Politics

Law Ministry frames rules to standardise appointments across 16 tribunals

The Union Law Ministry announced new rules that will allow the National Tribunals Commission to appoint chairpersons and members to 16 tribunals and appellate bodies uniformly.

03 Oct 2026

EC Orders Comparison of Pre‑SIR and Current Electoral Rolls Across India

The Election Commission of India has directed a nationwide verification by comparing pre‑Supplementary Electoral Rolls with the latest rolls.

03 Oct 2026

Chhattisgarh Police Department Undergoes Senior Officer Reshuffle

The Chhattisgarh government has announced a reshuffle of senior police officials, aiming to strengthen law‑enforcement leadership in the state.

03 Oct 2026

Goa Requests Centre to Inspect Karnataka's Projects on Mhadei River

The Goa state government has asked the Union government to inspect Karnataka's ongoing and planned projects on the Mhadei river, citing concerns over water sharing and environmental impact.

03 Oct 2026

Saikot Congress Meets Prospective Candidate DP Haokip in First Interaction

The Congress unit in Saikot conducted an introductory meeting with DP Haokip, who is being floated as a candidate.

03 Oct 2026

Ibobi Calls Manipur Government ‘Only in Name’, Demands Real Authority

Political figure Ibobi Singh criticised the Manipur state government, describing it as a mere nominal entity.

03 Oct 2026

Congress slams BJP's FCRA compliance demand on new MLAs as a whitewash

The Congress party has denounced the BJP's call for newly elected legislators to submit FCRA details, labeling it a whitewash.

03 Oct 2026

Candidate’s Name Missing from Voter List in Bihar Election, EC Acknowledges Possible SIR Error

A candidate contesting against Nitin Nawan’s father has been omitted from the electoral roll, prompting the Election Commission to admit a possible mistake during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR).

03 Oct 2026

NPP accuses NPF of poaching five MLAs, denies merger rumours in Nagaland

The National People's Party (NPP) has condemned the Naga People's Front (NPF) for the defection of five legislators and rejected claims that the parties are merging.

03 Oct 2026

Congress warns BJP may mimic TMC by borrowing MLAs for support

Congress officials said the BJP could try to secure votes by bringing in MLAs from other parties, a tactic recently used by the Trinamool Congress.

03 Oct 2026

‘Cockroach’ Movement Targets BJP Election Chief Ahead of Polls

A grassroots ‘cockroach’ movement is mobilising protests across India, seeking the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election chief ahead of the upcoming elections.

03 Oct 2026

Shabana Azmi, Vishal Dadlani join Mumbai celebrity protest against Gyanesh Kumar

Prominent actors and musicians, including Shabana Azmi and Vishal Dadlani, took part in a Mumbai demonstration organised by the Citizens' Judicial Panel to protest against Gyanesh Kumar.

03 Oct 2026