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Kapil Mishra is an Indian politician and MLA from Karawal Nagar constituency in the Sixth Legislative Assembly of Delhi. He is a master in social work from Delhi School of Social Work and has worked with eminent international organizations like Greenpeace and Amnesty Internationalon Political and Business Policy issues. He is one of the first people to protest against Commonwealth Games 2010 held in New Delhi and has written a book "It's Common v/s Wealth" highlighting the various scams and social and environmental concerns related with CWG 2010. As co-founder and coordinator of "Youth for Justice", a New Delhi based youth action group that works on spontaneous issues that need cognizance, he has led the youth protest on various socio-economic issues including Jessica Lal murder trial, issues of Farmers suicides in various parts of country, encroachment on Yamuna River bed and various other issues that directly or indirectly affect our common future. He was suspended from AAP after a bribe scandal occured. The suspension came after Mishra met anti-corruption branch (ACB) chief M K Meena and submitted documents related to the Delhi water tanker scam to the ACB, complaining that Kejriwal was delaying the probe against former CM Sheila Dikshit. He alleged that Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal had accepted Rs 2 crore from minister Satyendar Jain in his presence.He also alleged that a Rs 50-crore land deal had been arranged for the family of Kejriwal's brotherin-law, S K Bansal.

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Theatre, music and memory: NGMA’s tribute to Tagore

TNN / May 14, 2026, 16:09 (IST)

NGMA celebrated Rabindranath Tagore's 165th birth anniversary with 'Gurudevaya,' a theatrical tribute blending art, music, and storytelling. The event honored his profound legacy, drawing prominent figures from culture and governance, underscoring his enduring influence on India's artistic spirit.

Ministers take metro, bus as Delhi govt curbs official vehicle use; NDMC issues WFH order

May 13, 2026, 23:57 (IST)

Delhi-NCR celebrates Unsung Everyday Heroes Awards felicitation ceremony

May 04, 2026, 20:54 (IST)

CM hails ‘historic mandate’, says ‘politics of fear, corruption rejected’

May 04, 2026, 23:41 (IST)

When Delhi ran together: A celebration of fitness, community and endurance at the Times Internet Half Marathon 2026

Spotlight Wire / Mar 30, 2026, 11:26 (IST)

IFFD 2026: Sharmila Tagore receives Lifetime Achievement Award, says age brings 'freedom to act better'

ANI / Mar 26, 2026, 06:26 (IST)

Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore highlighted the creative freedom that comes with age as she received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the opening of the International Film Festival of Delhi 2026, saying she considers her recent Bengali film 'Puratawn' among her finest works.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta holds pre-budget consultation with gig workers, farmers, workers

PTI / Mar 20, 2026, 13:44 (IST)

Picked up as one of Delhi BJP VPs, kapil mishra thanks PM, senior leaders

TNN / Aug 06, 2023, 10:22 (IST)

The Delhi unit of BJP appointed former AAP minister kapil mishra as one of the eight vice-presidents of the party's city organisation on Saturday.

'Kurukshetra series resonates with those who grew up with the Mahabharat'

Mar 10, 2026, 15:24 (IST)

'Kurukshetra series resonates with those who grew up with the Mahabharat'

Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita and kapil mishra in a war of words

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 15, 2017, 11:49 (IST)

Sunita Kejriwal‏ took to Twitter to slam kapil mishra and said all the allegations levelled by the suspended AAP leader against the party were false. kapil mishra responded to Sunita's attack but refused to target her. "Sunita Kejriwal is worried over the declining fortunes of her husband," he said.

Delhi govt rejig: kapil mishra removed from Arvind Kejriwal’s cabinet

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 06, 2017, 21:12 (IST)

The Arvind Kejriwal government today sacked kapil mishra as the water minister, days after he sided with senior party leader Kumar Vishwas who has been at loggerheads with the party leadership.

It's India vs Pakistan on February 8: BJP's kapil mishra on Delhi assembly elections

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jan 23, 2020, 11:52 (IST)

"There will be a contest between India and Pakistan on the roads of Delhi on February 8," said kapil mishra, BJP candidate from Model Town constituency. The rebel AAP leader made the comparison on Twitter. It is noteworthy, the AAP seeks cancellation of Mishra's candidature alleging "wrongful acceptance" of his nomination forms from Model Town constituency.

kapil mishra's fast sponsored by BJP: Manish Sisodia

PTI / May 13, 2017, 20:07 (IST)

Deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday attacked sacked Delhi minister kapil mishra saying his indefinite fast was "sponsored" by the BJP.

Delhi govt launches double-decker bus tour to capital landmarks in bid to boost tourism

PTI / Feb 27, 2026, 22:31 (IST)

'Women in Film–India' joins hands with the International Film Festival of Delhi

TNN / Mar 10, 2026, 14:22 (IST)

On International Women's Day, the International Film Festival Delhi 2026 partnered with Guneet Monga's Women in Film–India to launch "Her Lens." The initiative aims to elevate women storytellers and women-centric narratives globally, positioning Delhi as a hub for discussions on women's leadership in creative industries

Delhi MLA kapil mishra files plea against CM Arvind Kejriwal for 10% attendance in assembly

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 11, 2018, 11:11 (IST)

The Delhi high court on Monday allowed Delhi MLA kapil mishra to file a petition against CM Arvind Kejriwal. Mishra has said in the petition that CM Kejriwal has less than 10% attendance in assembly. The HC is likely to hear the petition tomorrow, ANI has said.

kapil mishra says will join BJP today

TNN / Aug 17, 2019, 09:38 (IST)

Former minister in the Arvind Kejriwal cabinet kapil mishra announced on Twitter that he will join BJP on Saturday. He was recently disqualified as Aam Aadmi Party MLA for running a campaign in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha elections,

It's time AAP accepts people have rejected Kejriwal: kapil mishra

PTI / May 09, 2017, 22:35 (IST)

"It is just a tactic to divert the attention from the real issues. People don't want to vote for Arvind Kejriwal anymore which is the truth and they just want to hide this fact," kapil mishra told reporters outside the Delhi assembly.

AAP, BJP's kapil mishra exchange jibes over alleged insult of 'Sikh Guru'

ANI / Jan 13, 2026, 19:50 (IST)

Through the X post, Aam Aadmi Party stated, "Insult to Gurus, India will not tolerate !! kapil mishra will have to apologise.", with a comical picture of kapil mishra in the X post.