Politics

Jaipur Municipal Election Day Declared Holiday; Dry Days Ahead of Voting and Counting

The Rajasthan state election commission has announced a public holiday on the voting day for Jaipur's municipal elections, with 48‑hour dry periods before each voting phase and on the counting day of September 14.

07 Sep 2026

Former MPs Turn to Local Governance in Bhilwara After Parliamentary Stints

Two politicians from Bhilwara, after serving as members of Parliament, have contested and won seats in local bodies, marking an unusual shift from national to grassroots politics.

07 Sep 2026

Congress Leader Supriya Says Youths Labeled 'Gutter' Forced Govt to Apologize

Congress leader Supriya stated that youths who were derogatorily called 'gutter' succeeded in getting the government to apologize. She made the remark while discussing Gen-Z and meme culture.

07 Sep 2026

Congress Unity Restored as All Factions Back Amrinder Singh Pilot as Punjab In‑Charge

All internal groups within the Indian National Congress have accepted Amrinder Singh Pilot as the party’s Punjab in‑charge, easing earlier tensions.

07 Sep 2026

Punjab Congress Turmoil: Baghel Ousted as Party In‑Charge Steps Down, State President Poised to Take Over

Senior leader Baghel has been sidelined amid internal reshuffle in the Punjab Congress, with focus now shifting to the state president after the party in‑charge's exit.

07 Sep 2026

Amit Shah unveils roadmap to make India drug‑free by 2029

Home Minister Amit Shah announced a comprehensive plan aimed at achieving a drug‑free India by 2029, outlining key measures and timelines.

07 Sep 2026

Bihar Governor Meets Chief Minister

The Governor of Bihar held a meeting with the state's Chief Minister, as reported by dailyexcelsior.com.

07 Sep 2026

Raj Thackeray Warns Cadres Against Communalism Distracting from Economic Issues

Raj Thackeray, addressing his party office-bearers in Thane, warned cadres not to let communalism divert attention from pressing socio-economic challenges. He urged citizens to stay alert against attempts to incite religious conflict for political distraction.

07 Sep 2026

Gangster-turned-politician Gurpreet Singh Sekhon joins Aam Aadmi Party

Gurpreet Singh Sekhon, previously known as a gangster, has announced his membership in the Aam Aadmi Party. The move marks his latest entry into mainstream politics.

07 Sep 2026

Maharashtra OBC Activists Begin Hunger Strike Against Manoj Jarange's Protest

Maharashtra OBC activists have launched a hunger strike to counter Manoj Jarange's protest.

07 Sep 2026

Over 52,000 Voter Names Removed from Sikkim Electoral Rolls After SIR

The Election Commission of Sikkim has removed the names of over 52,000 voters from the state's electoral rolls following the SIR exercise. The step is intended to purify the voter list and retain only eligible citizens.

07 Sep 2026

Nagaland Assembly Session Overlooks Key Public Issues, Government Says

During the recent Nagaland Legislative Assembly session, the state government discussed various topics but omitted discussion of several important public issues, according to reports.

07 Sep 2026