Politics
77 Candidates Win Unopposed in Rajasthan Local Body Poll, Including 37 Women
In Rajasthan’s local body elections, 77 candidates—including 44 BJP, 16 Congress and 17 independents—were elected without opposition, with women accounting for 37 of them. Voting for the remaining 232 seats is scheduled for September 9 and 11.
07 Sep 2026
Punjab engineers urge CM Mann to boost power generation amid rising electricity imports
Engineers in Punjab have written to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, highlighting the state’s growing reliance on out‑of‑state power purchases and private generators, and calling for an immediate policy review to expand generation capacity.
07 Sep 2026
Minister Shivraj Chauhan Stops Convoy to Help Accident Victim on Bhopal‑Mandideep Road
Traveling from Bhopal to Mandideep, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan halted his convoy after spotting a road‑accident victim, arranged immediate medical aid and remained on site until the injured person was taken to a hospital.
07 Sep 2026
Rajasthan Local Body Election First Phase Campaign Paused, Door-to-Door Outreach Remains
Campaigning for the first phase of Rajasthan’s local body elections halted at 6 pm on Monday, with voting scheduled for September 9 across 162 bodies; parties now rely on door‑to‑door canvassing.
07 Sep 2026
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan Stops Convoy to Aid Accident Victim on Bhopal‑Mandi Dip Road
While traveling from Bhopal to Mandi Dip, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan halted his convoy after spotting a road accident, personally assisted the injured and ensured his transfer to a hospital.
07 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh IAS Officer Neha Marwya Faces Repeated Transfers After EOW Probe
IAS Neha Marwya’s earlier probe by the Enforcement Directorate and subsequent transfers have sparked debate over the cost of integrity in the state bureaucracy.
07 Sep 2026
Uma Bharti Questions Officials Over Sagar Liquor Scandal After Mahakaleshwar Visit
During a visit to Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, MP Uma Bharti criticised the handling of the Sagar liquor scandal and urged elected officials to fulfil their responsibilities.
07 Sep 2026
Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav sends seven‑point flood relief letter to PM Modi
Bihar opposition MLA Tejashwi Yadav wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlining seven demands to address the state’s severe flood situation.
07 Sep 2026
BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya predicts 125-seat win in Rajasthan municipal polls
BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya said his party is likely to win around 125 seats in the upcoming Rajasthan municipal elections and urged voters to support the lotus symbol. He also expressed confidence that a BJP-led board will be formed in the municipal corporation.
07 Sep 2026
PM Modi to Visit Gujarat and Maharashtra on Sept 8, Agenda Unveiled
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Gujarat and Maharashtra on September 8, with a schedule that includes meetings on development projects and state initiatives.
07 Sep 2026
Vijayasai Reddy to Launch New Party After Vijaya Dasami, Seeks Viable Alternative in Andhra Pradesh
Political veteran Vijayasai Reddy announced plans to launch a new political party following the upcoming Vijaya Dasami festival, positioning it as a viable alternative to existing parties in Andhra Pradesh.
07 Sep 2026
PM Modi to Visit Gujarat, Maharashtra; Inaugurate Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Gujarat and Maharashtra on Tuesday and will inaugurate the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai.
07 Sep 2026