Politics

Sachin Pilot: Congress won’t project CM in Punjab polls, Rahul Gandhi to lead campaign

Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot said the party will not nominate a chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming Punjab assembly elections and that Rahul Gandhi will be the face of the campaign.

09 Sep 2026

Centre pledges renewed push for EAPs after Meghalaya, Assam CMs meet Finance Minister

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met the chief ministers of Meghalaya and Assam and assured a fresh drive to implement Economic Assistance Packages in the Northeast.

09 Sep 2026

Congress Presses AAP Over Gulzar Singh Case, Calls for Minister’s Resignation in Punjab

The Congress party has accused the Punjab AAP government over the Gulzar Singh case and demanded the resignation of a minister.

09 Sep 2026

Assam Minister Krishnendu Paul vows faster completion of Barak Valley road and infrastructure projects

Assam's Minister of Transport Krishnendu Paul announced that road and related infrastructure works in the Barak Valley will be accelerated to meet growing demand.

09 Sep 2026

Arvind Kejriwal Reappointed AAP Convenor, 330 Members Approve 23‑Member Exec Committee

The Aam Aadmi Party’s national council met virtually on Tuesday, re‑electing Arvind Kejriwal as national convenor with the backing of 330 members and establishing a 23‑member executive committee.

09 Sep 2026

Row in Telangana Assembly Over Insult to Mallikarjun Kharge and Gaddam Prasad Kumar

A heated dispute erupted in the Telangana Assembly after a member allegedly insulted senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and MLA Gaddam Prasad Kumar.

09 Sep 2026

Congress Candidate Attacked Outside Shahpura Polling Booth During Rajasthan Local Elections

During the Rajasthan local body polls, a Congress candidate in Shahpura’s Ward 32 was reportedly assaulted, sparking tension at the polling station.

09 Sep 2026

Gadkari vows to blacklist record number of contractors over Mumbai‑Goa highway delays

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari criticised the slow progress on the Mumbai‑Goa expressway, announcing plans to blacklist an unprecedented number of errant contractors and suspend officials responsible for the setbacks.

09 Sep 2026

BJP MP and Malayalam Star Order All Gates Open at Thrissur’s Paliyekkara Toll Plaza

A BJP Member of Parliament and a Malayalam film actor have directed that all gates at Thrissur’s Paliyekkara toll plaza be opened to ease traffic congestion.

09 Sep 2026

TVK Announces New Alliance Name in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu political leader TVK has unveiled the name of his new political alliance ahead of upcoming elections.

09 Sep 2026

Kotputli Nagar Parishad sees 85.29% turnout as EVMs lock fate of 428 candidates, booth clashes reported

The Kotputli Nagar Parishad recorded an 85.29% voter turnout in the first phase of the 2026 urban local body elections, with 428 candidates awaiting results as EVMs tally votes amid reports of booth disturbances over alleged fake voting.

09 Sep 2026

Gujarat Assembly Launches Monsoon Session, Highlights Drought, Inflation, Law & Order

The Gujarat Legislative Assembly commenced its three‑day monsoon session today, with the agenda set to address pressing issues such as drought conditions, rising inflation, and law and order concerns.

09 Sep 2026