Politics

Omar Abdullah to Discuss J&K Situation with US Envoy, Excludes Internal Issues

Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah confirmed he will talk about the Kashmir situation with the U.S. envoy, but will not bring up internal state matters.

19 Aug 2026

Congress Demands FIR Against BJP Youth Over Conduct at Dabolim

The Indian National Congress has called for a First Information Report to be filed against BJP youth for alleged misconduct at Dabolim.

19 Aug 2026

Government Delays Dropping FIRs Against Protesters, Says Nagaland CJP

The Chief Justice of Nagaland alleges that the state government is postponing the quashing of FIRs lodged against recent protesters.

19 Aug 2026

BJP workers stage sit‑in at Rajasthan state office over Shahpura candidate row

On Wednesday, a large group of BJP members from Shahpura constituency gathered outside the Rajasthan party headquarters, protesting the party’s candidate selection ahead of local elections.

19 Aug 2026

Manipur's Daily Life Stopped as JFD Strikes Over NRC Ahead of Census

Workers of the JFD union halted operations across Manipur in protest against the National Register of Citizens (NRC) process ahead of the national census, disrupting transportation and public services.

19 Aug 2026

CoTU Raises Questions Over Alleged Attack on Deputy CM Losii Dikho’s Convoy

The Manipur tribal organization CoTU has expressed concerns over the motive behind an alleged attack on Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho’s convoy.

19 Aug 2026

Manipur Protest Highlights Concerns Beyond NRC Ahead of Census

Residents of Manipur have staged protests demanding clarity on the National Register of Citizens before the upcoming census, arguing that the issue extends beyond mere enumeration.

19 Aug 2026

Tripura royal heir Pradyot urges protection of indigenous land rights

Pradyot Manikya has called for safeguarding the land rights of indigenous peoples in Tripura, stressing the need for immediate action.

19 Aug 2026

Tripura High Court Rejects Petition to Dismiss Cases Over Abusive Posts Against PM

The Tripura High Court declined to quash criminal cases filed over online abusive posts targeting the Prime Minister, affirming that such content is illegal.

19 Aug 2026

Maharaja Bir Bikram Recognized as Architect of Modern Tripura

India Today NE profiles Maharaja Bir Bikram, crediting him as the chief architect behind Tripura’s modern development.

19 Aug 2026

Himachal CM Sukhu to Cut 200 Crore Expenditure by Trimming IAS, IFS, IPS Cadre

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a plan to save roughly Rs 200 crore by reducing the strength of IAS, IFS and IPS officers in Himachal Pradesh.

19 Aug 2026

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Says State’s Finances Are Adequate

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu told News18 that Himachal Pradesh is not facing a financial shortfall.

19 Aug 2026