Politics
Congress Defends Adani Deal in Karnataka Amid BJP’s Hypocrisy Charge
The Congress party in Karnataka defended a contract with the Adani Group, while the BJP accused it of hypocrisy over the issue.
24 Aug 2026
Karnataka's Draft Electoral Rolls to be Released Today – Next Steps Explained
The Election Commission of Karnataka will publish the draft electoral rolls today, and officials have outlined the verification process and timeline for finalisation.
24 Aug 2026
How Karnataka Voters Can Verify Their Names on the Draft Electoral Roll
The Karnataka State Election Commission has released a step‑by‑step guide for citizens to check their names in the draft electoral roll online.
24 Aug 2026
MK Stalin Criticises TVK Supporters Over Poll Choice, Urges Tamil Nadu Voters to Avoid Past Mistakes
Chief Minister MK Stalin has publicly targeted supporters of political leader TVK for their choice of candidate, warning voters in Tamil Nadu that repeating past mistakes could harm the state's future.
24 Aug 2026
Nishant Kumar Touted as Potential Bihar CM by Nitish Kumar’s Aide
A senior aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Kushwaha, said Nishant Kumar is being eyed for the chief ministerial post, citing his contribution to building the JD(U).
24 Aug 2026
Patna HC says Panchayat Raj Act, not Bihar Reservation Act, governs Mukhiya election reservations
The Patna High Court clarified that reservation of seats in Mukhiya (village head) elections is governed by the Panchayat Raj Act, not the Bihar Reservation Act.
24 Aug 2026
Sanitation Workers' Strike Prompts Channi-Pargatt to Criticise Government in Jalandhar
Sanitation staff in Jalandhar have staged a strike, leading political figure Channi-Pargatt to publicly blame the government for the unrest.
24 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu CM Drops Plan for Second Chennai Airport at Parandur, New Site to be Identified
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister announced that the proposed second airport at Parandur near Chennai will be scrapped, with a new site to be selected.
24 Aug 2026
Congress on TVK Projects TN CM Vijay as India's Next PM
The Indian National Congress aired a segment on TVK where it portrayed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay as a potential future Prime Minister of India.
24 Aug 2026
Police crackdown on CJP protesters sparks criticism over excessive force
Police in India were reported to have used excessive force against demonstrators protesting the Chief Justice of India, according to DW.com.
24 Aug 2026
JD(U) MP Endorses Nishant Kumar as Prospective Bihar Chief Minister
A JD(U) Member of Parliament publicly supported Nishant Kumar, saying he hopes the leader will follow his father's legacy as Bihar's next chief minister.
24 Aug 2026
Punjab Congress Rift: Channi Advises Deepender, Former Deputy CM Demands CM Face Declaration
Internal tensions within the Punjab Congress resurfaced as party chief Harinder Singh Channi urged Deepender Singh to consider a leadership role, while former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa pressed for his official nomination as the chief ministerial candidate ahead of the 2027 elections.
24 Aug 2026