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ED registers money laundering case to probe Delhi Excise Policy irregularities

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a money laundering case to probe alleged irregularities in the Delhi Excise policy allegedly involving Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and others, official sources said Tuesday.

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ED official denies case against Sisodia

Rahul, top Congress leaders to attend Sept 4 mega rally against price rise

Congress' rally at Ramlila Ground in Delhion September 4 against price rise and unemployment in the country under Modi government rule, will be attended by all the top leaders of the party including Rahul Gandhi, Delhi Congress president Anil Kumar said on Tuesday.

The Delhi Congress leaders discussed preparation of the rally in a meeting at Rajiv Bhawan on DDU Marg.

ED registers money laundering case against Manish Sisodia

Yamuna rejuvenation project facing land availability issues

The Centre's Yamuna river rejuvenation project in Delhi through forestry intervention has run into the hurdle of non-availability of land in the floodplains.

The Union Environment Ministry had in March released the detailed project reports prepared by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) for the rejuvenation of 13 major rivers, including the Yamuna.

ED arrests 4 in Delhi on money laundering charges associated with bank fraud

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested four Delhi-based businessmen in a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged bank loan fraud of Rs 605 crore, the agency said on Tuesday.

The case pertains to a probe against a company called Shree Bankey Behari Exports Ltd. (SBBEL) and its directors Amar Chand Gupta, Ram Lal Gupta and Raj Kumar Gupta and the nephew and employee of Amar Chand Gupta, Sanjay Kansal.

Ram Lal Gupta, Raj Kumar Gupta and Sanjay Kansal were taken into custody by the federal agency on August 18 while Amar Chand Gupta was arrested two days later on August 20.

All the four were sent to ED custody till August 25 by a local court, the ED said. (PTI)

Delhi L-G sends note to Kejriwal over files being sent without CM's signature

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has sent a note to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flagging that files without the latter's signature were being sent by the CMO for his opinion and approval, LG office sources said on Tuesday.

The claim was made amid a tussle between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and the office of the LG over various issues. (PTI)

Delhi govt to recruit 200 women drivers for DTC buses

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Tuesday said the government plans to have 200 women bus drivers with the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) as part of its effort to provide employment opportunities to them.

He also handed over appointment letters to the first batch of 11 women bus drivers who have completed their training and will be employed with the DTC. (PTI)

Two FIRs registered in connection with JNU scuffle

The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered two separate FIRs in connection with the scuffle that broke out at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) between a group of students and security staff a day before, officials said.

The university has said two security guards were beaten up mercilessly by the students and strict action will be taken against those who are found guilty of disrupting the academic environment.

Members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) have, however, accused the university of carrying out the attack which took place when the students were staging a protest seeking the release of fellowship which they claimed to have not received in over a year. (PTI)

Delhi govt seeking suggestions on draft bus aggregator scheme to reduce pollution

The Delhi government has sought public feedback on its draft scheme which aims to reduce intra-city trips of private vehicles by making available premium air-conditioned bus service to people and reduce pollution.

The government has sought suggestions by September 8 on the draft Delhi Motor Vehicle Licensing of Aggregators (Premium Buses) Scheme. (PTI)

Satyendar Jain's wife gets bail in money laundering case

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted regular bail to Poonam Jain, wife of Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, in connection with a money laundering case.

The Rouse Avenue Court in the city granted regular bail to Poonam Jain while the bail plea of other accused persons in the case -- Ankush and Vaibhav Jain -- will be heard on August 27. A detailed order is expected to be made available later in the day. (IANS)

Kejriwal feels Sisodia could get arrested in next 2-3 days

NCP asks AAP tp release purported audio recording of BJP's 'offer' to Sisodia

AAP volunteers join Delhi BJP in 'protest' against corruption

Several “AAP volunteers” on Tuesday joined the Delhi unit of BJP which has been accused to have been trying to woo the AAP members.

Welcoming the new entrants in the party fold, Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta said that AAP volunteers quit the party in "protest" over charges of corruption in excise policy against the Kejriwal government in Delhi.

Facing a CBI probe in the Delhi excise policy, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had on Monday claimed that he was "offered the CM's post" by the BJP and closure of all cases if he quit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and joined the saffron outfit.

The BJP and AAP have been locking horns over "irregularities" in the liquor policy of the Delhi government. (PTI)

AAP takes swipe at Congress over Twitter post for 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'

Assam: Kamrup's CJM court summons Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia on September 29 over defamation case filed by Assam CM

The CBI-ED investigation was only an attempt to bring down the Delhi Govt by pressurising it: AAP

Operation Lotus has become Operation 'Bogus', says AAP's Sanjay Singh

I urge PM Modi to think about the citizens of the nation: AAP leader Atishi Marlena

All allegations against Manish Sisodia are baseless but still an investigation was launched by the CBI: AAP leader Atishi Marlena

Senior AAP leader Atishi Marlena addresses the media

I ask Sidodia, did your government bear a loss of Rs 3500 crore in revenue or not?": BJP's Parvesh Sahib Singh

AAP diverting from liquor policy scam: BJP

Sudhanshu Trivedi & Parvesh Sahib Singh jointly address a press conference at party headquarters in New Delhi

Public seeks the truth on AAP's excise policy: BJP

Will AAP show proof of bribe: BJP on AAP's liquor policy

BJP 'badly scared' of AAP in Gujarat: Kejriwal

Congress releases logo, tagline, and pamphlet of their 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' which will begin on September 7

AAP claims MLAs offered Rs 5 crore to leave party, join BJP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP_ on Tuesday again called out the BJP for trying to break the party. He also claimed that AAP MLAs were offered Rs 5 crore to leave the party and join BJP.

AAP spokesperson Saurabh Bhardwaj said that the BJP is establishing Operation Lotus by toppling state governments and alliances, betraying the mandate of the people.

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AAP leader Sanjay Singh to address media at 1:30 pm today

Delhi CM Kejriwal, his deputy Sisodia to interact with youth today on second day of Gujarat visit

Delhi Chief Minister ArvindKejriwaland his deputy Manish Sisodia will on Tuesday interact with youth in Gujarat's Bhavnagar city on the issues of education and employment on the second day of their visit to the state where elections are due later this year. On Monday, the two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders participated in a programme in Himmatnagar where they interacted with voters. AAP national convenerKejriwaland Sisodia, who is the education minister of Delhi, will hold a town hall meet on education and employment on Tuesday with youth from Gujarat in Bhavnagar, a state party official said.

Everyone repeatedly asked Sisodia to come to Gujarat: Kejriwal

'AAP has audio recording of BJP's offer to Sisodia, will release it when time comes'

The AAP has the audio recording of the BJP's "offer" to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia that all cases against him will be dropped if he switched sides, sources in the Arvind Kejriwal-led party said on Monday.

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Sisodia deserves Bharat Ratna, being hounded: Kejriwal

Aam Aadmi Party’s national convener Arvind Kejriwal defended his senior party leader, and Delhi’s deputy chief minister, Manish Sisodia against the CBI investigation into the alleged irregularities in Delhi’s liquor policy.

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