Politics

Satish Poonia Likely to Replicate Haryana Tactics with Rajasthan Team for Punjab Elections

BJP strategist Satish Poonia is reportedly planning to adopt the successful Haryana campaign model and enlist a team from Rajasthan as the party gears up for the upcoming Punjab polls.

19 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh Transfers 22 IAS Officers, Names Sonmani Borah Principal Secretary, Urban Administration

The Chhattisgarh administration announced the transfer of 22 Indian Administrative Service officers and the appointment of Sonmani Borah as Principal Secretary of the Urban Administration Department.

19 Aug 2026

Haryana Congress Factions Unite in Panchkula Protest for HKRN Staff

Haryana Congress factions joined forces in Panchkula to protest for better conditions of HKRN staff.

19 Aug 2026

Haryana BJP Launches Yuva Udyami Yatra to Engage Gen-Z Youth

The Haryana BJP government has introduced the Yuva Udyami Yatra, a program aimed at engaging Generation Z through interactions with the Chief Minister.

19 Aug 2026

PM Modi Thanks Haryana Voters for BJP’s Local Election Victory

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the people of Haryana for their support that helped the BJP secure a decisive win in the state's local body elections.

19 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh Leads with 36% Women District Collectors Amid Reservation Debate

Chhattisgarh has appointed women to 36% of its district collector positions, setting a benchmark in gender representation amid ongoing discussions on reservation policies.

19 Aug 2026

BJP Replies to Congress Allegation Over Nitin Nabin’s Diet During Sawan

Congress alleged that BJP MP Nitin Nabin ate non‑vegetarian food during the fasting month of Sawan; the party issued a response to the claim.

19 Aug 2026

Tejashwi Yadav Detained by Patna Police During JP Golambar March

During a protest march that began at JP Golambar, Patna police arrested opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav and his aides on income‑tax charges.

19 Aug 2026

Muslim groups from 50 MP districts submit memorandum to President opposing UCC

Around 50 districts in Madhya Pradesh saw Muslim representatives hand a memorandum to the President demanding a halt to the Uniform Civil Code, with a 21‑member delegation reaching the Bhopal collector’s office.

19 Aug 2026

Assam Government Announces Drive to Decentralise Governance and Empower Local Bodies

The Assam state administration has unveiled a plan to shift decision‑making power to local institutions, aiming for more responsive governance.

19 Aug 2026

Punjab Congress Leader Charanjit Singh Channi Misses CWC Meeting Amid Growing Rift

Punjab Congress chief ministerial candidate Charanjit Singh Channi did not attend the scheduled Congress Working Committee meeting, highlighting internal discord as the state prepares for assembly elections.

19 Aug 2026

BJP selects Badal leader Manpreet for Punjab strategy, reports India Today

India Today reports that the BJP has chosen a Badal family member, Manpreet, as part of its political strategy in Punjab.

19 Aug 2026