Politics

Haryana Legislative Assembly Session Expected to Span Three Days

The upcoming Haryana assembly session is projected to be a three-day meeting, officials say.

25 Aug 2026

Haryana BJP’s plan to replace ‘Chamar’ with ‘Meghwal’ on certificates sparks row

The Haryana BJP government’s proposal to substitute the ‘Chamar’ caste label with ‘Meghwal’ on official certificates has ignited protests from community groups and opposition parties.

25 Aug 2026

Congress MP Dharmveer Gandhi’s Tax‑on‑Pilgrimage Post Sparks Political Row in Punjab

A post by Congress MP Dharmveer Gandhi claiming that tax money should not fund religious pilgrimages has triggered a political controversy in Punjab, with opposition demanding a response from the party.

25 Aug 2026

Reservation Lottery Reshapes Banswara Municipal Politics, First ST Chairperson to be Elected

A reservation lottery has altered the power dynamics of Banswara Municipal Council, where no former chief has reclaimed the chair in the last six elections, and an ST candidate is set to become chair for the first time.

25 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission cautions public over bogus election timetables

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission issued a warning urging voters to ignore and report any fabricated election schedules circulating online.

25 Aug 2026

PIL Filed Challenging 34% BC Quota in Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections

A public interest litigation has been filed contesting the 34% reservation for Backward Classes in Andhra Pradesh's local body elections.

25 Aug 2026

18 MPs tour Bihar Museum and Khuda Baksh Library, hail state's heritage

A delegation of 18 parliamentarians visited the Bihar Museum and the Khuda Baksh Library in Patna, praising the state's millennial art and cultural legacy.

25 Aug 2026

Cabinet to decide today on prosecution sanction for Vijay Shah; Supreme Court set for Aug 31

The cabinet will vote today on whether to approve prosecution of Vijay Shah for his remarks about Colonel Sophia Kuraisi, with the proposal to be sent to the Governor if approved. The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for August 31.

25 Aug 2026

Reservation Lottery Alters Banswara Municipal Politics; First ST Council President to be Elected

A reservation lottery has reshaped the power dynamics of Banswara’s municipal council, where no former head has returned to office in six elections, and for the first time an ST candidate will contest the presidency.

25 Aug 2026

Karnataka Draft Roll Flags Over 10.8 Million Voters as Absent, Shifted or Deceased

The Election Commission released Karnataka’s draft electoral roll, indicating that more than 10.8 million entries are marked as absent, shifted to another constituency or recorded as deceased.

25 Aug 2026

Draft SIR Rolls in Karnataka Reveal Over 27% Voter Deletions

The Karnataka State Election Commission released draft Summary Revision rolls, showing that more than 27% of registered voters are slated for deletion.

25 Aug 2026

West Bengal Alleged House Arrest Sparks Political Row and Street Protests

Allegations of house arrests in West Bengal have ignited a political dispute, leading to street protests across the state.

25 Aug 2026