Politics

Delhi Draft Voter List Published; Final Roll to be Issued by Nov 4

The Election Commission of Delhi has released the draft voter list ahead of the upcoming elections, with the final roll scheduled for publication on November 4.

01 Sep 2026

Congress launches 'GenZ for Change' campaign ahead of Rajasthan local elections

The Indian National Congress has unveiled a 'GenZ for Change' initiative in Rajasthan, aiming to mobilise young voters with AI workshops, career counselling, internships and legal aid before the upcoming local body polls.

01 Sep 2026

BJP to field candidates in all 117 Punjab assembly seats, says Satish Poonia

BJP leader Satish Poonia announced that the party will contest every seat in Punjab's 117‑member legislative assembly on its own, without allies.

01 Sep 2026

Jalandhar Urban BJP District President Ashok Sarin Hikki Upset Over Removal of Party Board

Ashok Sarin Hikki, the BJP district president for Jalandhar Urban, expressed anger after the party’s board was taken down.

01 Sep 2026

Punjab Congress SC Wing Protests Rahul Gandhi Case Filing in Chandigarh, Clashes with Police at Governor's House

Members of the Punjab Congress Scheduled Caste wing staged a protest in Chandigarh on Tuesday against the recent filing of a case against Rahul Gandhi, leading to a confrontation with police when they tried to reach the Governor's House.

01 Sep 2026

Opposition Leaders and CJI Question BJP’s Silence on Delhi Minor Gang‑Rape

The Chief Justice of India, together with Congress and Trinamool leaders, have publicly asked the ruling BJP why it has not commented on a recent minor gang‑rape case in Delhi.

01 Sep 2026

ADM deployed and CI removed after Divya’s protest in Mathania, Jodhpur municipal elections

Following the conclusion of nomination filing in the Rajasthan municipal polls, a protest by activist Divya in Mathania prompted officials to station an Additional District Magistrate and dismiss a Circle Inspector.

01 Sep 2026

Retired IPS Officer Files Petition in AP High Court to Review Polavaram Project

A retired Indian Police Service officer has approached the Andhra Pradesh High Court, seeking a judicial review of the Polavaram irrigation project.

01 Sep 2026

JAC Amaravati Issues Formal Notices to Andhra Pradesh District Collectors

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) representing Amaravati has served formal notices to district collectors across Andhra Pradesh, signalling heightened pressure over the capital region issue.

01 Sep 2026

Congress legislators submit memo to MP Governor demanding action against Minister Vijay Shah over Colonel Sofia Kuraisi comment

Congress MLAs, led by opposition leader Umang Singhar, handed a memorandum to Governor Mangubhai Patel seeking action against Minister Vijay Shah for his controversial remark on Colonel Sofia Kuraisi.

01 Sep 2026

Karnataka Minister Meets SIR Protesters, Seeks Deadline Extension Ahead of ECI Review

Civil society groups led by actor Prakash Raj protested the high number of deletions in the draft electoral roll and the tight notice‑disposal deadline. Karnataka’s minister met the demonstrators, pledging to raise their concerns and seek an extension before the Election Commission’s review.

01 Sep 2026

India’s Political Demography Shapes the Future of Democracy

A recent analysis by The Hindu highlights how shifting demographic patterns in India are poised to influence political outcomes and the trajectory of its democratic institutions.

01 Sep 2026