Politics

Rajasthan CM Announces New Pesticide and Seed Act to Crack Down on Fake Fertilizers

Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has announced that the Rajasthan government will introduce a new Pesticide and Seed Act in Parliament to curb the sale of fake fertilizers and seeds.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Names Dr. Mannalal Ravt as National President of ST Front

Udaipur MP Dr. Mannalal Ravt has been appointed the national president of the BJP’s Scheduled Tribe Front, thanking PM Modi and party leader Nitish Nain for their support.

17 Aug 2026

Dasanglu Pul Urges Timely Implementation of Development Schemes in Anjaw

Anjaw district official Dasanglu Pul reviewed ongoing development schemes and urged authorities to ensure their timely execution.

17 Aug 2026

Avny Lavasa Takes Over Tribal Affairs Ministry in Kashmir

Avny Lavasa has been appointed to head the Tribal Affairs Department in Kashmir, adding to her responsibilities. The move expands her portfolio within the state government.

17 Aug 2026

Omar Abdullah Meets Delegations to Discuss Public, Tourism, Trade Issues

Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met with delegations and individuals to discuss public, tourism and trade-related issues.

17 Aug 2026

Sikkim BJP Backing AI Permit Scheme, Calls for State Control, Opposes Fee Increase

The Sikkim Bharatiya Janata Party has expressed support for the proposed AI permit system but insists that the state government retain control over its implementation and has rejected any proposed fee hike.

17 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Alter Sikkim's SIR Cut-Off Year

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to change the SIR cut‑off year for Sikkim from 2002 to 1993, stating that no political party had approached the court.

17 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Demands J&K Compensation for 1953 Land Seizure

The Supreme Court has ordered the state of Jammu and Kashmir to pay compensation for land that was forcibly taken in 1953 to construct a police station.

17 Aug 2026

NC Calls for BJP to Restore Jammu & Kashmir Statehood Before Assessing Elected Government

The National Conference has urged the Bharatiya Janata Party to reinstate Jammu and Kashmir's statehood before evaluating the performance of the elected government.

17 Aug 2026

MNF Blames CM Lalduhoma for Misleading Gen Z on Mizoram Issues

The Mizo National Front has publicly accused Chief Minister Lalduhoma of misleading the younger generation about state matters, sparking a political debate in Mizoram.

17 Aug 2026

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Unveils Foundation Stone for New MHIP HQ in Aizawl

In a ceremony in Aizawl, Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma laid the foundation stone for the new headquarters of the Mizoram Humanitarian Intervention Programme (MHIP).

17 Aug 2026

Rattan Lal Gupta Criticises Centre’s ‘Step‑Motherly’ Treatment of Non‑BJP States

Rattan Lal Gupta has condemned the central government’s treatment of non‑BJP state administrations as step‑motherly, calling it an insult to the people’s mandate and democracy.

17 Aug 2026