Politics

Goa government orders drug‑free zones around schools, opposition decries move

The Goa state government issued a circular designating areas around schools as drug‑free zones, prompting sharp criticism from opposition parties who say the step fails to safeguard the state's future.

29 Aug 2026

Jaipur Begins Nomination Phase for Local Body Elections on Aug 28, 2026

The nomination process for Jaipur's local body elections kicked off on August 28, 2026, marking the first step toward voting for municipal wards across the city.

29 Aug 2026

Manipur group threatens 24‑hour bandh over census and NRC demands

A Manipur‑based organization has announced a 24‑hour bandh to protest the upcoming census and the government's National Register of Citizens (NRC) demands.

29 Aug 2026

Manipur’s Naga districts observe shutdown following yesterday’s ambush

A shutdown was staged across the Naga‑populated areas of Manipur a day after an armed ambush, with local groups calling for a bandh to protest the incident.

29 Aug 2026

Indian Express calls for breaking Manipur's cycle of reprisal

The Indian Express editorial urges authorities and communities in Manipur to halt the ongoing cycle of retaliatory violence and pursue lasting peace.

29 Aug 2026

Rakhad Pune Holds Rally in Baba Bakala Ahead of Punjab 2027 Assembly Election

A political rally led by Rakhad Pune was staged in Baba Bakala, Punjab, as parties gear up for the 2027 state assembly polls.

29 Aug 2026

Punjab Refuses to Yield SYL Canal Water, Haryana Insists on Its Share

Punjab remains firm on not releasing water from the Sutlej‑Yamuna Link canal, while Haryana continues to press for its allocated share, heightening the long‑running inter‑state dispute.

29 Aug 2026

BJD Blames BJP Over MMDR Amendment, Says Odisha Loses Rs 12,000 Cr Annually

The Biju Janata Dal has accused the BJP-led centre of harming Odisha’s mining income, alleging a loss of Rs 12,000 crore each year after the recent MMDR amendment.

29 Aug 2026

AAP Gears Up for 2027 Punjab Election After Delhi Setback

The ruling Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab is intensifying its campaign with populist schemes as it eyes a comeback in the 2027 state elections following its loss in Delhi.

29 Aug 2026

Political Leaders Clash at Rakhad Punya Fair in Baba Bakala, Punjab

At the religious Rakhad Punya fair in Baba Bakala, Punjab, political leaders exchanged sharp criticisms, highlighting a pronounced display of power.

29 Aug 2026

Congress to Dispatch Party Symbols Directly to Candidates in Rajasthan Local Body Elections

The Congress party has started ticket distribution for Rajasthan's local body polls, sending its election symbol straight to candidates instead of publishing a list.

29 Aug 2026

Repolling Begins at 7 AM in 15 West Bengal Booths

Election officials started repolling at 7 a.m. today in fifteen polling stations across West Bengal following earlier irregularities.

29 Aug 2026