Politics

Key Departmental Notifications to Be Presented in Rajasthan Assembly Today

During the monsoon session, the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly will consider important notifications from finance, tax, transport and other key departments.

21 Aug 2026

મુખ્યમંત્રી ભૂપેન્દ્ર પટેલે વોશિંગ્ટનમાં વર્લ્ડ બેંક સાથે કરી બેઠક, ગુજરાતના વિકાસ અને AIના ઉપયોગ પર ચર્ચા

મુખ્યમંત્રી ભૂપેન્દ્ર પટેલે વોશિંગ્ટન ખાતે વર્લ્ડ બેંકના અધિકારીઓ સાથે બેઠક યોજી ગુજરાતના આર્થિક વિકાસ અને ગિફ્ટ સિટીના વિઝન અંગે ચર્ચા કરી હતી.

21 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu faces pressure over Mekedatu project and new Mullaperiyar dam proposal

The proposals to advance Karnataka’s Mekedatu reservoir and a revised Mullaperiyar dam have put Tamil Nadu in a difficult position, sparking inter‑state tensions over water sharing.

21 Aug 2026

Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav meets family of inmate Roshan Yadav after death in Madhubani jail

Tejashwi Yadav visited Parkauali in Madhubani district to meet the relatives of Roshan Yadav, who died while incarcerated, and called for a probe into the incident.

21 Aug 2026

Shiv Sena (UBT) Calls for Opposition Unity to Counter Alleged Voter Roll Manipulation Ahead of Maharashtra Polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) has urged opposition parties to unite in confronting alleged manipulation of voter rolls as Maharashtra prepares for its upcoming elections.

21 Aug 2026

Uttar Pradesh parties use AI to woo Gen Z ahead of 2027 assembly polls

State parties in Uttar Pradesh are deploying artificial‑intelligence‑driven outreach to attract Generation Z voters, centering messages on job creation and school reforms ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.

21 Aug 2026

Aaditya Thackeray Calls on Maharashtra CM to Fix Chakan, Hinjewadi Infrastructure

Maharashtra youth minister Aaditya Thackeray has pressed Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to resolve long‑standing infrastructure problems in the industrial zones of Chakan and Hinjewadi.

21 Aug 2026

Uttar Pradesh parties intensify outreach to women voters ahead of 2027 polls

Political parties in Uttar Pradesh are ramping up efforts to win over the state's half‑female electorate as the 2027 assembly elections approach.

21 Aug 2026

Former Mizoram CM Zoramthanga Calls AFSPA a ‘Terrible’ Law

Former Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga described the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act as a terrible law, reigniting debate over its continued use.

21 Aug 2026

Banswara Municipal Council Election 2026: 60 Wards, 94,000 Voters, Three Parties Battle

The Rajasthan State Election Commission has announced the date for Banswara’s 2026 municipal council polls, covering 60 wards and about 94,000 registered voters, with Congress, BJP and a third party vying for control.

21 Aug 2026

Home Minister Amit Shah Leads Security Review Meeting on Jammu & Kashmir in New Delhi

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high‑level security review on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi, focusing on the region’s law‑and‑order situation.

21 Aug 2026

Koomi Insaf Morcha Calls Punjab Bandh Over Delayed Release of Prisoners

The Koomi Insaf Morcha has announced a statewide bandh in Punjab, demanding the release of prisoners who have completed their sentences but remain incarcerated.

21 Aug 2026