Politics

Kanker MP jokes about cutting a lemon to halt rain, Congress retorts with inflation quip

Kanker MP suggested that cutting a lemon could stop rain, prompting a sarcastic reply from the Congress that the same trick might be tried on inflation.

26 Aug 2026

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says Akali Dal is 'begging' for BJP alliance

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticised the Shiromani Akali Dal, alleging the party is seeking a tie‑up with the BJP.

26 Aug 2026

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann accuses Akali Dal of seeking BJP alliance

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann criticised the Shiromani Akali Dal, saying the party is desperate to join hands with the BJP.

26 Aug 2026

Punjab Congress protests price rise, serves sugar‑free tea, plans march to Governor’s House

The Punjab unit of the Congress party staged a demonstration against rising prices, offering sugar‑free tea to participants and announcing a march to the Governor’s House.

26 Aug 2026

Phase-1 Assembly Election Campaign Wraps Up in West Bengal and Assam

The first phase of campaigning for the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal and Assam concludes today, ending the initial outreach by political parties ahead of the polls.

26 Aug 2026

Around 16 Social Groups Form 'National Aam Jan Morcha' Ahead of Rajasthan Local Elections

Approximately 16‑17 civil society groups in Rajasthan have announced the creation of a National Aam Jan Morcha, launching a NOTA drive against parties they do not endorse before the upcoming municipal and panchayat polls.

26 Aug 2026

Punjab braces for statewide ‘Maha Bandh’ on Aug 27 over DA dues, CM Mann to meet unions

The Punjab government will observe a massive bandh on August 27 to protest pending DA dues, and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to meet trade unions before the strike.

26 Aug 2026

LJP (RV) names Jharkhand’s sole MLA Janardan Paswan as state president

The Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) has appointed Janardan Paswan, its only MLA in Jharkhand, as the party’s state president.

26 Aug 2026

Former CM Raghubar Das hails new Mines Act as boon for Jharkhand and India

Former Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das said the newly introduced Mines Act will benefit both the state and the nation, aligning mineral policy with development goals.

26 Aug 2026

Telangana Minister Harish Rao Calls for Action on Andhra Pradesh’s Unauthorised Krishna Water Drawal

Telangana’s senior minister Harish Rao urged the state government to intervene against Andhra Pradesh’s alleged illegal extraction of Krishna river water.

26 Aug 2026

BJD Expresses Strong Criticism Over MMDR Bill

The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has voiced strong objections to the newly introduced MMDR Bill.

26 Aug 2026

Bikaner Municipal Election Voting Rescheduled to Sept 9, Others Shifted to Sept 11

The voting for Bikaner Municipal Corporation has been moved from September 11 to September 9, while six other local bodies in Rajasthan will now vote on September 11.

26 Aug 2026