Politics

Udaipur gears up for 2026 body, Panchayat elections; trainers get EVM-VVPAT training

Master trainers in Udaipur have begun receiving hands‑on training on EVM‑VVPAT machines as the state prepares for the 2026 local body and Panchayat elections.

19 Aug 2026

Pargat Challenges Haryana’s Repeated Border Closures

Pargat has raised objections to the Haryana government’s repeated closures of a border, demanding clarity on the policy and its impact on local commuters.

19 Aug 2026

Haryana Govt Reaches Accord with Sikh Representatives After Lathicharge Backlash

Following a lathicharge incident that drew criticism, the Haryana government has reached an understanding with Sikh representatives, though details of the agreement remain undisclosed.

19 Aug 2026

Women IAS officers appointed to lead 12 districts in Chhattisgarh

The Chhattisgarh government has transferred 23 IAS officers and assigned women officers to head twelve districts, while senior officer Vivek Acharya has been removed from his post.

19 Aug 2026

BJP and AAP clash over Enforcement Directorate’s latest findings

The ruling BJP and opposition AAP exchanged sharp criticisms after the Enforcement Directorate disclosed new findings and initiated action.

19 Aug 2026

અમેરિકન રાજદૂત ગોરની જમ્મુ કાશ્મીરની પ્રથમ મુલાકાત

અમેરિકન રાજદૂત ગોરે જમ્મુ કાશ્મીરની મુલાકાતમાં ભારતનું અવિભાજ્ય ભાગ હોવાનો પુનઃઉલ્લેખ કર્યો અને કાશ્મીર સંબંધિત અમેરિકન પ્રવાસ સલાહને હળવી કરવાની વિચારણા વ્યક્ત કરી.

19 Aug 2026

Election Commission Extends Deadline for Delhi's SIR Programme Again

The Election Commission of India has announced another postponement of the deadline for Delhi's Special Incentive Regime (SIR) programme, with a new publication date yet to be disclosed.

19 Aug 2026

NDTV Analysis: Punjab's Large Yet Overlooked Migrant Population

NDTV's recent analysis sheds light on Punjab's sizable migrant community, noting that despite their numbers, they remain sidelined.

19 Aug 2026

Satyendar Jain Claims Political Motive Behind Arrest; BJP Responds

Satyendar Jain has alleged that his recent arrest was politically motivated amid Punjab polls, while the BJP has denied the claim.

19 Aug 2026

Assam Government Announces Drive to Decentralise Power and Governance

The Assam state administration said it will shift decision‑making closer to citizens by promoting decentralised governance.

19 Aug 2026

Naveen Patnaik Leads Odisha Rally Against MMDR Bill

BJD chief Naveen Patnaik organized a rally in Odisha, urging citizens to oppose the MMDR Bill with the slogan 'Our Mines, Our Rights, Our Future'.

19 Aug 2026

Manpreet Badal Celebrated as New National Vice President in Ancestral Village, Jalandhar

Supporters in Manpreet Badal’s ancestral village in Jalandhar gathered to celebrate his elevation to national vice‑president.

19 Aug 2026