Politics

Madhya Pradesh Declines Joint Cheetah Corridor with Rajasthan, Halting Kuno‑Gandhi Sagar Project

Madhya Pradesh has refused to partner with Rajasthan on the proposed inter‑state cheetah corridor linking Kuno and Gandhi Sagar, putting the Rajasthan‑led project on hold.

16 Oct 2026

Kumaraswamy Stages Dharna Outside Bengaluru Police Commissioner’s Office

Former Karnataka chief minister H. D. Kumaraswamy has staged a protest outside the office of the Bengaluru Police Commissioner to demand an investigation into a recent sting operation.

16 Oct 2026

Karnataka High Court annuls 2022 SC/ST reservation amendment

The Karnataka High Court has declared unconstitutional the 2022 law that raised reservation quotas for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, overturning the amendment passed by the state government.

16 Oct 2026

President of India Accepts Resignation of Union Minister

The President of India has formally accepted the resignation of a Union Minister, marking a notable development in the central government.

16 Oct 2026

India's New Housing Rules Ban Row Houses, Permit Only Multi‑Storey Flats in Industrial Zones

The government has issued revised housing regulations that prohibit construction of row houses and individual plots in industrial areas, allowing only limited multi‑storey apartments.

16 Oct 2026

Imran Khan to File Appeal Against FRRO Order to Leave India by Oct 28

Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has announced plans to challenge a Foreigners Regional Registration Office directive that requires him to depart India by October 28.

16 Oct 2026

Maharashtra Draft Voter List Released: Verify Names, Submit Corrections by Oct 26

The Election Commission of Maharashtra has published the draft electoral roll and urged voters to confirm their entries and lodge any objections by October 26.

16 Oct 2026

Maharashtra opens public consultation on Uniform Civil Code until Nov 15

The Maharashtra government has announced a window for citizens to submit suggestions and feedback on the draft Uniform Civil Code, closing on November 15.

16 Oct 2026

Allahabad HC upholds 27% OBC quota for Uttar Pradesh Panchayat elections

The Allahabad High Court ruled that the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Panchayat polls will be conducted under the existing 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes, rejecting recent challenges to the quota.

16 Oct 2026

Akhilesh Yadav's anti‑BJP strategy for Uttar Pradesh hinges on PDA, Muslim‑Yadav bloc and Gen Z

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav outlined a three‑pronged anti‑BJP formula for Uttar Pradesh, targeting the PDA, consolidating Muslim‑Yadav support and courting Generation Z voters.

16 Oct 2026

CJP Supporters to Assemble Near Connaught Place Today, Police on High Alert

Supporters of the CJP are set to gather near Connaught Place in Delhi today, prompting heightened police readiness across the capital and extending concerns from Delhi to Mumbai.

16 Oct 2026

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Visits Governor Arlekar in Chennai

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay paid a formal visit to Governor Arlekar’s office in Chennai, calling on the Governor to discuss state matters.

16 Oct 2026