Politics

MHA exempts eight states and UTs from 2024 CAA provisions

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued an order relieving eight states and union territories from the implementation of the 2024 Citizenship Amendment Act provisions.

21 Aug 2026

Odisha Election Commission Sets Sep 17 Deadline for Claim Decisions, Sep 21 for Final Voter List

The Odisha State Election Commission announced that decisions on pending claims will be issued by September 17, with the final electoral roll to be published on September 21.

21 Aug 2026

Congress threatens economic blockade over Odisha mining bill

The Congress party has warned of an economic blockade in Odisha if the contentious mining bill is passed.

21 Aug 2026

Odisha Government Delays Assembly Session, Raising Questions

The Odisha administration has not called an assembly session as scheduled, prompting political analysts to question the reasons behind the delay.

21 Aug 2026

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar backs 543 Lok Sabha seats, keeps women’s quota within existing cap

Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said Karnataka will support retaining the 543-seat Lok Sabha strength and maintain the women’s reservation within the current overall cap.

21 Aug 2026

Karnataka orders MUDA to cancel allotment of 1,100 illegal alternative sites

The Karnataka government has directed the Mysuru Urban Development Authority to withdraw the allocation of 1,100 alternative sites deemed illegal, citing procedural violations.

21 Aug 2026

Karnataka Assembly Stalls Fourth Day as BJP Insists on Dropping B Nagendra

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has been adjourned for the fourth straight day after the BJP demanded the removal of legislator B Nagendra.

21 Aug 2026

Karnataka Introduces New Apartment Bill Impacting Flat Owners

The Karnataka government has unveiled a new Apartment Bill that will alter the legal framework for flat ownership in the state.

21 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu to Poll All 234 Assembly Seats Tomorrow

The Election Commission has scheduled voting for all 234 Tamil Nadu assembly constituencies tomorrow, marking a statewide poll for the upcoming legislative assembly.

21 Aug 2026

Second Phase of West Bengal Assembly Election Campaign Gains Momentum

Political parties are intensifying their outreach as the second phase of West Bengal's assembly elections enters full swing.

21 Aug 2026

Speculation Grows Over Potential Tough New Governor for Tamil Nadu

Political circles are buzzing with rumours that the centre may appoint a stricter Governor for Tamil Nadu, though no official announcement has been made.

20 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay urges Centre for equitable treatment of Southern states at Zonal Council

At the Southern Zonal Council meeting, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay called for fair and balanced policies from the Union government for all southern states.

20 Aug 2026