Politics

Manipur CM says Arambai Tenggol and village volunteers are not banned groups

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh clarified that the Arambai Tenggol outfit and local village volunteers are not listed among banned organisations in Manipur.

08 Sep 2026

ECI Schedules By‑polls for Five Assembly Seats and One Lok Sabha Seat on Oct 6

The Election Commission of India has announced that by‑polls for five state assembly constituencies and one parliamentary constituency will be held on 6 October.

08 Sep 2026

Vice President's historic visit to Meghalaya praised by Chief Minister

The Vice President's visit to Meghalaya was described as historic by the state's chief minister.

08 Sep 2026

Modi's Vadodara rally tickets sold out in an hour, 42,000 on waitlist

Tickets for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vadodara address were snapped up within an hour on BookMyShow, leaving 42,000 people on the waitlist. The event will see him inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects exceeding ₹35,000 crore.

08 Sep 2026

Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb Announces "Seva Sankalp" for Grassroots BJP Workers

Biplab Kumar Deb, Member of Parliament from Tripura, said the "Seva Sankalp" programme will be extended to BJP workers at the grassroots level.

08 Sep 2026

Over 8,400 Nomination Papers Submitted for Tripura Village Committee Elections

More than 8,400 candidates have filed nomination papers for the upcoming village committee polls in Tripura, signalling a robust contest at the grassroots level.

08 Sep 2026

BJP Leader Sanjay Kumar Jha Calls for Non‑Renewal of Farakka Water Treaty Ahead of 2026 Expiry

National Executive President of JD(U) and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha urged the government to let the India‑Bangladesh Farakka water treaty lapse in December 2026, arguing the decision should consider a 50‑year horizon.

08 Sep 2026

BJP Expels 41 Members Over Rebellion in Rajasthan Local Body Elections, Jaipur Leads with 26

The Bharatiya Janata Party has removed 41 party workers in Rajasthan for defying the party line during local body polls, with 26 expulsions recorded in Jaipur.

08 Sep 2026

BJP Cracks Down on Rebel Candidates Ahead of Rajasthan Municipal Polls

The BJP has intensified disciplinary action against its rebel candidates in the upcoming Rajasthan municipal elections. Meanwhile, the Congress is attempting to persuade its dissenters, with observers linking its soft approach to post‑election calculations.

08 Sep 2026

Abu Road Independent Candidate Accuses BJP of Coercion, Demands Election Cancel

In Ward 23 of Abu Road, independent candidate Jelu Kalbelia alleged that BJP supporters forced residents to campaign for the party. After a video went viral, she demanded the election be cancelled.

08 Sep 2026

Rajasthan's Urban Bodies Face Revenue Shortfall Ahead of Development Plans

The urban local bodies in Rajasthan are reporting significantly lower income compared to their expenditure, creating a financial crunch for newly elected municipal councils. They now face the dual challenge of boosting revenue and reducing dependence on state grants while pursuing development works.

08 Sep 2026

Vice President Arrives in Shillong, Meghalaya

The Vice President of India reached Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, marking a high‑profile visit to the state.

08 Sep 2026