Politics

RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary's NDA govt as a police state

RJD national executive president Tejashwi Yadav has repeatedly accused Bihar's NDA government, led by CM Samrat Chaudhary, of trying to turn the state into a police‑run regime.

20 Aug 2026

CM Mohan Yadav inspects Satigate road during Ujjain visit

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Ujjain and examined the Satigate road project, stressing its role in improving regional connectivity.

20 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Assembly Begins 6th Monsoon Session, Pays Tribute to Seven Late Leaders

The 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly convened its sixth monsoon session at 11 a.m. on Thursday, opening with a tribute to seven former members who had died.

20 Aug 2026

Rajasthan MLA Thavar Chand Damor slams govt over tribal distress ahead of assembly session

MLA Thavar Chand Damor of Dhariyawad highlighted water, forest, land, employment, education and health challenges in tribal areas, accusing the state government of political posturing.

20 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Assembly Session Ends in 21 Minutes Amid School Admission Row

The 6th monsoon session of Rajasthan's 16th Assembly was adjourned after just 21 minutes, with legislators clashing over school admission policies.

20 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi Claims PM Modi’s Rule in Final Phase, Successor Search Underway

At a Congress Working Committee meeting, Rahul Gandhi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s political rule is in its final phase and that a search for a successor is underway.

20 Aug 2026

Pune Grants Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Event Permission Under 30 Conditions

The Maharashtra government has approved Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Pune, subject to 30 conditions, while former CM Devendra Fadnavis has reacted to the decision.

20 Aug 2026

Congress to Sing Only Two Verses of Vande Mataram, Repeats 1937 Decision

The Indian National Congress has announced it will perform only the first two verses of Vande Mataram, echoing a 1937 policy. The decision follows remarks by Mani Shankar Aiyar that the government is anti‑Muslim.

20 Aug 2026

Gauhati HC Dismisses Minister's Appellate Power in Arunachal Defection Law

The Gauhati High Court has struck down the ministerial appellate authority in the Arunachal defection law, ruling it unconstitutional.

20 Aug 2026

Shehzad Poonawalla Predicts Rahul Gandhi’s Future Amid Changing Tactics

Veteran Congress volunteer Shehzad Poonawalla has spoken about Rahul Gandhi’s future, noting that while strategies may shift, the core objectives remain unchanged.

20 Aug 2026

District Commissioners in J&K and Ladakh Authorized to Issue Indian Citizenship

The central government has empowered District Commissioners in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to grant Indian citizenship, streamlining the application process.

20 Aug 2026

Sikkim BJP Calls for Time‑Bound Probe into Tourist Permit Fee Irregularities

The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Sikkim has demanded a prompt, time‑limited investigation into alleged irregularities in tourist permit fees.

20 Aug 2026