Politics
‘Chavanni’ in Indian Politics: From Metaphor to Insult
The Indian Express analyses how the term ‘chavanni’ evolved from a political metaphor to a widely used insult.
24 Aug 2026
JFD Sticks to ‘NRC First’ Position, Refuses to Yield
The JFD reiterated its uncompromising stance that the National Register of Citizens should be implemented first, rejecting any calls for a change.
24 Aug 2026
Meira residents rally after first NRC call
Citizens of Meira organized a rally following the initial call for the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The demonstration highlighted local concerns over the verification process.
24 Aug 2026
Kuki‑Zo Council Rejects Call for NRC Prior to Census in Manipur
The Kuki‑Zo Council in Manipur has publicly opposed proposals to conduct a National Register of Citizens before the upcoming census, calling the demand premature.
24 Aug 2026
22 DMK regional leaders to lose district secretary posts as party plans revamp
Following its recent Assembly defeat, the DMK will remove 22 regional satraps from district secretary roles while creating 33 new district units and appointing about 55 new officials.
24 Aug 2026
Smriti Irani Urges Rahul Gandhi to Support 33% Women’s Reservation Bill
BJP national general secretary Smriti Irani called on opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday to back the proposed 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies.
24 Aug 2026
Rs 92 crore spent on repairing Union Ministers' Delhi homes in 2025‑26, RTI shows
An RTI filing reveals that the government allocated Rs 92 crore for repair and renovation work in Union Ministers' Delhi residences during the 2025‑26 fiscal year.
24 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announces four gifts for 3.54 lakh Rasoiyas ahead of Raksha Bandhan
Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared a scheme to provide four major gifts to 354,000 Rasoiyas, the traditional sweet‑making community.
24 Aug 2026
Tripura CM Manik Saha pledges better socio‑economic support for rehabilitated Bru migrants
Chief Minister Manik Saha said the Tripura government will focus on enhancing livelihood, education and health services for Bru families relocated under the rehabilitation scheme.
24 Aug 2026
Rajasthan Family Court Overturns Divorce Decree in Former MLA Amrita Meghwal’s Case
The Jalore family court has set aside a three‑year‑old unilateral divorce decree against former BJP MLA Amrita Meghwal, ordering a fresh hearing.
24 Aug 2026
Tripura CM distributes tool kits to Bru youth, stresses self‑reliant rehabilitation
The Chief Minister of Tripura handed out tool kits to Bru community youth, urging that their rehabilitation be anchored in economic self‑reliance.
24 Aug 2026
Tripura MLA Jitendra Chaudhury Blames BJP Government for Undemocratic Climate
Tripura legislator Jitendra Chaudhury has alleged that the BJP‑led state government is fostering an undemocratic environment.
24 Aug 2026