Politics

RAF Personnel Deployed at Parliament Street Police Station After Congress Crowd Closes Gate

Following a large gathering of Congress supporters near the Parliament Street police station, authorities sealed the gate and deployed Rapid Action Force personnel to maintain order.

22 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu roundtable on NEP, Hindi push and two‑language formula sparks political clash

A roundtable in Tamil Nadu discussing the National Education Policy, alleged Hindi imposition and the two‑language formula has ignited a political showdown among state parties.

22 Aug 2026

Congress backs Tamil Nadu government's 25-year freeze on assembly seats

The Congress party has voiced support for the Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government's demand to freeze the number of assembly and parliamentary seats for the next 25 years amid the upcoming delimitation exercise.

22 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh CM Suspends Former Air Hostess Turned DSP Neha Pachisia

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has suspended DSP Neha Pachisia, who earlier left her job as an air hostess to join the police service and was once honored by the CM.

22 Aug 2026

Sikkim BJP raises concerns over tourism permit revenue irregularities

The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has formally complained about alleged irregularities in the collection of tourism permit fees in Sikkim.

22 Aug 2026

SC Open Chairmanship and Ward Reservations Redefine Sirohi's First Municipal Election

Sirohi's Mandar Napa will hold its inaugural municipal election on September 9, with 20 ward reservations and an SC‑open chairmanship altering the candidate landscape.

22 Aug 2026

Jalore Municipal Chairman Seat Unreserved After 32 Years, Election Fever Rises

The Jalore Municipal Council's chairman post has become unreserved for the first time in three decades, prompting veteran politicians to gear up for the upcoming polls.

22 Aug 2026

BJP Turns to Instagram to Win Over India's Gen Z Voters

The ruling BJP, which has effectively used WhatsApp and X to reach young voters, is now focusing its digital outreach on Instagram, a BBC report says.

22 Aug 2026

Goa Lokayukta alleges political‑criminal nexus, says land orders supplant law and order

The Goa Lokayukta has claimed a link between politicians and criminals, asserting that land orders are being used in place of proper law enforcement.

22 Aug 2026

Manipur CM urges people to cherish roots and stay proud of Manipuri identity

The Chief Minister of Manipur told the Imphal Times that citizens should remember their heritage and be proud of being Manipuri.

22 Aug 2026

TIPRA Motha to Seek Agreement with BJP Before Forming Alliance in Tripura

The regional TIPRA Motha party has indicated it will first negotiate an agreement with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tripura before formalising a political alliance.

22 Aug 2026

Tripura Legislative Assembly to Convene Monsoon Session on August 27

The Tripura Legislative Assembly has scheduled its monsoon session to commence on August 27, as announced by India Today NE.

22 Aug 2026