Politics
Drug Abuse Remains Central Issue in Punjab Politics Ahead of 2027 Elections
For nearly two decades, drug abuse has persisted as the dominant political concern in Punjab, unchanged by successive governments and poised to dominate the 2027 electoral debate.
04 Sep 2026
JD(U) MLA Anant Singh backs Dr Anuj Singh for upcoming MLC poll, rejects Neeraj Kumar
After meeting families of four youths killed in Bedhna village, JD(U) MLA Anant Singh announced his support for Dr. Anuj Singh in the forthcoming Legislative Council election, ruling out backing Neeraj Kumar.
04 Sep 2026
Ticket tussle heats up in Amritsar Central as 2027 Assembly polls approach
Political activity in Amritsar Central has intensified ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with all parties except Congress jostling for candidate tickets.
04 Sep 2026
PM Modi inaugurates Rs 16,000 crore development projects in Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a suite of development schemes totaling over Rs 16,000 crore across Kerala and Tamil Nadu, covering multiple sectors.
04 Sep 2026
MP's promotion case: Officer joins at 11 am, retires at 5 pm, cites six‑hour introduction
An officer handling a Member of Parliament's promotion file reported an unusually brief tenure, taking charge at 11 am and retiring at 5 pm, while stating that six hours were spent on the introductory process.
04 Sep 2026
India to Address Bihar’s Ganges Concerns Before Treaty Renewal, Says Jaishankar
India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that the government will take Bihar’s concerns into account before renewing the Ganges water‑sharing treaty. The decision follows growing pressure from the state over water allocation.
04 Sep 2026
Maharashtra SIR draft roll shows almost 90% voter deletions in several seats
The Supplementary Incremental Revision draft electoral roll released for Maharashtra indicates that nearly nine out of ten registered voters have been removed from a number of constituencies.
04 Sep 2026
Mizoram Chief Minister Calls for Fearless, Impartial Graft Inquiry
The Chief Minister of Mizoram urged officials handling graft investigations to perform their duties without fear or favour, emphasizing the need for integrity in anti‑corruption efforts.
04 Sep 2026
Goa BJP reverses stance on anti-conversion bill
The Bharatiya Janata Party in Goa announced it will backtrack on the passage of the anti-conversion legislation, citing internal considerations.
04 Sep 2026
Nagaland Assembly Approves New FNTA Bill
The Nagaland Legislative Assembly has passed a new FNTA Bill, marking a legislative development in the state.
04 Sep 2026
Ex-Bureaucrat Claims He Was Selected for Brief Tenure and Questioned for 9 Hours
An ex-bureaucrat has alleged that he was chosen for a very short period and subsequently interrogated for nine hours, raising questions about the selection process.
04 Sep 2026
National Congress Vows Socio‑Economic Justice for SCs, STs, OBCs
The National Congress has pledged to advance socio‑economic justice for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes, according to spokesperson Gupta.
04 Sep 2026