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Topic: AAP govt

AAP created moral panic among people. And used amoral means to grow

AAP is caught up in the structural challenges that new parties face. Its inability to overcome those has made it like other parties.

Delhi result is BJP’s loudest message to opposition—it will dominate Indian politics for long

Amit Shah is having a last laugh. He waited 10 years for this moment—Kejriwal, the maverick leader who wanted to be a disruptor of traditional Indian politics is defeated.

Setback for AAP: LG can nominate civic body aldermen, does not need Delhi govt advice, rules SC

The top court's verdict came on a plea of the government challenging the nominations of 10 'aldermen' by the LG to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

Hindu Right press rues poll wins of ‘separatist elements’ — ‘meaning of democracy misinterpreted’

ThePrint’s round-up of how pro-Hindutva writers covered and commented on news and topical issues over the last couple of weeks.

ED files 1st chargesheet in Delhi Jal Board case, names 4 individuals & 1 company as accused

The Enforcement Directorate alleges that bribe money generated from corruption in a contract issued by Delhi Jal Board was 'passed on' as election funds to AAP.

Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh & now Kejriwal — AAP grapples with leadership vacuum ahead of LS polls

While Delhi Education Minister Atishi has seemingly been groomed as Kejriwal’s possible successor in Delhi govt, the real challenge for the AAP will be on political decision-making front.

SC upholds Centre’s decision to extend Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar’s tenure by 6 months

The SC bench had earlier sought to know if the Centre had the necessary power to do so, and questioned if it was 'stuck with only one person' because of lack of worthy IAS officers.

Pay up in 1 week or use funds set aside for ads — SC’s ultimatum to Delhi govt over RRTS project dues

'Gross breach' of assurances given by AAP govt, says bench. At an earlier hearing, court had questioned govt for spending Rs 1,100 crore on ads but not on the infrastructure project.

Dedicate 10 mins of assembly to ‘mutual brotherhood’, Punjab tells schools after UP slapping incident

Education minister says move aimed at strengthening 'ethos of communal harmony' in young minds. Orders have been issued to all govt schools in Punjab, says principal secretary.

Faith, politics, red tape: Fresh row between Delhi L-G, AAP govt over religious structures

Last week, Delhi dy CM and Home Minister Manish Sisodia had said that he had files pertaining to demolition of 74 religious structures but the police had advised them against razing those, citing law and order.

On Camera

Buying Russian oil, misreading Trump—3 points will define India’s next energy strategy

India should have secured greater savings by pressing Russia for prices nearer the cap while sustaining high volumes. This would have preserved strategic autonomy and served economic logic.

Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump’s tariff hike

New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an...

Shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of dodgy & undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.