Politics

Nine UDP legislators travel to Delhi, signalling mass defection to BJP

Eight United Democratic Party MLAs and one independent have left the party’s camp for Delhi, reportedly to join the Bharatiya Janata Party.

30 Aug 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seeks FIR over alleged 'purification' act

Rahul Gandhi has approached police to file a First Information Report concerning a so‑called 'purification' act, saying the incident warrants legal scrutiny.

30 Aug 2026

BJP Dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s Allegation of Dalit Insult by Kharge in Haldwani Ritual

The BJP has rejected Rahul Gandhi’s claim that Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge insulted Dalits during a purification ceremony in Haldwani, Uttarakhand.

30 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami slams Congress as ‘issue‑less’ in recent remarks

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami accused the Congress party of lacking substantive issues and raising unnecessary topics during a press interaction in Uttarakhand.

30 Aug 2026

Akhilesh Yadav and Jayant clash over caste issue in Uttar Pradesh

The political rivalry between Akhilesh Yadav and Jayant has shifted to a caste‑based debate in Uttar Pradesh, reports The Economic Times.

30 Aug 2026

ULB elections set to gauge CM Sharma's popularity

The upcoming urban local body polls will serve as a barometer for Chief Minister Sharma's electoral appeal.

30 Aug 2026

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini declares "New India writing its own story" at Film Expo India 2026

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini addressed the Film Expo India 2026, asserting that the nation is now crafting its own narrative through cinema and culture.

30 Aug 2026

Congress wrestles with candidate selection in Jaipur as senior leaders intervene

Senior Congress leaders are reviewing potential candidates as the party struggles to balance ticket allocation for the Jaipur constituency ahead of the state elections.

30 Aug 2026

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Calls on BJP MPs to Reject New Mines Bill

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik urged Odisha’s BJP legislators to vote against the recently introduced Mines Bill, citing concerns over environmental and livelihood impacts.

30 Aug 2026

GreatAndhra Questions Premature Surveys in Andhra Pradesh

GreatAndhra has raised concerns that recent surveys in Andhra Pradesh may have been conducted prematurely, questioning their timing and methodology.

30 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh’s Political Mood: YSR Congress Party vs NDA

Tupaki English published a piece titled “Mood Of Andhra Pradesh: YCP or NDA?” examining the state’s current political climate.

30 Aug 2026

Rajeev Chandrasekhar Says Women’s Empowerment Is Non‑Negotiable

Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized that women’s empowerment cannot be compromised and urged stronger commitment to gender equality.

30 Aug 2026