Politics

Supreme Court hears challenge to Mizoram's marriage and divorce law

A petition alleging gender bias in Mizoram's marriage and divorce act has been filed in the Supreme Court, prompting a hearing on the state's controversial provisions.

25 Aug 2026

Kejriwal warns E20 blend harms engines and hikes sugar prices during Goa visit

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, speaking in Goa, cautioned that the 20% ethanol fuel blend is damaging vehicle engines and contributing to higher sugar prices.

25 Aug 2026

Parliament Introduces Prison Reform Bill with Tech Surveillance and Open Jail Provisions

A new prison reform bill tabled in Parliament seeks to modernise correctional facilities by introducing technology‑driven surveillance and pilot open‑jail schemes.

25 Aug 2026

Papum Pare district ramps up final drive for error‑free electoral rolls under SIR 2026

The Election Commission’s Systematic Voter Registration (SIR) 2026 programme is in its concluding phase in Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh, aiming to eliminate inaccuracies from the electoral rolls.

25 Aug 2026

Arvind Kejriwal to Hold Second Goa Townhall on Tuesday Opposing E20 Petrol

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will address a second townhall in Goa on Tuesday, reiterating his opposition to the government's push for E20‑blended petrol.

25 Aug 2026

Delhi Discussion Highlights Information Insincerity in Manipur

Officials and experts convened in Delhi to address concerns over misinformation and lack of transparency regarding Manipur. The meeting aimed to outline steps to improve information accuracy.

25 Aug 2026

Meghalaya CM Sangma Promises Strict Action After Shillong Violence

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has pledged strict action following recent violence in Shillong, urging authorities to take decisive measures.

25 Aug 2026

આદિવાસી સમાજના જમીન અને જંગલ હક્કોના પ્રશ્ને ખેડબ્રહ્મામાં બેઠક

અખિલ ભારતીય ટાઇગર સેનાની આગેવાનીમાં રાજસ્થાન-ગુજરાતના આદિવાસી સમાજની બેઠક યોજાઈ — જંગલ જમીન, વન વિભાગની કાર્યવાહી અને સમાજના હક્કોના મુદ્દે ચર્ચા ખેડબ્રહ્માઆદિવાસી સમાજના જળ જંગલ અ

25 Aug 2026

ભરૂચના પાંચબત્તી ખાતે મહિલા કોંગ્રેસનું મોંઘવારી વિરોધ પ્રદર્શન

ભરૂચના પંચબત્તી વિસ્તારમાં મહિલા કોંગ્રેસ સભ્યો દ્વારા મોંઘવારી વિરોધમાં શાંતિપૂર્ણ પ્રદર્શન કરવામાં આવ્યું.

25 Aug 2026

Supporters in Gairsain Shave Heads, Call for March Protest

A group of supporters in Gairsain trimmed their hair in a symbolic gesture and announced a march scheduled for March.

25 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh Government Announces Major IPS Officer Shuffle, Appoints Pawan Deo as DG of Home Guards

The state government has undertaken a large‑scale reshuffle of its Indian Police Service cadre, naming senior officer Pawan Deo as Director General of the Home Guards.

25 Aug 2026

BJP’s Social media video featuring Pakistani song draws anti‑national criticism

A BJP‑posted video that includes a song from Pakistan has sparked accusations of being anti‑national.

25 Aug 2026