Did the government's response to the NEET protests stop India's next youth political movement, or merely delay a larger reckoning?

Did the government prevent India's next AAP? The politics behind the NEET protests

Across Punjab, women are creating humorous reels, dance videos, lip-sync performances and relatable content inspired by the scheme, turning it into a grassroots social media movement, said the AAP.

Beyond benefits: How Mukhmantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana became a digital phenomenon

The confrontation between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab and the Akal Takht—the highest temporal seat of Sikhism—has reached a boiling point. Following a series of legislative disputes, the officiating Jathedar, Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj, has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Punjab government to halt what he described as a "defamatory campaign" against Sikh institutions being carried out by "outsiders" on social media.  


Supreme Sikh religious body akal takht accuses AAP leaders of challenging its supremacy 

Leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party and opposition parties have met the Akal Takht amid growing scrutiny of Punjab's amended sacrilege law. The development has sparked debate over religious sensitivities, legal provisions and political accountability in the state.

Sikh lawmakers meet Akal Takht, amended sacrilege act under scrutiny 

AAP was hit by a political crisis on Friday when 7 Rajya Sabha MPs announced they were leaving the party and, with two-thirds of the members, would split and merge with the BJP. The move triggered a legal debate over the validity of the move and its implications under anti-defection rules.

AAP sends petition to Rajya Sabha chairman seeking termination of 7 MPs who switched to BJP

Social activist Anna Hazare said the responsibility for the exit of Raghav Chadha and six other Rajya Sabha MPs lies with the AAP leadership. He said there must have been some reason for resignations and added that in a democracy, individuals are free to decide where they wish to stay or go.

Anna Hazare holds AAP leadership responsible for exit of Raghav Chadha, 6 other MPs

Over two-thirds of AAP’s Rajya Sabha MPs, including Sandeep Pathak, Ashok Mittal, former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, and Rajinder Gupta, are set to back Raghav Chadha’s switch to the BJP. Chadha made the announcement in a press briefing and said AAP had strayed from its founding principles.

Raghav Chadha, 2 other MPs quit Aam Aadmi Party, announce split with 2/3rd MPs set to join BJP

The post comes days after the Aam Aadmi Party removed Chadha as its deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. The party also asked the Rajya Sabha secretariat not to allot him time to speak on its behalf.

‘Never outshine the master’: Raghav Chadha drops cryptic hint as AAP tensions grow

Replying to AAP’s allegation that he was afraid of the BJP and raised trivial issues in the Parliament, MP Raghav Chadha said he did not go to the Parliament to shout, create chaos, or break microphones, but to raise public issues, which he did.

‘Ghayal hoon isiliye ghatak hoon’: Raghav Chadha takes 'Dhurandhar' dig at AAP, denies allegations

The Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Women's Wing has submitted a formal complaint to the Karnataka State Women's Commission, objecting to the teaser of the Kannada film Toxic, starring Yash.

AAP Files Complaint Against Yash's 'Toxic' Over Obscenity

Police sources said Pathanmajra and his accomplices had “fired at the police while fleeing, and they had even run over one police personnel.” Another FIR will be registered against him for assaulting and injuring a police officer on duty. A hunt has been launched to track him down.

Punjab AAP MLA arrested in ‘rape’ case, flees from police custody amid firing; cop injured

The AAP's withdrawal comes just a day before a scheduled INDIA bloc meeting and days ahead of the scheduled beginning of the monsoon session of Parliament. The party sought to blame the Congress for its exit from the alliance that was formed in July 2023 to take on the BJP-led NDA.

AAP walks out of INDIA bloc, blames Congress for failure to unite Opposition; INC slams 'double game'

India News: Atishi, Delhi's CM, voiced strong concerns over the Punjab Police's decision to pull security for AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, pointing fingers at Modi and Shah.

India | 'Modi-Shah want to play with Kejriwal’s life?' Atishi slams Punjab Police security withdrawal for AAP convener

Former BJP leader Anil Jha officially joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday (Nov. 17) in the presence of the party's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal. The development came after the resignation of AAP MLA and Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot, who quit as minister and as party member citing unfulfilled promises to people, challenges and controversies surrounding the party.

Ex-BJP leader Anil Jha joins AAP after Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot's exit; slams BJP’s ‘broken leadership’

Delhi Transport and Environment Minister Kailash Gahlot announced on Sunday (Nov. 17) that he was stepping down from the national capital's council of ministers and was also quitting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Political ambitions have overtaken our commitment...: Delhi AAP Minister Kailash Gahlot quits post and party

The Aam Aadmi Party will contest the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections alone against an "overconfident" Congress, a party member said on Wednesday. "In Delhi, AAP will contest alone.

AAP to contest Delhi elections alone, rules out alliance with Congress after its poor poll show

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi took the oath as the Chief Minister (CM) of the Indian National Capital Territory of Delhi on Saturday (Sep 21). This comes as President Droupadi Murmu, appointed Atishi as the new CM of Delhi, effective from the date of her swearing-in.

President Murmu appoints Atishi as Delhi's new Chief Minister

Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday said that Rajya Sabha MP Atishi will take oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on September 21. "Atishi will take oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on September 21, other ministers will also take their oaths alongside her," the Aam Aadmi Party said in a statement.

Atishi to take oath as Chief Minister of Delhi on September 21: AAP

Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC) have called Arvind Kejriwal's announcement to resign from the post of Delhi chief minister in the next 48 hours as PR and gimmick.

‘Why not today?’: BJP, Congress slam Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal over resignation ‘gimmick’

Two days after he was released from prison as he got bail in the Delhi excise policy case, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday (Sept 15) that he would resign from the top post in two days.

Why does Arvind Kejriwal need two days to resign as Delhi CM? Minister Atishi answers

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal walked out of Tihar Jail after the Rouse Avenue Court accepted the surety bonds and issued his release warrant. This comes after the Indian Supreme Court (SC) on Friday (Sep 13) granted bail to CM Kejriwal in a corruption case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the excise policy scam.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal walks out of Tihar Jail in excise policy case

President Droupadi Murmu has forwarded a memorandum from Bharatiya Janata Party's MLAs to the Ministry of Home Affairs, demanding the dismissal of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is currently imprisoned, which is causing delay in administrative work.

Aam Aadmi Party rages as President forwards BJP's demand to 'dismiss' Delhi govt

The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday released its first list of 20 candidates for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls, hinting that its alliance talks with the Congress have hit a roadblock.

Haryana assembly polls: AAP releases 1st list of candidates, signalling end of alliance talks with Congress

India's Supreme Court on Monday (Aug 5) upheld the authority of the Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi to nominate 10 individuals with specialised knowledge in municipal administration to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).

AAP vs Delhi Lt Governor: Supreme Court upholds L-G's powers in MCD

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Did the government prevent India's next AAP? The politics behind the NEET protests

How a welfare scheme became Punjab’s latest social media conversation

Supreme Sikh religious body akal takht accuses AAP leaders of challenging its supremacy

Sikh lawmakers meet Akal Takht, amended sacrilege act under scrutiny

AAP petitions Rajya Sabha chairman for termination of 7 MPs who switched to BJP

Anna Hazare holds AAP leadership responsible for exit of Raghav Chadha, 6 others

Raghav Chadha, 2 other MPs quit Aam Aadmi Party, announce split with 2/3rd MPs

‘Never outshine the master’: Raghav Chadha drops cryptic hint as AAP rift grows

‘Ghayal hoon isiliye ghatak hoon’: Raghav Chadha takes 'Dhurandhar' dig at AAP