Politics

Punjab's Drug Crisis Turns Into Election Battleground

Ahead of the state polls, Punjab's fight against drug abuse is being framed as a key election issue, with parties trading accusations and pledges.

25 Sep 2026

नव निर्माण मॉडल तालाब में घटिया निर्माण: ग्रामीणों ने रोका काम, सौंपा ज्ञापन

खराब सामग्री का उपयोग और धूल भरकर निर्माण कार्य किए जाने से नाराज ग्रामीणों ने मॉडल तालाब के निर्माण कार्य को रुकवा दिया है और उच्च अधिकारियों को ज्ञापन सौंपा है।

25 Sep 2026

BJP leader Tarun Chugh slams Punjab AAP government over drug menace and law‑and‑order lapses

BJP’s Tarun Chugh accused the AAP administration in Punjab of failing to curb drug trafficking and maintain public order, calling the situation untenable.

25 Sep 2026

Supreme Court upholds disqualification of BRS MLA who joined Congress

The Supreme Court has affirmed the removal of a Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi legislator after he switched allegiance to the Congress party, confirming the earlier disqualification order.

25 Sep 2026

India's Political Party Funding Remains Opaque, Says The Hindu

The Hindu highlights persistent opacity in political party financing, urging greater transparency and stricter oversight.

25 Sep 2026

BJP leader Nitin Nabin meets foreign diplomats at ‘Know Your BJP’ event

BJP’s Nitin Nabin interacted with a group of foreign diplomats during a ‘Know Your BJP’ meet organized by the party.

25 Sep 2026

Karnataka Government Plans Supreme Court Appeal Over HC Order on KPSC Scam SIT Probe

The Karnataka state government is considering filing a petition in the Supreme Court to challenge a High Court order that directed a Special Investigation Team to probe the KPSC recruitment scam.

25 Sep 2026

Ritika Chopra: The Steady Journalist Who Covered the Turbulent Election Commission Story

Ritika Chopra, a veteran reporter, played a key role in covering the contentious Election Commission episode, maintaining composure amid intense scrutiny.

25 Sep 2026

Karnataka CM Shivakumar says Finance Department warned BJP governments too

Chief Minister Shivakumar told Deccan Herald that the state's Finance Department had issued cautions to BJP‑led administrations, underscoring fiscal concerns.

25 Sep 2026

Rahul Gandhi slams Election Commission, sparks political showdown

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of bias, prompting a heated debate among parties.

25 Sep 2026

Karnataka CM Shivakumar Urges PM Modi for Early Drought Relief Funds

Karnataka is facing drought conditions, prompting Chief Minister Shivakumar to appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the early release of relief funds.

25 Sep 2026

India and Bangladesh grapple with politics of tribal identity terminology, says The Diplomat

The Diplomat’s latest feature examines how the terminology used for indigenous and tribal peoples is contested in India and Bangladesh, shaping policy and public discourse.

25 Sep 2026