Politics

Culture Minister: Cultural Capital Must Be Core to India's Economic Policy

The Union Minister of Culture has emphasized that cultural capital must be integrated into India's economic framework to drive sustainable growth.

06 Oct 2026

Najeeb Jung, G.K. Pillai Release 'People's Charge Sheet' Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

A delegation led by former CEC Najeeb Jung and G.K. Pillai has issued a 'people's charge sheet' against the current Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar.

06 Oct 2026

Pabitra Kar Absent From Nandigram By-Poll Campaign, Claims Exit From Politics

Veteran politician Pabitra Kar is notably absent from the Nandigram by-poll scene, stating he is no longer active in politics.

06 Oct 2026

Telangana Suspends LB Nagar ACP Over Alleged Irregularities

The Telangana government has suspended the Additional Chief Police Officer (ACP) of LB Nagar following allegations of irregularities in official duties.

06 Oct 2026

Congress aims to win back BC voters ahead of Telangana MLC polls

The Indian National Congress is focusing on regaining the backing of Backward Classes in Telangana as the state prepares for upcoming MLC and other elections.

06 Oct 2026

Odisha Bans New Liquor Shops for Three Years in Anti-Addiction Drive

The Odisha government has announced a three-year ban on opening new liquor shops to curb alcohol addiction and promote public health.

06 Oct 2026

CM Samrat Chaudhary to Inaugurate 9.2 km Sasaram Bypass During First Rohtas Visit

Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary will address a youth dialogue in Jamuhar and open a 9.2‑kilometre bypass from Beda bus stand to Mokar in Sasaram during his first visit to Rohtas district.

06 Oct 2026

PM Modi to address BJP's Seva Sankalp rally online from Indore's IDA Ground

The Bharatiya Janata Party will hold a Seva Sankalp rally at the IDA Ground in Vijay Nagar, Indore on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi joining virtually at 10 a.m. to address party workers.

06 Oct 2026

Rajasthan Panchayat Elections Rescheduled: Voting to Skip Dhanteras, All Phases Consolidated

The three-stage Panchayat election in Rajasthan has been shifted by a day, with voting now set to avoid Dhanteras and be conducted in a single phase.

06 Oct 2026

Sitharaman Rebukes Jairam Ramesh Over Viral Andhra Clip

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has sharply responded to Congress MP Jairam Ramesh’s claim that the public was angry over a viral clip from Andhra Pradesh. Sitharaman dismissed the allegation as ‘unbelievable’ and urged Ramesh to refrain from spreading misinformation.

06 Oct 2026

Karnataka Election Body Chief Denies Voter Removal Over Form 7 Amid SIR Row

The chief of Karnataka’s election body clarified that no voter was removed from the electoral rolls because of Form 7, addressing concerns raised during the SIR controversy.

06 Oct 2026

Rajasthan Panchayat Election Dates Shifted; Voting Not on Dhanteras

The three phases of Rajasthan’s panchayat elections have been moved by one day, with voting now scheduled to avoid Dhanteras.

06 Oct 2026