Politics

Satya Ranjan Borah Calls for Ban on KSU, Demands Apology from Meghalaya CM

Activist Satya Ranjan Borah has urged a ban on the Khasi Students' Union and has asked the Meghalaya chief minister to apologise for alleged grievances.

22 Aug 2026

Surrendered militants in Tripura call for shutdown over unmet rehabilitation promises

A group of former militants who surrendered to authorities in Tripura have announced a shutdown, alleging that promised rehabilitation measures have not been delivered.

22 Aug 2026

Himachal House session ends in 11 minutes amid Vande Mataram controversy

The Himachal House meeting was abruptly concluded after just 11 minutes due to a heated debate over the Vande Mataram song.

22 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand CEO appoints nine special observers to probe SIR controversy

The Chief Electoral Officer of Uttarakhand has deployed nine special observers to oversee the ongoing SIR row, aiming to ensure transparency and proper conduct.

22 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand CM Dhami slams Congress over partial rendition of Vande Mataram

Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami publicly criticised the Congress party’s decision to allow a partial rendition of the national song Vande Mataram, calling it a deviation from tradition.

22 Aug 2026

Delhi Police Files FIR Over Pellet‑Gun Allegation Linked to Rahul Gandhi’s Dharna

The Delhi police have registered a first information report against an alleged pellet‑gun incident that surfaced during Rahul Gandhi’s recent dharna, officials said.

22 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi joins dharna with pellet‑injured victim, demands FIR

Rahul Gandhi staged a sit‑in protest alongside a man who lost an eye and has more than 200 pellet fragments lodged in his body, urging authorities to file a First Information Report.

22 Aug 2026

Haryana Chief Secretary Urges Fast‑Track Land Acquisition for Gurugram Metro

The Haryana chief secretary has called for accelerated land acquisition to speed up the Gurugram metro project.

22 Aug 2026

Punjab observes statewide bandh today after calls from religious and political groups

A statewide bandh was observed across Punjab today following appeals from religious and political organisations.

22 Aug 2026

BJP‑SAD’s 1997‑2012 Winning Run Prompts Talk of Alliance Revival Ahead of Punjab Polls

The BJP‑SAD coalition, which swept Punjab elections from 1997 to 2012, is being examined for a possible comeback before the upcoming state assembly polls.

22 Aug 2026

Sarwan Panjher warns government over rising dam water levels and farmer distress

Sarwan Panjher highlighted the surge in dam water levels and mounting farmer grievances, urging the government to act promptly.

22 Aug 2026

RJD chief Mangni Lal Mandal questions Bihar government's finances

RJD leader Mangni Lal Mandal has publicly challenged the Bihar government, demanding answers on the state's fiscal health.

22 Aug 2026