Politics

Maharashtra Govt Accepts Tribal Students' Demands, Urges End to Hunger Strike

The Maharashtra government has agreed to all demands of tribal students and has urged them to call off their hunger strike.

29 Aug 2026

Sonia Gandhi’s ‘Belonging’ Book Sparks Controversy in India

Sonia Gandhi’s autobiography ‘Belonging’ has ignited a heated debate over its publication in India, with critics questioning the book’s political implications. Senior journalist Vinod Agnihotri explained why such releases often become flashpoints and highlighted past controversies involving political books.

29 Aug 2026

Fact Check: No Record of Nehru Opposing India's Independence Struggle

A verification confirms that Jawaharlal Nehru never said he opposed India's fight for independence.

29 Aug 2026

Akhil Gogoi Calls for Official ‘Zubeen Divas’ on Sep 19 and ‘Bhupen Divas’ on Nov 5

Assamese politician Akhil Gogoi has urged the state government to declare September 19 as ‘Zubeen Divas’ to honor singer Zubeen Garg and November 5 as ‘Bhupen Divas’ to commemorate legendary musician Bhupen Hazarika.

29 Aug 2026

Former CM Bhupesh Baghel warns UCC could cause biggest losses for Chhattisgarh tribals

Former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said that implementing the Uniform Civil Code in Chhattisgarh would result in the greatest losses for tribal communities.

29 Aug 2026

Punjab leaders dispute action on striking staff ahead of 2027 polls

Punjab’s ruling and opposition parties are at odds over the decision to penalise government employees who joined a strike, a dispute that has intensified as the state prepares for the 2027 assembly elections.

29 Aug 2026

Minister Santosh Kumar Suman Rejects Chirag Passwan’s Resignation Demand, Urges Wider Dalit Reservations

In Bihar, minister Santosh Kumar Suman countered Chirag Passwan’s demand for resignation, clarifying that his stance seeks to broaden reservation for disadvantaged Dalit groups rather than abolish it.

29 Aug 2026

Gutta Sukhender Reddy Urges Reforms Within Telangana Congress

Senior Congress leader Gutta Sukhender Reddy has publicly called for internal changes in the Telangana unit of the party.

29 Aug 2026

Telangana Janasena condemns police action against polytechnic students

The Janasena party in Telangana publicly criticised the police for detaining and questioning polytechnic college students, calling the move heavy‑handed and unjustified.

29 Aug 2026

Controversy Over MMDR Act Sparks Police Review in Odisha

A dispute surrounding the MMDR Act has prompted the Odisha police to initiate a review, as reported in Kanak News' 12 Noon Headlines.

29 Aug 2026

Telangana to Roll Out PRC Soon, State Government Says

The Telangana government has announced that the implementation of the PRC is expected to take place soon.

29 Aug 2026

Gutha Sukender Criticizes Congress Party in Live RTV Commentary

Political commentator Gutha Sukender delivered a live critique of the Congress Party during an RTV broadcast, with Telangana CM Revanth Reddy present.

29 Aug 2026