Politics

22 DMK regional leaders to lose district secretary posts as party plans revamp

Following its recent Assembly defeat, the DMK will remove 22 regional satraps from district secretary roles while creating 33 new district units and appointing about 55 new officials.

24 Aug 2026

Smriti Irani Urges Rahul Gandhi to Support 33% Women’s Reservation Bill

BJP national general secretary Smriti Irani called on opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday to back the proposed 33% reservation for women in legislative bodies.

24 Aug 2026

Rs 92 crore spent on repairing Union Ministers' Delhi homes in 2025‑26, RTI shows

An RTI filing reveals that the government allocated Rs 92 crore for repair and renovation work in Union Ministers' Delhi residences during the 2025‑26 fiscal year.

24 Aug 2026

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announces four gifts for 3.54 lakh Rasoiyas ahead of Raksha Bandhan

Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared a scheme to provide four major gifts to 354,000 Rasoiyas, the traditional sweet‑making community.

24 Aug 2026

Tripura CM Manik Saha pledges better socio‑economic support for rehabilitated Bru migrants

Chief Minister Manik Saha said the Tripura government will focus on enhancing livelihood, education and health services for Bru families relocated under the rehabilitation scheme.

24 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Family Court Overturns Divorce Decree in Former MLA Amrita Meghwal’s Case

The Jalore family court has set aside a three‑year‑old unilateral divorce decree against former BJP MLA Amrita Meghwal, ordering a fresh hearing.

24 Aug 2026

Tripura CM distributes tool kits to Bru youth, stresses self‑reliant rehabilitation

The Chief Minister of Tripura handed out tool kits to Bru community youth, urging that their rehabilitation be anchored in economic self‑reliance.

24 Aug 2026

Tripura MLA Jitendra Chaudhury Blames BJP Government for Undemocratic Climate

Tripura legislator Jitendra Chaudhury has alleged that the BJP‑led state government is fostering an undemocratic environment.

24 Aug 2026

BJP rolls out grassroots and youth‑focused poll drive in seven states

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a new campaign strategy targeting grassroots outreach and youth engagement across seven Indian states ahead of upcoming elections.

24 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand CM Welcomes Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Uttarakhand Chief Minister hosted Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for discussions on state agricultural initiatives.

24 Aug 2026

Former Ajmer Mayor Dharmendra Gahlot challenges sole blame in 13‑petition case

Dharmendra Gahlot, former mayor of Ajmer, released a video alleging that officials and elected representatives were also involved in the 13‑petition case, yet only he faces action.

24 Aug 2026

Parliament's monsoon session stays open as BJP, Congress clash over women's bill

The monsoon session of Parliament has not been prorogued, and the BJP and Congress are sparring over a pending women's bill.

24 Aug 2026