Politics

TDP, YSRCP Clash Over DSC Recruitment in Andhra Pradesh

In a heated exchange captured on video, Andhra Pradesh's ruling parties TDP and YSRCP disputed the District School Council teacher recruitment process, sparking a political showdown.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Appoints New In‑Charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat Ahead of Elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party has named new in‑charges for the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Names Bihar Poll Strategist Tawde as Uttar Pradesh Campaign In-Charge

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed former Bihar poll strategist Ashok Tawde as the chief in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, with Jagdish Patel as co‑in‑charge, ahead of the upcoming state elections.

18 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Education Minister Dilawar Sparks Controversy Over Outsider Entry in Schools

Rajasthan’s Education Minister Dilawar’s remarks on guidelines restricting outsiders’ entry, photography, interviews and live streaming in government schools have ignited political debate across the state.

18 Aug 2026

Gujarat BJP Names New State Chief Amid Party Reorganisation

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed a new state chief for Gujarat, marking a significant shift in its leadership structure as part of a broader reorganisation that also includes a role for a Prime Minister Modi aide in Uttar Pradesh.

18 Aug 2026

Karnataka Draft Electoral Roll May Omit 1.08 Crore Voters

The Election Commission’s first draft of Karnataka’s electoral roll could exclude about 1.08 crore voters, raising concerns over voter representation ahead of the state elections.

18 Aug 2026

Siwan SP Reassigned Following DM Decision; 18 IPS Officers Shifted in Bihar

The Superintendent of Police in Siwan has been transferred following a directive from the District Magistrate, as part of a broader reshuffle that saw 18 IPS officers moved across Bihar, including the Bhojpur SP Shri Raj.

18 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Transfers 79 Officers Ahead of Panchayat Elections

The state government has transferred 79 officers in a sweeping reshuffle ahead of the upcoming panchayat polls.

18 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh Employees Protest Over Inflation Allowance, 100% Salary and Cashless Treatment

Employees of the Third Class Staff Association staged statewide protests demanding an inflation allowance, full salary, and cashless treatment, warning the government that a major march in Bhopal is planned for November if their demands are not met.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Criticizes Mamata Banerjee for Refusing to Resign, Labels It an Attack on Democracy

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her refusal to step down, calling the move a direct assault on democratic norms and the Constitution.

18 Aug 2026

Election Commission Issues Notification to Form New Assemblies After Election Process Completes

The Election Commission of India has issued a notification to constitute new state assemblies following the completion of the electoral process. The directive outlines the steps for forming the assemblies and ensures a smooth transition to the next phase of governance.

18 Aug 2026

Home Ministry Deploys 480 Paramilitary Companies in West Bengal Ahead of Assembly Polls

The Indian Home Ministry has announced the deployment of 480 paramilitary companies in West Bengal in preparation for the upcoming state assembly elections.

18 Aug 2026