Politics
BJP Leader Sanjay Kumar Jha Calls for Non‑Renewal of Farakka Water Treaty Ahead of 2026 Expiry
National Executive President of JD(U) and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha urged the government to let the India‑Bangladesh Farakka water treaty lapse in December 2026, arguing the decision should consider a 50‑year horizon.
08 Sep 2026
BJP Expels 41 Members Over Rebellion in Rajasthan Local Body Elections, Jaipur Leads with 26
The Bharatiya Janata Party has removed 41 party workers in Rajasthan for defying the party line during local body polls, with 26 expulsions recorded in Jaipur.
08 Sep 2026
BJP Cracks Down on Rebel Candidates Ahead of Rajasthan Municipal Polls
The BJP has intensified disciplinary action against its rebel candidates in the upcoming Rajasthan municipal elections. Meanwhile, the Congress is attempting to persuade its dissenters, with observers linking its soft approach to post‑election calculations.
08 Sep 2026
Abu Road Independent Candidate Accuses BJP of Coercion, Demands Election Cancel
In Ward 23 of Abu Road, independent candidate Jelu Kalbelia alleged that BJP supporters forced residents to campaign for the party. After a video went viral, she demanded the election be cancelled.
08 Sep 2026
Rajasthan's Urban Bodies Face Revenue Shortfall Ahead of Development Plans
The urban local bodies in Rajasthan are reporting significantly lower income compared to their expenditure, creating a financial crunch for newly elected municipal councils. They now face the dual challenge of boosting revenue and reducing dependence on state grants while pursuing development works.
08 Sep 2026
Vice President Arrives in Shillong, Meghalaya
The Vice President of India reached Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, marking a high‑profile visit to the state.
08 Sep 2026
Tripura Minister Ratan Lal Nath Says NDA Targets 90‑95% of Village Committee Seats
Tripura’s Minister of Rural Development, Ratan Lal Nath, told media that the National Democratic Alliance partners are aiming to secure between 90 and 95 percent of the seats in the state’s village committees.
08 Sep 2026
Tripura Congress alleges Pradyot Debbarma misled voters ahead of Village Committee polls
The Tripura Congress has charged tribal leader Pradyot Debbarma with misleading the public ahead of the upcoming Village Committee elections.
08 Sep 2026
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Approves Bill to Revise Property Stamp Duty Rates
The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has passed a bill that will modify the state's property stamp duty rates.
08 Sep 2026
Vice President Radhakrishnan urges inclusive growth and mutual respect at Meghalaya public reception
Vice President Radhakrishnan addressed a public reception in Meghalaya, emphasizing the need for inclusive growth and mutual respect among citizens.
08 Sep 2026
Vice President lauds Meghalaya’s eco‑friendly development model
India’s Vice President praised Meghalaya for showing that development can coexist with nature, citing its sustainable initiatives.
08 Sep 2026
Tripura Power Minister Says CPI(M) Faces Difficulties in Upcoming Assembly Elections
The state’s power minister warned that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is finding it hard to mount a full-fledged contest in the forthcoming Tripura Vidhan Sabha polls.
08 Sep 2026