Politics

Shiv Sena (UBT) Calls for Opposition Unity to Counter Alleged Voter Roll Manipulation Ahead of Maharashtra Polls

Shiv Sena (UBT) has urged opposition parties to unite in confronting alleged manipulation of voter rolls as Maharashtra prepares for its upcoming elections.

21 Aug 2026

Uttar Pradesh parties use AI to woo Gen Z ahead of 2027 assembly polls

State parties in Uttar Pradesh are deploying artificial‑intelligence‑driven outreach to attract Generation Z voters, centering messages on job creation and school reforms ahead of the 2027 assembly elections.

21 Aug 2026

Aaditya Thackeray Calls on Maharashtra CM to Fix Chakan, Hinjewadi Infrastructure

Maharashtra youth minister Aaditya Thackeray has pressed Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to resolve long‑standing infrastructure problems in the industrial zones of Chakan and Hinjewadi.

21 Aug 2026

Uttar Pradesh parties intensify outreach to women voters ahead of 2027 polls

Political parties in Uttar Pradesh are ramping up efforts to win over the state's half‑female electorate as the 2027 assembly elections approach.

21 Aug 2026

Former Mizoram CM Zoramthanga Calls AFSPA a ‘Terrible’ Law

Former Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga described the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act as a terrible law, reigniting debate over its continued use.

21 Aug 2026

Banswara Municipal Council Election 2026: 60 Wards, 94,000 Voters, Three Parties Battle

The Rajasthan State Election Commission has announced the date for Banswara’s 2026 municipal council polls, covering 60 wards and about 94,000 registered voters, with Congress, BJP and a third party vying for control.

21 Aug 2026

Home Minister Amit Shah Leads Security Review Meeting on Jammu & Kashmir in New Delhi

Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high‑level security review on Jammu and Kashmir in New Delhi, focusing on the region’s law‑and‑order situation.

21 Aug 2026

Koomi Insaf Morcha Calls Punjab Bandh Over Delayed Release of Prisoners

The Koomi Insaf Morcha has announced a statewide bandh in Punjab, demanding the release of prisoners who have completed their sentences but remain incarcerated.

21 Aug 2026

Congress MP Byaling Demands Probe into Taksing Allegations, Rejects Rijiju's Remarks

Congress leader Byaling said Arunachal Pradesh should not be turned into a political arena and called for an independent inquiry into the Taksing border allegations, dismissing remarks made by Minister Kiren Rijiju.

21 Aug 2026

Karra Rejects Third‑Party Mediation, Affirms Jammu & Kashmir Remains Part of India

Karra dismissed calls for external mediation, reiterating that Jammu and Kashmir will stay fully integrated with India.

21 Aug 2026

Nagaland Deputy CM meets Dr Jitendra to review central projects in the state

The Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland met Dr Jitendra to discuss the progress and implementation of central government projects in the state.

21 Aug 2026

Kota Municipal Election: 8.24 lakh voters to elect 100 councilors on Sep 9-11

Voting for Kota’s municipal corporation will be held in two phases on September 9 and 11, with results due on September 14. About 8.24 lakh registered voters across 100 wards will elect councilors, while the mayoral post is reserved for an OBC woman.

21 Aug 2026