Politics
Former CM Raghubar Das hails new Mines Act as boon for Jharkhand and India
Former Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das said the newly introduced Mines Act will benefit both the state and the nation, aligning mineral policy with development goals.
26 Aug 2026
Telangana Minister Harish Rao Calls for Action on Andhra Pradesh’s Unauthorised Krishna Water Drawal
Telangana’s senior minister Harish Rao urged the state government to intervene against Andhra Pradesh’s alleged illegal extraction of Krishna river water.
26 Aug 2026
BJD Expresses Strong Criticism Over MMDR Bill
The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has voiced strong objections to the newly introduced MMDR Bill.
26 Aug 2026
Bikaner Municipal Election Voting Rescheduled to Sept 9, Others Shifted to Sept 11
The voting for Bikaner Municipal Corporation has been moved from September 11 to September 9, while six other local bodies in Rajasthan will now vote on September 11.
26 Aug 2026
Karnataka CM Shivakumar Upholds Congress Decision to Drop Full Vande Mataram in State Events
Chief Minister Shivakumar reaffirmed the Congress-led government's decision to stop playing the complete version of "Vande Mataram" at official functions in Karnataka.
26 Aug 2026
DK Shivakumar Reaffirms Opposition to Delimitation, Warns of Voice Suppression
Karnataka opposition leader DK Shivakumar has reiterated his stance against the proposed delimitation, warning that it could silence the voice of South India.
26 Aug 2026
Telangana-AP officials clash over fresh water at Nagarjuna Sagar
Officials from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh confronted each other at Nagarjuna Sagar over the allocation of fresh water from the reservoir.
26 Aug 2026
Priyank Kharge Says His Own Merit, Not His Father’s, Determines Home Minister Prospects
Priyank Kharge, son of a senior political figure, responded to speculation about becoming Karnataka Home Minister, emphasizing personal capability over family influence.
26 Aug 2026
Draft SIR Rolls in Karnataka Reveal Significant Deletions, Mangalore Today Reports
The draft Socio‑Economic and Caste Census (SIR) rolls released for Karnataka show a large number of deletions, raising concerns about data accuracy.
26 Aug 2026
Two Veteran Congress Leaders, Banshilal Gandhi and Nasir Qureshi, Pass Away in Ratlam, MP
Former Madhya Pradesh Youth Congress president Banshilal Gandhi and municipal councilor Nasir Qureshi died in Ratlam, prompting tributes from party colleagues.
26 Aug 2026
Kerala Renamed to Keralam Amid Nationwide State Renaming Trend
Kerala has officially been renamed to Keralam, a change reported by Moneycontrol.com, as part of a broader list of state and union territory renamings across India.
26 Aug 2026
Parandur Airport Project Cancelled, Chennai Calls for New Airport
The government has scrapped the Parandur airport project, citing cost and feasibility concerns, while officials in Chennai emphasize the urgent need for a new airport to meet growing air traffic demands.
26 Aug 2026