Politics

Jharkhand Clarifies Ambedkar Jayanti School Meeting Was Not to Influence Lok Sabha Polls

State officials in Jharkhand said the Ambedkar Jayanti gathering held in a school was not an attempt to sway the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

22 Aug 2026

Manorama News Conclave 2026 ‘Kerala @70’ Launches in Kochi to Chart State’s Future

Manorama News kicked off its 2026 ‘Kerala @70’ conclave in Kochi today, aiming to discuss the state’s developmental trajectory as it marks 70 years of formation.

22 Aug 2026

MEA denies clearance for Revanth Reddy’s US trip, cites unsuitable programme

India’s Ministry of External Affairs refused to clear Congress leader Revanth Reddy’s planned visit to the United States, stating that the proposed programme was not appropriate.

22 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Proposes Uniform Civil Code Covering Marriage, Divorce and Live-in Relationships

The Rajasthan government has released a draft Uniform Civil Code that would apply a single legal framework to marriage, divorce and live‑in relationships.

22 Aug 2026

RAF Personnel Deployed at Parliament Street Police Station After Congress Crowd Closes Gate

Following a large gathering of Congress supporters near the Parliament Street police station, authorities sealed the gate and deployed Rapid Action Force personnel to maintain order.

22 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu roundtable on NEP, Hindi push and two‑language formula sparks political clash

A roundtable in Tamil Nadu discussing the National Education Policy, alleged Hindi imposition and the two‑language formula has ignited a political showdown among state parties.

22 Aug 2026

Congress backs Tamil Nadu government's 25-year freeze on assembly seats

The Congress party has voiced support for the Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government's demand to freeze the number of assembly and parliamentary seats for the next 25 years amid the upcoming delimitation exercise.

22 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh CM Suspends Former Air Hostess Turned DSP Neha Pachisia

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has suspended DSP Neha Pachisia, who earlier left her job as an air hostess to join the police service and was once honored by the CM.

22 Aug 2026

Sikkim BJP raises concerns over tourism permit revenue irregularities

The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has formally complained about alleged irregularities in the collection of tourism permit fees in Sikkim.

22 Aug 2026

SC Open Chairmanship and Ward Reservations Redefine Sirohi's First Municipal Election

Sirohi's Mandar Napa will hold its inaugural municipal election on September 9, with 20 ward reservations and an SC‑open chairmanship altering the candidate landscape.

22 Aug 2026

Jalore Municipal Chairman Seat Unreserved After 32 Years, Election Fever Rises

The Jalore Municipal Council's chairman post has become unreserved for the first time in three decades, prompting veteran politicians to gear up for the upcoming polls.

22 Aug 2026

BJP Turns to Instagram to Win Over India's Gen Z Voters

The ruling BJP, which has effectively used WhatsApp and X to reach young voters, is now focusing its digital outreach on Instagram, a BBC report says.

22 Aug 2026