Politics

MEA dismisses claims that leaders fell ill after BRICS summit

India's Ministry of External Affairs labelled recent reports of multiple leaders falling ill after the BRICS summit as misleading and malicious, issuing a formal fact‑check.

18 Sep 2026

BJP launches four 'Nasha Mukt' tours in Punjab; Amit Shah to conclude in Jalandhar on Sep 30

The BJP has commenced four anti‑drug 'Nasha Mukt' tours across Punjab, with party chief Amit Shah scheduled to wrap up the campaign in Jalandhar on September 30.

18 Sep 2026

Congress alleges ₹1.66 lakh crore Adani favoritism in Uttarakhand power tender; Dhami rejects

The Congress party has claimed that the Uttarakhand government gave an advantage worth ₹1.66 lakh crore to the Adani group in a recent power‑sector tender, a charge the state cabinet led by CM Pushkar Dhami has called baseless.

18 Sep 2026

Congress Calls for Regularisation of Services for Retiring Agniveers

The Indian National Congress has urged the government to regularise the service benefits of Agniveers who are nearing retirement.

18 Sep 2026

Youth Congress launches Punjab-wide recruitment drive, presses government to fill vacancies

The Youth wing of the Indian National Congress has started a statewide campaign in Punjab, urging the state government to expedite recruitment for unfilled positions.

18 Sep 2026

BJP pledges drug‑free Punjab within two years ahead of state elections

The BJP announced a plan to eradicate drug abuse in Punjab within two years, timing the pledge before the upcoming assembly polls amid a surge in suicides linked to substance abuse.

18 Sep 2026

Jharkhand BJP marks PM Modi's birthday with 'Ashirwad Ka Diya' ceremony

The Jharkhand unit of the BJP held an 'Ashirvad Ka Diya' programme to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday, lighting lamps and offering prayers.

18 Sep 2026

Mohanlal, Kamal Haasan and Nagarjuna wish PM Modi on his birthday

Leading South Indian actors Mohanlal, Kamal Haasan and Nagarjuna publicly congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday, sharing messages on social media.

18 Sep 2026

India Today Roundtable Keralam to Discuss Kerala's Politics, Priorities and Future

India Today is hosting a roundtable titled “Keralam” to examine the state’s political landscape, key priorities and future direction.

18 Sep 2026

AAP appoints new incharges for Samana and Shahkot assembly constituencies in Punjab

The Aam Aadmi Party has announced the appointment of new incharges to oversee its activities in the Samana and Shahkot assembly seats of Punjab.

18 Sep 2026

PM Narendra Modi turns 76; Assam CM Himanta Sarma lauds his role in state’s growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 76th birthday, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma crediting him for the state’s development trajectory.

18 Sep 2026

Rahul Gandhi Says UDF Ready to Bring Real Change in Kerala

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has stated that the UDF is prepared to bring real change in Kerala, signaling the opposition alliance's readiness ahead of upcoming political developments in the state.

18 Sep 2026