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Oppn members creating constitutional crisis in Delhi: Bansuri Swaraj in Lok Sabha
In her maiden address in the Lok Sabha, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj slammed the opposition on Monday, saying its members are creating a constitutional crisis in Delhi because Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is adamant that he will not leave his chair and run the government from jail.
VHP holds protest against Owaisi's 'Jai Palestine' slogan at Delhi's Jantar Mantar
VHP protests Owaisi's 'Jai Palestine' slogan, accusing him of divisive actions and prioritizing political gain over national unity. A formal complaint seeks his disqualification, prompting legal actions and ongoing protests.
Jairam Ramesh greets Naidu on B-day; reminds him of Andhra special category status 'promise'
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh greeted former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu on his birthday on Monday and hoped that the "promise" he made on the floor of the Rajya Sabha that the BJP, when elected to power, will grant special category status to Andhra Pradesh for a period of ten years will get fulfilled soon. Naidu, who served as the 13th vice president of India from 2017 to 2022, turned 75 on Monday.
Delhi water crisis: Atishi inspects Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant, says water supply to be normal soon
Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Sunday instructed officials to repair the pump house at the Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant that was flooded due to heavy rains and ensure that such problems do not recur. In a post in Hindi on 'X' after inspecting the Chandrawal water treatment plant, she said that unexpected rains flooded the pumping house of the Chandrawal Water Treatment Plant, damaging the motors.
Swati Maliwal 'assault' case: Delhi HC to pass order tomorrow on 'maintainability' of Bibhav Kumar's plea challenging his arrest
The Delhi High Court is scheduled to pass an order on July 1, 2024, on the maintainability ground of a plea moved by Kejriwal's close aide Bibhav Kumar seeking direction to declare his arrest by Delhi Police as illegal.
Delhi excise case: Arvind Kejriwal sent to judicial custody till July 12
CBI sought 14 days of custody for Kejriwal, citing his influence and potential tampering. His lawyer questioned the need for custody, seeking disclosed evidence. The court advised a bail plea, maintaining confidentiality of the incriminating material.
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AAP holds protest near BJP's headquarters, demands Delhi CM Kejriwal's release
AAP leaders and workers staged a protest near the BJP's headquarters on DDU Marg demanding the release of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently in CBI custody related to the Delhi government's excise policy. Kejriwal had been earlier arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money-laundering case linked to the same policy, with bail granted by a trial court later stayed by the Delhi High Court.
Delhi: Security heightened outside AAP headquarters ahead of their protest against CM Kejriwal's arrest
The authorities have ramped up security measures outside the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) headquarters in Delhi in anticipation of the party's protest against the arrest of their chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Saurabh Bhardwaj mentioned on Saturday that the coordination between national agencies such as the ED and CBI indicates that the Central Government wants to ensure that Arvind Kejriwal stays in jail.
"Not for the first time..." Asaduddin Owaisi on alleged attack at his residence
I criticized the Central government and Delhi Police for their inaction on the vandalism at my residence, attributing it to PM Modi's radicalization. The attackers displayed zionist ideology with an Israel flag. Despite CCTV cameras, the Police were helpless. The incident followed my controversial 'Jai Palestine' slogan during oath-taking as an AIMIM MP.
Entire Ayodhya is waterlogged just after a single rainfall: AAP MP Sanjay Singh
Sanjay Singh, an Aam Aadmi Party MP, criticized the Centre for infrastructure failures across India after recent rainfall. He cited issues like water entering Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, collapse of the Atal Setu Bridge and Jabalpur terminal, and problems with the Bundelkhand Expressway. Singh also condemned the Delhi Airport Terminal 1 roof collapse, blaming corruption and BJP leadership. Meanwhile, Delhi's mayor acknowledged waterlogging issues but assured improvement efforts.
Delhi rain: Traffic crawls, people wade through waterlogged areas; BJP councillor rows in protest
Heavy rain on Friday morning brought relief from a prolonged heat wave to the national capital. However, the showers caused waterlogging in various parts of the city, impacting traffic and the daily lives of residents and commuters.
BJP hits out at AAP after waterlogging reported in several parts of Delhi
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized the Aam Aadmi Party-run Delhi government after several areas reported waterlogging following heavy rains early Friday. Poonawalla specifically pointed out waterlogging at Minto Bridge, a location the AAP had claimed to have fixed. "The BJP leader claimed that waterlogging was also reported from Minto Bridge which AAP had claimed to have fixed."
Uproar in MCD House over Delhi water crisis
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House meeting on Thursday saw protests by BJP and Congress MLAs over a water crisis in Delhi. The proceedings, delayed by an hour, began at 11.55 am. Soon after, opposition councillors entered the well of the House, raising slogans against the AAP government led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. BJP councillors were seen carrying earthen pots and chanting "Jai Shree Ram" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai."
Delhi Water Minister Atishi discharged from Lok Nayak Hospital
Delhi Water Minister and AAP leader Atishi was discharged from Lok Nayak Hospital on Thursday after being admitted due to health issues from her indefinite hunger strike. Atishi began her strike on June 22, demanding Haryana release Delhi's water share. The AAP claims Haryana is withholding 100 million gallons of water per day, impacting 2.8 million people. Though the hunger strike ended, AAP vows to continue pressing the issue in Parliament. Amid Delhi's high temperatures, water shortages have led residents to rely on tankers for daily needs.
Was bound to happen: Delhi BJP after CBI arrests Kejriwal
The Excise Policy 2021-22 is under scrutiny as Kejriwal faces arrest by the CBI based on incriminating evidence presented in court. He has been in prison since April 1 in connection with a money laundering case linked to the policy.
Delhi HC stays bail, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to remain in jail
Staying the lower court order, Justice Jain referred to an order passed by a coordinate bench of the Delhi HC in April wherein it had ruled out any mala fide on the part of the ED in arresting Kejriwal. The lower court judge, "after following the judicial discipline, should not have observed" in her order "that there was mala fide on the part of ED particularly in light of observation made" by the coordinate bench, it said.
Delhi Water Minister Atishi's hunger strike ends after hospitalisation; doc says 'condition stable'
Delhi Water Crisis: AAP leader Atishi's indefinite hunger strike over the Delhi water crisis has ended after her hospitalisation due to deteriorating health. Doctors advised her admission after her blood sugar and pressure dropped significantly. Atishi vowed to continue until Haryana releases Delhi's rightful water share. The crisis, with a daily shortfall of 100 MGD, has affected 28 lakh Delhiites, leading to reliance on water tankers amid soaring temperatures.
Expected better poll results in Delhi & Punjab: AAP's Sandeep Pathak
AAP's national general secretary Sandeep Pathak expressed disappointment over the party's performance in Delhi and Punjab in the recent Lok Sabha elections.
Delhi HC to pass order on Tuesday on ED's plea for stay on Kejriwal's bail
HC to pass order on Tuesday on ED's plea for stay on Arvind Kejriwal's bail in money laundering case.
Atishi's health deteriorating due to fast, doctors have advised hospitalisation: AAP
Delhi Water Minister Atishi's health deteriorated on the fourth day of her hunger strike, with doctors advising hospitalization due to low blood pressure and high ketone levels, AAP said. Atishi is refusing hospital treatment until Haryana releases Delhi's rightful water share, despite risks to her health, as she fights for the cause.
Will continue hunger strike until Haryana releases rightful share of Delhi's water: Atishi
Delhi Water minister Atishi has vowed to continue her ongoing hunger strike, despite deteriorating health conditions, until Haryana releases Delhi's rightful share of water. She stated that her blood pressure and sugar levels are dropping, weight has decreased, and ketone levels are high. Atishi claimed Haryana has reduced Delhi's water share, impacting 28 lakh people.
Why is Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal still in jail?
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal remains in jail despite receiving bail from the trial court in the money-laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate has challenged this bail in the Delhi High Court, linking it to the scrapped excise policy. Kejriwal's bail is on hold until further court proceedings, with the ED presenting evidence of alleged kickbacks and financial transactions involving him.
Newly elected MP Ramvir Bidhuri requests BJP chief to relieve him of LoP post in Delhi assembly
BJP MLA Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, elected to Lok Sabha, requested BJP president J P Nadda to relieve him as leader of opposition in Delhi assembly. Bidhuri won in South Delhi parliamentary constituency. Bidhuri will resign from assembly membership on June 18 to comply with rules stating he must resign from either assembly or Lok Sabha within 14 days of notification. BJP's Delhi assembly representation will decrease to seven after his resignation. New Leader of Opposition in the Assembly is yet to be announced.
Former Delhi minister Raaj Kumar Anand disqualified from membership of Delhi assembly
"He was given the date of June 10 for replying to the notice served to him but he did not reply. In the same notice, he was asked to be present physically on June 11 but he did not appear. He was given another chance to be physically present on June 14 but he did not come. His membership from the Delhi assembly has been terminated," Goel told PTI.
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