Politics

JDU leader endorses Nishant Kumar as Nitish Kumar's successor for Bihar CM

A senior Janata Dal (United) figure has publicly supported Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, as the party's choice for the next chief ministerial post.

24 Aug 2026

Youth rally ‘GenZ on the March’ spotlights politics and paper leaks in Bengaluru

A youth‑led march named ‘GenZ on the March’ convened in Bengaluru to draw attention to political engagement of Generation Z and recent paper leaks, according to Deccan Herald.

24 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi slams Modi's comment on girls' language

Rahul Gandhi condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the PM's remark about the language girls should use, calling it inappropriate.

24 Aug 2026

Profanity Resurges as a New Political Language, says The Hindu

The Hindu reports that coarse language is making a comeback in Indian political discourse, marking a shift in the way politicians communicate.

24 Aug 2026

Actor Mukesh Khanna urges ‘Vande Mataram’ to replace ‘Jana Gana Mana’ as anthem

Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has publicly called for ‘Vande Mataram’ to be adopted as India’s national anthem, arguing that ‘Jana Gana Mana’ is unsuitable.

24 Aug 2026

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Takes Dip in Arunachal River

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju was seen taking a swim in a river in Arunachal Pradesh during his recent visit to the state.

24 Aug 2026

Union Minister Rijiju retorts to Rahul Gandhi copycat claim, says swimming is child's play

Rijiju responded to a criticism that he mimics Rahul Gandhi, asserting that swimming is easy for him and shared a video on social media.

24 Aug 2026

Opposition slams Nagaland government's power tariff hike

Opposition parties and other groups have condemned the Nagaland government's decision to raise electricity tariffs, calling it a heavy burden on consumers.

24 Aug 2026

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju challenges Rahul Gandhi to jiu‑jitsu, river swim and other fitness tests

Minister Kiren Rijiju publicly urged opposition leader Rahul Gandhi to take up physically demanding activities such as jiu‑jitsu and a river swim, framing it as a fitness challenge.

24 Aug 2026

YSRCP Decries Karumuri’s Arrest as Political Vendetta

The YSR Congress Party has condemned the recent arrest of Karumuri, labeling it a politically motivated vendetta.

24 Aug 2026

Nagaland Government Promises Cabinet-Level Action on RMSA Issue

The Nagaland administration has pledged to take cabinet action to resolve the pending RMSA matter, officials said.

24 Aug 2026

Proposed Land‑Swap Deal Threatens to Reduce Manipur’s Territory

A pending land‑swap agreement under discussion could lead to a loss of territory for the state of Manipur, officials say.

24 Aug 2026