Politics
45 Candidates Remain in Karnataka By‑Election Contest After Last‑Minute Withdrawals
The Karnataka State Election Commission has confirmed that 45 candidates will contest the upcoming by‑elections after a flurry of last‑day withdrawals.
22 Aug 2026
Rahul Gandhi’s Delhi dharna tied to upcoming Gen Z rally in Pune
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna in Delhi, linking it to a forthcoming Gen Z event in Pune.
22 Aug 2026
Punjab Development Needs Centre Tie‑up, Hints at SAD‑BJP Alliance Revival after 25 Years
Senior leader Harshmarat said Punjab’s progress hinges on cooperation with the Union government, reviving the decades‑old Shiromani Akali Dal‑BJP partnership.
22 Aug 2026
BJP's West Bengal honeymoon losing shine, Frontline reports
Frontline Magazine notes that the BJP's early momentum in West Bengal is fading.
22 Aug 2026
Maharashtra FDA chief comments on rumours of Tukaram Mundhe's political entry
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration commissioner, popularly known as ‘Singham’, responded to speculation that former FDA official Tukaran Mundhe may join politics, stating he would not comment on personal decisions.
22 Aug 2026
BJP's Nitin Nabin Leads First Strategy Meeting of New Team for 2027 State Elections
BJP senior leader Nitin Nabin chaired the inaugural meeting of a freshly constituted team to map out the party’s approach for the 2027 state assembly polls.
22 Aug 2026
CM Yogi, Akhilesh and Mayawati receive Rs 10 lakh bullet‑proof jackets ahead of UP elections
Ahead of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls, 52 senior politicians including Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati were handed bullet‑proof jackets worth Rs 10 lakh each, according to a Times of India report.
22 Aug 2026
Punjab Leaders Clash Over Tribute to Late Ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar
After former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar’s death, a tribute by party leaders sparked a sharp dispute in Punjab, with Deepender Hooda’s remarks prompting a furious response from former minister Channi.
22 Aug 2026
Cabinet Approves Amendments to Municipalities Act
The cabinet has given its approval to a set of amendments to the Municipalities Act, signaling a legislative change.
22 Aug 2026
Jayesh Salgaonkar quits BJP, sets sights on 2027 elections
Jayesh Salgaonkar has resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party and announced his intention to contest the 2027 polls.
22 Aug 2026
BJP’s Booth Management Blueprint by Patil Seen as Asset Ahead of Punjab 2027 Elections
Party strategist Patil’s booth‑management model is being touted as a useful tool for the BJP as it ramps up its organisational push for the 2027 Punjab assembly polls.
22 Aug 2026
BJP Assigns Senior Leaders to Lead Campaign in Jaipur and Nine Other Rajasthan Cities Ahead of Local Elections
In a move to strengthen its campaign before the upcoming municipal polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed senior party figures to oversee operations in Jaipur and nine other cities across Rajasthan.
22 Aug 2026