Politics
Amit Shah slams Congress’s move to limit Vande Mataram to two verses as anti‑national
Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress for restricting Vande Mataram to its first two stanzas, calling the decision anti‑national and a product of appeasement politics.
20 Aug 2026
BJP and Congress Spar Over Vande Mataram Issue in Parliament
The ruling BJP and opposition Congress clashed in Parliament over the status and usage of the patriotic song Vande Mataram, with both sides accusing each other of politicising the anthem.
20 Aug 2026
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu to attend 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting today
Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will be present at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting scheduled for today, according to The New Indian Express.
20 Aug 2026
Karnataka seeks Cauvery water cooperation from Union Minister Amit Shah
Karnataka officials approached Union Minister Amit Shah to discuss cooperation on Cauvery water sharing amid the Mekedatu dispute.
20 Aug 2026
Karnataka government cancels 1,100 Mysuru projects worth Rs 2,000 crore
The Karnataka state administration has ordered the cancellation of 1,100 development sites in Mysuru, valued at approximately Rs 2,000 crore.
20 Aug 2026
NHM staff and Asha workers torch government effigy in Jalandhar
NHM employees and Asha workers set fire to a government effigy during a protest in Jalandhar, Punjab.
20 Aug 2026
Minister Vishwas Sarang Slams Congress Over Vande Mataram Song Controversy in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh minister Vishwas Sarang accused the Congress of undermining national unity by opposing the singing of two verses of ‘Vande Mataram’.
20 Aug 2026
Tribal Leader Thavar Chand Damor Challenges Malviya’s Dominance in Rajasthan’s Tribal Belt
Tribal politician Thavar Chand Damor has publicly questioned the longstanding influence of the Malviya family in the tribal belt of Rajasthan, sparking a fresh political debate.
20 Aug 2026
BJP and Congress Reach Out to Gen‑Z, Youth Call for Understanding Over Preaching
Both the BJP and the Congress are intensifying their outreach to India’s Generation Z, with young respondents saying they prefer dialogue rather than preaching.
20 Aug 2026
Former Ajmer Mayor Dharmendra Gahlot Resigns from BJP Amid Pre‑Election Turmoil
Two notices prompted former Ajmer mayor Dharmendra Gahlot to quit the BJP, accusing the state assembly speaker of serious misconduct just before local body polls.
20 Aug 2026
Anant Singh makes surprise visit to meet Nitish Kumar over seven‑circular housing scheme
Anant Singh arrived unexpectedly in Patna to meet Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and discuss the seven‑circular housing project.
20 Aug 2026
Congress clashes with police over Assembly entry, moves privilege motion in Rajasthan
A confrontation erupted in the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly as Congress members attempted to enter, leading to barricades and a scuffle with police. The party announced it will table a privilege motion against the state government.
20 Aug 2026