Politics

Jharkhand Finance Minister Calls on Centre to Reinstate State Right to Impose Mining Cess

Jharkhand’s finance minister has written to the Union government urging the restoration of state authority to levy a cess on mining products, arguing it is essential for the state’s revenue.

20 Sep 2026

Kerala Government Receives Attorney General's Opinion on ED Case Against CM Pinarayi Vijayan

The Kerala cabinet has been briefed on the Attorney General's legal opinion regarding the Enforcement Directorate's investigation into Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

20 Sep 2026

Mamata Party Candidate Reverses Withdrawal from Rejinagar Election Contest

The All India Trinamool Congress candidate who had initially withdrawn from the Rejinagar assembly race later announced a return to the contest, Telangana Today reports.

20 Sep 2026

Congress PAC outlines strategy for Andhra Pradesh local body elections

The Congress Party’s Political Affairs Committee met to plan its approach for the upcoming local body elections in Andhra Pradesh, focusing on candidate selection and grassroots outreach.

20 Sep 2026

BRS Leader Sohail Questions Minority Welfare Spend, Criticises AIMIM

BRS leader Sohail has raised concerns over the allocation of funds for minority welfare programmes and criticised the AIMIM party's position on the issue.

20 Sep 2026

Gujarat Congress Faces Internal Turmoil as District Chief Appointments Stall Ahead of 2027 Polls

The Gujarat Congress is struggling to reorganise its state unit as the appointment of district presidents remains stalled, posing a challenge ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.

20 Sep 2026

India Today South Conclave 2026 to convene at Grand Hyatt, Kochi

The India Today South Conclave 2026 will be held at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Kochi, bringing together regional stakeholders.

20 Sep 2026

BJP's coastal stronghold: DK Shivakumar highlights Tulu language in Mangalore

Karnataka minister DK Shivakumar emphasized the Tulu language during a BJP rally in Mangalore, signalling the party's focus on regional identity in its coastal bastion.

20 Sep 2026

Jairam Ramesh Praises Rahul Gandhi for Amplifying Student Voices, Criticises MP Government

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the Madhya Pradesh government while praising Rahul Gandhi for continuously amplifying student voices. He also welcomed the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' initiative as a platform for student expression.

20 Sep 2026

Karnataka to raise Almatti dam height by five metres, warns KTR

Karnataka is proceeding with a five‑metre increase in the height of the Almatti dam. Telangana minister K. T. Rama Rao warned that the move could affect the Palamuru project in the future.

20 Sep 2026

EC Issues Notice to Kejriwal, Other Delhi Leaders Over CM Rekha's Age Discrepancy

The Election Commission has issued notices to Arvind Kejriwal and several other Delhi-based leaders after detecting an age discrepancy in the records of Chief Minister Rekha.

20 Sep 2026

Tamil Nadu Bypolls in Madurantakam, Dharapuram to Test Vijay Government

The bypolls in Madurantakam and Dharapuram are expected to test the Vijay-led government in Tamil Nadu. The contests see the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) facing the AIADMK and its allied parties.

20 Sep 2026