Politics
Lok Sabha Secretariat Issues Notice to 20 Rebel TMC MPs Over Disqualification Pleas
The Lok Sabha Secretariat has formally notified 20 rebel members of the Trinamool Congress about pending disqualification petitions, following a Supreme Court directive to speed up the process amid allegations of Tenth Schedule violations linked to their merger with the Nationalist Congress Party.
27 Aug 2026
Factly finds viral Rahul Gandhi video on rape remarks is edited
Fact-checking outlet Factly says a widely shared video claiming Rahul Gandhi made controversial comments on rape and women has been digitally altered.
27 Aug 2026
Central Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Says Anyone Opposing National Symbols Will Be Treated as Anti‑National
Amid a political debate over the Vande Mataram song in Indore, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia warned that anyone who opposes the nation or its symbols will be labelled anti‑national.
27 Aug 2026
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inspects highway quality and maintenance in New Delhi
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari visited New Delhi to assess the progress of quality and maintenance work on several national highways, emphasizing timely completion and safety standards.
27 Aug 2026
CM Mohan Yadav marks Raksha Bandhan in Gwalior, reviews welfare schemes with local women
On Raksha Bandhan, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav visited Gwalior, where sisters tied rakhi and he discussed the status of government schemes and monthly financial assistance.
27 Aug 2026
Modi Chalisa Performance at Press Club Sparks Concerns Over Media Independence
A performance of the Modi Chalisa at the Press Club of India has raised alarms among media professionals about potential political influence over journalistic institutions.
27 Aug 2026
Dynastic Roots Boost Young Politicians' Chances in India
A report by The Indian Express highlights that voters aged 18‑40 are more inclined to support candidates from political families, giving dynastic politicians an edge in securing seats as MPs or MLAs.
27 Aug 2026
Youth Uprising Highlights Hindutva's Limits, Counterfire Reports
Counterfire's latest piece examines how a recent youth uprising in India underscores the boundaries of Hindutva ideology.
27 Aug 2026
Rahul Gandhi Challenges Modi’s ‘Culture Shock’ Remark on Women’s Swearing at CJP Protest
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for describing the profanity of women at a recent CJP protest as a ‘culture shock’.
27 Aug 2026
Congress alleges Rs 2,100 crore loss in FAR, calls for probe
The opposition Congress party has highlighted a Rs 2,100 crore revenue loss in the FAR and demanded a formal investigation, as reported by The Times of India.
27 Aug 2026
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma says Assembly resolution will convey state’s firm stand to Centre
Chief Minister Conrad Sangma told the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly that a resolution passed today will formally communicate the state’s firm position to the Union government.
27 Aug 2026
BJP's BL Santosh Sets Punjab Election Roadmap, Plans Protest March
During a Punjab tour, BJP national general secretary B.L. Santosh briefed party leaders and workers on an election roadmap that includes a protest march and a request for time from senior leaders Shah and Nabeen.
27 Aug 2026