Politics

Six States Sign Kishau Dam Pact, Including Uttarakhand and Haryana

Uttarakhand, Haryana and four other states have signed a pact concerning the Kishau Dam, marking a significant step in inter-state water cooperation.

16 Sep 2026

Punjab Engineer Suspended After Facebook Comment on CM Mann

A Punjab engineer was suspended following a Facebook post criticizing Chief Minister Mann, prompting unions to threaten a protest.

16 Sep 2026

Akhil Gogoi labels Mira Borthakur as Himanta Sarma’s ‘fixed deposit’ ahead of Nagaon bypoll

Activist Akhil Gogoi remarked that Mira Borthakur is a fixed deposit of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as the Nagaon parliamentary by‑election approaches.

16 Sep 2026

CM Vishnu Deo Sai Buys Earthen Lamp from Roadside Vendor in Raipur

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai purchased an earthen lamp from a roadside vendor during a visit to Raipur, underscoring his engagement with local businesses. The simple act was covered by local media.

16 Sep 2026

Sachin Pilot’s Punjab debut sees Channi and Warring set aside differences to challenge AAP

Congress leader Sachin Pilot makes his first political foray in Punjab as former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi and senior leader Amrinder Singh Warring temporarily reconcile to present a united front against the AAP government.

16 Sep 2026

Jharkhand Demands Limiting Vande Mataram Recitation to First Two Stanzas

Jharkhand lawmakers have called for a restriction on the recitation of the national anthem, limiting it to the first two stanzas, citing concerns over the length and relevance of the full song.

16 Sep 2026

BJP Accuses Soren Administration of Illegal Coal Mining in Dhanbad

The BJP has called for a probe into alleged illegal coal extraction activities in Dhanbad, blaming the Soren-led state government.

16 Sep 2026

Telangana Assembly to Debate Property Regulation Bill Today

The Telangana Legislative Assembly will convene today to discuss proposed property regulation measures, while also addressing the potential impacts of the El Niño weather phenomenon.

16 Sep 2026

BJP Leads in Jalore Municipal Wards as Chairperson and Speaker Posts Await Decision on Sept 21

The BJP secured 82 of the 165 municipal ward seats in Jalore district, outpacing Congress and independents, while the selection of the council chairperson and speaker is slated for September 21.

16 Sep 2026

Mayawati alleges irregularities in Rajasthan civic polls, says BSP candidates forced out

BSP supremo Mayawati has claimed that the recent municipal elections in Rajasthan were marred by irregularities and that party candidates were forcibly defeated.

16 Sep 2026

Karnataka CM Shivakumar Criticises BJP After Police Warned Ganesh Procession

Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party after police issued a warning during a Ganesh procession, urging the party not to create unrest.

16 Sep 2026

NDTV Releases Video on Rajasthan Local Body Polls: BJP Win or Congress Warning?

NDTV has published a video analysing the Rajasthan local body elections, weighing the implications of a potential BJP victory against a warning for Congress.

16 Sep 2026