Politics

2007‑Batch IAS Officer Named Principal Secretary to Jammu & Kashmir LG

A 2007‑batch Indian Administrative Service officer has been appointed as the Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, according to an official announcement.

16 Oct 2026

CJP Supporters to Hoist National Flag Near Connaught Place Today, Police on Alert

Supporters of the CJP plan a live flag‑hoisting rally near Connaught Place in Delhi, with police deployed and similar activities reported from Mumbai.

16 Oct 2026

Opposition Leaders and Students Detained in Dipke to Protect Gyanesh Kumar

Opposition leaders and students were detained in Dipke, Sikkim, according to authorities, who say the move was to protect Gyanesh Kumar.

16 Oct 2026

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Meets Oil India Delegation, Highlights Local Benefits

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu met with a delegation from Oil India Limited, emphasizing the positive impact of the company's energy projects on local communities.

16 Oct 2026

Omar Abdullah Highlights Chinar Trees as Obstacle to Ganderbal Road Widening

Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has identified the presence of chinar trees along Ganderbal Road as a major impediment to the planned widening project, urging authorities to address the issue.

16 Oct 2026

J&K Govt Orders Posting of Two JKAS Officers to Tourism Department

The Jammu & Kashmir government has directed the posting of two Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service officers to the Tourism Department to strengthen the state's tourism initiatives.

16 Oct 2026

IYC marches to reclaim Jantar Mantar as protest venue in Delhi

The Indian Youth Congress organised a march at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, demanding that the historic site be restored as a recognised protest venue.

16 Oct 2026

J&K NC leader Poonia rejects centre's claim of dual power structure

NC chief Poonia has dismissed the New Delhi government's allegation that a dual power arrangement exists in Jammu and Kashmir, calling it unfounded.

16 Oct 2026

India Launches ‘Sarkar Tumchya Dari’ Platform to Resolve Public Grievances Tomorrow

The Indian government will launch the ‘Sarkar Tumchya Dari’ portal tomorrow, aiming to streamline citizen complaints and provide faster redressal.

16 Oct 2026

Is N Biren Singh the Only Leader to Address Manipur’s Crisis?

India Today NE questions whether Chief Minister N Biren Singh remains the sole political figure capable of tackling the ongoing suffering in Manipur.

16 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Deputy CM asks VPP about delay and retirement date of current DGP

Deputy Chief Minister of Meghalaya questioned the VPP on the unexplained delay in appointing a new DGP and asked when the incumbent is due to retire.

16 Oct 2026

Congress Yatra Faces Fear of Retribution as It Moves into BJP Strongholds

The Congress party’s upcoming yatra has raised concerns over potential retaliation as it plans to traverse regions dominated by the BJP.

16 Oct 2026