Politics

Karnataka's New Laws Trigger Controversy Over Bengaluru Tunnel Road Project

Two newly passed Karnataka statutes have sparked debate over the proposed tunnel road in Bengaluru, prompting criticism from various quarters.

31 Aug 2026

Pune district to publish draft electoral roll under SIR on August 31

The Pune district authorities announced that the draft electoral roll prepared under the Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls (SIR) will be made public on August 31. Voters are urged to check their details and report any discrepancies.

31 Aug 2026

Debate Intensifies Over CJP's Potential Shift to a Political Party

Analysts say that if the CJP transforms into a political party, it is likely to draw significant support from young voters.

31 Aug 2026

Akhilesh Yadav questions Yogi Adityanath over Ankit Balyan murder, cites gang name similarity

Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, pointing out that the alleged gang involved in Ankit Balyan’s killing shares a name with a person from the state.

31 Aug 2026

Mattoo urges Jammu and Kashmir to retain talented youth

Mattoo said that Jammu and Kashmir should focus on retaining its talented youth to prevent brain drain and support development.

31 Aug 2026

Manipur CM Urges Public to Avoid Bandhs, Calls for Democratic Means

The Chief Minister of Manipur appealed to residents to refrain from calling bandhs and to pursue democratic methods for expressing grievances.

31 Aug 2026

NRC Demand Gains Momentum as Rallies and Sit‑ins Sweep Manipur

Pro‑democracy groups in Manipur have stepped up calls for a National Register of Citizens, staging rallies and sit‑ins across the state.

31 Aug 2026

Tripura CM Manik Saha backs PM Modi’s call for a drug‑free India

Chief Minister Manik Saha of Tripura publicly supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for a drug‑free nation.

31 Aug 2026

Tripura LoP Jitendra Chaudhury alleges misuse of Bharat Mata, Lord Ram symbols against opposition

Tripura Legislative Assembly leader of opposition Jitendra Chaudhury said that the symbols of Bharat Mata and Lord Ram are being weaponised to target political opponents, as reported by India Today NE.

31 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi slams US incident of Indian flag disrespect, warns Khalistani activists

Rahul Gandhi condemned a recent incident in the United States where the Indian national flag was allegedly desecrated, and issued a sharp rebuke to Khalistani groups supporting the act.

31 Aug 2026

Haryana High Court lifts blanket ban on foreign travel for government employees

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has struck down the state government's blanket prohibition on foreign travel for its employees, deeming it excessive.

31 Aug 2026

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren skips tribal unity rally, backs anti‑delimitation stance

Chief Minister Hemant Soren did not attend the tribal unity rally in Jharkhand, but publicly reaffirmed his support for the ongoing opposition to the state's delimitation process.

31 Aug 2026