Politics
Rahul Gandhi's Pune student meet triggers BJP‑Congress war of words
Rahul Gandhi’s interaction with students in Pune provoked a sharp exchange between the BJP and Congress, with Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis accusing the opposition of undermining law and order.
23 Aug 2026
Rajasthan CJP's 48-Hour Ultimatum Ends; MP Ashutosh Ranka Demands Arrests in School Assault
The Rajasthan Chief Justice’s 48‑hour deadline over a school‑yard beating has expired, and MP Ashutosh Ranka publicly asked police why no arrests have been made.
23 Aug 2026
Congress asks Amit Shah if he still seeks 2/3 majority for delimitation bill, Lok Sabha not prorogued
Congress raised the issue in Parliament, stating the Lok Sabha has not been prorogued and asking Amit Shah whether he is still pursuing a two‑thirds majority for the delimitation bill.
23 Aug 2026
Yogi Adityanath says voters will wipe out Samajwadi Party in next UP elections
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told The Economic Times that the electorate will decisively reject the Samajwadi Party in the forthcoming state assembly polls.
23 Aug 2026
UP Congress Slams BJP Over National Anthem Row Involving Assembly Speaker
The Uttar Pradesh Congress party rebuked the BJP after a row over the national anthem erupted involving the state Assembly Speaker.
23 Aug 2026
BJP unveils fresh faces in Uttar Pradesh, outlining Yogi Adityanath’s 2027 outlook
The BJP announced a slate of new candidates across Uttar Pradesh, a move seen as shaping Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s strategy ahead of the 2027 state elections.
23 Aug 2026
HM Shah appointed to head permanent solution drive for Terai, Dooars and Darjeeling issues
Senior official HM Shah has been tasked with leading a focused effort to find a lasting resolution for the long‑standing disputes in the Terai, Dooars and Darjeeling regions, sources said.
23 Aug 2026
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Visits Flood‑Hit Rewa, Orders Faster Relief and Disease Prevention
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav arrived in Rewa from Delhi on Sunday to inspect areas battered by heavy rains, urging officials to speed up relief, prevent disease spread and survey crop damage.
23 Aug 2026
Congress Ticket Race Heats Up in Bikaner: 600 Aspirants Jostle for 80 Wards
Around 600 Congress hopefuls gathered at the Bikaner party office on Saturday, vying for tickets across 80 municipal wards.
23 Aug 2026
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis engages Gen Z in 4,000‑drum cultural showcase
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met a large group of Gen Z participants for a massive drum and tash performance involving around 4,000 musicians, highlighting youth outreach in Maharashtra.
23 Aug 2026
News18 Marathi airs prime-time segment on Fadnavis, Rohit Pawar and Aaditya Thackeray
News18 Marathi’s 7 PM broadcast on 23 August featured Maharashtra leaders Devendra Fadnavis, Rohit Pawar and Aaditya Thackeray.
23 Aug 2026
J&K’s Powers Diminish Over Years, Leader Ruhullah Says
According to leader Ruhullah, Jammu and Kashmir has steadily lost its administrative powers over the years, and successive leadership has failed to restore them, the Kashmir Life report says.
23 Aug 2026