Politics

Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Election: Voting Begins for 16 District Councils and 104 Panchayat Samitis

On the first phase of Rajasthan’s Panchayati Raj elections, voters are casting two votes to elect members of 16 district councils and 104 panchayat samitis, with over 8.5 million electors choosing among 6,926 candidates.

22 Oct 2026

PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Police on Commemoration Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed police personnel on Police Commemoration Day, expressing gratitude for their service.

22 Oct 2026

Congress to Mobilise J&K Units for Delhi Rally on Nov 1 Over Voter Deletions

The Indian National Congress announced it will mobilise its Jammu & Kashmir units for a Delhi rally scheduled on 1 November to protest voter deletions.

22 Oct 2026

Local Government Official Promises to Eradicate Terrorism and Its Support Networks

The local government head announced a comprehensive plan to eliminate terrorism and dismantle its support structures across the region.

22 Oct 2026

Democrats File Lawsuit in Washington to Block Trump Administration’s Voter Roll Purge Ahead of Midterms

A lawsuit filed Tuesday in Washington seeks a court order preventing the Trump administration from removing legally registered voters from state rolls or denying them ballots before the upcoming midterm elections.

22 Oct 2026

PM Modi Reviews Indian Economy with FM Sitharaman and EAC-PM Members

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and members of the Economic Advisory Council to discuss the current state of India’s economy.

22 Oct 2026

Indian Court Orders Release of Two Cockroach Movement Leaders

An Indian court has ordered the release of two leaders of the Cockroach movement, a protest group that has drawn national attention.

22 Oct 2026

Protests Ease as India’s Political Shock Absorber Takes Center Stage

After nationwide protests subside, attention shifts to the political figure dubbed India’s shock absorber, according to Bloomberg.

22 Oct 2026

Congress Leader Rahul Kharge Criticises Modi Over Manipur Crisis

Rahul Kharge, Congress president, raised concerns about the government's handling of the Manipur situation, calling it a 'monumental failure' and demanding answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Minister Nitin Shah.

22 Oct 2026

Arvind Kejriwal to start three‑day roadshow in Rajinder Nagar for AAP’s Durgesh Pathak

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a three‑day roadshow in Rajinder Nagar to campaign for AAP candidate Durgesh Pathak ahead of the upcoming by‑poll.

22 Oct 2026

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha Resigns from Rajya Sabha

Tripura’s chief minister, Dr Manik Saha, submitted his resignation from the Rajya Sabha, ending his tenure in the Upper House.

22 Oct 2026

BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal Join Forces in Punjab, Raise Concerns Over Anti-Drug Drive

The Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiromani Akali Dal have announced a political partnership in Punjab, while observers warn that the anti‑drug campaign may lose momentum.

22 Oct 2026