Politics

Bharath Shetty Blasts Karnataka Ministers, Labels Government as 'Bribe-Guaranteed'

Activist Bharath Shetty has publicly accused Karnataka ministers of corruption, describing the state government as a 'bribe-guaranteed' regime.

02 Sep 2026

Rajasthan civic poll feud erupts as councillor candidate’s husband assaulted

A dispute during Rajasthan's civic elections turned violent when the husband of a councillor candidate was attacked, officials said.

02 Sep 2026

Prime Minister’s 2029 Vision Pitch Ignites Debate in Tamil Nadu Assembly

A 2029‑focused pitch by the Prime Minister has sparked political buzz in Tamil Nadu, prompting the state assembly to debate the region’s future leadership direction.

02 Sep 2026

Maharashtra Orders Healthy Snacks, Balanced Meals at All Government Functions

The Maharashtra government has mandated that all official meetings, events and canteens provide healthy snacks and balanced meals to promote better nutrition among public servants.

02 Sep 2026

Kuldeep Dhaliwal Accuses ED of Acting as BJP's Political Wing to Defame Leaders

Punjab veteran politician Kuldeep Dhaliwal has alleged that the Enforcement Directorate is being used as a political tool by the BJP to tarnish opposition leaders, according to a report in Amar Ujala.

02 Sep 2026

Supreme Court Questions Use of Totaliser for EVMs Before Vote Counting

The Supreme Court has raised questions over the absence of a totaliser system for electronic voting machines (EVMs) before the counting process, despite its use in ballot paper verification.

02 Sep 2026

Heavy Security Deployment in Srinagar Amid BJP and NC Protests

Srinagar saw a surge in security presence as BJP and Jammu & Kashmir National Conference rallies drew crowds, prompting authorities to deploy additional police and security forces to prevent clashes.

02 Sep 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Central Govt's Request for Interim Relief in OBC Creamy Layer Case

The Supreme Court denied the central government's plea for interim relief in the OBC creamy layer reservation dispute and ordered all parties to file responses by 17 September 2026.

02 Sep 2026

KDA Endorses Citizens' March to Commemorate First Anniversary of Civilian Deaths in Leh Protest

The Kargil Democratic Alliance has announced its support for a citizens’ march scheduled to mark the first anniversary of civilian deaths during a protest in Leh.

02 Sep 2026

Tamil Nadu Govt to Drop Cases Against Farmers, Teachers from DMK Era

The Tamil Nadu government announced it will withdraw all criminal cases filed against farmers and teachers who protested during the previous DMK administration.

02 Sep 2026

Goa Assembly passes law imposing up to 7 years jail for assault on lawyers

The Goa Legislative Assembly approved a bill that makes assault on lawyers a cognisable offence and prescribes a maximum seven‑year imprisonment, along with compensation from court‑recovered fines.

02 Sep 2026

Pakistan PMO Crops Modi from SCO Photo, Sparks Indian Backlash

The Pakistan Prime Minister’s Office removed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi from a Shanghai Cooperation Organization photo, leading to criticism from Indian leaders and a warning from the Pakistani government.

02 Sep 2026