Politics

Tamil Nadu Congress leader Vijay backs Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate

Congress leader Vijay from Tamil Nadu has publicly endorsed Rahul Gandhi as the party's prime ministerial face, reaffirming the party's leadership choice ahead of upcoming elections.

01 Sep 2026

ThePrint calls 'Vijay for PM' far‑cry, says he looks lost as Tamil Nadu CM

ThePrint's editorial dismisses the idea of actor Vijay becoming prime minister, calling it a far‑cry and noting his apparent lack of direction even as Tamil Nadu chief minister.

01 Sep 2026

BJP’s ‘Ballari Chalo Yatra’ Signals New Phase in Karnataka Politics, Says Vijayendra

BJP leader Vijayendra launched the Ballari Chalo Yatra, describing it as a turning point for the party in Karnataka.

01 Sep 2026

Chhattisgarh Judge Appointed Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court Amid Controversy

A senior judge from Chhattisgarh has been named the new Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, a decision that has sparked debate.

01 Sep 2026

Supreme Court collegium appoints new judge hours after controversial judge takes leave

The Supreme Court collegium selected a replacement judge within hours of a senior judge going on leave amid controversy.

01 Sep 2026

Tamil Nadu Minister Vijay Balaji urges public to decide on DMK's new Pongal 4‑Muzham dhoti

Minister Vijay Balaji has publicly challenged the DMK over its introduction of a new four‑muscle Pongal dhoti, calling for a public verdict.

01 Sep 2026

Rahul Gandhi visits Indore, cites city as example to expose BJP's weaknesses

During the student outreach program 'Chhatron ki Goonj' in Indore, Rahul Gandhi highlighted the city's development record while pointing to perceived vulnerabilities in the ruling BJP.

01 Sep 2026

TVK's First Major Alliance Test After 'Vijay for PM' Pitch

The proposal to position actor Vijay as a prime‑ministerial candidate has put TVK’s party under its first significant alliance pressure.

01 Sep 2026

Supreme Court Awaits President’s Decision on Prosecuting MP Minister Over ‘Op Sindoor’ Remark Against Colonel

The Supreme Court has postponed its order on the prosecution of a Union minister who called a serving army colonel ‘Op Sindoor’, pending a response from President Droupadi Murmu.

01 Sep 2026

Protest Outside BJP MP Tarun Chugh’s Amritsar Home Over Condolence Visit to Sajjan Kumar

Three BJP MPs faced anger in Amritsar after they visited the home of late Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, convicted in the 1984 anti‑Sikh riots, to offer condolences. Protesters gathered outside MP Tarun Chugh’s residence, prompting a heavy police deployment.

01 Sep 2026

Modi urges Indians to buy local, curb overseas travel, weddings, gold as GDP hits 7.8% Q1 FY27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a video message, called for domestic consumption, reduced foreign travel, lavish weddings and gold purchases, while praising a 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 of FY 2026‑27.

01 Sep 2026

Maharashtra asks Supreme Court for early hearing of 2004 Karnataka border suit

The Maharashtra government has petitioned the Supreme Court to fast‑track the hearing of its 2004 lawsuit concerning a border dispute with Karnataka.

01 Sep 2026