Politics

Nagaur Municipal Election 2026: 1,049 Candidates Scrutinized, 377 Withdraw, 241 Lead District Count

The nomination, scrutiny and withdrawal process for the 2026 Nagaur municipal elections has been completed, with 1,049 candidates examined, 377 withdrawing and Nagaur district topping the list with 241 candidates.

06 Sep 2026

Ajmer Municipal Election: 340 Candidates, BJP and Congress Confront Rebel Independents

After candidate withdrawals, 340 aspirants are contesting Ajmer’s 80‑ward municipal election, including 79 from BJP, 77 from Congress and 184 independents, among whom 47 and 19 are rebel Congress and BJP candidates respectively.

06 Sep 2026

MNS chief Raj Thackeray warns against sparking religious tension before Ganeshotsav 2026

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray urged citizens to reject any attempts that could inflame religious tensions ahead of the upcoming Ganeshotsav celebrations in 2026.

06 Sep 2026

Congress releases Bikaner municipal manifesto, targets BJP, pledges road, cleanliness and sewer upgrades

The Congress party has unveiled its election manifesto for the Bikaner Municipal Corporation 2026, focusing on road repair, sanitation, lighting and sewer improvements while criticizing the BJP’s performance.

06 Sep 2026

Over 52,000 voter names removed from Sikkim electoral rolls after SIR exercise

The State Election Commission has deleted more than 52,000 entries from Sikkim’s electoral rolls following the recent SIR exercise, aiming to purge duplicates and ineligible voters.

06 Sep 2026

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi slams Yogi government over Saharanpur mosque demolition in Jaipur

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi accused the Yogi Adityanath administration of bypassing legal process in the demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur, raising the issue during a rally in Jaipur.

06 Sep 2026

India Objects to New World Map, Demands J&K and Ladakh Depicted as per Indian Cartography

The Indian government has formally lodged an objection to a recently published world map, insisting that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh be represented in line with the country's official cartographic standards.

06 Sep 2026

India Supports UN Resolution Reaffirming Its Map of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh

India has endorsed a United Nations resolution that affirms its sovereign map of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, reinforcing its territorial claims in the region.

06 Sep 2026

India Supports UN World Map Resolution, Criticises J&K Misrepresentation

India voted in favour of a United Nations resolution recognising the world map, but it highlighted inaccuracies in the depiction of Jammu & Kashmir, urging a more precise representation.

06 Sep 2026

Congress and RG Reach Accord to Merge; Next Steps with CMP

The Indian National Congress and RG have agreed to unite, paving the way for forthcoming talks with CMP.

06 Sep 2026

Tejashwi Yadav Criticizes Samrat Chaudhary’s Govt at Bhuiyan‑Mushahar Sangh Conference in Gaya

At the Bhuiyan‑Mushahar Sangh conference in Gaya, opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav sharply criticized Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary’s government, citing unemployment and corruption as key concerns.

06 Sep 2026

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region Zone VII Conference Wraps Up in Goa

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association India Region Zone VII conference concluded in Goa, bringing together parliamentarians from across the region to discuss democratic practices.

06 Sep 2026