Politics

Bihar and Jharkhand to Sign Sone River Water‑Sharing Agreement After 25 Years

After a quarter‑century of negotiations, Bihar and Jharkhand are set to formalise a water‑sharing pact for the Sone River today, aiming to resolve long‑standing inter‑state disputes.

Dimple Yadav poised to boost Samajwadi Party against BJP in 2027 UP elections

Analysts suggest that Dimple Yadav’s political experience and family influence could make her a key asset for Akhilesh Yadav’s campaign against the BJP in Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 polls.

BJP Finalizes Candidates for Jaipur Municipal Elections 2026, List Not Yet Public

The Bharatiya Janata Party has selected its candidates for the 2026 Jaipur Nagar Nigam elections, but the official list has not been released.

Congress Gets 1,300+ Applications for 150 Jaipur Municipal Wards; List Due Today

More than 1,300 nominations have been filed for the Congress party’s 150 ward slots in the Jaipur municipal elections, with consensus reached in three assembly segments and disputes in five, as the final candidate list is set to be announced today.

Women dominate municipal leadership in Rajasthan's Wagdh region, twice in Banswara and Dungarpur

In recent local body elections, women have repeatedly secured mayoral posts in Banswara, Dungarpur and Kushinagar, underscoring their growing political clout in the Wagdh region.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Sworn In at Chennai Ceremony on Aug 31, 2026

On August 31, 2026, Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu in a ceremony held in Chennai.

Activists Demand Lawsuits Against Officials Over Land and Casino Issues

A coalition of activists has announced plans to file lawsuits against government officials and ministers over disputed land and casino matters, according to The Times of India.

Manipur High Court to Hold Special Hearing on NRC Petitions Amid Rising Protests

The Manipur High Court has announced a special hearing to address petitions related to the National Register of Citizens (NRC) as protests against the process intensify.

BJP’s Strategic Ticket Allocation in Rajasthan Local Body Elections: Jyoti Khandelwal Among Veterans

On the final nomination day for Rajasthan’s local body polls, the BJP secretly finalized its candidate list, awarding tickets to senior leaders including Jyoti Khandelwal while clearing Kusum Yadav’s name.

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The Hindu Editorial Critiques Politicians' Use of 'Naxal' Label

The Hindu published an editorial titled 'The politics of calling minds ‘Naxal’' that examines how political actors use the term to silence dissent.

FIR lodged against Rahul Gandhi for labeling Haldwani purification ritual as untouchability

A police FIR has been registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after he described the purification ritual in Haldwani as untouchability.