Politics

Congress accuses BJP of ‘purification’ at Haldwani rally, Rahul Gandhi seeks FIR

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has demanded a police FIR over alleged caste‑based purification of a rally venue in Haldwani, while the BJP rejected the claim, citing video evidence and the organizers’ statements.

30 Aug 2026

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says questioning religion isn’t a crime, but secession calls are

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju told India Today that questioning religion does not constitute a crime, while urging that calls to break India are a separate, serious issue.

30 Aug 2026

Maratha leader Manoj Jarange begins indefinite fast, accuses Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis of bias

Manoj Jarange, a Maratha activist, has started an indefinite hunger strike, alleging that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis holds a grudge against the community.

30 Aug 2026

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accuses opposition of dividing people on caste, region and language

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised opposition parties for allegedly creating social fissures in Uttar Pradesh by invoking caste, regional and linguistic identities.

30 Aug 2026

Congress urges Goa to enact anti‑political, anti‑land‑conversion law

The Indian National Congress has called for a dedicated law in Goa to curb political interference and prevent unauthorized land conversion.

30 Aug 2026

Former Jammu & Kashmir Minister Ghulam Hassan Khan Passes Away After Prolonged Illness

Ghulam Hassan Khan, who previously served as a minister in Jammu and Kashmir, died following a prolonged illness, the Daily Excelsior reported.

30 Aug 2026

Congress and AAP condemn BJP over casino firing incident

Congress and AAP have publicly rebuked the BJP, demanding a probe into the recent firing at a casino.

30 Aug 2026

Surinder Choudhary brands BJP secretariat gherao hypocritical, urges Delhi HQ protest for J&K statehood

Congress leader Surinder Choudhary criticised the BJP’s gherao of its Delhi secretariat, calling it hypocritical and suggested the party block its own headquarters while demanding statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.

30 Aug 2026

Centre to Convene Ministerial-Level Talks on Naga Peace, Says Nagaland CM

The Union government will hold ministerial-level discussions on the Naga peace issue, announced by Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio.

30 Aug 2026

NSF urges Nagaland government to set up Inner Line Regulation Commission

The Nagaland State Forum has called on the state government to constitute a commission to oversee the Inner Line Permit system, seeking smoother implementation and monitoring.

30 Aug 2026

Meghalaya CM Visits Rynjah, Assures Safety for Non-tribal Residents After Violence

The chief minister of Meghalaya visited the village of Rynjah to reassure the non‑tribal community that they will be protected following recent violence.

30 Aug 2026

Powercom Staff Burn Chief Minister's Effigy in Mohali Protest

Powercom employees in Mohali set fire to an effigy of the state Chief Minister during a protest, according to local reports.

30 Aug 2026