Politics

Protesters Give Meghalaya Government Oct 26 Deadline Over Shillong Peak Ropeway Dispute

Activists opposing the Shillong Peak ropeway have set an October 26 deadline for the Meghalaya government to address their demands.

18 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Speaker Validates Merger of Eight UDP MLAs into BJP, Raising Party's Seats to Ten

The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly speaker has officially recognized the defection of eight United Democratic Party legislators to the Bharatiya Janata Party, taking BJP’s strength in the house to ten members.

18 Oct 2026

Congress stages candle march in Dehradun demanding action

The Indian National Congress organized a candle march in Dehradun, drawing participants to the city centre.

18 Oct 2026

Uttarakhand's New Governor to Be Sworn In on Oct 19

The central government has announced that the newly appointed governor of Uttarakhand will take the oath of office on 19 October at the state’s Raj Bhavan.

18 Oct 2026

Left Groups Condemn Detentions as Protest Erupts at Delhi Police Headquarters

Left‑wing organisations gathered at the Delhi Police headquarters to denounce recent detentions, while a directive identified as BNS 163 was reportedly defied.

18 Oct 2026

Jitendra Chaudhury Blames Dr Manik Saha for Tripura Protest, Accuses BJP of Using Surrendered Insurgents

Tripura politician Jitendra Chaudhury has blamed Dr Manik Saha for a recent protest and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of employing surrendered insurgents in its election campaign.

18 Oct 2026

Bindal urges Congress government to honour existing promises first

Senior leader Bindal told the Congress administration that it should fulfil its earlier commitments before announcing new schemes.

18 Oct 2026

Mayawati claims fake surveys targeting BSP ahead of UP, Uttarakhand, Punjab polls

BSP chief Mayawati said fabricated opinion polls are being spread to damage the party’s image before the upcoming elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Punjab.

18 Oct 2026

Uttarakhand Announces Public Holiday on October 19

The Uttarakhand government has declared a one‑day public holiday on October 19, as announced in an official statement.

18 Oct 2026

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami conducts cabinet meetings across districts, opposition calls them delayed

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami toured several districts of Uttarakhand to hold cabinet meetings, while opposition parties criticised the timing as too late.

18 Oct 2026

Protest Erupts in Delhi Over Missing CJP Leadership

Supporters gathered in Delhi demanding answers after the leadership of the CJP went missing.

18 Oct 2026

Kapil Sibal Says Modi Government Turns Protest Into Crime

Senior leader Kapil Sibal accused the Modi administration of stifling dissent, labeling public protest as a criminal act.

18 Oct 2026