Politics

Gauhati HC Dismisses Minister's Appellate Power in Arunachal Defection Law

The Gauhati High Court has struck down the ministerial appellate authority in the Arunachal defection law, ruling it unconstitutional.

20 Aug 2026

Shehzad Poonawalla Predicts Rahul Gandhi’s Future Amid Changing Tactics

Veteran Congress volunteer Shehzad Poonawalla has spoken about Rahul Gandhi’s future, noting that while strategies may shift, the core objectives remain unchanged.

20 Aug 2026

District Commissioners in J&K and Ladakh Authorized to Issue Indian Citizenship

The central government has empowered District Commissioners in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to grant Indian citizenship, streamlining the application process.

20 Aug 2026

Sikkim BJP Calls for Time‑Bound Probe into Tourist Permit Fee Irregularities

The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Sikkim has demanded a prompt, time‑limited investigation into alleged irregularities in tourist permit fees.

20 Aug 2026

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Pushes Infrastructure Development in Arunachal Border Areas

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has announced that developing infrastructure in the border districts of Arunachal Pradesh will be a top priority.

20 Aug 2026

J&K CM labels ‘We are Gen Z’ backlash as ‘new jaanta hai mera’ after woman’s 5‑hour wait complaint

A woman complained about a five‑hour delay, citing a ‘We are Gen Z’ comment, prompting Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister to dismiss the uproar as the ‘new jaanta hai mera’.

20 Aug 2026

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh Deputy Commissioners Empowered to Grant Citizenship

Deputy Commissioners of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have been authorized to issue Indian citizenship under newly issued rules, expanding their administrative powers.

20 Aug 2026

Baran to Hold Two-Phase Municipal Elections for Six Bodies, 190,000 Voters

Elections for six urban local bodies in Baran district will be conducted in two phases across 210 wards, with about 190,000 registered voters eligible to cast their votes.

20 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Assembly Begins 6th Monsoon Session, Honors Seven Late Ex-MLAs

The 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly opened its sixth monsoon session at 11 a.m. on Thursday, beginning with a tribute to seven former legislators who had died.

20 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Announces Dates for Local Body Elections: Sep 9 and Sep 11

The Rajasthan State Election Commission has scheduled the first phase of the local body elections for September 9 and the second phase for September 11.

20 Aug 2026

Rajasthan MLA Amin Kagzi Launches Direct Attack on State Government

Rajasthan legislator Amin Kagzi publicly accused the state government of wrongdoing, marking a sharp political confrontation.

20 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Meets Home Minister Amit Shah for First Time

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay met Home Minister Amit Shah for the first time ahead of the Southern Chief Ministers' conference.

20 Aug 2026