Politics

Punjab bandh prompts heightened security at Chandigarh‑Mohali border

A statewide bandh in Punjab today has led authorities to reinforce security at the Chandigarh‑Mohali border, with additional police and checkpoints deployed.

22 Aug 2026

Jharkhand's Gen Z anger targets CM Hemant Soren

A wave of discontent among Jharkhand's Generation Z has been directed at Chief Minister Hemant Soren, according to India Today.

22 Aug 2026

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Challenges Centre Over New Mines Bill

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has publicly opposed the central government's recent Mines Bill, while the Odisha government has remained silent on the issue.

22 Aug 2026

Clashes Break Out in Jharkhand as Protesters Try to Burn Hemant Soren's Effigy

Protesters in Jharkhand attempted to set fire to an effigy of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, sparking violent clashes with police.

22 Aug 2026

Centre rejects Congress MP Revanth Reddy's US travel request, calls decision appropriate

The Union government denied Congress MP Revanth Reddy's request to travel to the United States and said the denial was appropriate.

22 Aug 2026

AP panel proposes Singapore‑style upgrades for Tirupati and Visakhapatnam zoos

A legislative panel in Andhra Pradesh has recommended that the zoos in Tirupati and Visakhapatnam be upgraded following the design and management principles of Singapore’s Mandai wildlife reserve.

22 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh adopts Karnataka's protection model, says New Indian Express

The Andhra Pradesh government announced it will implement Karnataka's protection framework, according to The New Indian Express.

22 Aug 2026

Arvind Kejriwal says BJP goons attacked CJP volunteers at school visit

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that supporters of the BJP assaulted volunteers of the Citizens' Justice Party (CJP) while they were on a school visit.

22 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu Govt's 234-MLA Car Scheme Rejected by DMK, PMK and Left Parties

The proposed allocation of 234 cars for state legislators was turned down by the opposition DMK, PMK and left parties, citing cost concerns.

22 Aug 2026

All 59 DMK MLAs Decline Government Cars in Tamil Nadu Assembly

Every DMK legislator in Tamil Nadu's 59-member party bloc has refused the allocation of official vehicles, signalling a stance on government resources.

22 Aug 2026

TVK and DMK members clash in Tamil Nadu Assembly

A physical confrontation broke out between TVK and DMK legislators during a session of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, prompting security intervention.

22 Aug 2026

Bihar Minister Shrawon Kumar Faces Online Backlash Over Diabetes Comment on Sugar Prices

Minister Shrawon Kumar’s remark linking rising sugar prices to diabetes has ignited criticism on social media, prompting calls for clarification.

22 Aug 2026