Politics

Gujarat BJP Names New State Chief Amid Party Reorganisation

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed a new state chief for Gujarat, marking a significant shift in its leadership structure as part of a broader reorganisation that also includes a role for a Prime Minister Modi aide in Uttar Pradesh.

18 Aug 2026

Karnataka Draft Electoral Roll May Omit 1.08 Crore Voters

The Election Commission’s first draft of Karnataka’s electoral roll could exclude about 1.08 crore voters, raising concerns over voter representation ahead of the state elections.

18 Aug 2026

Siwan SP Reassigned Following DM Decision; 18 IPS Officers Shifted in Bihar

The Superintendent of Police in Siwan has been transferred following a directive from the District Magistrate, as part of a broader reshuffle that saw 18 IPS officers moved across Bihar, including the Bhojpur SP Shri Raj.

18 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Transfers 79 Officers Ahead of Panchayat Elections

The state government has transferred 79 officers in a sweeping reshuffle ahead of the upcoming panchayat polls.

18 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh Employees Protest Over Inflation Allowance, 100% Salary and Cashless Treatment

Employees of the Third Class Staff Association staged statewide protests demanding an inflation allowance, full salary, and cashless treatment, warning the government that a major march in Bhopal is planned for November if their demands are not met.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Criticizes Mamata Banerjee for Refusing to Resign, Labels It an Attack on Democracy

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her refusal to step down, calling the move a direct assault on democratic norms and the Constitution.

18 Aug 2026

Election Commission Issues Notification to Form New Assemblies After Election Process Completes

The Election Commission of India has issued a notification to constitute new state assemblies following the completion of the electoral process. The directive outlines the steps for forming the assemblies and ensures a smooth transition to the next phase of governance.

18 Aug 2026

Home Ministry Deploys 480 Paramilitary Companies in West Bengal Ahead of Assembly Polls

The Indian Home Ministry has announced the deployment of 480 paramilitary companies in West Bengal in preparation for the upcoming state assembly elections.

18 Aug 2026

Bihar Shuffles 18 Senior Police Officers, Including SP of AK-47 Firing Zone

The Bihar government has transferred 18 top police officers, among them the Superintendent of Police of the district where an AK‑47 shooting incident occurred.

18 Aug 2026

Punjab MLA Urges Governor to Approve Uj River Dam Project

Punjab MLA Kuldeep Singh met the state governor in Chandigarh to push for the long‑delayed Uj River dam project, which has been pending for over a decade.

18 Aug 2026

DM Tanay Sultania and SP Mr. Raj Reassigned Amid Bharat Tiwari Case

Bhojpur district officials DM Tanay Sultania and SP Mr. Raj have been transferred, a move linked by observers to the Bharat Tiwari encounter case, though the official order gives no explicit reason.

18 Aug 2026

MP Cabinet Grants 1.46 Lakh Crore for Development, Women’s Empowerment and AI Training

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday approved a multi‑year financial provision of about ₹1.46 lakh crore for development, women empowerment, health, agriculture and AI training programmes.

18 Aug 2026