Politics
Government Forms Task Force to Track Heat and Water Scarcity
The central government has announced the creation of a dedicated task force to monitor rising temperatures and water availability across the country.
16 Oct 2026
Meghalaya BJP MLA urges Jantar Mantar protest to stay within constitutional bounds
A BJP legislator from Meghalaya cautioned that demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar must adhere to constitutional provisions.
16 Oct 2026
CJP Schedules New Protest in Delhi’s Connaught Place on Oct 16, Calls for ‘Lehra do Tiranga’
The Confederation of Joint Parties (CJP) has announced a fresh protest for October 16 at Connaught Place, Delhi, urging participants to wave the national flag under the slogan “Lehra do Tiranga”.
16 Oct 2026
High Court Orders SJVNL to Pay Solatium for Luhri Hydroelectric Project Within Three Months
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed Sikkim Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) to pay solatium on land acquired for the Luhri hydroelectric project within a period of three months.
16 Oct 2026
Himachal Pradesh Govt Unveils Radhakrishnan Bust in State's Capital
The Himachal Pradesh government unveiled a bronze bust of former President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan in a ceremony attended by state officials.
16 Oct 2026
Delhi High Court Rejects Petition to Halt CJP Tricolour March, Orders Police Vigilance
The Delhi High Court declined a petition seeking to halt the CJP‑organized Tricolour march, directing police to ensure law and order during the event.
16 Oct 2026
Dr Saha Allocates Portfolios, Retains 30 Ministries
Tripura Chief Minister Dr Saha has distributed cabinet portfolios while keeping control of 30 ministries himself.
16 Oct 2026
Himachal High Court Orders Chamba DC to Resolve Panchayat Pradhan Election Delay
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the District Collector of Chamba to decide on the pending issue of delay in the Panchayat Pradhan elections.
16 Oct 2026
Uttarakhand BJP slams Congress for politicising Ankita Bhandari murder on VIP angle
The BJP in Uttarakhand accused the Congress of turning the Ankita Bhandari murder case into a political issue, highlighting a so‑called ‘VIP angle’. The party said the narrative was aimed at diverting attention from law‑and‑order concerns.
16 Oct 2026
Delhi High Court to Hear Petition Challenging CJI's Tricolour Call at Connaught Place
The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear a plea contesting the Chief Justice of India's directive to hoist the national flag at Connaught Place, amid concerns it could shut down the commercial hub.
16 Oct 2026
Delhi’s Jantar Mantar De‑Notified, Opening New Protest Venues Amid Dispute
The Delhi government has removed Jantar Mantar’s protest‑site status, citing a need to shift demonstrations to alternative locations, sparking a debate over the right to protest and venue allocation.
16 Oct 2026
Madhya Pradesh BJP chief Khandelwal meets ex-Home Minister Mishra, eyeing new party role
Madhya Pradesh BJP president Hemant Khandelwal met former Home Minister Narottam Mishra, prompting speculation that Mishra may be given a new role within the party.
16 Oct 2026