Politics

Sharmila Calls for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation

Sharmila, a senior political leader, has reiterated her demand that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar step down.

05 Oct 2026

Election Commission Row: Street Anarchy Cannot Replace Representative Democracy, Says Official

Amid a controversy surrounding the Election Commission, an official warned that street protests cannot substitute for the workings of representative democracy.

05 Oct 2026

Karnataka’s Electoral Roll Revision Marks Living Voters as Deceased, Sparking Deletion Row

A recent Summary Revision of Karnataka’s electoral roll has erroneously listed several living voters as deceased, prompting protests and demands for correction.

05 Oct 2026

CM D.K. Shivakumar Unveils Tourism Policy for Coastal Karnataka, Malnad to Curb Migration

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced a new tourism strategy for Coastal Karnataka and Malnad aimed at reducing migration by boosting local employment and infrastructure.

05 Oct 2026

Gujarat Becomes Second Indian State to Adopt Uniform Civil Code After Presidential Assent

The state of Gujarat has formally adopted the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after receiving presidential assent, making it the second state in India to do so.

05 Oct 2026

Sanchore MLA Urges Election Date Shift Over Upcoming Festivals

The MLA of Sanchore constituency has requested the Election Commission to postpone the scheduled polls, citing the Diwali and other festivals on 4th and 6th November that may hinder voter turnout.

05 Oct 2026

Centre Aims to Strip GST Officers of Arrest Powers in Enforcement Overhaul

The Indian government is considering a sweeping reform that would remove the arrest powers of GST officers, a move that could reshape enforcement of tax laws.

05 Oct 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Petitions Seeking Suspension of CEC and Reversal of His Orders

The Supreme Court will consider a batch of petitions today that demand the suspension of the Chief Election Commissioner and the undoing of his recent decisions.

05 Oct 2026

Vijay's First Electoral Test in Tamil Nadu Bypolls as TVK Targets Madurantakam, Dharapuram

Tamil Nadu is holding bypolls to fill vacant assembly seats. Vijay, a newcomer to electoral politics, is contesting his first seat while TVK campaigns to win in Madurantakam and Dharapuram.

05 Oct 2026

150 Days into Suvendu Adhikari's West Bengal Rule: What Changed?

After 150 days in office, Suvendu Adhikari's administration is being evaluated for its impact on West Bengal's governance and development.

05 Oct 2026

Akhilesh Yadav likely to withhold tickets from Muslim leaders, Owaisi to contest alone

Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is expected to deny election tickets to several Muslim leaders, prompting Asaduddin Owaisi to field his own candidates without forming an alliance, targeting about 200 seats.

05 Oct 2026

NDA and INDIA Bloc Face Internal Strife Ahead of Bihar MLC Elections

Internal disagreements within the NDA and INDIA coalitions are creating tension as Bihar's MLC elections approach.

05 Oct 2026