Politics

Avny Lavasa Takes Over Tribal Affairs Ministry in Kashmir

Avny Lavasa has been appointed to head the Tribal Affairs Department in Kashmir, adding to her responsibilities. The move expands her portfolio within the state government.

17 Aug 2026

Omar Abdullah Meets Delegations to Discuss Public, Tourism, Trade Issues

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with delegations and individuals to discuss public, tourism and trade-related issues.

17 Aug 2026

Sikkim BJP Backing AI Permit Scheme, Calls for State Control, Opposes Fee Increase

The Sikkim Bharatiya Janata Party has expressed support for the proposed AI permit system but insists that the state government retain control over its implementation and has rejected any proposed fee hike.

17 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Alter Sikkim's SIR Cut-Off Year

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to change the SIR cut‑off year for Sikkim from 2002 to 1993, stating that no political party had approached the court.

17 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Demands J&K Compensation for 1953 Land Seizure

The Supreme Court has ordered the state of Jammu and Kashmir to pay compensation for land that was forcibly taken in 1953 to construct a police station.

17 Aug 2026

NC Calls for BJP to Restore Jammu & Kashmir Statehood Before Assessing Elected Government

The National Conference has urged the Bharatiya Janata Party to reinstate Jammu and Kashmir's statehood before evaluating the performance of the elected government.

17 Aug 2026

MNF Blames CM Lalduhoma for Misleading Gen Z on Mizoram Issues

The Mizo National Front has publicly accused Chief Minister Lalduhoma of misleading the younger generation about state matters, sparking a political debate in Mizoram.

17 Aug 2026

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Unveils Foundation Stone for New MHIP HQ in Aizawl

In a ceremony in Aizawl, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma laid the foundation stone for the new headquarters of the Mizoram Humanitarian Intervention Programme (MHIP).

17 Aug 2026

Rattan Lal Gupta Criticises Centre’s ‘Step‑Motherly’ Treatment of Non‑BJP States

Rattan Lal Gupta has condemned the central government’s treatment of non‑BJP state administrations as step‑motherly, calling it an insult to the people’s mandate and democracy.

17 Aug 2026

Indore's BJP Launches 60-Crore Development Projects in Election Mode

BJP‑led Indore Municipal Corporation inaugurated a series of development projects worth ₹60 crore as part of its election preparations.

17 Aug 2026

Nagaland MP S Phangnon Konyak Elevated to BJP National Secretary

S Phangnon Konyak, the Member of Parliament from Nagaland, has been appointed as a National Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

17 Aug 2026

Manipur Protesters Demand NRC Update Ahead of Census

Protests in Manipur have intensified as residents demand that the National Register of Citizens be updated before the forthcoming Census.

17 Aug 2026