Politics

Meghalaya Government and KSU to Launch Fact-Finding Probe on Shree Cement Public Hearing

The Meghalaya state administration and the KSU have agreed to conduct a joint fact‑finding investigation into the recent public hearing on Shree Cement's project. The probe aims to verify procedural compliance and address concerns raised by stakeholders.

26 Aug 2026

Home Minister Amit Shah Meets Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand in New Delhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a meeting with Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand in New Delhi, as reported by Northeast Today.

26 Aug 2026

State Assembly Passes Unanimous Resolution Opposing Uranium Mining

The state’s legislative house voted unanimously to reject any uranium mining projects within its jurisdiction.

26 Aug 2026

Meghalaya asserts its right to reject uranium mining, says Chandee

Chandee affirmed that the northeastern state can refuse any uranium mining projects, emphasizing local consent.

26 Aug 2026

Tripura Human Rights Commission asks North Tripura DM to clarify land status of NLFT victim's widow

The Tripura Human Rights Commission has written to the District Magistrate of North Tripura seeking details on the land allotted to the widow of a former NLFT member killed in the insurgency.

26 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand BJP chief revives row over purification of Kharge’s Haldwani rally venue

The Uttarakhand BJP state chief has again highlighted the alleged purification of the venue where Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a rally in Haldwani, sparking renewed political debate.

26 Aug 2026

Chief Minister vows to empower women and promote self‑reliance

The chief minister announced a commitment to enhance women's empowerment and self‑reliance, emphasizing gender‑focused development.

26 Aug 2026

Kanker MP jokes about cutting a lemon to halt rain, Congress retorts with inflation quip

Kanker MP suggested that cutting a lemon could stop rain, prompting a sarcastic reply from the Congress that the same trick might be tried on inflation.

26 Aug 2026

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says Akali Dal is 'begging' for BJP alliance

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticised the Shiromani Akali Dal, alleging the party is seeking a tie‑up with the BJP.

26 Aug 2026

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accuses Akali Dal of seeking BJP alliance

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann criticised the Shiromani Akali Dal, saying the party is desperate to join hands with the BJP.

26 Aug 2026

Punjab Congress protests price rise, serves sugar‑free tea, plans march to Governor’s House

The Punjab unit of the Congress party staged a demonstration against rising prices, offering sugar‑free tea to participants and announcing a march to the Governor’s House.

26 Aug 2026

Phase-1 Assembly Election Campaign Wraps Up in West Bengal and Assam

The first phase of campaigning for the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam concludes today, ending the initial outreach by political parties ahead of the polls.

26 Aug 2026