Politics

Bihar’s water needs to be factored in Farakka Treaty renewal, says Chief Minister

The chief minister said the upcoming renewal of the Farakka water‑sharing treaty will take Bihar’s irrigation and drinking‑water requirements into account.

03 Sep 2026

Congress Gains Former AIMIM MLA Asim Waqar Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Elections

Senior AIMIM legislator Asim Waqar has resigned from the party and announced his entry into the Indian National Congress as the Uttar Pradesh polls approach.

03 Sep 2026

Maharashtra and Karnataka Groups Join Forces Against Hindi Imposition

Groups from Maharashtra and Karnataka, once rivals, have come together to oppose what they call the imposition of Hindi.

03 Sep 2026

Political Row Erupts Over Jammu Kashmir Statehood, Kashmiri Pandits Face Threats

A heated political dispute has erupted over the re‑establishment of Jammu and Kashmir as a state, with several leaders warning that Kashmiri Pandits are facing new threats.

03 Sep 2026

Goa Assembly to Consider Bill Accelerating Shack Licences Ahead of Tomorrow's Session

A draft bill aimed at speeding up the issuance of shack licences is set to be debated in the Goa Assembly before its session tomorrow.

03 Sep 2026

Parliament Passes Ease of Business Bill as Opposition Flags Land Scam Concerns

The Ease of Business Bill was approved in Parliament, while opposition parties cautioned that a pending land scam could undermine its objectives.

03 Sep 2026

BJP Announces Strategic Retreats in Parliament and Goa Assembly

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced strategic retreats in both the Indian Parliament and the Goa Assembly, signaling a shift in its legislative approach.

03 Sep 2026

Goa Assembly Debates Rs 170 Cheese Garlic Naan, Police Officer Held Accountable

Lawmakers in Goa raised the Rs 170 price of a cheese‑garlic naan, prompting questions that led to a police officer being summoned for clarification.

03 Sep 2026

Brahmin protest over ticket allocation in Abu Road municipal poll, torch party chiefs' effigies

Members of the Brahmin community in Abu Road staged a protest over the allocation of tickets for the municipal election, burning effigies of the district presidents of the BJP and Congress.

03 Sep 2026

Centre denies any proposal to exchange territory with Myanmar, says Govindas

The Centre has clarified that it has not communicated any proposal to the state government regarding a territorial exchange with Myanmar, according to Govindas.

03 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Extends SIR Deadline by 14 Days After Shillong Disruption

The Meghalaya government has extended the deadline for State Information Requests by two weeks following disruptions in the capital, Shillong.

03 Sep 2026

Sambit Patra Praises Centre’s Move to Postpone 2027 Census in Manipur

BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra welcomed the central government's decision to delay the 2027 census in Manipur, calling it a relief for the state.

03 Sep 2026