Politics

57 SPs Reassigned in Rajasthan Police; New Roles in Jaipur, SOG, CID-CB, Districts

The Rajasthan government has transferred 57 additional senior police officers, assigning them new duties in the Jaipur commissionerate, Special Operations Group, CID‑CB, and several districts.

19 Aug 2026

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav leads Rajbhavan march in Patna, police block protesters

RJD activists under Tejashwi Yadav marched towards Patna's Rajbhavan demanding action on unemployment and student issues; police set up barricades and halted the rally.

19 Aug 2026

Tarun Chugh Faces Major Test in Modi‑Shah Stronghold

Tarun Chugh is set to undergo a crucial challenge in the area known as Modi‑Shah’s fort.

19 Aug 2026

Pune MLA's 'roads cause accidents' comment sparks public outcry after 11‑year‑old's death

An 11‑year‑old's fatal road accident in Pune led a local MLA to say that accidents are inevitable on roads, prompting widespread criticism.

19 Aug 2026

BRS leaders call for removal of Malkajgiri lands from Telangana’s 22A list

Senior members of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi have urged the state government to delete Malkajgiri parcels from the 22A land list.

19 Aug 2026

Tarun Chugh Named Gujarat BJP In‑Charge Ahead of State Elections

The BJP has appointed Tarun Chugh as the party’s in‑charge for Gujarat, a move seen as pivotal for its strategy in the upcoming state elections.

19 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh Cabinet Ratifies 34% Rural, 33.33% Urban BC Reservation in Local Bodies

The Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved a reservation quota of 34% for Backward Classes in rural local bodies and 33.33% in urban local bodies.

19 Aug 2026

CM Chandrababu Naidu Applauds 34% BC Reservation in Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu praised the introduction of a 34% reservation for Backward Classes in the state’s local body elections, calling it a historic step.

19 Aug 2026

BJP Names Nitin Nabin as In‑Charge for Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat Ahead of Elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed senior leader Nitin Nabin to oversee its election strategy in the three key states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Gujarat as the next polls approach.

19 Aug 2026

Over 1 Crore Karnataka Voters Listed in ASDDO Category, Explained

The Hindu reports that more than 10 million voters in Karnataka are recorded under the ASDDO status, prompting questions about the electoral roll’s accuracy.

19 Aug 2026

Vijay announces car and ₹1 lakh allowance for Tamil Nadu MLAs

Vijay announced that each Tamil Nadu MLA will be allotted a car and a cash allowance of ₹1 lakh.

19 Aug 2026

RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav's Patna Raj Bhavan march erupts into clash with police

During a protest march led by Tejashwi Yadav in Patna over paper leaks, unemployment and student issues, police dismantled barricades, deployed water‑cannon and detained an opposition leader.

19 Aug 2026