Politics

Pargat Singh Takes Charge of Punjab Congress Unit, Says Party is United

Pargat Singh has been formally appointed as the in‑charge of the Punjab unit of the Indian National Congress, with AICC General Secretary Sachin Pilot handing over the responsibilities. Singh emphasized the party’s unity.

12 Oct 2026

Three of 19 SIR Tribunals Vacant as ECI Awaits Calcutta HC Appointments

Three of the nineteen State Information Review tribunals are currently unfilled, and the Election Commission of India is waiting for the Calcutta High Court to submit the names of appointed members.

12 Oct 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Against Delhi Police Crackdown on CJP Protesters

The Supreme Court has opened hearings on petitions challenging the Delhi Police's crackdown on protests by the Centre for Justice and Peace (CJP).

12 Oct 2026

Thousands Detained as India Cracks Down on Protests Over Electoral Roll Manipulation

Security forces have detained thousands of demonstrators across India following large‑scale protests against alleged manipulation of the electoral roll, while activists and journalists face criminal charges.

12 Oct 2026

Mamata Banerjee's AITC accuses BJP of intimidation after MLA assault

The Trinamool Congress, led by West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party for allegedly resorting to intimidation after a party MLA was attacked.

12 Oct 2026

CJP Holds Press Conference at Jantar Mantar with Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Others

The Central Judicial Panel convened a press conference at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, attended by Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, Ratna Singh and Gyanesh Kumar.

12 Oct 2026

Protesters at Jantar Mantar Vow to Continue Fight After Leaders Released

Leaders of the recently freed activist group addressed a crowd at Jantar Mantar, reaffirming their commitment to the protest movement.

12 Oct 2026

India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement leaders freed, vow to resume protests

Leaders of the so‑called ‘Cockroach’ movement were released from detention and have announced plans to continue protesting across the country.

12 Oct 2026

PM Modi pledges India to join top‑three economies, host Olympics and land astronaut on Moon by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Fortune India that India aims to rank among the world’s three largest economies, host the Olympic Games and put an Indian astronaut on the Moon by 2047.

12 Oct 2026

Indian Youth Take to Streets, Challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Young Indians have launched protests across the country, confronting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies, as reported by The New York Times.

12 Oct 2026

India clamps down on youth protests amid rising dissent

Authorities across India have intensified actions against youth-led demonstrations, sparking debate over civil liberties.

12 Oct 2026

Delhi: Government Detains Protesters, Deploys Paramilitary Troops Amid Unrest

The central government ordered the arrest of demonstrators and dispatched paramilitary units to Delhi as tensions escalated.

12 Oct 2026