Politics

Punjab bandh by Kaumi Insaf Morcha causes highway jam in Mohali, rail services unaffected

A bandh called by the Kaumi Insaf Morcha in Punjab led to a traffic jam on the Mohali highway, while train services continued without interruption.

21 Aug 2026

Congress MLAs disrupt Rajasthan Assembly, session adjourned till noon

During the monsoon session, Congress legislators staged a loud protest in the Rajasthan Assembly, prompting the speaker to suspend proceedings until 12 p.m.

21 Aug 2026

Jammu & Kashmir Government Transfers 24 Block Development Officers

The state administration announced the transfer and posting of 24 Block Development Officers across Jammu and Kashmir, citing an administrative reshuffle.

21 Aug 2026

Nihangs march in Jagraon, chant slogans against Punjab government

A group of Nihangs staged a march in Jagraon, Punjab, raising slogans demanding action from the state government.

21 Aug 2026

Congress MLA Brings ‘Pot of Sin’ to Rajasthan Assembly in Protest

During the monsoon session, a Congress legislator entered the Rajasthan assembly carrying a symbolic ‘pot of sin’ to protest the ruling government’s actions.

21 Aug 2026

PM Modi congratulates Arunachal CM Pema Khandu on birthday, lauds state’s development drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Chief Minister Pema Khandu a happy birthday and praised the ongoing development projects in Arunachal Pradesh.

21 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi says students are increasingly voicing themselves, cannot be stopped

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remarked that students across the country are now openly expressing their views and that this momentum cannot be halted.

21 Aug 2026

Komi Insaf Morcha Calls for Punjab Shutdown; Highway Gridlock Hits Mohali, Trains Unaffected

The nationalist group Komi Insaf Morcha announced a statewide bandh in Punjab, leading to a traffic jam on the Mohali highway while railway operations continued normally.

21 Aug 2026

मुख्यमंत्री डॉ. मोहन यादव आज छतरपुर-टीकमगढ़ दौरे पर, स्थानीय कार्यक्रमों में होंगे शामिल

सुबह खजुराहो पहुंचेंगे सीएम, दोपहर में टीकमगढ़ में कार्यक्रम में होंगे शामिल

21 Aug 2026

Indian Express urges Modi-ism to shift towards institution‑centred nation‑building

The Indian Express editorial calls for the Modi brand of politics to evolve, emphasizing stronger institutions as the foundation for India's future growth.

21 Aug 2026

Telegraph India editorial examines Trump, India and voter‑eligibility politics

Telegraph India published an editorial analysing the interplay between former US President Donald Trump, Indian political dynamics and the debate over voter eligibility.

21 Aug 2026

Open Magazine urges BJP to rebuild soft power by learning from Gandhi

Open Magazine published a commentary calling on the BJP to revive its soft power and draw strategic lessons from Mahatma Gandhi's approach.

21 Aug 2026