Politics

Karnataka Raises Objection to ESA, Details Explained

The Karnataka government has formally objected to the ESA, prompting an explanation of its concerns.

27 Sep 2026

Trade unions and farmer groups rally to oust CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Left parties, trade unions and farmer organisations have intensified protests demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing alleged voter list irregularities in Bihar villages.

27 Sep 2026

Karnataka CM Says 12 Legislators Have Two Marriages

The Chief Minister of Karnataka announced that twelve state legislators are married twice, prompting a debate on the personal conduct of elected representatives.

27 Sep 2026

13 Crore Voters Stripped from Draft Electoral Rolls Amid Election Commission Dispute

Around 130 million names have been deleted from the draft electoral rolls following a disagreement within the Election Commission, raising questions about the list’s completeness ahead of upcoming polls.

27 Sep 2026

Ex-Kerala Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson Claims BJP’s CEC Gyanesh Kumar Courted Him for Central Minister Post

Former Kerala chief secretary Jiji Thomson alleges that BJP’s chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar approached him with the promise of a central ministerial berth.

27 Sep 2026

23 IPS officers transferred in West Bengal police reshuffle

The West Bengal government has moved 23 Indian Police Service officers as part of a fresh reshuffle of the state police hierarchy.

27 Sep 2026

Mamata Banerjee alleges EC's SIR in West Bengal aims to delete voters for BJP gain

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed the Election Commission’s Special Incident Report in West Bengal is intended to remove legitimate voters from the rolls to benefit the BJP, as reported by The Economic Times.

27 Sep 2026

CJI Surya Kant says Bihar’s justice system has long focused on the accused and the offence

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarked that the justice system in Bihar has traditionally emphasized the accused and the offence, as reported by Daily Excelsior.

27 Sep 2026

Mizoram student body MZP calls for tighter border security and stricter ILP enforcement

The Mizoram Zoram People's (MZP) student organization has urged the state government to reinforce border controls and enforce the Inner Line Permit more rigorously.

27 Sep 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Government and ANSU Reach Consensus, 48‑Hour Bandh Called Off

The state government and the Arunachal Students' Union have agreed on a settlement, leading to the cancellation of the 48‑hour bandh that was slated across Arunachal Pradesh.

27 Sep 2026

Mumbai Newspaper Reports Nagaland Enforces Alcohol Ban Amid Public Uproar in August 1990

In August 1990, a Mumbai-based newspaper reported that Nagaland had imposed a prohibition on alcohol, triggering widespread public protest and noise.

27 Sep 2026

Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar Takes Voluntary Retirement, Appointed Chief Information Commissioner

Vinay Kumar, the Director General of Police of Bihar, has opted for voluntary retirement and has been appointed as the State Chief Information Commissioner. The development was reported by Amar Ujala from Patna.

27 Sep 2026