Politics

Modi Under Pressure From 'Cockroach' Movement and Opposition Parties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is confronting growing pressure from a protest movement dubbed the 'cockroach' movement alongside opposition parties.

03 Oct 2026

CPI(M) Youth Active on West Bengal Campuses Yet Few Join Party Ranks

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) reports high campus activity among its youth in West Bengal, but the number of members formally joining the party remains low.

03 Oct 2026

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal calls for resignation of CEC and MPSC chairman

Congress leader Harshwardhan Sapkal urged the Chief Election Commissioner and the Maharashtra Public Service Commission chairman to step down, citing concerns over recent administrative actions.

03 Oct 2026

Imran Masood Appointed Working President of Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee

Congress leader Imran Masood has taken charge as the new Working President of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee, pledging to meet the party’s expectations.

03 Oct 2026

Millions of Voters Deleted from Rolls in Bihar and West Bengal, Leaving Them Disenfranchised

The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision has removed over 47 lakh names in Bihar and nearly 91 lakh in West Bengal, leaving voters unable to cast ballots in the 2025 and 2026 assembly polls.

03 Oct 2026

Protesters Demand Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation; Rally Set for 10 October at Jantar Mantar

Activists led by Deepak have called for the resignation of Gyanesh Kumar and announced a rally at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on 10 October, criticizing police measures.

03 Oct 2026

J&K Job Quota Row: EWS Criteria Clash with BPL Data, Leaders Claim Discrimination

In Jammu and Kashmir, a clash between the state’s below poverty line data and the criteria for issuing EWS certificates has sparked a political row, with opposition leaders alleging deliberate denial of job quotas to poor families.

03 Oct 2026

Farooq Abdullah accuses BJP of seeking to enslave Kashmiris, slams opposition over statehood resolution

Former J&K chief minister Farooq Abdullah said the BJP has long aimed to enslave the people of Jammu and Kashmir and criticised opposition parties for opposing the statehood resolution.

03 Oct 2026

Woman blocks police vehicle carrying detained protesters at Jantar Mantar

A woman tried to stop a police van transporting detained demonstrators at Delhi's Jantar Mantar during a protest over alleged electoral‑roll irregularities.

03 Oct 2026

Law Ministry frames rules to standardise appointments across 16 tribunals

The Union Law Ministry announced new rules that will allow the National Tribunals Commission to appoint chairpersons and members to 16 tribunals and appellate bodies uniformly.

03 Oct 2026

EC Orders Comparison of Pre‑SIR and Current Electoral Rolls Across India

The Election Commission of India has directed a nationwide verification by comparing pre‑Supplementary Electoral Rolls with the latest rolls.

03 Oct 2026

Chhattisgarh Police Department Undergoes Senior Officer Reshuffle

The Chhattisgarh government has announced a reshuffle of senior police officials, aiming to strengthen law‑enforcement leadership in the state.

03 Oct 2026