Politics

Mizoram Assembly to Discuss Official State Song Resolution on Aug 25

The Mizoram Legislative Assembly will consider a resolution to adopt an official state song on August 25, marking a step toward formalizing the state’s cultural identity.

18 Aug 2026

12 SP-Rank Officers Transferred from Mohali in Major Police Reshuffle

Punjab Police announced a major reshuffle, transferring 12 officers of SP rank from Mohali to other districts as part of an effort to strengthen law‑enforcement operations.

18 Aug 2026

Critic Mohammad Ashraf Mir Accuses J&K Elected Government of Governance Failure

Mohammad Ashraf Mir has publicly condemned the elected government in Jammu & Kashmir for its failure to deliver effective governance.

18 Aug 2026

Tanvir Sadiq Calls on BJP to Address Statehood, Reservations and Governance

Kashmir activist Tanvir Sadiq has urged the Bharatiya Janata Party to clarify its stance on the statehood of Kashmir, reservation policies and governance reforms.

18 Aug 2026

Congress Agents Resign in Bulk as Kharge Arrives in Goa

During Congress president Rahul Kharge’s visit to Goa, 100 local booth-level agents submitted resignations, signalling internal challenges within the party.

18 Aug 2026

Goa BJP Calls for Congress Apology Over Vande Mataram Row

The Goa unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has publicly criticized the Congress party over a Vande Mataram controversy, demanding an apology.

18 Aug 2026

Congress Rally in Goa Features Rahul Kharge, Sings Only First Two Stanzas of Vande Mataram

At a Congress rally in Goa, party leader Rahul Kharge took the stage while the party performed the first two stanzas of the national anthem Vande Mataram.

18 Aug 2026

Biplab Kumar Deb Named BJP National General Secretary

Former Tripura Chief Minister and current Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb has been appointed as a National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

18 Aug 2026

Tripura Finance Minister Hints at Further DA Hike to Close 19% Gap

Tripura's Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy has signalled that the state may raise the dividend adjusted (DA) tax further to reduce the 19% gap between the current DA rate and the target.

18 Aug 2026

Tripura CM Pradyot Demands Rights, Threatens to Act Independently Over Tiprasa Accord

Tripura Chief Minister Pradyot Debbarma has taken a firm stance on the Tiprasa Accord, demanding rights for his people and warning that he will pursue an independent path if these demands are not met.

18 Aug 2026

CM Reports Rapid Progress on Sports Legacy Plan

The Chief Minister announced that work on the Sports Legacy Plan is advancing swiftly, underscoring the government's commitment to enhancing sports infrastructure.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Secures Key Seats in Punjab and Haryana, Himachal Pradesh Remains Unrepresented

The Bharatiya Janata Party clinched several crucial seats in the recent elections in Punjab and Haryana, while no seats were won in Himachal Pradesh.

18 Aug 2026