Politics

Bankipur By‑Election Sees Slow Start: Only 4% Votes Cast in First Two Hours

In the Bankipur by‑poll held on Thursday, voter turnout was sluggish, with just 4% of the electorate casting ballots in the first two hours.

30 Jul 2026

Agriculture Minister Bhagirath Choudhary Returns Farm Subsidy, Parliament Notified

Union Minister of State for Agriculture Bhagirath Choudhary, MP of Ajmer, Rajasthan, has returned the subsidy he received for his farm, a move that the central government has reported to Parliament.

30 Jul 2026

Rahul Gandhi Calls for Supreme Court‑Monitored Probe into Police Action on CJP Protesters

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded an independent probe, supervised by the Supreme Court, into the police action that used pellet guns against CJP protesters during the monsoon session of Parliament.

30 Jul 2026

Kerala HC to Hear Plea Against ACS Order Dissolving Police Association

The Kerala High Court will consider a petition challenging the Assistant Commissioner of Police's order to restructure police associations and dissolve the Kerala Police Officers' Association (KPOA).

30 Jul 2026

By-Elections Held Today in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat

Voting continues today in by-elections for three assembly seats across Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

30 Jul 2026

Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Plans Return Amid Threats of Death or Imprisonment

Sheikh Hasina, the ousted former prime minister of Bangladesh, has announced plans to return to the country, warning that she could face death or imprisonment upon arrival.

30 Jul 2026

Bukhari: Protests Can't Retrieve Lost Rights

Bukhari stated that the rights lost on August 5, 2019, cannot be regained through protests. This statement comes as a significant remark on the current situation.

30 Jul 2026

SC to Hear Congress Plea on Goa MLAs

The Supreme Court will hear a plea by the Congress regarding the disqualification of 8 Goa MLAs who joined the BJP. The court's decision is awaited in this matter.

30 Jul 2026

Goa CM Introduces Anywhere Registration

The Chief Minister of Goa has introduced the Anywhere Registration system to reduce queues and speed up document registration. This initiative aims to improve the efficiency of the registration process.

30 Jul 2026

Punjab Bandh Gets Public Support

The Punjab bandh has received widespread public support, with sanitation and sewage workers of Tarn Taran Municipal Council expressing gratitude. The bandh has been observed across the state.

30 Jul 2026

Ferozpur Markets Shut

Markets and schools in Ferozpur remain closed due to Punjab bandh. Normal life has been affected in the city.

30 Jul 2026

Bihar: Voting Begins

Voting has commenced for the Bankipore assembly by-election in Bihar. Leaders have cast their votes.

30 Jul 2026