Politics
Supreme Court reprimands Rahul Gandhi over protest march to its premises
The Supreme Court expressed displeasure over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's protest march to the court premises and asked him to explain his conduct. The bench directed Gandhi to clarify why he undertook the march.
16 Oct 2026
Protests erupt in Sikkim over governor's appointment, Rahul Gandhi seeks President's intervention
Protests have broken out in Sikkim against the recent appointment of the state's governor. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has appealed to the President of India to intervene in the matter.
16 Oct 2026
Mizoram Chief Minister Flags Financial Strain from 40,000 Displaced People
The Chief Minister of Mizoram said that the presence of 40,000 displaced individuals poses a significant financial challenge for the state. He called for urgent assistance to manage the situation.
16 Oct 2026
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Launches Four Digital Financial Initiatives for Transparency
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has launched four digital financial initiatives aimed at improving transparency and efficiency.
16 Oct 2026
BJP Dismisses J&K Govt's Dual Power Structure Claim, Stresses Outcomes Over Explanations
The Bharatiya Janata Party rejected the Jammu and Kashmir government's argument about a dual power structure, stating that outcomes matter more than explanations. The stance was reported by Daily Excelsior.
16 Oct 2026
Goa Chief Justice Disowns Anti-Hindutva Slogan After CM Sawant's Warning
The Chief Justice of the Goa High Court distanced himself from an anti-Hindutva slogan after Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant warned of possible legal action. The clarification came amid rising political tensions over the slogan's use.
16 Oct 2026
Meghalaya CM Rejects Calls to Remove Advocate General
The Chief Minister of Meghalaya has turned down demands calling for the removal of the state's Advocate General.
16 Oct 2026
Jammu and Kashmir Government Announces Plan to Expand Official Languages List
The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced its intention to add more languages to the state's official languages list. The move aims to recognize and promote linguistic diversity within the region.
16 Oct 2026
Telangana Today Editorial Signals New Optimism for Naga Peace Settlement
The newspaper Telangana Today published an editorial titled 'Fresh hope for Naga settlement', expressing renewed optimism about progress in the long‑standing Naga peace talks.
16 Oct 2026
Meghalaya VPP probes delay in DGP appointment proposal, seeks government clarification
The VPP has raised concerns over the prolonged delay in the proposal to appoint a new Director General of Police in Meghalaya, urging the state government for an explanation.
16 Oct 2026
ECI directs annual SSR to enrol voters across 17 states and UTs
The Election Commission of India has ordered the annual Summary Revision of electoral rolls to enrol new voters in 17 states and union territories. The directive comes amid ongoing anti‑SIR protests across the country.
16 Oct 2026
BJP leader Sudhir Sharma criticises Sukhu govt over new district plans
BJP leader Sudhir Sharma accused the Sukhu government of dreaming about creating new districts despite lacking financial resources. He used the phrase “No money in house, yet govt dreams of creating new districts” to highlight what he called misplaced priorities.
16 Oct 2026