Politics

AP High Court Holds Verdict on Petition to Halt Local Body Elections Over BC Quota

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has reserved its judgment on a petition that seeks to suspend local body elections citing issues with the Backward Classes quota.

16 Oct 2026

Election Commission to Undertake Special Summary Revision of Voter Rolls in 17 States and UTs

The Election Commission of India announced a special summary revision of electoral rolls covering 17 states and union territories.

16 Oct 2026

Gujarat BJP MP says CAA grants dignity to refugees, does not strip citizenship

A Gujarat BJP legislator clarified that the Citizenship Amendment Act is designed to uphold the dignity of refugees and does not entail revocation of Indian citizenship.

16 Oct 2026

Gujarat Govt Transfers 10 IPS & SPS Officers, 6 Appointed as SRPF Commandants

The Gujarat government has transferred ten IPS and SPS officers, with six of them being appointed as Commandants of the State Reserve Police Force. Mansi Meena has been promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Police in the Viramgam Division.

16 Oct 2026

Gujarat Deputy CM Distributes Citizenship Certificates to 319 Residents

In a recent ceremony, Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister presented citizenship certificates to 319 individuals, underscoring the state's initiative to formalise residency status for many residents.

16 Oct 2026

Central Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan Meets MP CM Mohan Yadav Over Tribal Home Demolitions in Kosmi, Sehore

Central minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav to discuss the demolition of tribal families' houses in Kosmi village, Sehore, and sought action against officials responsible.

16 Oct 2026

Revanth Reddy Urges Nationwide Unity to Support Government Initiatives

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has called on all political parties and citizens to cooperate with the state government in a bid to strengthen governance and development.

16 Oct 2026

AP State Election Commission Names 28 IAS Officers as General Observers for Local Body Polls

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has appointed 28 IAS officers to serve as general observers for the upcoming local body elections, aiming to ensure transparency and fairness.

16 Oct 2026

Jagan Defends CJP Leaders in Custody, Faces BJP Backlash in Andhra Pradesh

Chief Minister Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy has publicly defended leaders of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) who are in judicial custody, sparking criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party in Andhra Pradesh.

16 Oct 2026

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi Performs Garba at Navratri Celebration on Chotila Hill

Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi joined the Navratri festivities on Chotila hill, playing Garba and singing traditional songs.

16 Oct 2026

Madhya Pradesh Home Department Grants Gender Change Permission to Female Police Constable

The Home Department of Madhya Pradesh has approved a gender transition request of a serving female constable following a directive from Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav. The police headquarters will now process the case as per standard procedure.

16 Oct 2026

President Murmu to Inaugurate SARAS Mela in Andhra Pradesh Today

President Droupadi Murmu will open the SARAS Mela in Andhra Pradesh today, marking a significant event for the state's cultural and social initiatives.

16 Oct 2026