Politics

BJP rolls out grassroots and youth‑focused poll drive in seven states

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a new campaign strategy targeting grassroots outreach and youth engagement across seven Indian states ahead of upcoming elections.

24 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand CM Welcomes Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Uttarakhand Chief Minister hosted Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for discussions on state agricultural initiatives.

24 Aug 2026

Former Ajmer Mayor Dharmendra Gahlot challenges sole blame in 13‑petition case

Dharmendra Gahlot, former mayor of Ajmer, released a video alleging that officials and elected representatives were also involved in the 13‑petition case, yet only he faces action.

24 Aug 2026

Parliament's monsoon session stays open as BJP, Congress clash over women's bill

The monsoon session of Parliament has not been prorogued, and the BJP and Congress are sparring over a pending women's bill.

24 Aug 2026

Adani meets Karnataka CM in unscheduled visit, fuels political speculation

Gautam Adani made an unexpected stop at the Karnataka Chief Minister’s residence in Bengaluru while heading to the airport after a private function, sparking political speculation about the meeting’s purpose.

24 Aug 2026

Karnataka MLA Abhay Patil Injured in Delhi Car Crash, Police Say He Is Out of Danger

Belagavi MLA Abhay Patil was injured in a road accident in Delhi, but police confirmed he is now out of danger after receiving medical care.

24 Aug 2026

Anti-Reservation Protest in Delhi’s Connaught Place Detains Over 20 Activists

Around 300 people gathered at Connaught Place to demand economic‑based criteria for government benefits, while police detained more than 20 protesters for holding an unauthorised rally.

24 Aug 2026

Former SC Judge B. Sudarshan Reddy Urges Journalists to Unite Against Media Law Silence

Former Supreme Court Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy called on Indian journalists to organize a collective response to what he described as a growing silence on media legislation, urging broader societal backing.

24 Aug 2026

Udhayanidhi Stalin slams Telangana government over farmer issues

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the Telangana state administration for its handling of farmer concerns, saying the policies are hurting the agrarian community.

24 Aug 2026

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut mocks BJP's Gen‑Z outreach, urges posting Abhijit Dipke’s photo

Sanjay Raut ridiculed Devendra Fadnavis and the BJP’s attempts to court Generation Z, questioning their criticism of Rahul Gandhi’s student initiative and branding the Mukhyamantri Ladki Bahin Yojana as a cash‑grab, before quipping that offices should display Abhijit Dipke’s picture.

24 Aug 2026

Karnataka Draft Electoral Rolls to Cut Bengaluru Voter List by Over 1 Crore, to be Released Aug 24

The Karnataka State Election Commission will publish draft electoral rolls on August 24, trimming Bengaluru's voter list from more than 1.03 crore to 56.11 lakh, excluding over 1.07 crore names.

24 Aug 2026

Congress Crafts Targeted Strategy for Punjab, Uttarakhand and Other Swing States

The Indian National Congress is formulating a focused campaign plan for key electoral states, aiming to strengthen its position from Punjab to Uttarakhand ahead of upcoming polls.

24 Aug 2026