Politics

CPM announces hartal in Idukki on Friday over ESA and Collector's orders

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has called for a district-wide hartal in Idukki on Friday, protesting the ESA and recent orders issued by the district collector.

16 Oct 2026

New Odisha Governor Vows to Work Above Party Lines

The newly appointed governor of Odisha has clarified that he will perform his duties impartially, staying above partisan politics.

16 Oct 2026

Odisha Governor's Party‑Work Claim Draws Rebuke from CM Naveen Patnaik

The newly appointed Governor of Odisha said he would work for the party, prompting Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to publicly criticize the remark.

16 Oct 2026

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Meets Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss administrative and governance issues.

16 Oct 2026

Andhra Pradesh Sets Oct 28 for 100 Urban Local Body Elections

The state of Andhra Pradesh has announced that elections for 100 urban local bodies will be held on October 28, as part of the state’s local body election schedule.

16 Oct 2026

Supreme Court Criticises Election Commission Over Missing Records in Sringeri Poll Dispute

The Supreme Court reprimanded the Election Commission of India for failing to produce records related to the Sringeri polling controversy in Karnataka.

16 Oct 2026

Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore says he would support Pakistan if it went to war with the US

BJP state president Madan Rathore sparked controversy by stating he would back Pakistan in a war against the United States, a comment that quickly went viral on social media.

16 Oct 2026

Rajasthan LoP says even a minister’s son doubts BJP as leader’s son contests independently

The Rajasthan Leader of Opposition remarked that even a minister’s son lacks confidence in the BJP, after a senior leader’s son announced he will contest the upcoming election as an independent candidate.

16 Oct 2026

Rajasthan Chief Minister Meets Prime Minister

The Chief Minister of Rajasthan held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as reported by PM India.

16 Oct 2026

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

Supporters of the CJP are set to gather near Connaught Place today to raise the national flag, with police deployed to maintain order.

16 Oct 2026

Andhra Pradesh Halts 34% Backward Class Quota in Local Bodies

The state government has discontinued the 34% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, a move that has drawn attention from political analysts and community leaders.

16 Oct 2026

Karnataka to Challenge High Court Verdict on SC/ST Quota Increase in Supreme Court

The Karnataka government announced it will file a petition in the Supreme Court to contest a High Court order that raised the reservation quota for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

16 Oct 2026