Politics

Reservation Lottery Drawn for 215 Wards in Sawai Madhopur Municipal Elections

The reservation lottery for 215 wards across six municipal bodies in Sawai Madhopur district has been completed, allocating 50 seats for SC, 14 for ST, 27 for OBC, and 124 general seats.

17 Aug 2026

Bikaner Municipal Elections: 270 Wards Reserved, Mayor Seat Open to General Category

The Bikaner municipal election commission has finalized reservation for 270 wards, while the mayoral post remains open to candidates from the general category.

17 Aug 2026

Gehlot Accuses Govt of Pressuring Police, Collectors to Secure Election Wins

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has alleged that the state government is pressuring state police and revenue collectors to influence upcoming civic and panchayat elections.

17 Aug 2026

MP Rajkumar Rot Calls PM Modi's 'Mental Naxal' Remark Deplorable

Rajasthan MP Rajkumar Rot condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s use of the term ‘mental Naxal’ during a speech at the Red Fort, calling it deplorable and unfortunate. Rot accused the BJP of labeling dissenters as Naxalites.

17 Aug 2026

Girish Mahajan Appointed Nashik Guardian Minister After MahaYuti Stalemate

Following the end of the MahaYuti stalemate, Girish Mahajan has been sworn in as the Guardian Minister of Nashik.

17 Aug 2026

Vijay Govt Marks 100 Days: Old State, New Ruler, Mixed Experience

The Vijay government celebrates its 100th day in power, marking a milestone for the old state under a new ruler. Analysts weigh the benefits and drawbacks of the administration’s relative inexperience.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Chief Nitin Nabin Unveils Party Reshuffle, Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav Among New Appointments

BJP president Nitin Nabin announced a major reshuffle of the party's top leadership, naming prominent figures such as Smriti Irani and Ram Madhav in key positions.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Names New National Team With Six Madhya Pradesh Leaders

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced a new national team featuring six leaders from Madhya Pradesh, blending fresh faces with seasoned politicians to balance social equations.

17 Aug 2026

Annamalai Hails TVK's First 100 Days, Calls Vijay a 'Fresh Breath'

Annamalai, a senior political analyst, praised the Tamil Nadu government led by T. V. Karthikeyan for its achievements in the first 100 days, describing the party's leader Vijay as a 'fresh breath' for the state's politics.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Announces New Team: Amit Malviya Dropped, Smriti Irani Returns

The Bharatiya Janata Party has reshuffled its team, dropping Amit Malviya and reinstating Smriti Irani.

17 Aug 2026

Kirit Somaiya Calls for Review of Mumbai Electoral Roll Amid Discrepancies

Former Mumbai mayor Kirit Somaiya has highlighted discrepancies in the city's electoral roll and urged the Election Commission to review the State Information Report figures. He claims the numbers do not reflect the actual voter base.

17 Aug 2026

Smriti Irani Appointed to Key BJP Role Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Elections

Smriti Irani has been given a pivotal position within the Bharatiya Janata Party as it gears up for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. The move signals the party’s confidence in her electoral appeal.

17 Aug 2026