Politics

Rasheed Kidwai: Congress needs five‑six Shivakumars to match Karnataka CM’s appeal

Congress leader Rasheed Kidwai said the party requires several leaders like Shivakumar to emulate the Karnataka chief minister’s national popularity.

23 Aug 2026

Indian Overseas Congress USA disappointed as Telangana CM's US visit denied political clearance

The Indian Overseas Congress USA expressed disappointment after the Indian government refused political clearance for the Telangana chief minister’s planned visit to the United States.

23 Aug 2026

India's 'Cockroach' Movement Highlights Weaknesses in Modi's Political Machine

A grassroots movement dubbed the 'cockroach' is drawing attention to internal strains within Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political organization, according to Nikkei Asia.

23 Aug 2026

Congress alleges mass voter name deletions being processed in Uttarakhand

The Congress party has claimed that a large number of applications to delete voter names are currently being processed in Uttarakhand, raising concerns over the integrity of the electoral roll.

23 Aug 2026

Haryana Congress leader calls for Deepender Hooda’s removal from CWC over Sajjan Kumar praise

A senior Haryana Congress figure has demanded that Deepender Singh Hooda be expelled from the party’s Working Committee after he praised convicted politician Sajjan Kumar.

23 Aug 2026

Congress Leader Deepender Hooda Faces Backlash in Punjab Over Sajjan Kumar Remark

Deepender Hooda drew criticism from Punjab Congress members after Sajjan Kumar's controversial comment sparked internal dissent.

23 Aug 2026

Assam CM applauds steps to restore normalcy after Assam‑Meghalaya talks

The Chief Minister of Assam praised the recent measures taken to bring peace and normal life back to the border areas following the Assam‑Meghalaya talks.

23 Aug 2026

Swing Voters Shape Punjab Assembly Outcomes, 1997‑2022 Study Shows

Analysis of Punjab’s assembly elections from 1997 to 2022 reveals that swing voters have been decisive, favouring issue‑based choices yet supporting change when new alternatives emerge.

23 Aug 2026

Kharge brands Centre's cancellation of Revanth Reddy's US trip 'deeply unfair'

Congress senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the central government's decision to cancel MP Revanth Reddy's scheduled visit to the United States, calling it deeply unfair.

23 Aug 2026

IOC USA protests denial of political clearance for Revanth Reddy’s US visit

The US‑based Indian Overseas Community (IOC USA) has lodged a protest after Revanth Reddy was denied political clearance for a planned visit to the United States.

23 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi slams patriarchal mindset, says PM would be shocked if girls swear

Speaking to women students, Rahul Gandhi criticised the patriarchal system and warned that Prime Minister Modi would react with ‘cultural shock’ if girls used profanity, linking the issue to broader restrictions on women’s freedom.

23 Aug 2026

Chirag Paswan says government will meet anti‑reservation protesters at Jantar Mantar

Union Minister Chirag Paswan announced that the government is ready to engage with protesters demanding an economic basis for reservations, after they gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.

23 Aug 2026