Politics

Indian Express urges Modi-ism to shift towards institution‑centred nation‑building

The Indian Express editorial calls for the Modi brand of politics to evolve, emphasizing stronger institutions as the foundation for India's future growth.

21 Aug 2026

Telegraph India editorial examines Trump, India and voter‑eligibility politics

Telegraph India published an editorial analysing the interplay between former US President Donald Trump, Indian political dynamics and the debate over voter eligibility.

21 Aug 2026

Open Magazine urges BJP to rebuild soft power by learning from Gandhi

Open Magazine published a commentary calling on the BJP to revive its soft power and draw strategic lessons from Mahatma Gandhi's approach.

21 Aug 2026

Manipur students urge CM to lobby Centre for NRC ahead of census

Students in Manipur have appealed to Chief Minister N. Biren Singh to press the Union government for the National Register of Citizens before the upcoming census.

21 Aug 2026

Violent KSU rally sparks blockades and protests on Assam‑Meghalaya border

A rally organized by the KSU turned violent, leading to road blockades and protests along the Assam‑Meghalaya border.

21 Aug 2026

Tripura Cabinet Approves Four New Government Railway Police Stations

The Tripura state cabinet has approved the establishment of four additional Government Railway Police stations to boost security on railway premises.

21 Aug 2026

Himachal Pradesh Speaker Calls All-Party Meeting to Garner Support for Monsoon Session

The Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly convened an all‑party meeting to seek cross‑party cooperation ahead of the upcoming monsoon session.

21 Aug 2026

Kisan Insaf Morcha Calls for Punjab Shutdown, Highway Jams Reported in Mohali

The Kisan Insaf Morcha called for a Punjab-wide bandh, causing highway traffic jams in Mohali while railway services remained uninterrupted.

21 Aug 2026

Protesters Seek Permission to Enter Rajasthan Assembly

A group of demonstrators demanded authorization to go inside the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, according to reports.

21 Aug 2026

Rajasthan: CJP activists clash with locals over school inspection, Ranka accuses BJP goons

In Rampara Kanwarpura village of Jaipur's Bagru constituency, CJP members faced a scuffle with villagers while inspecting a government school, with local leader Ranka blaming BJP supporters for the confrontation.

21 Aug 2026

Protesters Call for Statewide Shutdown in Punjab, Transport and Markets to Face Disruption

A group of protesters under the banner 'Bandi Singh' has announced a statewide bandh in Punjab, warning that public transport and market operations will be severely affected.

21 Aug 2026

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accuses Bihar govt of police extortion during Darbhanga visit

During a stop in Darbhanga, RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav met the family of a Yamaha showroom manager and launched a sharp criticism of the state government's law‑and‑order record, alleging that ministers are pressuring police for money.

21 Aug 2026