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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."
Sunita Kejriwal attacks PM Modi following the Delhi CM's arrest, says 'dictator' should be destroyed
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal on Thursday launched a scathing attack against the centre led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over her husband's arrest by CBI saying that she has always prayed for wisdom to everyone but now she has started praying that the dictators must be destroyed.
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 excise policy scam case: CBI formally arrests CM Arvind Kejriwal
A Delhi court on Wednesday allowed the CBI to formally arrest Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged excise scam. The CBI arrested Kejriwal after Special Judge Amitabh Rawat passed the order. The application was moved by the central probe agency after the AAP leader was pr...
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.
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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.
Supreme Court says Delhi High court stay on Arvind Kejriwal's bail unusual
The Supreme Court commented on the Delhi High Court's 'unusual' interim stay in Arvind Kejriwal's money laundering case, awaiting the HC's verdict on the ED's plea regarding the AAP chief's release.
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.
Atishi's indefinite fast over water crisis enters second day
Delhi Water Minister Atishi is fasting for two days due to the water crisis in the city. She claims Haryana is not releasing enough water for 28 lakh people, who are suffering from a shortage of 100 MGD water. Delhi relies on neighboring states for water, with Haryana providing 613 MGD.
Delhi excise policy case: On day of release, Arvind Kejriwal is jailed again
The Delhi High Court issued an interim stay on the trial court's decision granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the alleged Delhi excise scandal. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) challenged the lower court's order, calling it "perverse" and alleging that the court did not properly consider their arguments or relevant evidence. The High Court's vacation bench, led by Justice Sudhir Kumar Jain, reserved its decision on the stay petition and stated it would announce its ruling within two to three days.
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.
ED behaving as if Kejriwal 'most wanted terrorist': Sunita Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife, Sunita Kejriwal, claimed on Friday that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) moved to challenge her husband's bail order even before it was available on the trial court's website. Sunita made these remarks while speaking in south Delhi's Bhogal, where Delhi Water Minister Atishi began an indefinite hunger strike to demand more water from Haryana.
Delhi water crisis: Atishi begins fast for more water from Haryana
The minister has claimed that Haryana for the last two weeks was releasing 100 million gallons per day less water to Delhi against its share of 613 MGD, as a result, 28 lakh people in Delhi were affected.
Delhi Congress holds protest outside BJP office over NEET 'paper leak'
The medical entrance examination, National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET-UG, was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on May 5 with around 24 lakh candidates taking part.
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.
Delhi water crisis BJP-made: AAP's Sanjay Singh
Several areas in the national capital have been dealing with a water crisis for weeks, experiencing little to no supply. The shortage is being addressed by private water tankers. The AAP's Sanjay Singh alleged that BJP-ruled Haryana is not releasing water as per Delhi's demand.
People can do anything when they're angry: BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri on vandalization of Delhi Jal Board office
The ongoing water crisis in Delhi has led to widespread protests, vandalism, and political confrontations. The Delhi Jal Board office in Chhatarpur was vandalized by BJP workers, and BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri defended the damage, stating that it is natural and that people can do anything when they are angry. He accused the Aam Aadmi Party of corruption and demanded freedom from the government. AAP leader Atishi alleged that Bidhuri attacked the office with goons, claiming that the BJP is plotting to stop the water supply to Delhi from the Haryana government.
AAP leader Atishi accuses BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri, supporters of vandalising Delhi Jal Board office amid water crisis
While addressing a press conference in the national capital, Atishi said, "Delhi is currently facing severe heat. Even in this difficult time, the BJP has left no stone unturned, troubling the people of Delhi. The BJP is hatching a conspiracy against the people of Delhi. This conspiracy has three parts. The first part of this is to stop the water supply to Delhi from the BJP government of Haryana. Due to this not even a drop of water is left at the Wazirabad Water Treatment Plant."
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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