Politics

Rahul Gandhi welcomes end of Jharkhand students' hunger strike

Rahul Gandhi welcomed the conclusion of a hunger strike by students in Jharkhand, calling it the right way and urging the government to address their concerns.

18 Aug 2026

Kerala HC Dismisses 2015 Assembly Brawl Case Against Congress Leaders

The Kerala High Court has dismissed the criminal case filed against several Congress leaders for their alleged involvement in a 2015 assembly brawl.

18 Aug 2026

અમદાવાદમાં 'વંદે માતરમ્' ગાન મુદ્દે કોંગ્રેસના વિરોધમાં ભાજપ યુવા મોરચા દ્વારા કેન્ડલ માર્ચ

૮૦મા સ્વાતંત્ર્ય દિવસ નિમિત્તે કોંગ્રેસ કાર્યાલય ખાતે 'વંદે માતરમ્'ના ગાન અંગે થયેલી ઘટનાના વિરોધમાં અમદાવાદમાં ભારતીય જનતા યુવા મોરચા દ્વારા કેન્ડલ માર્ચ યોજાઈ.

18 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Transfers 26 IAS and 53 RAS Officers Ahead of Municipal Elections

The state government has moved 26 Indian Administrative Service and 53 Rajasthan Administrative Service officers to new postings in a reshuffle ahead of the upcoming civic polls.

18 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu to Penalize Home Births Under New Law

Tamil Nadu will soon enact a law that makes home births punishable, aiming to curb maternal health risks and promote institutional deliveries.

18 Aug 2026

Vijay Issues Apology Over Tamil Nadu Forest Minister's Assembly Remarks

Vijay publicly apologized for remarks made by the Tamil Nadu Forest Minister during a session of the Legislative Assembly.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Names Satish Puniya as New Punjab State Chief Within 24 Hours of National Leader Appointment

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed Satish Puniya as the new Punjab state chief, following his recent elevation to national general secretary, a move seen as a strategic step ahead of the 2027 elections.

18 Aug 2026

Siwan District Magistrate Transferred After AK-47 Firing on Students

The Siwan district magistrate has been transferred following an incident where an AK‑47 rifle was fired at students in the district.

18 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Transport Minister Defends Marathi Language Rule for Cab, Auto Drivers

The Maharashtra transport minister defended a new rule that requires cab and auto drivers to speak Marathi, arguing it will improve communication with passengers.

18 Aug 2026

Deputy CM Shinde Praises Photojournalists for Capturing Critical Moments Under Risk

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde publicly praised photojournalists for capturing critical moments under risk, highlighting their courage and essential role in informing the public.

18 Aug 2026

Smriti Irani Appointed Key BJP Role Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Elections

The BJP has assigned former minister Smriti Irani a pivotal role in its campaign strategy for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Names New In-Charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat Ahead of Elections

BJP President Nitin Nabin has appointed new state in-charges for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat as the parties gear up for upcoming elections.

18 Aug 2026