Politics

BJP backs Amritsar employees' Aug 27 strike, says govt ignored all demands – Ashwani Sharma

The Bharatiya Janata Party expressed support for a strike by Amritsar government employees scheduled for August 27, with party spokesperson Ashwani Sharma asserting that the state government has not met any of the workers' demands.

24 Aug 2026

PM Amit Shah Reviews India's Flood and Heatwave Preparedness

Prime Minister Amit Shah conducted a review of India’s preparedness for floods and heatwaves, underscoring the importance of strengthening disaster management measures.

24 Aug 2026

SC Restarts Oversight of CBI Probe into Arunachal Contract Allegations

The Supreme Court has resumed monitoring of the CBI investigation into contract allegations in Arunachal Pradesh that involve Chief Minister Pema Khandu's family.

24 Aug 2026

Jamal Siddiqui Meets Sant Kamlesh Ji Maharaj in Jaipur, Declares Himself ‘Sanatani Muslim’

Former BJP minority front chief Jamal Siddiqui visited Jaipur, met spiritual leader Sant Kamlesh Ji Maharaj and described himself as a ‘Sanatani Muslim’, while urging the Congress to rethink its stance on the Vande Mataram controversy.

24 Aug 2026

PDP and Apni Party Rally Over Power Tariff Hike in Jammu & Kashmir

The People's Democratic Party and Apni Party staged a protest in Jammu & Kashmir demanding a rollback of the recent increase in electricity tariffs.

24 Aug 2026

Nagaland Minister Declares Local Cuisine of Crabs and Silkworms 'Not for the Weak-Hearted'

Nagaland's Minister of Food and Agriculture highlighted the robust nature of the state's local dishes, describing crab and silkworm delicacies as unsuitable for those with weak hearts.

24 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Government Calls Khasi Students' Union for Demand Talks, Says CM

The Meghalaya state administration has invited the Khasi Students' Union for negotiations on the union's pending demands, according to the chief minister.

24 Aug 2026

BJP MLA Ajay Bishnoi Flags Poor Road Conditions and Contractor Corruption in Madhya Pradesh

BJP legislator Ajay Bishnoi criticised the state’s deteriorating road network, blaming low contract rates and alleged contractor fraud for delayed and substandard work.

24 Aug 2026

Congress Announces 200 Election Coordinators Ahead of Rajasthan Local Body Polls

The Congress party has named senior leaders as election coordinators for 200 assembly constituencies in Rajasthan, gearing up for the upcoming local body elections.

24 Aug 2026

Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra slams BJP over inflation at Ajmer Jat Pratibha event

During the Jat Pratibha ceremony in Ajmer, Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra criticised the BJP government over rising prices, education issues and governance, saying the administration works only on paper.

24 Aug 2026

Independent MLA Chandrabhan Akya Meets Former BJP MLA Narpat Rajvi Before Chittorgarh Polls

Independent MLA Chandrabhan Singh Akya was seen with former BJP MLA Narpat Singh Rajvi ahead of the Chittorgarh municipal elections, signalling a possible political rapprochement.

24 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Congress appoints senior leaders as coordinators for 200 constituencies ahead of local body polls

Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra has assigned senior party members as election coordinators for all 200 assembly segments in Rajasthan and has requested a status report by August 27.

24 Aug 2026