Politics

Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav flags organised corruption hurting Bihar’s ration dealers in letter to CM

Tejashwi Yadav wrote to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying that ration dealers across Bihar are under distress due to organised corruption in the public distribution system.

09 Sep 2026

Mayawati Instigates BSP Shake‑Up, Bringing Nephews into Leadership Ahead of UP Elections

Mayawati has reshuffled the Bahujan Samaj Party, appointing her nephews to key positions as the party gears up for the Uttar Pradesh elections.

09 Sep 2026

Muzaffarnagar Riots Re‑emerge in Political Discourse Ahead of 2027 UP Elections

The 2013 Muzaffarnagar communal riots are resurfacing in political discussions as the 2027 Uttar Pradesh elections approach, with parties revisiting the incident to appeal to voters.

09 Sep 2026

Congress launches ‘Gen Z for Change’ in Jaipur, focusing on AI, jobs and education

The Congress party held a ‘Gen Z for Change’ event in Jaipur, highlighting AI, unemployment and education to engage youth and challenge the government.

09 Sep 2026

BJP protests in Jalandhar over alleged disrespect to Ambedkar statue, govt burns dummy

BJP members staged a protest in Jalandhar demanding action after a Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue was allegedly mistreated, prompting the state government to burn a dummy in response.

09 Sep 2026

BJP protests in Jalandhar over alleged disrespect to Ambedkar statue, burns government effigy

BJP activists staged a demonstration in Jalandhar claiming the Ambedkar statue was treated disrespectfully and burned a dummy representing the government.

09 Sep 2026

Rajasthan Urban Local Body Elections See 72% Turnout, Small Towns Lead Voting

In the first phase of Rajasthan’s urban local body elections, voter turnout reached 72.09% across 5,393 wards, with Arnod in Pratapgarh recording the highest turnout of 91.98% and Chittorgarh the lowest at 61.49%.

09 Sep 2026

Indore Students Demand University Holiday for Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Students’ Echo’ Event

Students in Indore have called for a university holiday to attend Rahul Gandhi’s planned 'Students' Echo' event on September 19, but the venue remains undecided, sparking controversy.

09 Sep 2026

Rajasthan Local Body Elections: 72.9% Turnout, Jaipur Rural 87.7%

In Rajasthan's local body polls, voter turnout reached 72.9% across 162 bodies, with Jaipur Rural achieving a high 87.7%.

09 Sep 2026

Meghalaya CM Sangma Seeks Rs 10,000 Crore Extra under EAP Window

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has requested an additional ₹10,000 crore from the East Asian Partnership (EAP) funding window to support state development projects.

09 Sep 2026

Assam, Meghalaya CM Leaders Push for New Externally Aided Projects in Northeast

Chief Ministers of Assam and Meghalaya have urged the central government to accelerate externally aided development projects in the Northeast, citing the need for faster implementation and increased funding.

09 Sep 2026

ECI Revises Tripura SIR Schedule, Final Electoral Roll Set for Feb 15 Release

The Election Commission of India has altered the Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls timetable for Tripura, with the final roll slated for publication on 15 February 2024.

09 Sep 2026