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TopicAam Aadmi Party

Topic: Aam Aadmi Party

AAP functionary shot dead outside Jalandhar gurdwara, Opposition slams Mann govt on law & order

The killing marks the second such attack on a ruling-party functionary in the state this year. Last month, an AAP sarpanch in Tarn Taran was shot dead at point-blank range at a wedding.

Farm houses in the Shivaliks: Why Punjab govt’s housing policies have run into legal headwinds

In August last year, Mann government junked its land-pooling scheme after protests. Months on, its two housing policies are now mired in cases before the NGT and High Court.

ED’s claims against I-PAC & Delhi liquor policy case have a common link—hawala firm & Goa

The Kolkata firm & its employee in Goa named in case against I-PAC were earlier accused by CBI & ED of facilitating transfer of Rs 45 crore for AAP before 2022 Goa elections.

Mann govt in Punjab locked in ‘cold wars’ with IAS officers. The ‘punishment’—no posting for months

Since the formation of AAP govt in 2022, several senior officers have often been kept without postings for months, for reasons which have never been clearly spelt out.

AAP dials Punjab voters to ask: Is Mann delivering?

Punjab residents are receiving calls from the 'chief minister's office', asking if they are happy with Mann and whether there is anything they would like to flag. 

‘It’s their smoke’: AAP & BJP play the AQI blame game as Delhi chokes

Air quality in Delhi had reached the 'very poor' category by Tuesday morning, with residents complaining of breathing difficulties and eye irritation.

AAP RS pick with rags-to-riches story, Rajinder Gupta’s stock has always soared in Punjab politics

Gupta is the founder and chairman emeritus of Trident Group, a global leader in textiles. He resigned as vice chairman of Punjab State Economy and Planning Board Saturday.

ED attaches Rs 7.4-cr worth properties belonging to firms ‘linked’ to former AAP minister Satyendar Jain

ED had initiated money laundering probe on basis of a CBI FIR which accused Jain of acquiring disproportionate assets during his time as a minister in Delhi.

Punjab govt withdraws land pooling policy. Here’s what it said & why HC stayed its implementation

The AAP-led state government notified the Land Pooling Policy 2025 on 14 May this year, aiming to acquire fertile land for 'proposed development work'.

AAP’s old foe Majithia ‘knew’ he was next, warned CM Mann before arrest—’will make you scream’ 

Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia Wednesday in a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.