Politics

Yogi Adityanath Raises Ration Dealer Commission to ₹125 per Quintal

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a hike in the commission paid to ration dealers, setting the new rate at ₹125 per quintal. The move comes after the CM expressed frustration over complaints from dealers.

18 Aug 2026

Fadnavis Orders Committee to Draft Maharashtra's Long-Term Development Plan

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed the state government to form a committee that will recommend a long‑term development strategy for the state.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Forms New National Team, 8 UP Leaders Including 2 Muslims

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a new national team comprising eight leaders from Uttar Pradesh, including two Muslim members.

18 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in Election Commission’s Base Year Decision

The Supreme Court has ruled that it will not interfere with the Election Commission’s decision on fixing the base year for electoral calculations.

18 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Upholds ECI’s Choice to Keep 2002 as Base Year for Sikkim SIR

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in the Election Commission of India's decision to retain 2002 as the base year for the State Implementation Report in Sikkim.

18 Aug 2026

Khandelwal Welcomes FDA Action, Stresses No One Is Above the Law

Khandelwal praised the recent FDA action, emphasizing that no individual or entity is exempt from legal scrutiny.

18 Aug 2026

AP Governor S. Abdul Nazeer Honored as Chief Guest at Arunachal & Mizoram Foundation Day

Governor S. Abdul Nazeer of Andhra Pradesh attended the joint Foundation Day celebrations of Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram as the chief guest, delivering a speech that highlighted inter-state cooperation.

18 Aug 2026

LG Manoj Sinha Reviews Security Situation in Jammu & Kashmir

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha held a briefing on the current security landscape in Jammu & Kashmir, outlining recent developments and measures to maintain stability.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Unveils New National Office Bearers

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a new set of national office bearers, as reported by Nagaland Post.

18 Aug 2026

Bihar Announces Major IAS Transfer and New District Magistrates in Siwan, Bhojpur, Sitamarhi

The Bihar government has announced a sweeping administrative reshuffle, transferring several IAS officers and appointing new District Magistrates for Siwan, Bhojpur and Sitamarhi districts.

18 Aug 2026

Manipur Political Activity Intensifies as Cabinet Expansion Looms

Political activity in Manipur has surged as the state government considers expanding its cabinet, signalling a shift in the region’s power dynamics.

18 Aug 2026

Parliament Set to Discuss NRC and Census Issues

The Indian Parliament is expected to address concerns over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and census data in an upcoming session.

18 Aug 2026