Politics
BJP, RSS Criticised; FIR Demanded Under SC/ST Act in Uttarakhand Ritual Row
BJP and RSS have come under fire over a purification ritual controversy in Uttarakhand, with calls for a FIR under the SC/ST Act.
29 Aug 2026
ਜਸਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਗੜ੍ਹੀ ਨੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਰਾਜ ਅਨੁਸੂਚਿਤ ਜਾਤੀਆਂ ਕਮਿਸ਼ਨ ਦੀ ਚੇਅਰਮੈਨੀ ਤੋਂ ਅਸਤੀਫ਼ਾ ਦਿੱਤਾ
ਜਸਵੀਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਗੜ੍ਹੀ ਨੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਰਾਜ ਅਨੁਸੂਚਿਤ ਜਾਤੀਆਂ ਕਮਿਸ਼ਨ ਦੀ ਚੇਅਰਮੈਨੀ ਤੋਂ ਅਸਤੀਫ਼ਾ ਦਿੱਤਾ, ਜਿਸ ਤੋਂ ਠੀਕ ਦੋ ਦਿਨ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਆਮ ਆਦਮੀ ਪਾਰਟੀ ਨੇ ਚਮਕੌਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿਧਾਨ ਸਭਾ ਹਲਕੇ ਦਾ ਇੰਚਾਰਜ ਨਿਯੁਕਤ ਕੀਤਾ ਸੀ।
29 Aug 2026
Punjab BJP MP Vikram Sahney meets Modi’s point man for the state
BJP MP Vikram Sahney visited the senior official appointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to oversee Punjab affairs, marking a political outreach days after a meeting between Sukhbir Badal and CR Patil.
29 Aug 2026
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Counters Rahul Gandhi, Chirag Paswan on Temple Purification Issue in Gaya
At a secular programme in Gaya, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi criticised Rahul Gandhi and Chirag Paswan’s remarks on temple purification, calling the controversy a product of narrow‑minded societal views.
29 Aug 2026
Government Declares Pattadar Passbooks as Key to Resolving Land Issues
The government has stated that pattadar passbooks are the sole solution to land-related problems, underscoring the need for proper documentation.
29 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Govt Accepts Tribal Students' Demands, Urges End to Hunger Strike
The Maharashtra government has agreed to all demands of tribal students and has urged them to call off their hunger strike.
29 Aug 2026
Sonia Gandhi’s ‘Belonging’ Book Sparks Controversy in India
Sonia Gandhi’s autobiography ‘Belonging’ has ignited a heated debate over its publication in India, with critics questioning the book’s political implications. Senior journalist Vinod Agnihotri explained why such releases often become flashpoints and highlighted past controversies involving political books.
29 Aug 2026
Fact Check: No Record of Nehru Opposing India's Independence Struggle
A verification confirms that Jawaharlal Nehru never said he opposed India's fight for independence.
29 Aug 2026
Akhil Gogoi Calls for Official ‘Zubeen Divas’ on Sep 19 and ‘Bhupen Divas’ on Nov 5
Assamese politician Akhil Gogoi has urged the state government to declare September 19 as ‘Zubeen Divas’ to honor singer Zubeen Garg and November 5 as ‘Bhupen Divas’ to commemorate legendary musician Bhupen Hazarika.
29 Aug 2026
Former CM Bhupesh Baghel warns UCC could cause biggest losses for Chhattisgarh tribals
Former chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said that implementing the Uniform Civil Code in Chhattisgarh would result in the greatest losses for tribal communities.
29 Aug 2026
Punjab leaders dispute action on striking staff ahead of 2027 polls
Punjab’s ruling and opposition parties are at odds over the decision to penalise government employees who joined a strike, a dispute that has intensified as the state prepares for the 2027 assembly elections.
29 Aug 2026
Minister Santosh Kumar Suman Rejects Chirag Passwan’s Resignation Demand, Urges Wider Dalit Reservations
In Bihar, minister Santosh Kumar Suman countered Chirag Passwan’s demand for resignation, clarifying that his stance seeks to broaden reservation for disadvantaged Dalit groups rather than abolish it.
29 Aug 2026