Politics

Parliament to Discuss NRC and Census Issues

The Indian Parliament is expected to address the National Register of Citizens and census matters in upcoming sessions.

18 Aug 2026

Union Home Minister Approves NRC Ahead of Manipur Census, Says CM Biren Singh

The Union Home Minister has given a positive response to the National Register of Citizens (NRC) process in Manipur ahead of the upcoming census, according to Chief Minister Biren Singh.

18 Aug 2026

Former Meghalaya Chief Secretary Rebecca V. Suchiang Passes Away at 64

Rebecca V. Suchiang, the former Chief Secretary of Meghalaya, died at the age of 64. The state government mourns the loss of a senior civil servant who served with distinction.

18 Aug 2026

BJP's New National Team Announcement Halts MP Leadership Talks, Weakens V.D. Sharma's Central Ministerial Hopes

The BJP's recent announcement of a new national team has paused ongoing discussions about Madhya Pradesh leaders, dampening speculation that V.D. Sharma could become a central minister.

18 Aug 2026

Manipur Declares 48‑Hour Bandh Amid NRC‑Census Protest

In Manipur, authorities announced a 48‑hour bandh in response to protests demanding the National Register of Citizens before the census. Women vendors and students joined the demonstrations.

18 Aug 2026

Amit Shah Responds Positively to Manipur NRC Demand, Says Former CM Biren Singh

Former Manipur chief minister Biren Singh announced that Prime Minister Amit Shah has given a positive response to the state's National Register of Citizens (NRC) demand.

18 Aug 2026

Biren Singh Demands NRC Before Census, Calls for Immediate Action

Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh has called for the National Register of Citizens to be finalized before the next census, urging the central government to act swiftly.

18 Aug 2026

Himachal Pradesh Govt to Rationalise Administrative Positions

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced plans to rationalise administrative positions, aiming to streamline the state's bureaucracy.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Focuses on Uttar Pradesh, Adds Eight Leaders to Nitin Navin’s Team

BJP president Nitin Navin has concentrated on electoral states, placing special emphasis on Uttar Pradesh by adding eight leaders from the state to his national team.

18 Aug 2026

Bharatpur Municipal Election: Reservation Allocation for 65 Wards Announced

The reservation status for all 65 wards of Bharatpur Municipal Corporation has been finalized through a lottery, reshaping the electoral prospects for many candidates.

18 Aug 2026

Himachal CM Announces Major Bureaucracy Cut to Address Idle Officers

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh has unveiled a plan to significantly reduce bureaucratic positions, citing widespread idleness among officers and wasted talent.

18 Aug 2026

BJP's New National Team Announcement Dampens Speculation of V.D. Sharma as Central Minister

The BJP's recent unveiling of its new national team has paused discussions about Madhya Pradesh leaders, weakening rumours that V.D. Sharma could be elevated to a central ministerial post.

18 Aug 2026