Politics
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan addresses soaring sugar prices, promises relief
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan responded to public concerns over rising sugar prices, assuring that corrective measures will soon stabilize costs.
25 Aug 2026
Opinion: End the Cream Layer, Make Caste Reservation a Win‑Win
A News18 opinion piece argues that dismantling the privileged 'cream layer' and expanding caste reservation can benefit society as a whole.
25 Aug 2026
Uttarakhand CM Dhami Cites Slow Ropeway Progress, Orders Completion by Nov 9
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the state's ropeway projects are lagging and set a November 9 deadline for their completion.
25 Aug 2026
Haryana Legislative Assembly Session Expected to Span Three Days
The upcoming Haryana assembly session is projected to be a three-day meeting, officials say.
25 Aug 2026
Haryana BJP’s plan to replace ‘Chamar’ with ‘Meghwal’ on certificates sparks row
The Haryana BJP government’s proposal to substitute the ‘Chamar’ caste label with ‘Meghwal’ on official certificates has ignited protests from community groups and opposition parties.
25 Aug 2026
Congress MP Dharmveer Gandhi’s Tax‑on‑Pilgrimage Post Sparks Political Row in Punjab
A post by Congress MP Dharmveer Gandhi claiming that tax money should not fund religious pilgrimages has triggered a political controversy in Punjab, with opposition demanding a response from the party.
25 Aug 2026
Reservation Lottery Reshapes Banswara Municipal Politics, First ST Chairperson to be Elected
A reservation lottery has altered the power dynamics of Banswara Municipal Council, where no former chief has reclaimed the chair in the last six elections, and an ST candidate is set to become chair for the first time.
25 Aug 2026
Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission cautions public over bogus election timetables
The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission issued a warning urging voters to ignore and report any fabricated election schedules circulating online.
25 Aug 2026
PIL Filed Challenging 34% BC Quota in Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections
A public interest litigation has been filed contesting the 34% reservation for Backward Classes in Andhra Pradesh's local body elections.
25 Aug 2026
18 MPs tour Bihar Museum and Khuda Baksh Library, hail state's heritage
A delegation of 18 parliamentarians visited the Bihar Museum and the Khuda Baksh Library in Patna, praising the state's millennial art and cultural legacy.
25 Aug 2026
Cabinet to decide today on prosecution sanction for Vijay Shah; Supreme Court set for Aug 31
The cabinet will vote today on whether to approve prosecution of Vijay Shah for his remarks about Colonel Sophia Kuraisi, with the proposal to be sent to the Governor if approved. The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for August 31.
25 Aug 2026
Reservation Lottery Alters Banswara Municipal Politics; First ST Council President to be Elected
A reservation lottery has reshaped the power dynamics of Banswara’s municipal council, where no former head has returned to office in six elections, and for the first time an ST candidate will contest the presidency.
25 Aug 2026