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In the process of overturning 'illegal decisions' taken by AAP govt, says Najeeb Jung

The Delhi High Court verdict must have made things "clear" to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Wednesday said, while asserting that he was in the process of overturning "illegal decisions" taken by the AAP government.

AAP plants saplings in potholes, names them after state politicians

In an offbeat way to highlight the condition of roads in the city, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday planted saplings in potholes and named those after politicians in the state.

AAP govt's spending on advertisements defies common sense and wastes public money

The question here is on the wisdom or the lack of it involved in the AAP's mindless spending of public money.

Delhi gangrape case: Convict Vinay Sharma attempts suicide in Tihar jail

Vinay Sharma, accused in 2012 Delhi gangrape, has been admitted to the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital in Delhi after he attempted suicide on Wednesday night in Tihar jail, reported

Delhi Assembly ratifies GST Bill, calls it a 'big reform'

Delhi Assembly on Wednesday ratified Goods and Service Tax (GST) Constitution Amendment Bill, becoming the third non-BJP-ruled state and overall the eighth to clear the proposed tax regime, billed as single biggest tax reform in decades.

Don't want to run Delhi on alcohol money but no plans to ban liquor: Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said the Delhi government has no plan to ban liquor in the city even as he maintained that the AAP dispensation does not want to run the city administration with money collected from sale of alcohol in the national capital.

Democratic functioning stonewalled in Delhi Assembly: BJP MLA OP Sharma

BJP MLA OP Sharma on Tuesday claimed in Delhi High Court that democratic functioning had been "stonewalled" in the Delhi Assembly.

Ban on liquor in Delhi not practical unless imposed across nation, says Manish Sisodia

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday said a ban on the sale of liquor in Delhi is not practical unless it is also banned across the nation.

Jigisha murder case: Delhi court orders death penalty for two convicts, life sentence for one

A court in New Delhi on Monday awarded death sentence to two out of three persons convicted for murdering and robbing IT executive Jigisha Ghosh in 2009.

Delhi's ACB carries out searches at DCW office in the wake of charges of nepotism

Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch on Thursday carried out searches at Delhi Commission for Women office in New Delhi in connection with complaints.

Terrorism coming in way of India-Pakistan ties, says Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar

India rejected Pakistan's proposal to hold Foreign Secretary-level talks on Kashmir and made it clear that terrorism was "central" to its relations with Islamabad, whose different view and attitude has made it difficult for bilateral ties to grow.

Kejriwal defends minimum wages hike, says 'money in hands of poor will benefit economy'

Defending his government's decision to hike minimum wages in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said money in the hands of the poor and middle class will benefit the country's economy.

Amid Kashmir stand-off, Jaishankar accepts Pakistan's invite for talks

Amid escalating bilateral tension over the unrest in Kashmir Valley, India on Wednesday said that Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar will go to Islamabad for talks with his Pakistani counterpart, but will focus on "aspects" related to cross-border terrorism.

Plea filed in Supreme Court over alleged misuse of sedition law by Centre, states

A plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday over alleged misuse of penal law on sedition by the Centre and various states.

Union Minister VK Singh's wife claims she is being blackmailed by relative's friend, lodges FIR

Union Minister VK Singh's wife has filed a complaint with Delhi Police on Wednesday against a man named Pradeep Chauhan for blackmailing her and demanding Rs 2 crore.

Sri Sri's Art of Living event completely destroyed Yamuna floodplains: Expert committee tells NGT

The 'World Culture Festival' extravaganza organised by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Art of Living (AOL) on Yamuna has "completely destroyed" the riverbed.

Arvind Kejriwal pays homage to Pramukh Swami in Sarangpur

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday visited Sarangpur to pay homage to Pramukh Swami, the spiritual head of the Swaminarayan sect, who passed away last week in Botad district.

Despite 'limited powers', AAP govt delivered on various fronts: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that despite having "limited powers" and "hurdles" created by the Centre, the AAP government has been able to deliver on several fronts which are being lauded across the world.

Arvind Kejriwal announces 50 percent increase in minimum wages for workers in Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a nearly 50 percent increase in minimum wages for all working class in the national capital.

Arvind Kejriwal reiterates his demand for Delhi's full statehood

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday reiterated his demand for full statehood for Delhi.

No explosives found in unclaimed bags lying in Delhi: Police

Security agencies and police on Sunday went into tizzy after two calls of unclaimed bags lying in sensitive North Avenue area and New Delhi railway station.

SC lifts diesel ban in Delhi-NCR but imposes 1% environment compensation

In July, the National Green Tribunal had banned diesel vehicles which have been registered more than 10 years ago in the National Capital Region.

Centre files caveat in Supreme Court on the issue of Delhi's Union Territory status

Centre has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court stating it should be heard when the apex court decides the matter on the Union Territory status of Delhi.

Delhi Assembly decides to install CCTVs at the offices of AAP MLAs

CCTV cameras will be installed and civil defence volunteers deployed in the offices of AAP MLAs.

Delhi statehood or not, Arvind Kejriwal has been relegated to the role of mayor

The Delhi High Court ruled on Thursday that the lieutenant-governor is the administrative head of the National Capital Territory, and that’s it. Which means, Arvind Kejriwal had been pointlessly bashing heads with Najib Jung on issues such as services

Delhi court grants bail to former deputy secretary in CMO in corruption case

A special court on Tuesday granted bail to former deputy secretary in Delhi Chief Minister's Office, Tarun Sharma, in a graft case.

Delhi: Roof collapses in multi-storey building, woman and two children killed

A woman and her two minor children were killed when a portion of roof collapsed in their flat in a multi-storey building in west Delhi's Uttam Nagar.

Delhi L-G Najeeb Jung directs police to focus on women's safety

Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Thursday directed the Delhi Police to focus on women safety measures.

Arvind Kejriwal and the quest to legalise the 'illegal' in Delhi

Although I am not a great admirer of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, for once, I do support him when he says that Narendra Modi, the BJP and RSS are squarely responsible for the vandalism in which the National Capital’s auto and taxi unions have been indulging.

Now, Arvind Kejriwal says PM Narendra Modi may try to get him killed

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said in a video on Wednesday that people from the Modi government may try to get him killed.