Politics

Six lakh voters in Meghalaya complete credential verification

Around 600,000 registered voters in Meghalaya have successfully verified their credentials, according to the Election Commission.

19 Aug 2026

Over 70% of Meghalaya Voters Match 2005 Electoral Rolls, Docs Required Only for Discrepancies

A verification exercise in Meghalaya found that more than seven out of ten registered voters align with the 2005 electoral rolls, with documentation now required only for those showing mismatches.

19 Aug 2026

Tipra Motha Party Rethinks BJP Tie‑up Over Tribal Village Committee Elections in Tripura

The Tipra Motha Party has indicated it may reassess its alliance with the BJP following disagreements over a tribal accord linked to the upcoming village committee elections in Tripura.

19 Aug 2026

NLFT Surrenderees End National Highway Blockade in Tripura After Minister Bikash Debbarma’s Assurance

Surrendered members of the National Liberation Front of Tripura have lifted their blockade of a national highway after receiving assurances from state minister Bikash Debbarma.

19 Aug 2026

Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh Defends IAS, IFS Cadre Restructuring Plan

Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh has publicly defended the state government's proposal to restructure the IAS and IFS cadres, saying it will improve administrative efficiency.

19 Aug 2026

Over 2.07 Crore Voters Excluded from Maharashtra Rolls, Thane and Mumbai Top Affected

The Election Commission’s data shows that more than 2.07 crore voters have been excluded under the Automatic Stale Data Deletion (ASDD) rule in Maharashtra, with Thane, Mumbai Suburban and Pune districts accounting for the largest shares.

19 Aug 2026

Impatient Voices: Indian Women Take to Streets Demanding Change

Across India, women activists have gathered in public protests, voicing impatience with slow progress and demanding swift reforms.

19 Aug 2026

Indian officials rethink Gen Z outreach after cockroach‑triggered protests

Following protests sparked by a cockroach incident, some members of the Indian government are reviewing how they engage with Generation Z.

19 Aug 2026

Punjab to Offer 6% Interest on Pending Dues After DA Deadline

The deadline for the DA scheme has lapsed, and the Punjab government is considering a middle‑ground approach by proposing a 6% interest on outstanding dues.

19 Aug 2026

Assam Cabinet greenlights operationalisation of eight new co‑districts

The Assam cabinet approved the creation of eight new co‑districts to enhance local governance and service delivery across the state.

19 Aug 2026

Kerala to Act on Probe into Messi Visit, Citing Rs 22 Crore Loss

Kerala's chief minister announced that the state will take action based on the probe into Lionel Messi's proposed visit, which reportedly cost the government Rs 22 crore.

19 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu Assembly Debates ₹5.54‑crore Tender to Relocate CM Vijay’s Office

Lawmakers clashed over a ₹5.54‑crore contract to move Chief Minister Vijay’s office, with TVK minister Aadhav Arjuna citing inadequate facilities as the reason.

19 Aug 2026