Politics

Former Patna HC Chief Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai Appointed Head of Sikkim Rights Panel

Former Patna High Court chief justice Meenakshi Madan Rai has been appointed as the chief of Sikkim's human rights panel, the state government announced.

25 Aug 2026

Supreme Court notes response on contracts linked to Pema Khandu’s relatives

The Supreme Court, hearing a petition over alleged contracts involving relatives of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, recorded that the respondents submitted more documents than the court had asked for.

25 Aug 2026

IAS Officer Assigned Additional Charge in Jammu & Kashmir

An Indian Administrative Service officer has been given an additional charge in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, as reported by jknewstoday.com.

25 Aug 2026

J&K Congress Chief Demands Immediate Rollback of Electricity Tariff Hike

The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee chief has publicly opposed the recent electricity tariff increase and called for its immediate reversal.

25 Aug 2026

Mizoram Chief Minister flags rising employee costs in autonomous councils

The Chief Minister of Mizoram expressed concern over the growing employee expenses incurred by the state's autonomous district councils, urging a review of the financial impact.

25 Aug 2026

Congress calls Kiren Rijiju ‘stunt master’ over swimming post; he replies ‘technique’

The Congress party attacked Union Minister Kiren Rijiju for sharing a video of his swim in Arunachal Pradesh, calling him a ‘stunt master’. Rijiju countered by saying the clip was meant to showcase a technique.

25 Aug 2026

Arunachal tribal council asks ECI to curb alleged targeting of Chakma voters

A tribal body in Arunachal Pradesh has petitioned the Election Commission of India, alleging that Chakma voters are being singled out and seeking immediate intervention.

25 Aug 2026

J&K LG Manoj Sinha orders posting of seven IFS officers

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir has directed the posting of seven Indian Foreign Service officers, as reported by Daily Excelsior.

25 Aug 2026

Manipur civil society groups demand NRC update before Census and delimitation

Civil society organisations in Manipur have urged the government to revise the National Register of Citizens before the upcoming census and delimitation exercise.

25 Aug 2026

Manipur Awaits Delhi's Decision on Census Amid Calls for NRC First

Manipur is waiting for the central government's decision on the upcoming census, while Meitei and Naga organisations have pressed for the National Register of Citizens to be completed before the count.

25 Aug 2026

Manipur CM N. Biren Singh's Delhi trip sparks fresh political speculation

Chief Minister N. Biren Singh's recent visit to Delhi has reignited discussions about the future direction of Manipur's political landscape.

25 Aug 2026

Meghalaya CM Announces Formation of SIT to Probe Recent Violence

Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said a Special Investigation Team will be set up to investigate the recent violent incidents and ensure those responsible are prosecuted.

25 Aug 2026