Politics

Amit Shah Declares Naxalism Defeated, Urges Crackdown on Punjab Drug Menace

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that India has overcome the Naxal threat and called for immediate steps to curb the drug crisis in Punjab.

22 Oct 2026

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma credits police sacrifices for Assam's peace

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state's peace rests on the sacrifices made by its police force.

22 Oct 2026

MIB cautions TV channels to avoid anti‑national content, inflammatory debates and AI misuse

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has warned television broadcasters against airing material deemed anti‑national, stoking heated debates or using AI‑generated content irresponsibly.

22 Oct 2026

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik’s Support for CJP Leaders Sparks Political Controversy

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s recent endorsement of CJP leaders has triggered a heated debate within Odisha’s political arena.

22 Oct 2026

Supreme Court orders Andhra Pradesh election panel to decide on extending nomination deadline by Thursday

The Supreme Court has instructed the Andhra Pradesh election authorities to determine by Thursday whether the nomination filing deadline for the upcoming state elections will be extended.

22 Oct 2026

Andhra Pradesh SEC Halts Elections Across All 100 Urban Local Bodies

The State Election Commission of Andhra Pradesh has suspended the ongoing election process in all 100 urban local bodies, citing unspecified concerns.

22 Oct 2026

YSRCP flags 76 nomination irregularities in 11 Andhra districts

The YSR Congress Party has reported 76 alleged nomination‑related incidents across eleven districts of Andhra Pradesh, calling for an inquiry.

22 Oct 2026

Andhra Pradesh Delays Elections for 100 Urban Local Bodies

The Andhra Pradesh government has postponed elections for 100 urban local bodies, citing prevailing uncertainties.

22 Oct 2026

YSRCP and TDP exchange accusations amid Andhra Pradesh local body elections

During the ongoing local body polls in Andhra Pradesh, the ruling YSRCP and opposition TDP have lodged mutual charges over alleged irregularities.

22 Oct 2026

Supreme Court Order Leads Andhra Pradesh SEC to Pause Elections in 100 Urban Local Bodies

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has stopped the ongoing election process for 100 urban local bodies following a directive from the Supreme Court.

22 Oct 2026

Government warns TV channels over AI‑generated news and violent visuals

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has cautioned broadcasters to avoid airing AI‑created news, graphic violence and unverified heated debates, citing potential violations of existing regulations.

22 Oct 2026

MIB tells TV channels to curb sensationalism and limit AI to assistive use

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised television broadcasters to avoid sensational reporting and to use artificial intelligence only for assistive purposes, according to a BMI release.

22 Oct 2026