Politics

Bangladesh says chances of PM Tarique Rahman's India visit remain slim

Bangladesh officials stated that the likelihood of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visiting India in the near future is low.

20 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh Deputy CM rebuts P. Chidambaram's 'Dimagi Naxals' remark

The Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh publicly countered P. Chidambaram's reference to "Dimagi Naxals," calling the remark misleading and unfounded.

20 Aug 2026

વાગરા તાલુકા કોંગ્રેસ પ્રમુખન

વાગરા તાલુકા કોંગ્રેસ સમિતિના

20 Aug 2026

Tribal Leader Thavar Chand Damor Criticises Government Ahead of Rajasthan Assembly Session

Tribal activist Thavar Chand Damor launched a sharp attack on the state government, highlighting unresolved tribal concerns just before the opening of the Rajasthan legislative assembly.

20 Aug 2026

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika Challenges Critics Over Kaziranga ESZ Policy

Assam’s forest minister Pijush Hazarika questioned the criticism surrounding the Eco‑Sensitive Zone around Kaziranga, highlighting the shift from calls to scrap it to demands to preserve it.

20 Aug 2026

Gen Z Protest Wins in Jharkhand After Delhi Success

Following a successful Gen Z demonstration in Delhi, a similar protest in Jharkhand has also achieved its objectives, marking a notable youth‑led movement across states.

20 Aug 2026

Four States Celebrate 100 Days of New Governments

The Hindu notes that Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have each completed 100 days in office, marking a key milestone for the newly elected administrations.

20 Aug 2026

Supreme Court affirms 1978 ‘industry’ definition in landmark ruling

The apex court upheld the expansive definition of ‘industry’ set by a 1978 judgment, clarifying its applicability across labour and tax statutes.

20 Aug 2026

Punjab observes statewide bandh on August 21; essential services to stay open

A statewide bandh is scheduled in Punjab on August 21, with authorities announcing closures of non‑essential establishments while hospitals, police and emergency services will remain operational.

20 Aug 2026

Jharkhand BJP leaders meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi

Jharkhand BJP officials travelled to the capital and held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, according to The Hindu.

20 Aug 2026

BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu rebuts CM Bhagwant Mann's remarks on ED letter

BJP MP Ravneet Singh Bittu countered Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's statements regarding a letter sent by the Enforcement Directorate, rejecting the CM's political framing of the issue.

20 Aug 2026

Vishwas Sarang Launches Attack Over Vande Mataram Controversy in Madhya Pradesh

Senior BJP leader Vishwas Sarang has publicly attacked the Vande Mataram controversy, according to reports from Madhya Pradesh.

20 Aug 2026