Politics

India Today Roundtable Discusses Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s First 100 Days

At an India Today roundtable, the first 100 days of Tamil Nadu’s government under Chief Minister Vijay were examined, with both commendations and concerns raised.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Attacking Democracy by Refusing to Resign

The Bharatiya Janata Party has condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for refusing to resign, labeling her stance as an assault on democracy and the Constitution.

18 Aug 2026

West Bengal Achieves Record 91.66% Voter Turnout in Phase 2 Elections

In Phase 2 of the state elections, West Bengal registered a voter turnout of 91.66%, the highest since independence, according to election officials.

18 Aug 2026

Bihar Transfers 17 IPS Officers Over AK‑47 Incident at Student Protest

The Bihar government has transferred 17 Indian Police Service officers. The move follows controversy over the use of AK‑47 rifles during a student protest.

18 Aug 2026

Simranjit Singh Mann Questions Tear Gas Drone Use in Chandigarh Protest, Holds Press Conference in Amritsar

Punjab leader Simranjit Singh Mann raised concerns over the deployment of tear gas drones during a protest in Chandigarh, and addressed the media in a press conference held in Amritsar.

18 Aug 2026

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Orders Committee to Draft Long-Term Plan

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed the formation of a committee to propose a long-term plan for the state.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Revamps National Team Ahead of Uttar Pradesh and Lok Sabha Showdown

The BJP is overhauling its national leadership structure in preparation for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections and the general Lok Sabha contest.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Names New State In-Charges for Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Ahead of Elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed new state in‑charges for Uttar Pradesh and Punjab as part of its pre‑election strategy, following the launch of its ‘Team Nitin Nabin’.

18 Aug 2026

MP Government to Invest ₹492 Crore in Science & Tech Over 5 Years

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a ₹492 crore allocation for science and technology over the next five years, a sharp increase from the ₹6 crore spent during the Congress era.

18 Aug 2026

Samyam Lodha Issues Legal Notice Over Panchayati Raj Reservation Lottery Suspension

The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Department’s decision to suspend the reservation lottery has prompted Samyam Lodha to send a legal notice to the chief secretary and other officials, citing contempt of a High Court order and warning against filing a petition.

18 Aug 2026

PM Modi Delivers I‑Day Speeches Highlighting Nation’s Evolution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on I‑Day, outlining the challenges and progress in India's journey from foundational issues to advanced development.

18 Aug 2026

Punjab Politics: Family Ties Fracture Amid Party Lines

In Punjab, political families are increasingly splitting along party lines, reflecting a broader trend of fractured kinship ties in the state's politics.

18 Aug 2026