Politics

Actor Mukesh Khanna urges ‘Vande Mataram’ to replace ‘Jana Gana Mana’ as anthem

Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has publicly called for ‘Vande Mataram’ to be adopted as India’s national anthem, arguing that ‘Jana Gana Mana’ is unsuitable.

24 Aug 2026

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Takes Dip in Arunachal River

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju was seen taking a swim in a river in Arunachal Pradesh during his recent visit to the state.

24 Aug 2026

Union Minister Rijiju retorts to Rahul Gandhi copycat claim, says swimming is child's play

Rijiju responded to a criticism that he mimics Rahul Gandhi, asserting that swimming is easy for him and shared a video on social media.

24 Aug 2026

Opposition slams Nagaland government's power tariff hike

Opposition parties and other groups have condemned the Nagaland government's decision to raise electricity tariffs, calling it a heavy burden on consumers.

24 Aug 2026

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju challenges Rahul Gandhi to jiu‑jitsu, river swim and other fitness tests

Minister Kiren Rijiju publicly urged opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to take up physically demanding activities such as jiu‑jitsu and a river swim, framing it as a fitness challenge.

24 Aug 2026

YSRCP Decries Karumuri’s Arrest as Political Vendetta

The YSR Congress Party has condemned the recent arrest of Karumuri, labeling it a politically motivated vendetta.

24 Aug 2026

Nagaland Government Promises Cabinet-Level Action on RMSA Issue

The Nagaland administration has pledged to take cabinet action to resolve the pending RMSA matter, officials said.

24 Aug 2026

Proposed Land‑Swap Deal Threatens to Reduce Manipur’s Territory

A pending land‑swap agreement under discussion could lead to a loss of territory for the state of Manipur, officials say.

24 Aug 2026

BJP convenes first-ever organisational meet in Srinagar, signalling return of normalcy

The Bharatiya Janata Party held its inaugural organisational meeting in Srinagar, marking a milestone as the party’s first such gathering in the city and indicating a restoration of normalcy in the region.

24 Aug 2026

Kerala Congress MLA accuses ex-CM Vijayan of diverting Rs 20.5 crore to daughter’s account

Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan alleged that former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan had Rs 20.5 crore credited to his daughter’s account without any service rendered, and called the claim a serious breach of trust.

24 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand CM says Uniform Civil Code offers complete safety for women

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dham asserted that the Uniform Civil Code is the only law guaranteeing full security for women, as reported by The Economic Times.

24 Aug 2026

Haryana CM Saini lauds state's contributions at Mumbai summit

Chief Minister Manohar Lal Saini praised Haryana's role and achievements while speaking at a summit in Mumbai.

24 Aug 2026