Politics

Tamil Nadu's ₹1,200‑crore secretariat plan triggers political row

The Tamil Nadu government’s proposal to build a new secretariat worth ₹1,200 crore has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties and civic groups over cost and location.

27 Sep 2026

Vijay Government Withdraws RTI Exemption for Law and Order Department

The Vijay administration has cancelled the Right‑to‑Information exemption granted to the law‑and‑order department following public criticism.

27 Sep 2026

Bihar CM dismisses voter deletion claims as false alarm

The Chief Minister of Bihar rejected allegations that voters were being removed during the supplementary electoral roll process, calling them a false alarm.

27 Sep 2026

Opposition leader TikaRam Juhi criticises BJP govt over Election Commission credibility, law‑order and municipal polls in Alwar

During a public hearing in Alwar, opposition figure TikaRam Juhi accused the state BJP government of undermining the Election Commission’s credibility, neglecting law‑and‑order, stalling development projects, and mishandling the upcoming municipal elections.

27 Sep 2026

Tamil Nadu Government Rolls Back RTI Provisions, Faces Opposition Outcry

The Tamil Nadu administration announced a rollback of certain Right‑to‑Information rules, prompting sharp criticism from opposition parties and a policy reversal by minister TVK.

27 Sep 2026

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Promises to Protect 'Gaumata' and Jail Those Who Insult Monks

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state will safeguard the sanctity of 'gaumata' and will incarcerate anyone who insults monks.

27 Sep 2026

Humayun Kabir Extends Wishes to Suvendu Adhikari Ahead of West Bengal Bypoll

Bengal political leader Humayun Kabir has publicly wished Suvendu Adhikari well ahead of the upcoming bypoll.

27 Sep 2026

YouTuber Sparks Beef Row at Kolkata Restaurant Amid BJP Funding Allegations

A Kolkata-based YouTuber has ignited a beef controversy at a local restaurant, with allegations that the influencer, along with other media personalities, received financial backing from the BJP during the recent West Bengal elections.

27 Sep 2026

Tamil Nadu Govt Withdraws RTI Exemption for Law and Order Department After Public Outcry

The Tamil Nadu government has retracted a directive that had exempted its Public (Law and Order) Department from the Right to Information Act following widespread criticism from civil society and political parties.

27 Sep 2026

BJP Reshuffles Sangathan Ministers Amid RSS Unease

The Bharatiya Janata Party has reshuffled its Sangathan Ministers in response to growing unease within the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.

27 Sep 2026

Suvendu Adhikari Defends Election Commission, Accuses Mamata Banerjee of 27 Lakh Deletions in Bengal SIR

Former West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari has defended the Election Commission of India and blamed opposition leader Mamata Banerjee for allegedly deleting 27 lakh entries in the state's State Information Report.

27 Sep 2026

West Bengal Mandates ‘Vande Mataram’ in Madrasas

The West Bengal government has issued a directive requiring all madrasas to include the national anthem Vande Mataram in their curriculum.

27 Sep 2026