Aam Aadmi Party

Allegations of state misconduct in Punjab

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Punjab family alleges forced cremation of Dalit man Gulzar Singh

In Sangrur, Punjab, a series of incidents involving allegations of state misconduct and political tension has emerged. Initially, a Sikh youth, Mohanjit Singh, alleged he was subjected to custodial torture, including ele

Terror threats and housing demands by Kashmiri Pandit staff

6 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Kashmiri Pandit employees set September 30 deadline for housing

The United Liberation Council (ULC), identified by intelligence sources as a shadow front for the Lashkar-e-Taiba terror organization, has issued a series of threats targeting Kashmiri Pandit government employees in the

Punjab government employee and pensioner strikes

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Punjab government enforces ‘no work, no pay’ amid ongoing employee strike

Approximately 300,000 government employees and 400,000 pensioners in Punjab initiated a statewide strike on August 27, organized by the Sanjha Mulazam Manch. The protest aims to pressure the Bhagwant Mann-led government

Delhi Jal Board corruption investigation

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Delhi Jal Board ex-Chief Engineer granted police custody in tender scam case

The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) arrested former Delhi Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) sewage treatment plant (STP) tenderin

Raghav Chadha electoral roll dispute

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Raghav Chadha voter registration sparks political dispute in Delhi

A political dispute has emerged involving Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab regarding electoral roll accuracy. Initially, Chadha, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Pa

India's E20 ethanol policy faces protests and compatibility

69 clusters · 178 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: India seeks new uses for surplus ethanol beyond E20 blending

India’s mandatory 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20) programme faces intensifying political and industry scrutiny. While the government maintains the blend reduces CO2 emissions and saves foreign exchange, opposition leade

Indian political controversy over ‘dimagi Naxal’ label

6 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: BJP intensifies social media campaign using ‘Dimagi Naxal’ memes

During his 80th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of a threat from ‘dimagi Naxals’ (intellectual Naxals), alleging that individuals with a Maoist mindset have influenced public policy. He call

Political and environmental debate over India ethanol policy

5 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Egg prices in India rise 40% amid soaring poultry feed costs

India's ethanol-blending policy has evolved into a multifaceted debate involving energy security, environmental sustainability, and food security. While the government aims to reduce crude oil imports—which currently acc

India sugar supply and price control measures

12 clusters · 105 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: India sugar and jaggery markets see divergent price trends

In late July, the Indian government halted sugar exports and introduced strict dealer stock limits to curb hoarding ahead of the October–November festive season. Following a production shortfall where output fell approxi

Punjab pharmacy examination malpractice investigation

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Punjab Police arrest 35 in inter-state pharmacy exam cheating racket

The recruitment process for 454 pharmacy officer positions in Punjab was halted by the Punjab and Haryana High Court following allegations of a paper leak during examinations conducted by Baba Farid University of Health

Ramabai Ranveer marathon victory and aftermath

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Arvind Kejriwal praises Maharashtra mother for running marathon to fund daughter's education

Ramabai Ranveer, a 47-year-old cook from Maharashtra’s Beed district, won the ‘Amrit Daud’ marathon to fund her daughters’ higher education. Ranveer competed in a 3-km race wearing a traditional sari and, after her slipp

Delhi-NCR monsoon rains and air quality trends

5 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: India: Monsoon rains impact regions as Delhi prepares for BRICS Summit

Delhi has seen improvements in air quality driven by both government initiatives and weather patterns. In early August, the Delhi government reported 137 clean-air days, surpassing previous years. Environment Minister Ma

AAP political response to 1984 massacre legacy

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: AAP protests BJP MPs' attendance at 1984 riots convict's tribute

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress regarding their handling of the legacy of the 1984 Sikh massacre. The controversy follows the final bhog ceremony

Delhi subsidized rice scam allegations

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Delhi rice scam: AAP alleges diversion of 50,000 tonnes of subsidized grain

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has alleged a planned ₹22,000 crore scam in Delhi involving the diversion of subsidized rice. The allegations suggest that an Assam-based corporation, in coordination with t

Delhi riots murder conviction and sentencing

4 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Delhi High Court seeks police response on Tahir Hussain murder appeal

The February 2020 northeast Delhi riots led to the murder of Intelligence Bureau officer Ankit Sharma. Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four co-accused—Javed, Anas, Nazim, and Kasim—were convicted of murder, kidna

Panjab University student union elections

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Ankit Bidhan of ABVP wins Panjab University presidency

The Panjab University Campus Students’ Council elections saw a significant political shift when the Student Organisation of India (SOI), the student wing of the Shiromani Akali Dal, announced unconditional support for th

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana launched; water supply modernization

9 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Delhi government launches Lakshmi Yojana and CSR partnerships

On August 26, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta officially launched the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana at Talkatora Stadium, distributing official letters to approximately 2,500 to 4,000 beneficiaries. A central election promise of the B

Punjab political rivalry intensifies ahead of 2026 election

24 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Nayab Singh Saini criticizes Punjab's AAP government

The political rivalry between the AAP and BJP in Punjab has intensified as the 2026 elections approach. Following earlier shifts of AAP members to the BJP, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has escalated his criti

Political and financial disputes in Punjab

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Punjab political leaders clash over governance and welfare

Political tensions in Punjab have intensified as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government faces scrutiny over education standards, corruption, and fiscal management. Initially, state leadership defended its education polici

Shiromani Akali Dal opposition in Punjab

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Shiromani Akali Dal targets Punjab government over corruption and unrest

The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has escalated its political opposition to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government in Punjab, focusing on allegations of corruption, administrative failures, and threats to regional stabilit

BJP electoral strategy in Punjab

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Punjab politics: BJP and SAD negotiate seat sharing for 2027

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has initiated organizational and strategic preparations for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. In early August, Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon met with national leadership in

AAP political challenges to BJP regarding education and law

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: AAP leaders challenge BJP over government school management

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders have leveled several accusations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding constitutional protections and educational infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. In Uttar Pradesh,

Controversy over Deepender Hooda remarks on Sajjan Kumar

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Deepender Hooda denies calling Sajjan Kumar a ‘role model’

Controversy has emerged within the Indian National Congress following remarks made by MP Deepender Hooda regarding the late Sajjan Kumar, a figure convicted for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Hooda reportedly desc

Delhi E20 fuel policy protests and expansion

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Arvind Kejriwal to hold Goa townhall regarding E20 fuel concerns

Transport operators in Delhi, including the Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transporters and Tour Operators Association, have announced a protest march to Parliament on 4 August. They are demanding an independent scientific revie

BJP alliance-building ahead of state elections

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP consider reunion for Punjab elections

In early August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Badal at Parliament House, renewing speculation that the BJP-SAD partnership, dissolved after the 2020 farm-law protests, cou

Delhi excise policy case legal challenges

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: CBI challenges discharge of Kejriwal and Sisodia in liquor policy case

The legal proceedings regarding the Delhi excise policy case have escalated in the Delhi High Court following the trial court's decision to discharge 23 accused individuals, including former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwa

Political and legal challenges for Arvind Kejriwal

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Arvind Kejriwal faces praise from AAP and criticism from BJP

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal and other party officials, including former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia, faced criminal contempt proceedings in the Delhi High Court. The case was initiated by Justic

Noida International Airport drainage and misinformation

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Noida International Airport investigation launched over fake waterlogging video

On August 11, 2026, Noida International Airport in Jewar experienced temporary waterlogging following intense rainfall. Social media footage showed water accumulating in the parking area and on the passage connecting the

Harbhajan Singh political controversy in Punjab

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Harbhajan Singh explains departure from AAP to join BJP

A political controversy emerged in Punjab involving BJP Rajya Sabha MP and former cricketer Harbhajan Singh after he shared a video on social media depicting individuals appearing motionless. Singh suggested the footage

India FIRs and misinformation amid political deepfakes

4 clusters · 25 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Deepfakes and misinformation target Jharkhand protests

In late July 2026, India's Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal lodged a First Information Report (FIR) after a viral AI-generated video falsely showed him threatening student protesters. The clip, which Goy