Politics

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu Announces Major Bureaucracy Reset Amid Workload Concerns

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has unveiled plans to overhaul the state's bureaucracy, citing that officers are underutilised and lack sufficient work.

18 Aug 2026

Simranjit Singh Mann Rages Over Police Use of Force on Amritsar Protesters

Shirōmani Akāli Dal leader Simranjit Singh Mann has condemned the police for using force against protesters in Amritsar and has called for the release of jailed members.

18 Aug 2026

Former Rajasthan Minister Calls for Annual Student Union Elections

Former Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha urged the state to hold student union elections annually, arguing that regular polls would safeguard students' democratic rights.

18 Aug 2026

Congress Plans to Allocate 60% of Local Body Tickets to Youth in Rajasthan

The Indian National Congress has announced that it will offer up to 60% of its candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan local body elections to young people, with committee formation to begin tomorrow.

18 Aug 2026

Meghalaya CM Inaugurates Pine Home, First Eco‑Sustainable Habitat and Open‑Air Museum

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma opened the state’s first eco‑sustainable habitat, Pine Home, alongside an open‑air museum, marking a milestone in green development.

18 Aug 2026

Meghalaya CM Inspects Progress of New State Assembly Building

The Meghalaya Chief Minister visited the construction site of the new State Assembly building to review its progress and discuss upcoming milestones.

18 Aug 2026

Biplab Deb Named BJP National General Secretary

Biplab Deb, a senior leader from West Bengal, has been appointed as the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, strengthening the party's leadership cadre.

18 Aug 2026

Himachal Pradesh to Reduce IAS, IFS, IPS Posts as Officers Remain Idle

The Himachal Pradesh government is considering cutting posts of IAS, IFS, and IPS officers after the chief minister highlighted that many of them are sitting idle.

18 Aug 2026

Former Minister Rajendra Gudha Criticizes Rajasthan Govt Over Rajput Issues, Announces August 20 Protest

Rajendra Gudha has accused the Rajasthan government and police of inadequate action on Rajput community matters, particularly the Badrisinh Rajput case, and has called for a large protest on 20 August.

18 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Arrests Naresh Meena; Former Minister Criticizes Govt, Says Move Boosts His Influence

Naresh Meena was taken into custody in Rajasthan, prompting former minister Rajendra Gudha to accuse the government of using the arrest to elevate his own political stature.

18 Aug 2026

Congress Issues Ultimatum to Fix Indore Roads by Aug 22 or Face Action

The Congress party has demanded that contractors, engineers and elected representatives be held accountable for the deteriorating roads in Indore, setting a deadline of August 22 for repairs or else.

18 Aug 2026

Shatrughan Sinha Accuses BJP IT Cell of Trolling His Daughter

Veteran actor and former minister Shatrughan Sinha has publicly blamed BJP’s IT cell for orchestrating an online trolling campaign against his daughter, actress Sonakshi Sinha.

18 Aug 2026