Politics
Dynastic Roots Boost Young Politicians' Chances in India
A report by The Indian Express highlights that voters aged 18‑40 are more inclined to support candidates from political families, giving dynastic politicians an edge in securing seats as MPs or MLAs.
27 Aug 2026
Youth Uprising Highlights Hindutva's Limits, Counterfire Reports
Counterfire's latest piece examines how a recent youth uprising in India underscores the boundaries of Hindutva ideology.
27 Aug 2026
Rahul Gandhi Challenges Modi’s ‘Culture Shock’ Remark on Women’s Swearing at CJP Protest
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for describing the profanity of women at a recent CJP protest as a ‘culture shock’.
27 Aug 2026
Congress alleges Rs 2,100 crore loss in FAR, calls for probe
The opposition Congress party has highlighted a Rs 2,100 crore revenue loss in the FAR and demanded a formal investigation, as reported by The Times of India.
27 Aug 2026
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma says Assembly resolution will convey state’s firm stand to Centre
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma told the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly that a resolution passed today will formally communicate the state’s firm position to the Union government.
27 Aug 2026
BJP's BL Santosh Sets Punjab Election Roadmap, Plans Protest March
During a Punjab tour, BJP national general secretary B.L. Santosh briefed party leaders and workers on an election roadmap that includes a protest march and a request for time from senior leaders Shah and Nabeen.
27 Aug 2026
Tripura Assembly’s Monsoon Session to Prioritise Ease of Doing Business
The upcoming monsoon session of the Tripura Legislative Assembly will centre on measures to improve the state’s ease of doing business.
27 Aug 2026
Tripura CM signals BJP‑TMP tie‑up before village committee elections
The chief minister of Tripura hinted at an electoral understanding with the Tipra Motha Party ahead of the scheduled village committee polls.
27 Aug 2026
BJP Scrambles to Field Booth Teams Across Punjab Ahead of Elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party must organize 11‑member teams for 25,332 polling booths in Punjab, but more than 11,000 booths still lack any team.
27 Aug 2026
Nomination Phase Begins for Rajasthan's 309 Municipal Bodies
Nominations for elections across 309 urban local bodies and 10,245 wards in Rajasthan have opened, giving candidates just three days to file due to the upcoming Raksha Bandhan holiday.
27 Aug 2026
JPSC‑JSSC Reform Manch Criticises Ranchi Administration for Ignoring Complaint
The JPSC‑JSSC Reform Manch has lodged a formal grievance with the Ranchi administration, alleging that its complaint has been left unaddressed.
27 Aug 2026
Devendra Nath Mahato Launches Yatra Protest Over Jharkhand Recruitment Exam Irregularities
Activist Devendra Nath Mahato has begun a protest march in Jharkhand to demand accountability over alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations.
27 Aug 2026