Politics

Former Mizoram CM Zoramthanga Calls AFSPA a ‘Terrible’ Law

Former Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga described the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act as a terrible law, reigniting debate over its continued use.

21 Aug 2026

Banswara Municipal Council Election 2026: 60 Wards, 94,000 Voters, Three Parties Battle

The Rajasthan State Election Commission has announced the date for Banswara’s 2026 municipal council polls, covering 60 wards and about 94,000 registered voters, with Congress, BJP and a third party vying for control.

21 Aug 2026

Home Minister Amit Shah Leads Security Review Meeting on Jammu & Kashmir in New Delhi

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high‑level security review on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi, focusing on the region’s law‑and‑order situation.

21 Aug 2026

Koomi Insaf Morcha Calls Punjab Bandh Over Delayed Release of Prisoners

The Koomi Insaf Morcha has announced a statewide bandh in Punjab, demanding the release of prisoners who have completed their sentences but remain incarcerated.

21 Aug 2026

Congress MP Byaling Demands Probe into Taksing Allegations, Rejects Rijiju's Remarks

Congress leader Byaling said Arunachal Pradesh should not be turned into a political arena and called for an independent inquiry into the Taksing border allegations, dismissing remarks made by Minister Kiren Rijiju.

21 Aug 2026

Karra Rejects Third‑Party Mediation, Affirms Jammu & Kashmir Remains Part of India

Karra dismissed calls for external mediation, reiterating that Jammu and Kashmir will stay fully integrated with India.

21 Aug 2026

Nagaland Deputy CM meets Dr Jitendra to review central projects in the state

The Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland met Dr Jitendra to discuss the progress and implementation of central government projects in the state.

21 Aug 2026

Kota Municipal Election: 8.24 lakh voters to elect 100 councilors on Sep 9-11

Voting for Kota’s municipal corporation will be held in two phases on September 9 and 11, with results due on September 14. About 8.24 lakh registered voters across 100 wards will elect councilors, while the mayoral post is reserved for an OBC woman.

21 Aug 2026

Manu Rishi on Portraying Musharraf in Operation Safed Sagar: 'Pauses Were My Weapons'

Former politician Manu Rishi reflected on his portrayal of former Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf during the 2002 Operation Safed Sagar, noting how strategic pauses added depth to his performance.

21 Aug 2026

Manipur MP warns census credibility amid nearly 60,000 displaced

Manipur MP said that with almost 60,000 people displaced, the current conditions jeopardize a reliable census.

21 Aug 2026

टीकमगढ़ में मुख्यमंत्री जनविश्वास अभियान में शामिल होंगे डॉ. मोहन यादव

उद्योग संवाद, समाधान ऑनलाइन और जिला विकास सलाहकार समिति की बैठक में होंगे शामिल

21 Aug 2026

Congress Claims Centre Can Resolve Manipur Issues in 2-3 Months

The Indian National Congress stated that the central government can address any issue in Manipur within two to three months if it is determined to do so.

21 Aug 2026