Politics

Cabinet Approves Amendments to Municipalities Act

The cabinet has given its approval to a set of amendments to the Municipalities Act, signaling a legislative change.

22 Aug 2026

Jayesh Salgaonkar quits BJP, sets sights on 2027 elections

Jayesh Salgaonkar has resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party and announced his intention to contest the 2027 polls.

22 Aug 2026

BJP’s Booth Management Blueprint by Patil Seen as Asset Ahead of Punjab 2027 Elections

Party strategist Patil’s booth‑management model is being touted as a useful tool for the BJP as it ramps up its organisational push for the 2027 Punjab assembly polls.

22 Aug 2026

BJP Assigns Senior Leaders to Lead Campaign in Jaipur and Nine Other Rajasthan Cities Ahead of Local Elections

In a move to strengthen its campaign before the upcoming municipal polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed senior party figures to oversee operations in Jaipur and nine other cities across Rajasthan.

22 Aug 2026

Manipur CM flags off 16 delegates to Japan, urges them to remember their roots

Manipur Chief Minister inaugurated a Japan‑bound delegation of 16 on August 22, 2026, reminding the travelers to stay connected to their cultural heritage.

22 Aug 2026

Barak Groups Criticise Meghalaya Government for Inaction on Extremist Threats

Barak community organisations have lodged complaints against the Meghalaya administration, alleging it has not taken decisive steps to curb extremist elements and demanding prompt action.

22 Aug 2026

BJP and TIPRA Motha alliance talks stall in Tripura, senior leaders keep decision unchanged

Senior leaders of the BJP and TIPRA Motha say the alliance decision remains unchanged despite a deadlock at the grassroots level, where local talks are being used to gauge support.

22 Aug 2026

BJP MP Nitin Nabin Holds Meeting, Reported by Times Now Navbharat

Times Now Navbharat reports that BJP MP Nitin Nabin convened a meeting. No further details were provided in the brief.

22 Aug 2026

Criminal Accused in Nabha Jail Break Seeks Votes in Punjab Politics

A person charged in the Nabha jail break is now contesting elections, raising concerns over criminal elements entering Punjab's political arena.

22 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh MLA Montu Solanki detained for 90 minutes while trying to join Nivali BEO protest

On the fourth day of a sit‑in demanding the suspension of BEO Manoj Marathe in Nivali, Barwani, police held MLA Montu Solanki at his office for about an hour and a half, preventing him from reaching the protest.

22 Aug 2026

ਪੰਜਾਬ ਕਾਂਗਰਸ ਅੱਜ ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਰੇਗੀ ਪ੍ਰੈਸ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ, ਆਮ ਆਦਮੀ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਤੋਂ ਪੁੱਛੇ ਜਾਣਗੇ ਸਵਾਲ

ਪੰਜਾਬ ਕਾਂਗਰਸ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਧਾਨ ਅਮਰਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਰਾਜਾ ਵੜਿੰਗ ਅੱਜ ਸ਼ਾਮ 4 ਵਜੇ ਚੰਡੀਗੜ੍ਹ ਵਿਖੇ ਪ੍ਰੈਸ ਕਾਨਫਰੰਸ ਕਰਕੇ ਸੂਬਾ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਨੂੰ ਸਵਾਲ ਕਰਨਗੇ।

22 Aug 2026

Shehbaz Sharif Faces Tight Spot Amid Fears of New Political Showdown in Pakistan

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is reported to be under pressure as analysts warn the country could be heading toward another political showdown.

22 Aug 2026