Politics

Around 16 Social Groups Form 'National Aam Jan Morcha' Ahead of Rajasthan Local Elections

Approximately 16‑17 civil society groups in Rajasthan have announced the creation of a National Aam Jan Morcha, launching a NOTA drive against parties they do not endorse before the upcoming municipal and panchayat polls.

26 Aug 2026

Punjab braces for statewide ‘Maha Bandh’ on Aug 27 over DA dues, CM Mann to meet unions

The Punjab government will observe a massive bandh on August 27 to protest pending DA dues, and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to meet trade unions before the strike.

26 Aug 2026

LJP (RV) names Jharkhand’s sole MLA Janardan Paswan as state president

The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has appointed Janardan Paswan, its only MLA in Jharkhand, as the party’s state president.

26 Aug 2026

Former CM Raghubar Das hails new Mines Act as boon for Jharkhand and India

Former Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das said the newly introduced Mines Act will benefit both the state and the nation, aligning mineral policy with development goals.

26 Aug 2026

Telangana Minister Harish Rao Calls for Action on Andhra Pradesh’s Unauthorised Krishna Water Drawal

Telangana’s senior minister Harish Rao urged the state government to intervene against Andhra Pradesh’s alleged illegal extraction of Krishna river water.

26 Aug 2026

BJD Expresses Strong Criticism Over MMDR Bill

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has voiced strong objections to the newly introduced MMDR Bill.

26 Aug 2026

Bikaner Municipal Election Voting Rescheduled to Sept 9, Others Shifted to Sept 11

The voting for Bikaner Municipal Corporation has been moved from September 11 to September 9, while six other local bodies in Rajasthan will now vote on September 11.

26 Aug 2026

Karnataka CM Shivakumar Upholds Congress Decision to Drop Full Vande Mataram in State Events

Chief Minister Shivakumar reaffirmed the Congress-led government's decision to stop playing the complete version of "Vande Mataram" at official functions in Karnataka.

26 Aug 2026

DK Shivakumar Reaffirms Opposition to Delimitation, Warns of Voice Suppression

Karnataka opposition leader DK Shivakumar has reiterated his stance against the proposed delimitation, warning that it could silence the voice of South India.

26 Aug 2026

Telangana-AP officials clash over fresh water at Nagarjuna Sagar

Officials from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh confronted each other at Nagarjuna Sagar over the allocation of fresh water from the reservoir.

26 Aug 2026

Priyank Kharge Says His Own Merit, Not His Father’s, Determines Home Minister Prospects

Priyank Kharge, son of a senior political figure, responded to speculation about becoming Karnataka Home Minister, emphasizing personal capability over family influence.

26 Aug 2026

Draft SIR Rolls in Karnataka Reveal Significant Deletions, Mangalore Today Reports

The draft Socio‑Economic and Caste Census (SIR) rolls released for Karnataka show a large number of deletions, raising concerns about data accuracy.

26 Aug 2026