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AAP government to conduct opinion poll on full statehood in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal
The Delhi government will conduct an "opinion poll" and not a "referendum" on the issue of full statehood for the national capital and bringing subjects such as police and land under the jurisdiction of the state government, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Sunday.

Delhi University teachers decide to call off evaluation boycott of undergraduate exams
Delhi University teachers have decided to call off the boycott of evaluation of undergraduate exams in protest against the new UGC norms.

Arvind Kejriwal says the Centre should consult states before appointing Governors
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday voiced protest against imposition of President's rules in states on "frivolous grounds".

Talk to AK: Arvind Kejriwal to hold interactive session with people on Sunday
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold an interactive session, titled 'Talk to AK', where people from across the country can ask him questions.

Delhi dribble: AAP and the saga of MLAs as parliament secretaries
Will the 21 AAP MLAs, disqualified in an ‘Office of profit’ case, convince the EC of their innocence at the 21 July hearing?

Sports Ministry to install big screens all around Delhi during Rio Olympics
Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Thursday said that giant screens will be put up all around Delhi for people to watch the Indian athletes perform in the Rio Olympics beginning 5 August.

CPM Delhi launches hunger strike to protest AAP govt’s failure to fulfil promises
The CPM Delhi Committee has been on a hunger strike near ITO metro station since Tuesday morning, to protest the Delhi AAP government’s alleged negligence towards the issues related to the poor in its recent budget

Delhi BJP leader claims to have received threat calls, case registered
A case of criminal intimidation was registered after Delhi BJP leader Vijender Gupta claimed to have received threat calls.

Delhi govt to set up 300 dengue clinics: Health Minister Satyendar Jain
The Delhi government will set up 300 'dengue clinics' to tackle dengue cases in the city.

AAP protecting corrupt officials: Delhi BJP after Rajendra Kumar's arrest
Delhi BJP on Tuesday attacked the AAP government, accusing it of protecting "corrupt" officials, legislators and ministers of the ruling party.

Live: Centre attacking Delhi govt through CBI, says Sisodia on Rajendra Kumar's arrest
Rajendra Kumar, Delhi Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, was on Monday arrested by the CBI in connection with a corruption case.

Arvind Kejriwal seeks parties' views on full statehood to Delhi
After seeking suggestions from people on his government's draft bill on full statehood to Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal has written to all political parties.

Rajendra Kumar's arrest: The hole in the bucket is far too large this time, Arvind Kejriwal
This time around, the indignation seems to be a bit stretched and even die-hard Kejriwal supporters will be concerned.

Turf war between AAP, Centre: SC to hear Delhi govt plea on Tuesday
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a Delhi government plea regarding its row with the Centre on the administration of the capital

Disqualify MLAs holding post of parliamentary secretaries in other states too: AAP tells EC
AAP has approached the Election Commission seeking similar action against legislators of other parties.

Delhi: Diesel vehicles may be registered on payment of green cess, says SC
In good news for aspiring owners of diesel-run SUVs and cars with engine capacity of 2000 CC and above, Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was open to lifting the ban on their registration.

Delhi shocker: 17-year-old girl gangraped in private school premises, accused arrested
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by a friend and a security guard inside the premises of a private school in east Delhi.

Court rejects Dinesh Mohaniya's bail plea, sends AAP MLA to judicial custody for 14 days
AAP MLA Dinesh Mohaniya, arrested in a case of alleged molestation, was on Monday sent to judicial custody for 14 days by a Delhi court.

Another political showdown in Delhi: Centre returns 14 AAP govt bills
In a setback to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, the central government on Friday returned as many as 14 pending bills of the state government in the capital.

How Delhi Golf Club skirted rules to sneak the elite into its fold
Almost a year after Prime Minister Narendra Modi cancelled 20 memberships at the Delhi Golf Club, an RTI note now reveals who all managed a backdoor entry to Delhi’s biggest networking ground

AAP demands arrest of Maheish Girri, take out candle march to protest killing of NDMC officer
AAP took out a candle march to protest against the killing of NDMC estate officer MM Khan and demanded arrest of East Delhi MP Maheish Girri.

Delhi police chief asks officers to use Twitter judiciously, pay more attention to grammar
Some senior Delhi Police officers have been instructed to use their official Twitter handles more judiciously.

Delhi HC acquits man in rape case, says the victim was in a live-in relationship with him
The Delhi High Court has acquitted a man, who was jailed for 10 years by a trial court for raping a woman in New Delhi in 2011.

Delhi: Speeding vehicle driven by drunk man runs over and kills three-year-old boy
A three-and-a-half-year-old boy was fatally run over by a tempo allegedly driven rashly by its drunk driver in south west Delhi's Najafgarh area.

Gopal Rai lands in trouble: Decoding the premium bus service 'scam' in Delhi govt
The entire attention got focussed on Gopal Rai because it was he as the transport minister commissioned the controversial premium bus service project.

Delhi: 25-year-old CRPF head constable commits suicide
A 25-year-old CRPF head constable committed suicide while on duty by shooting himself with his service revolver on Wednesday, police said.

Aiims MBBS entrance exam 2016 results announced, 7137 candidates qualify
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) MBBS entrance exam 2016 results were announced on Tuesday evening.

Delhi police book Vietnamese diplomat for rash driving
A Vietnamese diplomat was booked for rash and negligent driving in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj area, police said on Tuesday.

Graft or poor health? Delhi transport minister Gopal Rai relinquishes portfolio
Transport Minister Gopal Rai tendered his resignation citing health issues. His portfolio has been given to Satyendra Jain.

Rampant drunken driving cases are turning Delhi roads into a deathtrap
Both incidents claimed lives due to the menace of drunk driving in early morning hours, as the accused were returning from get-togethers drunk.