Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, addressing the gathering during the Executive Summit in Ludhiana, expressed his deep gratitude towards the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) volunteers, calling them the true driving force behind the party’s success. 

Mann praised AAP Volunteers' unwavering commitment and described them as passionate torchbearers of the party’s ideology. Mann also emphasized the ongoing efforts to bring positive changes to Punjab and assured volunteers of the party’s unwavering commitment to the people.

"AAP volunteers are not just political workers; they are a revolution in themselves. Whenever the party calls upon them, they respond immediately without hesitation, dedicating themselves fully to the cause of clean and people-centric politics," said Mann.

Raising concerns over recent incidents in the judiciary, MP Raghav Chadha today questioned the government in Rajya Sabha, highlighting the urgent need for judicial reforms. In his address, he emphasized that the people of India regard the judiciary as a temple of justice, believing that when they seek justice, they will receive it. He stated, "Just as it is said that there may be delays in divine justice but never injustice, the same belief exists for our judiciary – that while justice may take time, injustice will not prevail."

He acknowledged that the judiciary has historically strengthened public trust, but recent events have raised concerns that must be addressed through reforms.

MP Chadha argued that just as reforms have taken place in elections, policing, education, and healthcare, similar improvements are essential in the judiciary. He asserted, "Reforms should aim to strengthen the judiciary, not weaken it."

In this context, he raised two key issues: the process of appointing judges and the practice of appointing retired judges to government positions.

Raising concerns over recent incidents in the judiciary, MP Raghav Chadha today questioned the government in Rajya Sabha, highlighting the urgent need for judicial reforms. In his address, he emphasized that the people of India regard the judiciary as a temple of justice, believing that when they seek justice, they will receive it. He stated, "Just as it is said that there may be delays in divine justice but never injustice, the same belief exists for our judiciary – that while justice may take time, injustice will not prevail."

He acknowledged that the judiciary has historically strengthened public trust, but recent events have raised concerns that must be addressed through reforms.

Glitches in ‘Pollution Under Control’ certification for vehicles and entry of polluting trucks into Delhi may come up for discussion in the Assembly on Tuesday as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta prepares to table a Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report ‘exposing’ failures of the previous AAP government in cleaning the city’s toxic air.

CM Gupta will table the report of the central government auditor on the 'Performance Audit on Prevention and Mitigation of Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi' which will shed light on Arvind Kejriwal’s performance on the front till March 31, 2021.

This will be the third CAG report to be tabled by the BJP government in the Assembly since coming to power. On earlier occasions, the government tabled reports on the health sector and Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC).

Till Friday, the Assembly discussed a CAG report on the financial mismanagement at the DTC and referred it to the Committee on Government Undertakings to submit its report within three months.

During the discussion on the Finance Bill 2025 and The Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2025 in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, MP Raghav Chadha painted a heart-wrenching picture of the tax burden on the common man’s life. Highlighting eight stages from birth to death, he explained how a person remains trapped in the web of taxes throughout their life. He urged the government to reduce the tax burden on the public, so that people have more money in their hands and the economy can move forward.

Tension prevailed in Bhatpara under Barrackpore Police Commissionerate in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district following a shootout in front of the residence of Arjun Singh, the former BJP Lok Sabha member.

The violence took place late Wednesday night, in which crude bombs were hurled and bullets fired.

One person identified as Saddam was injured after being hit by a bullet during the gang war. He is currently under treatment at a local hospital. He is known as a local Trinamool Congress associate.

The local police, however, have claimed that the situation has been brought under control. No one involved with the chaos will be spared,” said a senior police officer present at the spot.

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha expressed deep concern over the severe crises affecting the country’s banking system. During the discussion on the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Rajya Sabha, he questioned the central government’s intentions, stating that the bill does not meet public expectations. He criticized it as a bill focused only on procedural reforms, failing to address the real issues that citizens face daily.

He emphasized that banks are not just financial institutions but the foundation of democracy. From common people’s savings to farmers' loans, from students' education to retirees’ pensions – the banking system is deeply integrated into every citizen’s life. However, growing banking fraud, loan recovery issues, and increasing pressure on employees have resulted in declining public trust in banks. Today, people are hesitant to trust banks with their money.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday allowed J&K MP Engineer Rashid to attend the ongoing Budget Session proceedings.

The second half of the Budget Session began on March 10 and will conclude on April 4.

Engineer Rashid, who won the Lok Sabha election from Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla constituency by defeating National Conference Vice President, and now Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah by over two lakh votes while he remained lodged in Tihar Jail, is accused in a terror funding case being probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

A bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambhani on Tuesday reserved its decision after hearing the oral arguments advanced by the counsel representing the anti-terror agency and Engineer Rashid’s lawyer.

In a bizarre development, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's convoy came to an abrupt halt at a flyover in the national capital, forcing her and the accompanying officials to stay put on the road for as long as 15 minutes.

Stray cattle were apparently the reason behind the sudden halt of the Delhi Chief Minister's convoy. While the Chief Minister and her support staff were passing through the city's Haidarpur flyover, a group of about four to five stray cattle came in their way.

As per eyewitnesses, a mishap was averted as the driver applied the brakes on time and the convoy halted at the flyover.

AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the Congress, Akali Dal, and BJP of defaming Punjab by labelling it as “Udta Punjab” during their respective tenures.

Kejriwal made the charge at rival parties while emphasizing Punjab government’s ongoing efforts to combat the drug menace and pledge for more aggressive action against drug suppliers in the state.

Taking to the social media platform X, Kejriwal wrote, "Our government in Punjab has launched a strong war against drugs. Now in the next phase, the big drug suppliers will be attacked. Not a single drug dealer or supplier will be spared. During the Congress, Akali Dal and BJP governments, they had defamed Punjab by calling it ‘Udta Punjab’. Now people are coming together to make ‘Badalta Punjab’."