Politics

Congress Leader Deepender Hooda Faces Backlash in Punjab Over Sajjan Kumar Remark

Deepender Hooda drew criticism from Punjab Congress members after Sajjan Kumar's controversial comment sparked internal dissent.

23 Aug 2026

Assam CM applauds steps to restore normalcy after Assam‑Meghalaya talks

The Chief Minister of Assam praised the recent measures taken to bring peace and normal life back to the border areas following the Assam‑Meghalaya talks.

23 Aug 2026

Swing Voters Shape Punjab Assembly Outcomes, 1997‑2022 Study Shows

Analysis of Punjab’s assembly elections from 1997 to 2022 reveals that swing voters have been decisive, favouring issue‑based choices yet supporting change when new alternatives emerge.

23 Aug 2026

Kharge brands Centre's cancellation of Revanth Reddy's US trip 'deeply unfair'

Congress senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the central government's decision to cancel MP Revanth Reddy's scheduled visit to the United States, calling it deeply unfair.

23 Aug 2026

IOC USA protests denial of political clearance for Revanth Reddy’s US visit

The US‑based Indian Overseas Community (IOC USA) has lodged a protest after Revanth Reddy was denied political clearance for a planned visit to the United States.

23 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi slams patriarchal mindset, says PM would be shocked if girls swear

Speaking to women students, Rahul Gandhi criticised the patriarchal system and warned that Prime Minister Modi would react with ‘cultural shock’ if girls used profanity, linking the issue to broader restrictions on women’s freedom.

23 Aug 2026

Chirag Paswan says government will meet anti‑reservation protesters at Jantar Mantar

Union Minister Chirag Paswan announced that the government is ready to engage with protesters demanding an economic basis for reservations, after they gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.

23 Aug 2026

Fire Services Directorate Calls for Dedicated Unit at Odisha High Court

The Odisha Fire Services Directorate has urged the state government to establish a dedicated fire‑service unit within the premises of the Odisha High Court in Cuttack.

23 Aug 2026

Revanth's US trip denied as tentative talks with Vance, Mamdani remain unapproved

The government has refused permission for Revanth's planned visit to the United States, where he had sought tentative meetings with officials named Vance and Mamdani.

23 Aug 2026

Overseas Congress denies Revanth Reddy's request, sparking double‑standard claims

The Indian National Congress’s overseas unit rejected a request from leader Revanth Reddy, prompting accusations of double standards.

23 Aug 2026

Congress Ticket Contest Draws 600 Aspirants for 80 Bikaner Wards

Around 600 party members gathered at the Bikaner Congress office on Saturday, vying for tickets across 80 municipal wards.

23 Aug 2026

DMK Sets Age Caps for Party Posts: 70 for District Secretaries, 45 for Local Units

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam announced new age limits, capping district secretaries at 70 and local unit leaders at 45, as part of an organisational overhaul.

23 Aug 2026