Politics

Shah Assures CM on ST Quota

Union Minister Amit Shah has assured the Chief Minister to expedite the ST quota process. The assurance was given in a meeting between the two leaders.

05 Aug 2026

PM Modi Calls Article 370 Abrogation a 'Decisive New Chapter' on Its Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 12th anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, describing it as a decisive step that has opened a new chapter for Jammu and Kashmir.

05 Aug 2026

Omar Abdullah vows to reverse Article 370 changes, cites Robert Frost

Former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah has pledged to restore the state's special status by reversing the 2019 changes to Article 370, quoting poet Robert Frost in his statement.

05 Aug 2026

CM Omar Says Jammu Kashmir Still Rejects August 5 Changes

Chief Minister Omar stated that Jammu & Kashmir has not yet accepted the changes introduced on August 5, signaling ongoing resistance to the new measures.

05 Aug 2026

MP Congress Dissolves Departments

The Madhya Pradesh Congress has dissolved all its departments and cells with immediate effect. The decision was taken after a meeting in Delhi.

05 Aug 2026

DOJ, DILG Deny Knowledge of Senator Bato dela Rosa's Alleged Arrest

The Philippine Department of Justice and the Department of the Interior and Local Government have stated they have no information regarding the reported arrest of Senator Bato dela Rosa.

05 Aug 2026

India's PM May Convene Special Parliament Session to Pass Dissolution and Women Reservation Bills

The Union government is contemplating a special session of Parliament to expedite the passage of the Dissolution and Women Reservation amendment bills, with the current monsoon session ending on 13 August and no prorogation planned thereafter.

05 Aug 2026

Kolkata HC Rejects Abhishek Banerjee’s Request to Travel Abroad for Treatment

The Calcutta High Court denied permission to opposition leader Abhishek Banerjee to travel to the United States for medical treatment, despite his lawyers’ claim of a decade-long treatment history there.

05 Aug 2026

Lok Sabha Passes Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, on Day 13 of Monsoon Session

On the 13th day of the Monsoon Session, the Lok Sabha approved the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, marking a significant step in financial regulation.

05 Aug 2026

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj: A Dual Strategy in Bihar Elections

Political strategist Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj campaign in Bihar is designed to appeal simultaneously to upper‑caste voters disillusioned with the BJP and to Muslim voters who traditionally support the RJD, according to analysts.

05 Aug 2026

Parliamentary Committee Warns Meta Over Safe Harbour Clause

A parliamentary committee has warned that if Meta does not act, it may recommend removing the company's protection under the Safe Harbour Clause.

05 Aug 2026

Sheikh Hasina to Speak at Event Amid Bangladesh-India Tensions

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to address a gathering in Bangladesh, as tensions over bilateral issues with India simmer.

05 Aug 2026