Politics

Rajasthan Assembly Session Ends in 21 Minutes Amid School Admission Row

The 6th monsoon session of Rajasthan's 16th Assembly was adjourned after just 21 minutes, with legislators clashing over school admission policies.

20 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi Claims PM Modi’s Rule in Final Phase, Successor Search Underway

At a Congress Working Committee meeting, Rahul Gandhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political rule is in its final phase and that a search for a successor is underway.

20 Aug 2026

Pune Grants Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Event Permission Under 30 Conditions

The Maharashtra government has approved Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Pune, subject to 30 conditions, while former CM Devendra Fadnavis has reacted to the decision.

20 Aug 2026

Congress to Sing Only Two Verses of Vande Mataram, Repeats 1937 Decision

The Indian National Congress has announced it will perform only the first two verses of Vande Mataram, echoing a 1937 policy. The decision follows remarks by Mani Shankar Aiyar that the government is anti‑Muslim.

20 Aug 2026

Gauhati HC Dismisses Minister's Appellate Power in Arunachal Defection Law

The Gauhati High Court has struck down the ministerial appellate authority in the Arunachal defection law, ruling it unconstitutional.

20 Aug 2026

Shehzad Poonawalla Predicts Rahul Gandhi’s Future Amid Changing Tactics

Veteran Congress volunteer Shehzad Poonawalla has spoken about Rahul Gandhi’s future, noting that while strategies may shift, the core objectives remain unchanged.

20 Aug 2026

District Commissioners in J&K and Ladakh Authorized to Issue Indian Citizenship

The central government has empowered District Commissioners in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to grant Indian citizenship, streamlining the application process.

20 Aug 2026

Sikkim BJP Calls for Time‑Bound Probe into Tourist Permit Fee Irregularities

The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Sikkim has demanded a prompt, time‑limited investigation into alleged irregularities in tourist permit fees.

20 Aug 2026

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Pushes Infrastructure Development in Arunachal Border Areas

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has announced that developing infrastructure in the border districts of Arunachal Pradesh will be a top priority.

20 Aug 2026

J&K CM labels ‘We are Gen Z’ backlash as ‘new jaanta hai mera’ after woman’s 5‑hour wait complaint

A woman complained about a five‑hour delay, citing a ‘We are Gen Z’ comment, prompting Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister to dismiss the uproar as the ‘new jaanta hai mera’.

20 Aug 2026

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Deputy Commissioners Empowered to Grant Citizenship

Deputy Commissioners of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have been authorized to issue Indian citizenship under newly issued rules, expanding their administrative powers.

20 Aug 2026

Baran to Hold Two-Phase Municipal Elections for Six Bodies, 190,000 Voters

Elections for six urban local bodies in Baran district will be conducted in two phases across 210 wards, with about 190,000 registered voters eligible to cast their votes.

20 Aug 2026