Politics

Andhra Pradesh Halts 34% Backward Class Quota in Local Bodies

The state government has discontinued the 34% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, a move that has drawn attention from political analysts and community leaders.

16 Oct 2026

Karnataka to Challenge High Court Verdict on SC/ST Quota Increase in Supreme Court

The Karnataka government announced it will file a petition in the Supreme Court to contest a High Court order that raised the reservation quota for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

16 Oct 2026

Rajasthan BJP chief says India would back Pakistan if US attacks, Congress condemns

BJP state president Satish Poonia claimed India would support Pakistan if the United States were attacked, prompting sharp criticism from the Congress party.

16 Oct 2026

Rajasthan BJP chief says India would back Pakistan if US‑Pakistan war erupts, sparks controversy

The Rajasthan BJP president's remarks that India would support Pakistan in a hypothetical US‑Pakistan conflict have provoked sharp criticism from opposition leaders and prompted debate over India's foreign policy stance.

16 Oct 2026

Tribal groups from 35 villages march to Bhopal demanding CM Mohan Yadav intervene in demolition of 12 homes

Around 35 tribal villages sent a delegation to Bhopal, seeking a meeting with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav after 12 families’ homes were demolished.

16 Oct 2026

Minister flags discrimination as rural areas face power cuts, cities get steady supply

A senior minister raised concerns over frequent power outages in rural India, accusing the grid’s uninterrupted supply to cities of discrimination.

16 Oct 2026

Former West Bengal CM’s ‘sympathy’ politics faces renewed scrutiny

Political analysts are re‑examining the former chief minister’s strategy of invoking sympathy, citing the 2021 Nandigram injury and a recent incident in Kalighat.

16 Oct 2026

Dr Sumanth Raman says Vijay's political rise is owed to DMK support

Political analyst Dr Sumanth Raman asserted that Vijay’s current office is a result of backing from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The comment was made in a recent interview with India Today.

16 Oct 2026

Intensifying SIR Protest Covered Live on Thanthi TV, India Alliance Speculation

On 15 October 2026, Thanthi TV aired a live program titled “Ayudha Ezhuthu” that focused on the escalating SIR protest and raised questions about a possible India alliance.

16 Oct 2026

Madhya Pradesh Congress to Launch 'Ghar Wapsi' After Receiving 600 Applications

The Madhya Pradesh unit of the Indian National Congress announced a 'Ghar Wapsi' initiative after receiving around 600 applications from individuals wishing to rejoin the party.

16 Oct 2026

Supreme Court Rebukes INDIA Bloc Leaders Over October 12 March Commotion

The Supreme Court admonished INDIA alliance leaders for their role in a march on October 12 that led to public commotion, urging them to maintain law and order.

16 Oct 2026

Mizoram Governor Urges Long-Term Plan to Boost Border Trade

The Governor of Mizoram has called for the formulation of a long-term plan to strengthen trade across the state's borders, according to a report by The Times of India.

16 Oct 2026