that despite efforts to resolve the issue, the Haryana government has not fulfilled its commitment to supply 613 MGD (million gallons per day) of water to Delhi, resulting in a […]

Atishi to Centre: Handover control of 12 colleges

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Higher Education Minister, Atishi, has sent a detailed letter to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, spotlighting irregularities in the functioning of 12 Delhi government-funded colleges affiliated with the state university. These concerns revolve around a spectrum of issues pointing to substantial financial mismanagement, potentially amounting to hundreds of crores from public funds. “From […]

After deadlock, Delhi govt gives nod to coordination with new services panel

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s services and vigilance minister, Atishi, has taken steps to establish a mechanism aimed at fostering better coordination between the National Capital Civil Services Authority (NCCSA) and various departments of the Delhi government. This move signals the resumption of regular NCCSA meetings as per the designated schedule. The NCCSA, established through a contentious Act, […]

AAP lauds Bhagwant Mann’s crackdown on Pujnab Waris De

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Chief Spokesperson and Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Monday congratulated Punjab’s AAP government and police for taking decisive action against gangsters, drug smugglers, and terrorists in the border state. Praising the Mann administration for taking action against fugitive Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh and other members of Waris Punjab De, Bharadwaj said […]

Can’t be mute spectator while constitution being violated: Atishi Marlena

Launching a scathing attack on the BJP for trying to take over MCD by “backdoor” means, AAP MLA Atishi Marlena on  Friday said that her party had no option but to protest against the Opposition’s unfair tactics inside the House. “This is part of Operation Lotus. BJP has tried every trick in the book to […]

AAP To Launch ‘Kooda Virodhi Abhiyan’ To Expose MCD

AAP will launch a Kooda Virodhi Abhiyan across Delhi, exposing the MCD for failing to remove mounts from three landfill sites in the national capital.