Politics

ECI’s September 26 SIR press note remains on website, PIB fact‑check finds

A PIB fact‑check reveals that the Election Commission of India’s September 26 SIR press release is still posted on its official website, contrary to expectations that it would be removed.

07 Oct 2026

Sikkim Chief Minister Meets Union DoNER Minister

The Chief Minister of Sikkim met with the Union Minister heading the Department of North Eastern Region, according to Sikkimexpress.

07 Oct 2026

CBI Files Corruption Case Against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s OSD

The Central Bureau of Investigation has lodged a corruption case against the Office Secretary to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann following a High Court order, amid allegations of a cash‑for‑transfer scheme involving businessman Nitin Gohal.

07 Oct 2026

Arunachal CM says Siang residents misled by anti‑project groups in SUMP dispute

The chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh asserted that the people of the Siang district are innocent and have been misled by groups opposing the Siang Upper Middle Project (SUMP).

07 Oct 2026

Lok Sabha Speaker urges 25‑year development roadmap for Goa

The Lok Sabha Speaker called for a comprehensive 25‑year plan to address the aspirations of Goans, urging the central and state governments to collaborate on long‑term development.

07 Oct 2026

Arunachal CM Khandu Visits BRO Project Brahmank to Review Connectivity and Environment

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu visited the BRO Project Brahmank to assess strategic connectivity plans and environmental measures. The visit aimed to strengthen infrastructure and ecological safeguards in the region.

07 Oct 2026

Potential Unifying Issue for Jammu & Kashmir Hinges on Political Will

Analysts say a single issue could serve as a bridge for Jammu & Kashmir, but its success depends on the stance of political parties.

07 Oct 2026

Meghalaya BJP Refutes Claims of Luring NPP MLAs, Says No Cabinet Demands

The Meghalaya unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party denied media reports that it was trying to poach legislators from the National People's Party and said no party member had asked for cabinet posts.

07 Oct 2026

Meghalaya CM says NPP will keep BJP in alliance, no ministerial slots for 8 MLAs

The Meghalaya chief minister announced that the National People's Party will not remove the BJP from the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance and there are no discussions to appoint eight MLAs as ministers.

07 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Completes 94% of SIR Notice Cases Ahead of Final Voter Roll on Oct 26

Meghalaya has finished 94% of its SIR notice cases, paving the way for the final voter roll to be published on October 26.

07 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Lawyers to Rally Oct 7 to Demand Removal of Advocate General

Lawyers in Meghalaya plan a protest on October 7 to call for the removal of the state's Advocate General.

07 Oct 2026

Nagaon By‑Election Sees 76% Voter Turnout

The recent by‑poll in Nagaon, Assam recorded a voter turnout of 76%, according to Tripura Times.

07 Oct 2026