Politics

Andhra Pradesh issues notification for MPTC and ZPTC elections, 2.81 crore voters slated

The Andhra Pradesh government has released a formal notification for the upcoming Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) polls, with an electorate of about 2.81 crore people.

21 Oct 2026

Andhra Pradesh High Court Division Bench Quashes Order on Voter List

The Andhra Pradesh High Court division bench has set aside a recent order that altered the state’s voters list, restoring the earlier roll.

21 Oct 2026

Braj Mohan Ram Sworn In as Odisha Governor at Bhubaneswar's Lok Bhavan

Braj Mohan Ram was formally installed as the 16th Governor of Odisha during an oath‑taking ceremony held at Lok Bhavan in Bhubaneswar.

21 Oct 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Vijayan’s CMRL Case Plea on Oct 21

The Supreme Court will hear a plea filed by Vijayan in a case concerning Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) on October 21.

21 Oct 2026

YSRCP Declares It Will Remain in Andhra Pradesh Local Elections Despite Intimidation Allegations

The YSR Congress Party said it will continue to contest the upcoming local body polls in Andhra Pradesh, rejecting recent claims of voter intimidation.

21 Oct 2026

Sanjay Raut’s Albania comment sparks political uproar in Maharashtra

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut’s recent remark about Albania has ignited a controversy, prompting criticism from opposition parties and public debate across Maharashtra.

21 Oct 2026

Supreme Court to Hear YSRCP Plea on Alleged Andhra Pradesh Poll Violence on Oct 21

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for the YSR Congress Party's petition concerning alleged election‑related violence in Andhra Pradesh on October 21.

21 Oct 2026

YSRCP says attacks, intimidation and criminal cases won’t deter it from local body polls

The YSR Congress Party asserted that despite facing attacks, intimidation and criminal cases, it will continue to contest the upcoming local body elections, Outlook India reported.

21 Oct 2026

NTK Candidate Detained During CM Vijay’s Roadshow Blockade, DMK Decries Arrest

A candidate of the Naam Tamilar Katchi was taken into custody after a blockade disrupted Chief Minister Vijay’s roadshow, prompting the DMK to condemn the police action.

21 Oct 2026

DMK Councillor’s ‘Dog’ Remark Fuels Political Row in Tamil Nadu

A video of a Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam councillor calling someone a ‘dog’ has sparked a political controversy in Tamil Nadu, drawing criticism from opposition parties and prompting calls for an apology.

21 Oct 2026

Anbumani urges Tamil Nadu to build new Secretariat complex outside Chennai

Anbumani called on the Tamil Nadu government to construct a new Secretariat campus outside Chennai, emphasizing the need for a fresh location.

21 Oct 2026

Madhya Pradesh High Court Issues Notice on Challenge to Datia MLA's Election

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice in response to a petition questioning the election of the Datia constituency MLA over alleged incomplete disclosure of information.

21 Oct 2026