Politics

Rajasthan OBC Survey May Shape BJP's Jat Strategy in Haryana

A recent survey of Other Backward Classes in Rajasthan could provide the BJP with data to fine‑tune its political approach toward the Jat community in neighboring Haryana.

20 Aug 2026

Centre Appoints Nine Senior Advocates as Judges of Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Union Government has notified the appointment of nine practising lawyers as judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, as reported by Live Law.

20 Aug 2026

Punjab Congress leader Channi skips key party meeting for MA exam

Amid an ongoing leadership tussle in Punjab's Congress, former chief minister Charanjit Singh Channi missed a crucial party gathering to appear for another MA examination.

20 Aug 2026

SAD May Rejoin BJP Alliance Ahead of 2027 Punjab Elections, Sources Say

Political insiders suggest the Shiromani Akali Dal could realign with the BJP for the 2027 Punjab polls, citing emerging hints of a strategic partnership.

20 Aug 2026

Assam CM briefs PM Modi on flood recovery and 100‑day plan

Assam's chief minister met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to update him on the state's flood relief efforts and the progress of his 100‑day initiatives.

20 Aug 2026

Assam CM Meets PM Modi to Outline Flood Recovery Roadmap for Affected Districts

The Chief Minister of Assam met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to present a detailed plan for rebuilding lives and livelihoods in districts devastated by recent floods.

20 Aug 2026

Congress leader Jitu Patwari attacks BJP over internal strife, education, inflation

Congress state president Jitu Patwari criticised the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh, citing internal factionalism, problems in the education system, rising prices and issues affecting women.

20 Aug 2026

Kaumi Insaf Morcha Calls Punjab Bandh on Aug 21 Over Sikh Detainee Release

The Kaumi Insaf Morcha has announced a statewide bandh in Punjab for August 21, protesting the release of detained Sikhs and actions taken on Independence Day.

20 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand Congress Leaders Protest at Delhi Election Commission Over SIR Issue

Congress leaders from Uttarakhand arrived in Delhi and staged a protest outside the Election Commission office, voicing opposition to the SIR matter.

20 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi's heartfelt note to Sonia Gandhi on her upcoming memoir

Rahul Gandhi shared an emotional message to his mother, Sonia Gandhi, revealing that only he and Priyanka know about a personal detail related to her forthcoming memoir.

20 Aug 2026

Amit Shah slams Congress’s move to limit Vande Mataram to two verses as anti‑national

Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress for restricting Vande Mataram to its first two stanzas, calling the decision anti‑national and a product of appeasement politics.

20 Aug 2026

BJP and Congress Spar Over Vande Mataram Issue in Parliament

The ruling BJP and opposition Congress clashed in Parliament over the status and usage of the patriotic song Vande Mataram, with both sides accusing each other of politicising the anthem.

20 Aug 2026