Politics

Sidda Demands 75% Reservation Quota, Puts Congress in Caste Census Predicament

Community leader Sidda has demanded a 75% reservation quota, a move that has left the Congress party scrambling after it had prepared a caste census for the BJP.

09 Sep 2026

Karnataka CM Criticises ED Raids on PWD Minister's Home, Accuses BJP of Misusing Agencies

Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar condemned the Enforcement Directorate's raid on the residence of the state's PWD minister, alleging misuse of agencies by the BJP.

09 Sep 2026

Rajasthan BJP Leader Sends Letter to Censor Board Over Mirzapur Song

A senior BJP figure from Rajasthan has written to the Central Board of Film Certification demanding scrutiny of a song from the popular series Mirzapur.

09 Sep 2026

Rajasthan Urban Body Elections Test BJP's Dominance Amid Caste Tensions

Rajasthan's municipal elections are set to be a critical test for the ruling BJP, as caste‑based controversies and judicial pressure on the state government add to the political stakes.

09 Sep 2026

Tamil Nadu CM Clarifies Assembly Gesture, Denies Taunting MK Stalin

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister issued a statement clarifying a gesture made in the state assembly and denied allegations that he had taunted opposition leader MK Stalin. The clarification was released after a video clip of the incident circulated online.

09 Sep 2026

Tamil Nadu Forms New Department to Oversee Hindu Temples

The Tamil Nadu government has established a dedicated department to manage Hindu temples, marking a significant administrative change.

09 Sep 2026

Live Election Results Update for Ajit Ji Constituency

NDTV.in is broadcasting live updates on the election results for the Ajit Ji constituency, with real‑time coverage and analysis available online.

09 Sep 2026

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to Make First Official Overseas Trip to London

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay will travel to London, marking his first official overseas visit, officials said.

09 Sep 2026

DMK Selects Candidate for Madurantakam By‑poll in Tamil Nadu

The DMK has announced its candidate for the upcoming Madurantakam by‑poll, setting the stage for the contest in the Kanchipuram district.

09 Sep 2026

Rajasthan Local Elections Prompt Massive Barricade Plan: 10,000 Candidates to be Secured

Following the Rajasthan local body polls, parties including BJP, Congress and independents are planning a large-scale barricade, with over 10,000 candidates to be placed in secure locations and phones to be switched off after voting.

09 Sep 2026

UP Minority Panel Reconstituted, Mohsin Raza Appointed New Chief

The Uttar Pradesh government has reconstituted its minority panel, appointing Mohsin Raza as the new chief.

09 Sep 2026

Rajasthan Municipal Elections See 63.55% Turnout, Small Towns Hit 80% Record

The first phase of Rajasthan’s urban local body elections began at 7 a.m. today, with overall voter participation reaching 63.55% and several small towns recording a historic 80% turnout.

09 Sep 2026