Politics

Manoj Jarange Restarts Hunger Strike Over Maharashtra Maratha Quota Issue

Activist Manoj Jarange resumed his hunger strike today, reigniting debate over the contested Maratha reservation policy in Maharashtra.

29 Aug 2026

Voter Discontent Targets MLAs Over Chief Ministers in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab

A recent survey ahead of elections shows voters in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab are more dissatisfied with their legislators than with the state chief ministers.

29 Aug 2026

MNS and UBT Sena criticize Fadnavis over extension of Marathi language rule

Maharashtra regional parties MNS and UBT Sena have publicly rebuked Devendra Fadnavis for extending the Marathi language rule, calling the move politically motivated.

29 Aug 2026

Emergence of 'Warish Punjab De' Party Could Reshape Punjab's 2027 Election Landscape

The newly formed Warish Punjab De party is gaining traction in rural Malwa, prompting speculation that it could alter the political balance ahead of Punjab's 2027 assembly elections.

29 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Takes First Steps: New Initiatives Unveiled in Chennai

On August 29, 2026, Chief Minister Vijay outlined his initial policy actions in Chennai, focusing on infrastructure upgrades and administrative reforms.

29 Aug 2026

President approves Jammu & Kashmir High Court bench in Ladakh

The President of India has given his assent to set up a bench of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court in Ladakh, marking a significant step for the Union Territory's judicial infrastructure.

29 Aug 2026

Nagaland Assembly Schedules Two-Day Session on Sept 1 and Sept 3

The Nagaland Legislative Assembly will convene for a two‑day session on September 1 and September 3, as announced by the state’s chief minister.

29 Aug 2026

Goa CM Pramod Sawant Unveils Biography "Tai‑Smruti Sugandh" on First Woman Chief Minister

Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the book "Tai‑Smruti Sugandh", a biography of Goa’s first woman chief minister authored by her sister Jyoti Bandekar.

29 Aug 2026

Prime Minister to visit Ladakh, meet locals and inaugurate development projects

The Prime Minister will travel to Ladakh to interact with residents and launch a series of development initiatives, officials said.

29 Aug 2026

Goa government orders drug‑free zones around schools, opposition decries move

The Goa state government issued a circular designating areas around schools as drug‑free zones, prompting sharp criticism from opposition parties who say the step fails to safeguard the state's future.

29 Aug 2026

Jaipur Begins Nomination Phase for Local Body Elections on Aug 28, 2026

The nomination process for Jaipur's local body elections kicked off on August 28, 2026, marking the first step toward voting for municipal wards across the city.

29 Aug 2026

Manipur group threatens 24‑hour bandh over census and NRC demands

A Manipur‑based organization has announced a 24‑hour bandh to protest the upcoming census and the government's National Register of Citizens (NRC) demands.

29 Aug 2026