Politics

Congress leader Jitu Patwari attacks BJP over internal strife, education, inflation

Congress state president Jitu Patwari criticised the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh, citing internal factionalism, problems in the education system, rising prices and issues affecting women.

20 Aug 2026

Kaumi Insaf Morcha Calls Punjab Bandh on Aug 21 Over Sikh Detainee Release

The Kaumi Insaf Morcha has announced a statewide bandh in Punjab for August 21, protesting the release of detained Sikhs and actions taken on Independence Day.

20 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand Congress Leaders Protest at Delhi Election Commission Over SIR Issue

Congress leaders from Uttarakhand arrived in Delhi and staged a protest outside the Election Commission office, voicing opposition to the SIR matter.

20 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi's heartfelt note to Sonia Gandhi on her upcoming memoir

Rahul Gandhi shared an emotional message to his mother, Sonia Gandhi, revealing that only he and Priyanka know about a personal detail related to her forthcoming memoir.

20 Aug 2026

Amit Shah slams Congress’s move to limit Vande Mataram to two verses as anti‑national

Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress for restricting Vande Mataram to its first two stanzas, calling the decision anti‑national and a product of appeasement politics.

20 Aug 2026

BJP and Congress Spar Over Vande Mataram Issue in Parliament

The ruling BJP and opposition Congress clashed in Parliament over the status and usage of the patriotic song Vande Mataram, with both sides accusing each other of politicising the anthem.

20 Aug 2026

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu to attend 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting today

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will be present at the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting scheduled for today, according to The New Indian Express.

20 Aug 2026

Karnataka seeks Cauvery water cooperation from Union Minister Amit Shah

Karnataka officials approached Union Minister Amit Shah to discuss cooperation on Cauvery water sharing amid the Mekedatu dispute.

20 Aug 2026

Karnataka government cancels 1,100 Mysuru projects worth Rs 2,000 crore

The Karnataka state administration has ordered the cancellation of 1,100 development sites in Mysuru, valued at approximately Rs 2,000 crore.

20 Aug 2026

NHM staff and Asha workers torch government effigy in Jalandhar

NHM employees and Asha workers set fire to a government effigy during a protest in Jalandhar, Punjab.

20 Aug 2026

Minister Vishwas Sarang Slams Congress Over Vande Mataram Song Controversy in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh minister Vishwas Sarang accused the Congress of undermining national unity by opposing the singing of two verses of ‘Vande Mataram’.

20 Aug 2026

Tribal Leader Thavar Chand Damor Challenges Malviya’s Dominance in Rajasthan’s Tribal Belt

Tribal politician Thavar Chand Damor has publicly questioned the longstanding influence of the Malviya family in the tribal belt of Rajasthan, sparking a fresh political debate.

20 Aug 2026