Politics

Karnataka Bandh On Aug 13

A statewide bandh has been announced in Karnataka on August 13. The bandh is expected to affect normal life in the state.

11 Aug 2026

Rahul, Kharge Discuss Karnataka Ministry

Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge discussed the allocation of portfolios in the Karnataka ministry. The discussion is expected to finalize the ministry allocation within 24 hours.

11 Aug 2026

KAMS Withdraws School Closure Call Amid Cauvery Bandh, Urges Black Ribbons

The Karnataka Agricultural Marketing Board (KAMS) has retracted its earlier demand for school closures during the statewide Cauvery water dispute protest and instead urged students to wear black ribbons, keeping schools open.

11 Aug 2026

Karnataka to Observe Bandh on Aug 13: What Will Be Closed?

The state of Karnataka has announced a bandh on August 13, with several services expected to be shut down. Details on which sectors will remain open are still pending.

11 Aug 2026

Karnataka Argues Bike Taxis Aren't Public Transport in Supreme Court

The Karnataka government has informed the Supreme Court that bike taxis do not qualify as public transport vehicles, challenging the prevailing classification.

11 Aug 2026

Gehlot Sidelined: Minister Patel

Minister Jogaram Patel claims Congress has sidelined Ashok Gehlot. Gehlot's statements are seen as attempts to stay in the headlines.

11 Aug 2026

MP CM to Hoist Flag in Bhopal

Madhya Pradesh government has assigned responsibilities to the Chief Minister, ministers, and state ministers for the Independence Day celebrations. The CM will hoist the flag in Bhopal on August 15.

11 Aug 2026

MP Cracks Down On Contractors

The Madhya Pradesh government has taken action against contractors due to poor quality of construction work. Two contractors have been blacklisted and three have been issued notices.

11 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh Grants Legal Shield to Forest Staff for Gun Use After Years of Delay

Madhya Pradesh has finally passed a legal shield allowing forest staff to use firearms, ending a long wait that had left many officers vulnerable to legal action.

11 Aug 2026

BJP Leader Shamik Bhattacharya Calls Killing of Suvendu Adhikari's Aide a Political Assassination

BJP state president Shamik Bhattacharya condemned the murder of an aide to former West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, labeling it a political assassination.

11 Aug 2026

Kamal Haasan Responds to Tamil Nadu’s Tamil Thai Vazhthu Resolution

The Tamil Nadu assembly passed a resolution to honour Tamil Thai Vazhthu, and actor‑politician Kamal Haasan has publicly shared his thoughts on the move.

11 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu Minister's Comment on Christianity Sparks Controversy

A remark by a Tamil Nadu minister stating that Tamil cannot teach him what Christianity did has ignited a political row.

11 Aug 2026