Politics

Jalore Municipal Chairman Seat Unreserved After 32 Years, Election Fever Rises

The Jalore Municipal Council's chairman post has become unreserved for the first time in three decades, prompting veteran politicians to gear up for the upcoming polls.

22 Aug 2026

BJP Turns to Instagram to Win Over India's Gen Z Voters

The ruling BJP, which has effectively used WhatsApp and X to reach young voters, is now focusing its digital outreach on Instagram, a BBC report says.

22 Aug 2026

Goa Lokayukta alleges political‑criminal nexus, says land orders supplant law and order

The Goa Lokayukta has claimed a link between politicians and criminals, asserting that land orders are being used in place of proper law enforcement.

22 Aug 2026

Manipur CM urges people to cherish roots and stay proud of Manipuri identity

The Chief Minister of Manipur told the Imphal Times that citizens should remember their heritage and be proud of being Manipuri.

22 Aug 2026

TIPRA Motha to Seek Agreement with BJP Before Forming Alliance in Tripura

The regional TIPRA Motha party has indicated it will first negotiate an agreement with the Bharatiya Janata Party in Tripura before formalising a political alliance.

22 Aug 2026

Tripura Legislative Assembly to Convene Monsoon Session on August 27

The Tripura Legislative Assembly has scheduled its monsoon session to commence on August 27, as announced by India Today NE.

22 Aug 2026

India News Calling Receives Update from Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha in Shimla

India News Calling reports that it has received a news bulletin from the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in Shimla. No further details were provided in the current release.

22 Aug 2026

Himachal CM Jairam Thakur meets PM Modi to discuss state’s pressing issues

Chief Minister Jairam Thakur met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review Himachal Pradesh’s key challenges and the current situation, sources said.

22 Aug 2026

Police say they acted on senior orders to charge Rahul Gandhi over missing FIR in pellet‑gun case

Police officials claim they were directed from higher‑up authorities to file a charge against Rahul Gandhi for failing to lodge an FIR in a pellet‑gun incident.

22 Aug 2026

Huge Anti-Reservation Rally Draws Thousands to Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, Security Tightened

A large anti-reservation rally gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, with police deploying additional security personnel.

22 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh declared Naxal‑free as CM Vishnu Deo Sai says Bastar now fully safe

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced that Chhattisgarh and its Bastar region are now completely free of Naxal activity.

22 Aug 2026

Punjab observes shutdown demanding parole for Bandi Singh and Jagtar Singh Hawara

A statewide shutdown was imposed in Punjab as activists called for the parole of prisoners Bandi Singh and Jagtar Singh Hawara.

22 Aug 2026