Politics

Demand to Adopt Haryana Model for Voting Paper Collection

A group has called for the Election Commission to follow Haryana’s approach, allowing Basic Level Officers to collect voting papers from voters who have been served notices.

20 Aug 2026

BJP backs Manpreet Badal in Punjab: Strategic move unveiled

The BJP has chosen Manpreet Badal as its preferred candidate in Punjab, signalling a calculated political maneuver.

20 Aug 2026

Yogi Adityanath Takes Hard Line on Student Protests Over School Mismanagement

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued stern directives to address teacher shortages and institutional lapses after student protests erupted across several districts in Uttar Pradesh.

20 Aug 2026

Minister's Daughter Challenges CM's Support for MLA, Calls for Resignation

In a bold move, the daughter of a senior minister publicly challenged the chief minister's endorsement of sitting MLA Revanth Reddy, urging him to resign immediately and contest elections.

20 Aug 2026

AIYAA to Protest BCI Chairman Mishra Over Withdrawn NALSAR Directive

The All India Young Advocates Association will stage a protest demanding the resignation of Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra over a withdrawn directive that had barred NALSAR graduates from practicing law.

20 Aug 2026

BJP slams Congress over Vande Mataram remarks, labels it ‘new Muslim League’

The BJP accused the Congress of undermining national symbols after the party’s recent remarks on Vande Mataram, calling the move a revival of a ‘new Muslim League’.

20 Aug 2026

Congress and Revanth Reddy Claim Credit for KCR’s TIMS Projects in Telangana

Congress leader Revanth Reddy asserted that the Telangana government’s TIMS initiatives were originally conceived by his party, challenging Chief Minister KCR’s claim of ownership.

20 Aug 2026

BJP’s Nitin Nabin Calls Congress a ‘New Muslim League’ Amid Vande Mataram Controversy

BJP leader Nitin Nabin compared the Congress party to a ‘new Muslim League’ while criticizing its stance on the Vande Mataram issue.

20 Aug 2026

How to Verify Your Name on Telangana's SIR Draft Electoral Roll Online

The State Election Commission of Telangana has launched an online portal for citizens to check their inclusion in the SIR draft electoral roll. The guide outlines the steps to access and verify the list.

20 Aug 2026

Congress to Roll Out Grassroots Drive Against Exam Paper Leaks and ‘Chanda Chori’

The Indian National Congress announced a statewide grassroots campaign aimed at curbing examination paper leaks and the alleged misappropriation of funds, termed ‘chanda chori’.

20 Aug 2026

Odisha Government Aims for Dowry-Free State, Says Parida

Minister Parida announced that the state government is actively pursuing measures to eliminate dowry practices in Odisha.

20 Aug 2026

Odisha CM Announces Multiple New Railway Projects to Enhance State Connectivity

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled a slate of railway projects aimed at improving transport links across Odisha.

20 Aug 2026