'Kashmir Files is not a lie, it is a painful part of our history': BJP's Tajinder Bagga puts up posters outside AAP office
2 years, 11 months ago

'Kashmir Files is not a lie, it is a painful part of our history': BJP's Tajinder Bagga puts up posters outside AAP office

Op India  

On Thursday, amid the protest against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal for his blatant remarks on the film ‘The Kashmir Files’, National Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party’s youth wing, Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga glued posters outside the Aam Aadmi Party’s office. This is hours after Kashmiri Pandits staged a protest outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s house in Delhi against his recent comments in the legislative assembly where he mocked the film ‘the Kashmir Files’. at Aam Aadmi Party Headquarters pic.twitter.com/Y20Eq3tXRU — Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga March 30, 2022 As reported by Opindia, a group of Kashmiri pandits marched from the Indraprastha College of Women to the residence of CM Kejriwal on Flagstaff Road in Civil Lines. The peaceful protests that were led by BJP youth wing workers, along with BJYM national president Tejasvi Surya and Delhi BJP spokesperson Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga, were later dubbed by Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia as an attempt to ‘kill Arvind Kejriwal’.

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India Condemns 'Provocative Activities' By Pro-Khalistan Supporters During Jaishankar's London Visit
3 weeks ago

India Condemns 'Provocative Activities' By Pro-Khalistan Supporters During Jaishankar's London Visit

ABP News  

India on Thursday condemned the incident of security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's UK visit on Wednesday. A group of pro-Khalistan supporters staged a protest outside the Chatham House think tank in London where Jaishankar had participated in a discussion on Wednesday during his UK visit. Another video surfaced from outside the venue wherein pro-Khalistan protestors could be …

Delhi polls: On last day of campaigning, Kejriwal accuses BJP of hooliganism, attacks CEC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi polls: On last day of campaigning, Kejriwal accuses BJP of hooliganism, attacks CEC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal has alleged the BJP of trying to win the Delhi elections through sheer ‘gundagardi.’ He questioned ‘lawlessness’ in the national capital, where people are being assaulted in broad daylight while the police remain powerless. The AAP Chief questioned—who the biggest goon in the country is, the one even Delhi Police fears? …

Atishi smells ‘conspiracy to kill Kejriwal’, says BJP and cops hand-in-glove
2 months ago

Atishi smells ‘conspiracy to kill Kejriwal’, says BJP and cops hand-in-glove

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Atishi and her Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann have written to the Election Commission demanding the restoration of security cover for AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal provided by the Punjab Police that was withdrawn. Atishi alleged that Kejriwal faces grave danger from BJP and Home Minister Amit Shah, highlighting that the BJP is orchestrating the removal of Punjab …

AAP alleges conspiracy to kill Kejriwal, urges CEC to reinstate Punjab Police security
2 months ago

AAP alleges conspiracy to kill Kejriwal, urges CEC to reinstate Punjab Police security

The Hindu  

A day after Punjab Police personnel deployed in the security of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal were withdrawn, AAP on Friday alleged a “huge conspiracy” by the BJP and Delhi Police to kill Mr. Kejriwal and continued to target them over the breach of his security. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and her Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann jointly wrote a …

AAP accuses BJP & Centre of ‘conspiracy’ to ‘kill’ Kejriwal
2 months ago

AAP accuses BJP & Centre of ‘conspiracy’ to ‘kill’ Kejriwal

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday accused the BJP-led Central government and the Delhi police of conspiring to “kill” party supremo Arvind Kejriwal through “a calculated effort to undermine his safety” and urged the Election Commission to restore his security cover accorded by the Punjab police. Swiftly countering the charge, Mr Kejriwal’s rival and BJP candidate from New …

Centre, Delhi Police conspiring to kill former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: AAP
2 months ago

Centre, Delhi Police conspiring to kill former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: AAP

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday accused the BJP-led Centre and the Delhi Police of conspiring to "kill" its supremo Arvind Kejriwal and urged the Election Commission to restore his security cover provided by the Punjab Police that was withdrawn. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and her Punjab counterpart, Bhagwant Mann, said they have …

BJP workers attacked Kejriwal’s car amid police presence: AAP
2 months ago

BJP workers attacked Kejriwal’s car amid police presence: AAP

The Hindu  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday alleged that former Chief Minister and party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s car was attacked for a second time in a week by BJP workers in the presence of police in south-west Delhi. Earlier this month, Mr. Kejriwal had alleged that “BJP goons” hurled a stone at his car in “an attempt to assassinate him” while …

Legal Trouble For Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann As BJP MP Parvesh Verma Files Rs 100-Cr Defamation Ca
2 months ago

Legal Trouble For Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann As BJP MP Parvesh Verma Files Rs 100-Cr Defamation Ca

ABP News  

New Delhi, Jan 22 BJP MP Parvesh Verma has filed a Rs 100-crore defamation case against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, accusing them of levelling false allegations against him. On Kejriwal's allegation that Verma has called Punjabis a threat to the country, the BJP leader said, "I don't need to mention what I and my …

‘1000s of Punjab cars in Delhi’ remark row: BJP’s Parvesh Verma files ₹100-crore defamation suit against Kejriwal
2 months ago

‘1000s of Punjab cars in Delhi’ remark row: BJP’s Parvesh Verma files ₹100-crore defamation suit against Kejriwal

The Hindu  

BJP’s New Delhi candidate Parvesh Sahib Singh on Wednesday filed a ₹50-crore defamation suit each against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for making “misleading statements” about him terming people from Punjab a “threat” to the country in speeches made earlier in the day. The former MP said, “I don’t need to mention what my family …

Delhi Elections: Arvind Kejriwal says, ‘When the entire police is busy campaigning for BJP, the law…’
2 months ago

Delhi Elections: Arvind Kejriwal says, ‘When the entire police is busy campaigning for BJP, the law…’

Live Mint  

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on January 22 accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of spreading violence and hooliganism in the national capital, claiming that such actions indicate the saffron party's fear of losing the elections. “When the entire Delhi Police is busy campaigning for BJP, the law and order situation in Delhi has collapsed,” he said addressing a press …

AAP Accuses BJP of Conspiracy as Kejriwal's Car Attack Sparks Row
2 months, 1 week ago

AAP Accuses BJP of Conspiracy as Kejriwal's Car Attack Sparks Row

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Referring to the alleged attack on his vehicle, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said Delhi has never witnessed a poll campaign when a “murderous attack” was attempted on a former CM. He alleged that the AAP chief “attempted to run over Valmiki and Dalit youth with his car.” Claiming that one of the persons involved in the …

Sympathy drama: Delhi BJP chief dismisses claims about Arvind Kejriwal car attack
2 months, 1 week ago

Sympathy drama: Delhi BJP chief dismisses claims about Arvind Kejriwal car attack

India Today  

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva dismissed allegations made by the Aam Aadmi Party regarding an attack on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's car, calling it a "fabricated story" ahead of elections. "As the polling date nears, Arvind Kejriwal is inventing imaginary stories about being attacked," Sachdeva said. "Instead of addressing questions from BJP, the media, and his constituency, Kejriwal staged …

Delhi Police to probe Arvind Kejriwal's allegations against BJP's Parvesh Verma: Election official
2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Police to probe Arvind Kejriwal's allegations against BJP's Parvesh Verma: Election official

Hindustan Times  

The New Delhi district election officer has forwarded Aam Aadmi Party's complaints against Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Parvesh Verma for distributing cash and organising job camps to the police for further investigation, news agency PTI reported. AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal had accused Parvesh Verma of violating the moral code of conduct by setting up job camps under the "Har Ghar …

Arvind Kejriwal says ‘BJP hates Delhi’; police use water cannons on protesters as row over Purvanchal voters escalates
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal says ‘BJP hates Delhi’; police use water cannons on protesters as row over Purvanchal voters escalates

Hindustan Times  

Arvind Kejriwal of the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, accusing them of turning Delhi into the “crime capital of India”. Delhi police detains Delhi BJP activists during the protest against AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal outside his residence in New Delhi on Friday, Highlighting issues like robberies, chain snatchings, and gang …

BJP Releases Poster Calling Kejriwal 'Enemy of Purvanchalis' Over Fake Voter Allegations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Releases Poster Calling Kejriwal 'Enemy of Purvanchalis' Over Fake Voter Allegations

ABP News  

Ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, a major political row has erupted over voter lists. Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi's Chief Minister, accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of bringing people from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to create fake voters in Delhi. In response, the BJP has launched a direct attack on Kejriwal by releasing a poster, calling him the "enemy of …

Video: Water canon used as BJP protests Arvind Kejriwal's 'insult to Purvanchalis'
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Video: Water canon used as BJP protests Arvind Kejriwal's 'insult to Purvanchalis'

India Today  

The Delhi Police on Friday detained several BJP workers after they launched a massive protest outside the Aam Aadmi Party chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence, accusing him of "insulting the people of Purvanchali community". The protest was triggered after Kejriwal accused the BJP of manipulating the electoral rolls by registering "fake" voters from Uttar Pradesh and …

Delhi BJP stages massive protest outside Arvind Kejriwal’s residence over ‘Sheesh Mahal' row
4 months ago

Delhi BJP stages massive protest outside Arvind Kejriwal’s residence over ‘Sheesh Mahal' row

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Members and workers of the Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party, led by its president Virendra Sachdeva, staged a major protest on Thursday outside former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence. Delhi BJP leaders and workers protest near the residence of AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, over 'Sheesh Mahal' controversy. The documents of the PWD show it did not provide the …

BJP targeted me for my honesty, says Kejriwal in Haryana’s Meham
6 months ago

BJP targeted me for my honesty, says Kejriwal in Haryana’s Meham

Hindustan Times  

AAP national convener and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of getting AAP leaders arrested in false accusations. Aam Aadmi Party's national convener Arvind Kejriwal addressing a public meeting in support of party's candidate from Meham assembly constituency. Addressing an election rally in poll-bound Haryana, Kejriwal announced his five guarantees for the people of …

Kejriwal to relinquish CM House and security within 15 days, ‘live among common people’: Sanjay Singh
6 months, 1 week ago

Kejriwal to relinquish CM House and security within 15 days, ‘live among common people’: Sanjay Singh

The Hindu  

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal, who resigned as the Delhi Chief Minister a day earlier, will give up all government facilities, including security and official residence — 6, Flagstaff Road, Civil Lines — within 15 days and “live among common people”, the party said on Wednesday. “When Arvind Kejriwal resigned yesterday, the first thing he said was that …

Kashmiri pandits hold protest in Delhi, demand SIT probe into atrocities, homeland
6 months, 1 week ago

Kashmiri pandits hold protest in Delhi, demand SIT probe into atrocities, homeland

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Members of the Kashmiri Pandit community on Saturday staged a sit-in at Jantar Mantar to observe the ‘Martyrs Day’ and reiterated their demand for a homeland for the exiled community. Every year, the community across India and around the world observes September 14 as ‘Martyrs Day’ to remember the violent events that led to the exodus of the …

Congress holds protest against BJP government's 'failure' to curb terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Congress holds protest against BJP government's 'failure' to curb terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir

The Hindu  

The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on July 11 held a protest rally against the BJP-led Central government's alleged failure to check terrorism in the Union Territory. Led by Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Waqar Rasool Wani and working president Raman Bhalla, the protesters raised slogans against the BJP and its government for allegedly failing to check terrorism and demanded accountability. …

Bajrang Dal members detained in Ahmedabad for protesting against Rahul Gandhi’s anti-Hindu remarks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Bajrang Dal members detained in Ahmedabad for protesting against Rahul Gandhi’s anti-Hindu remarks

Op India  

Members of the Bajrang Dal staged a protest against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Ahmbedabad on Saturday, over his alleged “anti-Hindu” remarks in the Parliament. #WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Bajrang Dal staged a protest against Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's visit over his 'Hindu' remarks during his speech in Lok Sabha. #WATCH | Ahmedabad, Gujarat: On Bajrang …

Bibhav’s arrest can reveal ‘dirty pages’ of Kejriwal’s political history, says BJP
10 months, 1 week ago

Bibhav’s arrest can reveal ‘dirty pages’ of Kejriwal’s political history, says BJP

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi BJP on Saturday termed the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s former PA Bibhav Kumar in Swati Maliwal assault case as “crucial”, saying that he can throw light on many dirty pages of AAP convener’s political history. “Now that Kejriwal’s aide Vibhav Kumar has been arrested, the day is not far when many dirty pages of …

Kejriwal avoids question on Swati Maliwal 'assault'; Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of 'playing political games'
10 months, 1 week ago

Kejriwal avoids question on Swati Maliwal 'assault'; Sanjay Singh accuses BJP of 'playing political games'

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: As Arvind Kejriwal entered the venue for his press conference with Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav, reporters attempted to question him on the alleged assault on AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal. After initially maintaining silence in the matter, AAP MP Sanjay Singh said that Kejriwal had taken due cognisance of the incident and strict action would follow. And …

BJP stages protest near Kejriwal’s residence, demands probe in Maliwal incident
10 months, 1 week ago

BJP stages protest near Kejriwal’s residence, demands probe in Maliwal incident

The Hindu  

BJP leaders and workers, including activists of its Mahila Morcha, staged a protest on Wednesday near Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence, demanding a probe into the incident involving MP Swati Maliwal. Virendra Sachdeva, president of Delhi BJP, questioned the silence of Mr. Kejriwal over the alleged incident and demanded action against those guilty. Ms. Maliwal had alleged earlier that …

‘My name is Arvind Kejriwal and I am not…’: Sanjay Singh on jailed Delhi CM's message
11 months, 1 week ago

‘My name is Arvind Kejriwal and I am not…’: Sanjay Singh on jailed Delhi CM's message

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Tuesday said Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, who worked "like a son and a brother for the country and the people of Delhi", sent out a message from Tihar hail. AAP leader Sanjay Singh speaks during a protest against the arrest of party leader and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi. At …

Delhi BJP demands Kejriwal resign over corruption charges
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi BJP demands Kejriwal resign over corruption charges

Hindustan Times  

As members of the Aam Aadmi Party held a day-long community fast at Jantar Mantar to protest the arrest of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy case, less than a kilometre away, members of the Bharatiya Janata Party held a counter agitation at Connaught Place, demanding that the chief minister resign from …

Arvind Kejriwal arrest: AAP leaders hold collective fast to protest against Kejriwal’s arrest at Jantar Mantar
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal arrest: AAP leaders hold collective fast to protest against Kejriwal’s arrest at Jantar Mantar

The Hindu  

Even as Aam Aadmi Party leaders in Punjab gathered at Khatkar Kalan in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district, to observe a day-long fast to protest the arrest of party supremo and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Bharatiya Janta Party termed it as a “political farce”. On the call for a nationwide collective fast to protest against Mr. Kejriwal’s arrest, …

'Main Bhi Kejriwal': Jailed Delhi CM's Wife Takes Centrestage as INDIA Allies Show Strength at Ramlila Protest
11 months, 3 weeks ago

'Main Bhi Kejriwal': Jailed Delhi CM's Wife Takes Centrestage as INDIA Allies Show Strength at Ramlila Protest

News 18  

History came full circle at the Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, as the Congress, AAP and other INDIA bloc allies rallied behind Arvind Kejriwal and Hemant Soren over their arrest. Slogans galore – ‘United against tanashahi’ Roads leading to Ramlila Maidan were splattered with ‘Main bhi Kejriwal’ hoardings, while there were also posters of Kejriwal behind bars at the protest site. …

'Will Take Action If Required': Delhi High Court On Plea Against Protests In Court Premises On Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest
1 year ago

'Will Take Action If Required': Delhi High Court On Plea Against Protests In Court Premises On Arvind Kejriwal's Arrest

Live Law  

A letter petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the protest of Aam Aadmi Party's legal cell against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. “That putting false and baseless allegation on Law Enforcement Agencies and Central Government and then using the court premises as a battle ground for …

Indian police detain dozens of protesters demanding release of top opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal
1 year ago

Indian police detain dozens of protesters demanding release of top opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian police detained dozens of …

AAP Protest Highlights: BJP's Bansuri Swaraj demands Kejriwal's resignation
1 year ago

AAP Protest Highlights: BJP's Bansuri Swaraj demands Kejriwal's resignation

Hindustan Times  

AAP Protest Highlights: Delhi Police have increased security at PM Narendra Modi's residence after Aam Aadmi Party called for a "gherao" to protest against the arrest of CM Arvind Kejriwal, an officer said on Tuesday, reported news agency PTI. According to a Delhi Traffic Police official, there may be disruptions in traffic movement in certain areas of New Delhi and …

Letters to The Editor — March 26, 2024
1 year ago

Letters to The Editor — March 26, 2024

The Hindu  

Arrest, rally plan The decision of the INDIA bloc to take out a rally to protest the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal is ill-conceived. The contention that the arrest is political vendetta is unimpressive especially as Mr. Kejriwal did not respond to the Enforcement Directorate’s summons. Shariff, Chennai What makes Mr. Kejriwal’s arrest particularly alarming …

A Modi rival is arrested. Now, supporters of the opposition leader are protesting in India’s capital
1 year ago

A Modi rival is arrested. Now, supporters of the opposition leader are protesting in India’s capital

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Supporters of an anti-corruption crusader and one of India’s most consequential politicians of the past decade held protests Friday against his arrest, which opposition parties say is part of a crackdown by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government before national elections. “It looks like harassment because only opposition leaders are being singled out,” said political commentator Neerja Chowdhury, …

MLA poaching claim: Kejriwal's ‘nautanki’ attack on Delhi Police's ‘political bosses’
1 year, 1 month ago

MLA poaching claim: Kejriwal's ‘nautanki’ attack on Delhi Police's ‘political bosses’

Hindustan Times  

Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday broke his silence on the Delhi Police crime branch visiting his residence to serve him notice over his recent claims that the Bharatiya Janata Party tried to poach seven legislators from his Aam Aadmi Party, offering them ₹25 crore. Delhi Police crime branch sleuths outside chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence Instead of stopping crime, Delhi Police, …

‘BJP’s vessel of sin is full': Arvind Kejriwal on Chandigarh poll result controversy
1 year, 1 month ago

‘BJP’s vessel of sin is full': Arvind Kejriwal on Chandigarh poll result controversy

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party, days after it won the Chandigarh mayoral polls amid controversy “If BJP can rig Chandigarh mayoral polls, imagine what it can do in assembly, LS elections,” Kejriwal said at the Aam Aadmi Party protest over alleged cheating in the mayoral elections. The mayoral election in Chandigarh …

7 Kashmiri students arrested under tough law for rejoicing India World Cup loss
1 year, 4 months ago

7 Kashmiri students arrested under tough law for rejoicing India World Cup loss

India Today  

Seven students of a university in Jammu and Kashmir were arrested under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for allegedly raising anti-India slogans and celebrating the Indian cricket team's loss in the World Cup 2023 final, officials said on Monday. POLITICIANS REACT TO STUDENTS' ARREST A secion of politicians, including the former J-K chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah, have …

AAP holds protests across Punjab against Sanjay Singh’s arrest
1 year, 5 months ago

AAP holds protests across Punjab against Sanjay Singh’s arrest

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party leaders protested across the state against the BJP government for arresting party leader and Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Singh. Punjab cabinet minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal with AAP leaders and workers stage a protest against the arrest of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh by the enforcement directorate, at Bhandari Bridge in Amritsar on Friday. In Jalandhar’s Nakodar, …

Delhi excise policy case: Everything false, cases being slapped to weaken opposition, says Arvind Kejriwal
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi excise policy case: Everything false, cases being slapped to weaken opposition, says Arvind Kejriwal

Firstpost  

Kejriwal’s comments came two days after senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with its money-laundering probe linked to the 2021-22 Delhi Excise policy case. Hitting out at the BJP-ruled centre, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Friday that false cases are being slapped with an aim to subdue and threaten opposition leaders and …

Pro-Khalistan group calls for protest in Chandigarh on Independence Day, security strengthened
1 year, 7 months ago

Pro-Khalistan group calls for protest in Chandigarh on Independence Day, security strengthened

Firstpost  

The Quami Insaaf Morcha, a pro-Khalistan outfit, has announced that on 15 August its supporters will march towards Chandigarh demanding the release of Sikh prisoners who have already served their prison terms The Quami Insaaf Morcha, a pro-Khalistan outfit, has announced that on 15 August its supporters will march towards Chandigarh demanding the release of Sikh prisoners who have already …

‘No reason’ to strip Kashmir autonomy: India’s top court told as it hears challenges to special status removal
1 year, 7 months ago

‘No reason’ to strip Kashmir autonomy: India’s top court told as it hears challenges to special status removal

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s Supreme Court was told that the integration …

Delhi Police protecting Brij Bhushan, PM complicit: Congress
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi Police protecting Brij Bhushan, PM complicit: Congress

The Hindu  

Delhi Police did less work to investigate the charges of sexual harassment levelled by the women wrestlers against Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and more to defend him, the Congress said on Thursday, hours after Delhi Police filed a plea to withdraw POCSO charges against Mr. Singh citing lack of evidence. Speaking at a press conference …

With G20 event, India seeks to project normalcy in disputed Kashmir
1 year, 10 months ago

With G20 event, India seeks to project normalcy in disputed Kashmir

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking on the sidelines of …

'Congress, Bajrang Punia Plotting Against Me. Have Proof': Brij Bhushan Singh On Wrestlers' Protest
1 year, 10 months ago

'Congress, Bajrang Punia Plotting Against Me. Have Proof': Brij Bhushan Singh On Wrestlers' Protest

ABP News  

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who is facing sexual harassment allegations and a protest by a group of top wrestlers, on Sunday claimed that Congress leader Deepender Hooda plotted a conspiracy against him and praised SP chief Akhilesh Yadav for not siding with the agitators. Singh, a BJP MP, said that Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist wrestler …

'Liquor Scam Case Fake, Result of Dirty Politics': Kejriwal After 9 Hrs of CBI Questioning
1 year, 11 months ago

'Liquor Scam Case Fake, Result of Dirty Politics': Kejriwal After 9 Hrs of CBI Questioning

News 18  

After being questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation for over nine hours in connection with the excise policy scam case, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stated that the liquor scam case against him is fake and a result of dirty politics. The Aam Aadmi Party National Convener called the liquor scam case “fake” and a “result of dirty politics.” …

Delhi BJP leaders stage dharna at Rajghat over AAP's 'insult' to Mahatma Gandhi
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi BJP leaders stage dharna at Rajghat over AAP's 'insult' to Mahatma Gandhi

India TV News  

Delhi: The politics in the national capital has intensified as Delhi BJP leaders on Sunday staged a sit-in at Rajghat over the alleged insult to Mahatma Gandhi by the Aam Aadmi Party. BJP Delhi president Virendra Sachdeva prayed at Gandhi's memorial prior to AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal reaching there before going to CBI headquarters. Sachdeva said Kejriwal was called by …

Opposition holds protest march after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha; seeks JPC probe into Adani issue
2 years ago

Opposition holds protest march after Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from Lok Sabha; seeks JPC probe into Adani issue

The Hindu  

Minutes after orders disqualifying Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha were issued, the Opposition parties came together for a protest march from Parliament House to Vijay Chowk, alleging that “democracy is in danger” and reiterating their demand for a probe by the Joint Parliamentary Committee into the Adani issue. The parliamentarians were not allowed to proceed any further from Vijay …

Delhi Police file FIR over London protest that targeted Indian high commission
2 years ago

Delhi Police file FIR over London protest that targeted Indian high commission

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have registered a case under several penal provisions, including India’s anti-terror law, against Indian nationals allegedly involved in a violent protest by pro-Khalistan groups outside the Indian high commission in London during which an activist pulled down the national flag. External affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi told a regular media briefing that an “incident report” on …

India police seek Sikh leader, arrest separatist supporters
2 years ago

India police seek Sikh leader, arrest separatist supporters

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian police are searching for a separatist leader who has revived calls for an independent Sikh homeland, stirring fears of violence in northwestern Punjab state where there’s a history of bloody insurgency. Authorities have deployed thousands of paramilitary soldiers to the state and suspended mobile internet services in some areas to prevent unrest, Sukhchain Singh Gill, the …

’Like Taliban, al-Qaeda...’: Sanjay Raut on ED-CBI raids against opposition
2 years ago

’Like Taliban, al-Qaeda...’: Sanjay Raut on ED-CBI raids against opposition

Live Mint  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has spoken against "blatant misuse" of central agencies against the opposition and compared them with those by the al-Qaeda and Taliban "who use weapons to attack their opponents." While speaking to reporters, Raut said, "The way people like the Taliban and the al-Qaeda take up weapons in their hands to eliminate their opponents, in the …

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