Politics

Manipur Pushes for 1951 Baseline in National Register of Citizens, Sparking Debate

Manipur officials are demanding that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) be anchored to the 1951 census, a move that has stirred controversy over data accuracy and political implications.

09 Sep 2026

CM Bhajanlal Sharma rallies voters in Jaipur road show ahead of municipal polls

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma toured from Sanganeer Gate to Tripolia Gate in Jaipur, urging voters to back the BJP in the municipal corporation elections.

09 Sep 2026

Himachal Pradesh CM seeks 4% GSDP borrowing limit in talks with Finance Minister

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh met the Union Finance Minister to request additional financial assistance and an increase in the state's borrowing ceiling to 4% of its GSDP.

09 Sep 2026

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Receives BJP President Nitin Nabin in Haldwani

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed BJP president Nitin Nabin during a meeting in Haldwani, Uttarakhand.

09 Sep 2026

Clash at Barmer Ward 13 Polling Booth Over Mobile Phone Incident, Police Intervene

A dispute erupted outside the Ward 13 polling station in Barmer when a candidate tried to take a mobile phone inside the booth, prompting accusations between Congress and BJP supporters and police action.

09 Sep 2026

Rajasthan gears up for massive barricade after local body polls, over 10,000 candidates to be secured

Following the conclusion of Rajasthan's local body elections, authorities are arranging a large‑scale barricade and secure lodging for more than 10,000 candidates, with phone services to be switched off after voting ends.

09 Sep 2026

BJP gears up for 2027 polls as leader Nabin tours Uttarakhand

BJP officials highlighted their 2027 election strategy during a visit by senior leader Nabin to Uttarakhand, signalling renewed focus on the hill state.

09 Sep 2026

Haryana Orders Evidence‑Based Action Reports from Departments on CM Meeting Decisions

The Haryana government has introduced a new monitoring system requiring all departments to submit evidence‑based reports on actions taken to implement decisions made in the Chief Minister’s meetings.

09 Sep 2026

Ramdas Athawale Says Dalit Leaders Will Relinquish Reservations if Casteism Ends

Dalit leader Ramdas Athawale stated that his community would forgo reservation benefits if caste discrimination were eradicated.

09 Sep 2026

AAP rebuts Congress over Punjab labourer Gulzar Singh suicide row

The Aam Aadmi Party has responded to the Congress party’s comments on the suicide case of Punjab labourer Gulzar Singh, calling the remarks unfounded.

09 Sep 2026

Opposition Blames AAP Over Sangrur Suicide, Escalates Punjab Political Tensions

A suicide in Sangrur has sparked a political row, with opposition parties accusing AAP and minister Cheema of responsibility.

09 Sep 2026

Dalit leader Ramdas Athawale says ending casteism would make him give up reservations

Ramdas Athawale told The Economic Times that if Indian society could eradicate caste discrimination, he would be willing to abandon the reservation system.

09 Sep 2026