Politics

Supreme Court Clarifies Reserved Category Claim Failure Does Not Bar General Seat Contest

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court held that a candidate who fails to substantiate a claim of belonging to a reserved category cannot be barred from contesting a general seat.

15 Aug 2026

Rajasthan's Role In Freedom Fight

The Banswara region of Rajasthan played a significant role in the freedom movement. The region's participation in the Prajamandal movement and social reforms strengthened political awareness.

15 Aug 2026

ECI Orders West Bengal DEOs to Review SIR Documents by Feb 16

The Election Commission of India has directed District Electoral Officers in West Bengal to scrutinise documents submitted by citizens concerning the State Implementation Report of electoral rolls, with a deadline of February 16.

15 Aug 2026

West Bengal to Recruit 150 Judges for SIR Process After Supreme Court Directive

The West Bengal government announced plans to engage 150 judges to streamline the SIR process, following a directive from the Supreme Court aimed at enhancing judicial efficiency.

15 Aug 2026

SAV Interviews Vijaita Singh on India’s Protests, Politics, and Reform

SAV conducted a Q&A with journalist Vijaita Singh, covering protests, politics, and reform in India.

15 Aug 2026

Chidambaram Talks Gen Z Protests, Delimitation, and Political Culture on SpeakEasy

Former finance minister P. Chidambaram spoke on the SpeakEasy podcast about Gen Z protests, the delimitation process, and India’s political culture, as reported by Frontline Magazine.

15 Aug 2026

Caste Census Debate

A controversy has erupted over the caste census, with the Maratha and OBC communities at odds. The issue has sparked a heated debate.

15 Aug 2026

Bar Council of India to Withdraw Decision

The Bar Council of India has announced it will retract a prior decision, though details remain undisclosed.

15 Aug 2026

Chief Justice of India Voices Concerns Over Bar Council

The Chief Justice of India has publicly criticized the Bar Council, raising concerns about its functioning.

15 Aug 2026

Indore’s Hidden Struggle: Freedom Fighters Face Repression in Holkar State

During India's march toward independence, Indore's Holkar State saw a fierce resistance movement. Young activists and political workers faced harsh repression as they raised the call for freedom.

15 Aug 2026

Re‑polling to Take Place Today in 15 Booths of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal

Election officials will conduct a re‑poll in 15 polling booths across South 24 Parganas district today after earlier voting was declared void.

15 Aug 2026

West Bengal Parties Ramp Up Campaign Ahead of First Phase Elections

Political parties in West Bengal have intensified their campaigning as the state gears up for the first phase of the upcoming elections.

15 Aug 2026