Politics

Tanavade Calls for Special Relief for Mining‑Affected Borrowers

Tanavade has urged authorities to provide special relief to borrowers whose loans have been adversely affected by mining operations.

08 Aug 2026

India Recognises 27 Arunachal Locations, Countering Beijing’s Claims

India has officially acknowledged 27 sites in Arunachal Pradesh, a move aimed at countering China’s territorial narrative. The decision underscores India’s stance on sovereignty over the disputed region.

08 Aug 2026

ZP Bodies Lose Power

Zilla Panchayat bodies in India have been rendered toothless due to lack of devolution of powers. This has affected their ability to function effectively.

08 Aug 2026

Delimitation Bill 2026 Withdrawn; Electoral Reform Bill Introduced

The Delimitation Bill 2026 was withdrawn by the government, while a new Electoral Reform Bill has been introduced to overhaul the electoral process.

08 Aug 2026

Chief Justice Announces Nationwide Campaign Plan

The Chief Justice of India announced a plan for a nationwide campaign.

08 Aug 2026

Youth Satire Sparks 'Cockroach Movement' in India

Indian youth used satire in a movement dubbed the 'cockroach movement', forcing political change.

08 Aug 2026

Tripura Begins State Information Retrieval Exercise on Sept 5

The Election Commission of India has announced that Tripura will start its State Information Retrieval exercise on 5 September, with the final electoral roll slated for release on 23 December.

08 Aug 2026

Tripura Begins State Information Retrieval of Electoral Rolls on Sept 5

The Chief Electoral Officer of Tripura has announced that the State Information Retrieval (SIR) of electoral rolls will commence on September 5, allowing voters to verify and update their details.

08 Aug 2026

Manipur Unrest: Govt Claims Audio Clips Doctored

The government has claimed in the Supreme Court that audio clips linking a prominent figure to the Manipur unrest are doctored. This development comes amid ongoing tensions in the region.

08 Aug 2026

Meghalaya CM Reviews Cultural Initiative

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has reviewed the 'Tracing The Roots' initiative to preserve the state's cultural identity. The initiative aims to promote and protect the unique cultural heritage of Meghalaya.

08 Aug 2026

Tripura Electoral Roll Revision

Tripura to launch special intensive revision of electoral rolls from September 5. The revision will be overseen by CEO Brijesh Pandey.

08 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand Cabinet Approves 15 New Proposals in Today’s Meeting

In a session held today, the Uttarakhand cabinet endorsed 15 proposals covering various developmental and administrative matters.

08 Aug 2026