Politics

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann slams Centre over Satinder Jain's arrest

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the central government of misusing investigative agencies after senior leader Satinder Jain was arrested.

19 Aug 2026

Former BJP Minister B.C. Nagesh Dies

Former BJP minister B.C. Nagesh has died, The Hindu reports.

19 Aug 2026

BJP Holds Karnataka Assembly in Stand‑Off Over Minister B Nagendra's Removal

The BJP in Karnataka has stalled the state assembly, demanding the removal of minister B Nagendra, sparking a political standoff.

19 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu CM Announces Cars and Assistants for All MLAs

In a move aimed at boosting constituency outreach, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister announced that every Member of Legislative Assembly will receive a vehicle and a dedicated assistant.

19 Aug 2026

Punjab Commission Seeks Confirmation on Independence Day 2026 School Instructions

A commission has asked the Punjab government to verify whether directives related to Independence Day 2026 reached all government schools and to detail monitoring arrangements.

19 Aug 2026

Karnataka Minister Nagendra Refuses to Resign, Blames Central Agencies Conspiracy

Minister Nagendra announced he will not quit his post, alleging a conspiracy by central investigative agencies.

19 Aug 2026

G. Ram G Aims to Upset BJP in Rajasthan Rural Polls Amid MGNREGA Concerns

In the upcoming Rajasthan rural elections, candidate G. Ram G is positioned to challenge the BJP's dominance, with the MGNREGA program influencing voter sentiment.

19 Aug 2026

Ministerial Row Sparks Removal of RAS Officer and Transfer of 21 Officers During Model Code

A dispute involving a state minister led to the dismissal of a Rashtriya Administrative Service officer, with 21 other RAS officers transferred as the model code of conduct came into force.

19 Aug 2026

CM Vijay Hinted as 2029 Prime Minister Candidate as TVK Ministers Mark 100‑Day Success

Speculation is swirling that Chief Minister Vijay could be the ruling party's prime ministerial pick for 2029, with TVK ministers using the government's first 100 days to promote his candidacy.

19 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu Government Withdraws Student Ban on Left Affiliates, CJI Protests

The Vijay-led Tamil Nadu administration has rescinded its order that barred students linked to Left parties, following a protest by the Chief Justice of India.

19 Aug 2026

BJP Government Accused of Concealing Jal Board Tender Details, Says Saurabh Bhardwaj

Union Water Board official Saurabh Bhardwaj alleges that the BJP-led administration is not disclosing details of ongoing tenders, raising concerns over transparency.

19 Aug 2026

RJD's Patna Protest Plan Document Leaked

A confidential document detailing the Rashtriya Janata Dal's planned protests in Patna has been leaked to the media, raising questions about the party's security protocols.

19 Aug 2026