Politics

Rajasthan Civic Body Reservation Lottery

Rajasthan to hold reservation lottery for 60 urban bodies today. The lottery will determine which bodies will be reserved for OBC candidates.

13 Aug 2026

Karnataka Declares Full Bandh Over Cauvery Water Dispute

Karnataka has called for a statewide bandh today as the long‑standing Cauvery water dispute escalates, with citizens and political groups staging protests across the state.

13 Aug 2026

PM Modi Meets Oldest Bengal BJP Worker

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Makhanlal Sarkar, the oldest BJP worker from West Bengal, and took his blessings during a swearing-in ceremony. This gesture highlights the importance of dedicated party workers.

13 Aug 2026

Prashant Kishor Analyzes Bihar Bypoll Win

Prashant Kishor has analyzed the recent Bihar bypoll win, offering insights into the outcome. He also discussed the role of AI in ongoing protests.

13 Aug 2026

Amit Thackeray backs Tamil Nadu's NEET resolution, urges Maharashtra to prioritize students

Amit Thackeray has publicly backed Tamil Nadu's decision on the NEET exam and urged the Maharashtra government to focus on student welfare.

13 Aug 2026

Bengal Re-Polling Sees 55% Turnout

Re-polling at 15 booths in Bengal has been peaceful with over 55% voter turnout in the first 6 hours. The polling process has been smooth so far.

13 Aug 2026

SC Overturns HC Order On Dual Membership

The Supreme Court has set aside a High Court order regarding dual membership in Mizoram Autonomous District Councils. This decision is significant for the state's governance structure.

13 Aug 2026

Rao's 1995 Independence Day Speech Warns of Pakistan's Terror Export

Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao, addressing the nation from the Red Fort on 15 August 1995, warned that Pakistan was exporting terror and that Jammu‑and‑Kashmir was not the sole issue.

13 Aug 2026

Mizoram to Form MPSC Reform Panel as Students Protest

The Mizoram government has announced plans to set up a reform panel for its Public Service Commission following student protests demanding changes.

13 Aug 2026

Yogi Adityanath’s UP Position Under Scrutiny in Special Report

A special report on kanaknews.com questions whether Yogi Adityanath’s hold on Uttar Pradesh is secure.

13 Aug 2026

Mizoram CM Reviews Handholding Scheme

Mizoram Chief Minister has reviewed the Handholding Scheme and directed for faster disbursal of pending funds. The move aims to support the scheme's beneficiaries.

13 Aug 2026

Kavalekar Opts Out of Alternative Seat, Leaving BJP to Contest

Kavalekar has decided not to contest the alternative seat, leaving the BJP to field a candidate ahead of the upcoming elections.

13 Aug 2026