Politics

MOTN Survey Puts Vijay Among Top Three PM Choices After Modi, Rahul Gandhi

A recent MOTN poll conducted by India Today ranks Vijay as the third‑most preferred candidate for prime minister, trailing only Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi.

28 Aug 2026

Chief Minister's Planned Employee Meeting Cancelled in Jalandhar; Lesson to be Taught by 2027

A scheduled meeting between the Punjab chief minister and government employees in Jalandhar was called off, with officials saying the matter will be addressed by 2027.

28 Aug 2026

Employee Leaders to Meet in Ludhiana on Aug 30 to Plan Protest After CM Refuses Talks

Employee leaders have announced a joint coordination committee meeting in Ludhiana on August 30 to outline their next steps after the chief minister declined a meeting request.

28 Aug 2026

Government officials miss scheduled meeting outside CM's Jalandhar event

A group of government department employees arrived at the venue outside the Chief Minister's program in Jalandhar, but the planned meeting did not take place.

28 Aug 2026

Congress Stages Onion Langar in Punjab, Blames Centre for Rising Inflation

Congress leaders in Punjab set up an onion langar to protest what they say is the central government's failure to curb soaring inflation.

28 Aug 2026

Makrana urges BJP to reverse UGC rules or risk civic poll backlash

Local leaders in Makrana have cautioned the BJP that rolling back the University Grants Commission regulations is essential to avoid voter backlash in upcoming civic elections.

28 Aug 2026

130 candidates file nominations on first day of ULB elections

A total of 130 nomination papers were submitted on the opening day of the urban local body polls, marking the start of the electoral process.

28 Aug 2026

Minister Giriraj Singh Blames Rahul Gandhi for Vote‑Bank Politics Over Muslim Women’s Protest in Begusarai

Central Minister Giriraj Singh criticised Rahul Gandhi, accusing the Congress of exploiting Muslim women’s protest outside its headquarters in Begusarai for vote‑bank gains.

28 Aug 2026

Former MLA Ajit Sharma Leads Women's Congress Rally Against Rising Inflation in Bhagalpur

A women's Congress rally at Station Chowk in Bhagalpur saw former MLA Ajit Sharma accuse the government of worsening household budgets amid soaring prices.

28 Aug 2026

Congress Stages Large-Scale Protest in Indore Over Rising Petrol, Gas and Sugar Prices

Congress activists marched through 22 blocks of Indore, distributing sugar at Rajwada and condemning recent hikes in petrol, LPG cylinder and electricity rates.

27 Aug 2026

Rajasthan leader Kirron Shekawat warns of anti‑BJP vote over UGC rollback

Kirron Shekawat, a senior BJP leader in Rajasthan, said she may vote against the party if its demand to reverse the UGC decision is not met.

27 Aug 2026

Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra alleges intimidation of workers' families ahead of Rajasthan local body polls

Congress state chief Govind Singh Dotasra claimed the ruling government is misusing administrative machinery and pressuring officials to intimidate party workers' families before the upcoming local body elections in Rajasthan.

27 Aug 2026