Politics

Protesters Demand Entry to Rajasthan Assembly, Say 'We Didn't Come for Samosas'

A group of demonstrators outside the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly insisted they were not there for snacks but to gain access to the house, as reported by Amar Ujala.

21 Aug 2026

Police close case with no charges after Indian candidates dominate Papatoetoe re‑run poll

Police have closed the investigation without filing any charges following the re‑run election in Papatoetoe, where most Indian candidates emerged victorious.

21 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh’s Nari Shakti Model Puts Women at the Helm of Governance

The Chhattisgarh government has launched the Nari Shakti model to place women at the core of decision‑making bodies.

21 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai Promises Strict Action Over Leak Incident

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has vowed to take stringent action against those found responsible for a recent leak incident. The administration is prioritizing accountability following the breach.

21 Aug 2026

Assam CM Meets PM to Review Flood Recovery Measures

The Chief Minister of Assam met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss ongoing flood recovery efforts in the state.

21 Aug 2026

Komee Insaf Morcha Calls Punjab Shutdown; Shops Closed, Mohali Highway Jammed

The Komee Insaf Morcha announced a statewide shutdown in Punjab today, leading to closed shops and a traffic jam on the Mohali highway as police deployed large numbers of personnel.

21 Aug 2026

Gongidi Sunitha Calls for Revanth Reddy’s Resignation Over Telangana Law‑and‑Order Crisis

Senior Congress leader Gongidi Sunitha has publicly demanded that Revanth Reddy step down, citing a deteriorating law‑and‑order situation in Telangana.

21 Aug 2026

Congress marches to Rajasthan Assembly demanding government hear children's voices

The Congress party staged a march to the Rajasthan legislative assembly, accusing the state government of suppressing children's concerns and demanding corrective action.

21 Aug 2026

Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana Move to Supreme Court Over New Mining Law

The Congress‑led governments of Karnataka, Kerala and Telangana have filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the central government's recently enacted mining legislation.

21 Aug 2026

Punjab Shutdown: Kaur National Justice Front Seals Mohali‑Chandigarh Border, Shops Stay Closed

The Kaur National Justice Front called for a statewide shutdown on Thursday, sealing the Mohali‑Chandigarh border and keeping shops shut while a large police presence was deployed.

21 Aug 2026

Ludhiana Emerges as Hub of Anti-Corruption Drive Under Punjab’s AAP Government

Since the Aam Aadmi Party took office in Punjab, Ludhiana district has been under the vigilance radar for over four years, with investigations even reaching former ministers.

21 Aug 2026

BJP rallies cadres ahead of Rajasthan local body elections

BJP leaders held a meeting to energise party workers as the Rajasthan local body elections approach, signalling a focused push for victory.

21 Aug 2026