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Who is Atishi

One of the most prominent members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Atishi is hailed for her role in Delhi’s famed education reforms. Born to Delhi University (DU) professors Vijay Singh and Tripta Wahi on 8 June 1981, Atishi received her school and college education in Delhi. Soon after graduating in history from DU’s St Stephen's College in 2001, she went to the Oxford University for further studies.
 
Atishi, who has dropped her surname, got associated with the AAP in 2013 and became involved in policy formulation for the party. She played a key role in leading the education reforms in
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Atishi accuses Centre of settling Rohingyas in Delhi; Puri denies claim

Citing two tweets by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri in 2022, Atishi alleged the Union government has settled a large number of illegal Rohingya refugees in different parts of the national capital

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 3:51 PM IST

Drone mist-spraying pilot project in hitch for high costs, limited results

The technology was proposed as part of Delhi's 21-point Winter Action Plan to combat worsening air quality

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Updated On : 12 Dec 2024 | 5:57 PM IST

As long as Amit Shah remains HM, murders will happen daily in Delhi: AAP

Delhi CM Atishi claimed that the BJP-ruled central government has caused a breakdown of the law and order situation in Delhi, due to which the residents are troubled

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2024 | 12:05 PM IST

Winter action plan: Delhi govt to set up 230 tents as shelter for homeless

According to the Delhi government's winter action plan 2024-25 launched on November 15, a total of 250 tents are to be set up

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Updated On : 08 Dec 2024 | 11:46 AM IST

Delhi HC to hear plea by BJP MLAs seeking CAG reports in Assembly

Justice Sanjeev Narula on Monday deferred hearing on the petition while noting that the pleadings in the case were not yet complete

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 12:51 PM IST

Delhi CM Atishi extends electric vehicle policy till March 31, 2025

At a press conference, Atishi said in the wake of poor air quality, the Delhi cabinet has decided to extend the EV policy and roll out subsidies and road tax exemptions pending from January 1

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Updated On : 28 Nov 2024 | 4:09 PM IST

Delhi has become gangster capital, criminals have no fear of law: CM Atishi

The allegations come after the chief minister met parents of a 28-year-old man, who was killed in northeast Delhi's Sunder Nagari last week

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Updated On : 20 Nov 2024 | 4:28 PM IST

Supreme Court flags 'wrong approach' in enforcing anti-pollution curbs

The Bench questioned the Delhi government and the CAQM over the delay in invoking pollution preventive measures under Grap stages

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Updated On : 18 Nov 2024 | 11:06 PM IST

UPDATES: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das' tenure likely to be extended further

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Updated On : 18 Nov 2024 | 8:22 PM IST

Kailash Gahlot quits AAP ahead of Delhi polls, flags 'grave challenges'

Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva welcomed Gahlot's resignation, saying he took a brave step

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Updated On : 17 Nov 2024 | 11:03 PM IST

Online learning in Delhi schools up to Class 5 due to pollution: CM Atishi

The national capital's air quality remained in the 'severe' category for a second consecutive day, prompting the authorities to impose the stringent anti-pollution measures

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Updated On : 14 Nov 2024 | 10:36 PM IST

Delhi govt to reinstate bus marshals to ensure safety of women, elders

The proposal will be forwarded to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena urging to make the appointments permanent

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Updated On : 12 Nov 2024 | 9:32 AM IST

10k bus marshals removed last yr to return for anti-pollution work: Atishi

The call out notices will be issued to the CDVs from Monday and then they can start registration at respective district magistrate office on Tuesday and Wednesday

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Updated On : 09 Nov 2024 | 4:13 PM IST

Monthly honorarium of Rs 1,000 for women to start soon: Delhi CM Atishi

Atishi -- who was taking part in a 'padyatra' campaign of AAP at Hari Nagar -- said Kejriwal was the only person who could provide electricity, water, good schools and bus travel for women

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Updated On : 28 Oct 2024 | 11:20 PM IST

Delhi BJP leader hospitalised 48 hours after taking dip in 'frothy' Yamuna

The BJP has accused the AAP government of the Rs 8,500-crore scandal linked to Yamuna cleaning projects

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Updated On : 26 Oct 2024 | 1:29 PM IST

'Delhi pollution due to BJP's bad politics': Atishi's 'don't hate' appeal

Delhi CM acknowledge the recent rise in air pollution and pollution in Yamuna river. However, she claimed that BJP's poor politics is the only reason behind the environmental crisis

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Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 4:38 PM IST

Delhi school blast: NIA, NSG teams join probe; CM Atishi blames BJP

According to the Delhi police, no conclusive statement has been made yet on what caused the blast near the school

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Updated On : 20 Oct 2024 | 2:33 PM IST

BJP protests outside Delhi CM's residence, demands tabling of CAG report

According to officials, the CAG reports cover a variety of topics, including the state finances audit, the prevention of vehicular air pollution, public health infrastructure and services

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Updated On : 19 Oct 2024 | 4:32 PM IST

Teams formed for dust control; smog guns to be deployed: CM Atishi

The Delhi government convened a high-level meeting on Tuesday, led by the chief minister Atishi, to review the implementation of the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)

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Updated On : 16 Oct 2024 | 12:11 AM IST

500 km of bad roads: Delhi govt's increasing pollution woes

A recent survey conducted by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi indicates that nearly 500 km of roads are in dilapidated state, significantly adding to dust pollution

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Updated On : 15 Oct 2024 | 2:56 PM IST