Politics

Rajasthan Municipal Election Results to Test BJP, Congress Stalwarts in Jaipur and Ajmer

The outcomes of elections in Rajasthan’s ten municipal corporations, especially in Jaipur and Ajmer, will reveal the current urban strength of the BJP and Congress, with senior leaders’ reputations on the line.

14 Sep 2026

Xi Jinping Misses Modi’s BRICS Day Dinner in New Delhi

Chinese President Xi Jinping was absent from the dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first day of the BRICS summit in New Delhi.

14 Sep 2026

Former BJP MLA Defects to Congress in Karnataka, Shivakumar Hints More Switches

A former Bharatiya Janata Party legislator from Karnataka has formally joined the Indian National Congress, a move announced by senior Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar, who said additional defections are expected.

14 Sep 2026

Shivakumar slams opposition over central agency probe, says ‘Tear us apart’

Union minister Shivakumar rebuffed opposition criticism of a central agency investigation, warning that attempts to divide the nation would ‘tear us apart’.

14 Sep 2026

Counting Begins Soon for Rajasthan Nagar Nigam 2026 Election Results

The counting for the 2026 Rajasthan Nagar Nigam elections is set to start shortly, with live updates expected throughout the day on Amar Ujala's portal.

14 Sep 2026

Mayawati calls niece Deepika her lucky charm, born the year she became UP CM

Mayawati revealed that she considers her niece Deepika, who was born the same year she first became chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, as her lucky charm.

14 Sep 2026

500 sq m map clearance allowed in 30 days, no Town & Country Planning needed

Maps up to 500 square metres can be cleared within 30 days without requiring approval from the Town & Country Planning department, according to a Bhaskar English report. The measure aims to expedite small‑scale urban development projects.

14 Sep 2026

Akhilesh Yadav Unveils 75-District, 75-Manifesto Strategy for SP

Akhilesh Yadav announced a new Samajwadi Party strategy to release separate manifestos for each of Uttar Pradesh’s 75 districts, a first for the party.

14 Sep 2026

UP Govt Transfers 14 IAS, 34 PCS Officers; Neha Sharma Shifted from Medical Education Dept

The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered the transfer of 14 IAS and 34 PCS officers. Among them, Neha Sharma has been relieved of her post in the Medical Education Department.

14 Sep 2026

Counting Begins for Rajasthan Municipal Elections 2026 Across 309 Urban Bodies

Counting of votes for the 2026 Rajasthan municipal elections began today across 309 urban bodies covering 10,167 wards. Voter turnout in the two-phase poll stood at 72.95 percent, with special attention on results from ten municipal corporations including Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Ajmer.

14 Sep 2026

West Bengal Govt Orders Closure of 252 Madrasas; BJP Labels Them Anti‑National

The West Bengal government has directed the closure of 252 madrasas across the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party has intensified its criticism, describing the institutions as anti‑national hubs.

14 Sep 2026

Home Minister Urges Cultural Reset Across Nation

The Home Minister has called for a cultural reset.

14 Sep 2026