Politics

Baltej Pannu warns Chandigarh Health Service Rules 2026 could erode Punjab’s rights

Senior politician Baltej Pannu criticised the proposed 2026 amendments to the Chandigarh Health Service Rules, saying they form part of a systematic effort to dilute Punjab’s entitlements.

16 Sep 2026

Punjab Minister Radhawa Calls for Officials to Accelerate Pending Projects in Jalandhar

Minister Radhawa urged the deployment of officials to speed up the execution of stalled projects in Jalandhar, Punjab.

16 Sep 2026

Anil Kalla Files Nomination for Bikaner Mayor Election

Congress candidate Anil Kalla has submitted his nomination for the Bikaner Municipal Corporation mayoral election, marking a key step in the upcoming polls.

16 Sep 2026

Shivraj Singh Chauhan Visits Flood‑Hit Raghopur, Inspects Damage with CM

Central Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan and Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary visited the flood‑affected Tersia Diyara area in Raghopur, Vaishali, inspecting damaged fields by boat and tractor.

16 Sep 2026

Udaipur's New Mayor Parash Singhi Files Nomination Amid BJP Crowd

Parash Singhi, the freshly elected mayor of Udaipur Municipal Corporation, submitted his nomination paperwork today, drawing a large gathering of BJP supporters.

16 Sep 2026

BJP Wins Dungarpur Municipal Majority, Faces Internal Contest for Council President

The Bharatiya Janata Party secured 24 of 40 seats in Dungarpur municipal council, but two party members have filed separate nominations for the council president post, prompting a decision on the official candidate.

16 Sep 2026

Congress fields Ramesh Payla, ex-BJP chief backs him in Kotputli local elections

In Kotputli's local body elections, the Congress nominated Ramesh Payla while the BJP put forward Kamal Saini; former BJP district chairman Mahendra Saini publicly backed the Congress candidate.

16 Sep 2026

Bundi Municipal Council President Election: BJP Submits Three Nominations, Official Candidate Name Sealed

The Bharatiya Janata Party lodged nominations for Bharat Sharma, Suresh Aggarwal and Sanjay Bhootani in the Bundi council president race, but placed the final candidate’s name in a sealed envelope.

16 Sep 2026

West Bengal Police Officer Shunted After Using Islamic Phrases

An IPS officer in West Bengal was transferred after complaints were raised over her use of Islamic greetings such as "Assalamualaikum", "Inshallah" and "Jazakallah".

16 Sep 2026

Rajasthan Bodies: Mayor Race Intensifies as Independents May Shift BJP‑Congress Balance

After the recent Rajasthan local body elections, the contest for mayor and chairperson posts has begun, with independent and rebel councillors potentially altering the BJP‑Congress equation.

16 Sep 2026

Madhya Pradesh Water Corp Renamed to Water & Sanitation Corp

The Madhya Pradesh Water Corporation has been renamed as the Madhya Pradesh Water and Sanitation Corporation following a board meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.

16 Sep 2026

Independent Candidate Vichitra Singh Challenges BJP in Bharatpur Mayor Election

In the upcoming mayoral contest in Bharatpur, independent councillor Vichitra Singh has positioned herself against the BJP, claiming support from the Congress party.

16 Sep 2026