Politics
ECI Schedules By‑polls for Five Assembly Seats and One Lok Sabha Seat on Oct 6
The Election Commission of India has announced that by‑polls for five state assembly constituencies and one parliamentary constituency will be held on 6 October.
08 Sep 2026
Vice President's historic visit to Meghalaya praised by Chief Minister
The Vice President's visit to Meghalaya was described as historic by the state's chief minister.
08 Sep 2026
Modi's Vadodara rally tickets sold out in an hour, 42,000 on waitlist
Tickets for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vadodara address were snapped up within an hour on BookMyShow, leaving 42,000 people on the waitlist. The event will see him inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects exceeding ₹35,000 crore.
08 Sep 2026
Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb Announces "Seva Sankalp" for Grassroots BJP Workers
Biplab Kumar Deb, Member of Parliament from Tripura, said the "Seva Sankalp" programme will be extended to BJP workers at the grassroots level.
08 Sep 2026
Over 8,400 Nomination Papers Submitted for Tripura Village Committee Elections
More than 8,400 candidates have filed nomination papers for the upcoming village committee polls in Tripura, signalling a robust contest at the grassroots level.
08 Sep 2026
BJP Leader Sanjay Kumar Jha Calls for Non‑Renewal of Farakka Water Treaty Ahead of 2026 Expiry
National Executive President of JD(U) and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha urged the government to let the India‑Bangladesh Farakka water treaty lapse in December 2026, arguing the decision should consider a 50‑year horizon.
08 Sep 2026
BJP Expels 41 Members Over Rebellion in Rajasthan Local Body Elections, Jaipur Leads with 26
The Bharatiya Janata Party has removed 41 party workers in Rajasthan for defying the party line during local body polls, with 26 expulsions recorded in Jaipur.
08 Sep 2026
BJP Cracks Down on Rebel Candidates Ahead of Rajasthan Municipal Polls
The BJP has intensified disciplinary action against its rebel candidates in the upcoming Rajasthan municipal elections. Meanwhile, the Congress is attempting to persuade its dissenters, with observers linking its soft approach to post‑election calculations.
08 Sep 2026
Abu Road Independent Candidate Accuses BJP of Coercion, Demands Election Cancel
In Ward 23 of Abu Road, independent candidate Jelu Kalbelia alleged that BJP supporters forced residents to campaign for the party. After a video went viral, she demanded the election be cancelled.
08 Sep 2026
Rajasthan's Urban Bodies Face Revenue Shortfall Ahead of Development Plans
The urban local bodies in Rajasthan are reporting significantly lower income compared to their expenditure, creating a financial crunch for newly elected municipal councils. They now face the dual challenge of boosting revenue and reducing dependence on state grants while pursuing development works.
08 Sep 2026
Vice President Arrives in Shillong, Meghalaya
The Vice President of India reached Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, marking a high‑profile visit to the state.
08 Sep 2026
Tripura Minister Ratan Lal Nath Says NDA Targets 90‑95% of Village Committee Seats
Tripura’s Minister of Rural Development, Ratan Lal Nath, told media that the National Democratic Alliance partners are aiming to secure between 90 and 95 percent of the seats in the state’s village committees.
08 Sep 2026