Politics

Supreme Court Dismisses Andhra Pradesh's Plea Against HC Ruling on 34% BC Quota

The Supreme Court has turned down Andhra Pradesh's petition challenging the High Court's decision that annulled the 34% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections.

10 Oct 2026

Supreme Court strikes down Andhra Pradesh’s 34% BC quota for local elections, triggers tussle between Naidu and YSRCP

The Supreme Court has invalidated the 34% reservation for Backward Classes in Andhra Pradesh’s local body polls, prompting a political showdown between Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s YSRCP and former chief minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP.

10 Oct 2026

Suvendu Adhikari targets 50% development in Bengal using Gujarat model within five years

Bengal politician Suvendu Adhikari announced a plan to replicate Gujarat’s development model, aiming for a 50% progress boost in the state over the next five years.

10 Oct 2026

Kota Zila Parishad Nominations: 19 Ward Applications Accepted at Three Centers

The second day of nominations for the Kota Zila Parishad saw applications submitted for 19 wards across three designated centers.

10 Oct 2026

Vijay Thanks Voters as TVK Leads in Tamil Nadu Bypolls

Actor Vijay expressed gratitude to voters after TVK's strong performance in the recent Tamil Nadu by-elections, calling it a win over money power.

10 Oct 2026

DMK blames State Election Commission for hurting its chances in Tamil Nadu by‑polls

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has accused the State Election Commission of decisions that it says reduced its prospects in recent Tamil Nadu by‑elections.

10 Oct 2026

TVK clinches two Tamil Nadu by‑poll seats, raising party’s assembly tally

The leader TVK secured victories in both recent Tamil Nadu by‑elections, boosting his party's numbers in the state legislative assembly.

10 Oct 2026

बाली में पंचायती राज चुनाव हेतु कांग्रेस कार्यकर्ताओं को वकीलों का सहयोग

जिला परिषद एवं पंचायत समिति चुनावों के लिए कांग्रेस पार्टी के इच्छुक अभ्यर्थियों को आवेदन पत्र भरने में सहायता प्रदान करने हेतु वरिष्ठ अधिवक्ताओं की एक टीम कचहरी परिसर में उपलब्ध रहेगी।

10 Oct 2026

Karnataka CM Shivakumar signals positive outcome on pending central grants after GST Council meeting

Chief Minister K. Shivakumar hinted that the state may receive pending central grants following the recent GST Council meeting, raising expectations among officials.

10 Oct 2026

Karnataka HC Issues Notice on Demolition of BDA Headquarters

The Karnataka High Court has issued a notice questioning the proposed demolition of the Bangalore Development Authority’s headquarters.

10 Oct 2026

TVK clinches victories in both Tamil Nadu bypolls, strengthening AIADMK

TVK won the two recent by‑elections in Tamil Nadu, a result that bolsters the AIADMK ahead of the upcoming state assembly polls.

10 Oct 2026

Tamil Nadu Home Secretary transferred; Prem Anand Sinha appointed DVAC Director

The Tamil Nadu government has reassigned its Home Secretary and named Prem Anand Sinha as the new Director of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti‑Corruption.

10 Oct 2026