Politics

Arundhati Roy Discusses Student Protests, Modi and Democracy on Frontline Podcast

In the latest episode of Frontline’s SpeakEasy podcast, author Arundhati Roy examines the surge of student protests across India, critiques Prime Minister Modi’s policies, and reflects on the current state of democracy.

04 Aug 2026

AP Unifies Zoning Rules

Andhra Pradesh government has unified zoning rules to speed up urban development. This move aims to simplify and streamline the development process.

04 Aug 2026

Prashant Kishor Wins Bankipur Bypoll

Prashant Kishor has won the Bankipur bypoll, sending a big message to NDA and RJD. This victory marks a significant development in Bihar politics.

04 Aug 2026

Kejriwal's PM March Slammed

Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra criticizes Arvind Kejriwal's plan to march to the PM's residence. The AAP national convener had announced the march with 100 people.

04 Aug 2026

UP Polls 2027: Small Parties Make Big Moves

Small parties in Uttar Pradesh are gearing up to make significant moves in the 2027 assembly elections. Leaders like Chandrashekhar Azad and Asaduddin Owaisi are preparing to play a big role.

04 Aug 2026

Annamalai Launches New Party in TN

Annamalai has announced the launch of a new political party in Tamil Nadu. This move is expected to impact the state's political landscape.

04 Aug 2026

MP CM Pays Tribute To Paras Jain

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Yadav paid his last respects to former minister Paras Jain, terming his demise a loss for the BJP and Ujjain. The former minister's passing has been met with condolences from the state's top leadership.

04 Aug 2026

Congress Wins Datia Bypoll

The Congress party has emerged victorious in the Datia bypoll, defeating the BJP. Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav has accepted the people's mandate.

04 Aug 2026

BJP Suffers Setback in Bankipur

The BJP has faced a significant defeat in Bankipur, dealing a blow to the party's leadership in Bihar and Delhi. This loss is seen as a major setback for the party's chief Nitin Nabin.

04 Aug 2026

CJP Meet in Maharashtra

The Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) has announced a two-day strategy meet in Maharashtra. This comes after a protest at Jantar Mantar.

04 Aug 2026

Youth Congress Workers Detained in Nagpur

Youth Congress workers were detained during a march to Nitin Gadkari's residence in Nagpur over E20 fuel. The protest was against the implementation of E20 fuel.

04 Aug 2026

UP Monsoon Session Begins

The Uttar Pradesh monsoon session has commenced, with the opposition set to raise key issues. The Ram temple donation row and paper leaks are expected to be on top of the opposition's agenda.

04 Aug 2026