Politics

Nitin Nabin Likely to Form Parliamentary Board and Key BJP Committees, Sources Say

Party sources indicate that BJP leader Nitin Nabin is poised to convene the Parliamentary Board, Central Election Committee, National Executive and National Council in the near future.

19 Aug 2026

Congress accuses 2027 Census questionnaire of hidden agenda over caste queries

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the 2027 Census for introducing unprecedented caste, religion and parental birth‑place questions, alleging a deliberate bias.

19 Aug 2026

Dipke Rebuts Athawale Over Offer to CJP’s Abhijeet, Questions ‘Anti‑National’ Remark

Dipke challenged Athawale’s alleged offer to CJP’s youth leader Abhijeet, asking why the response invoked the term ‘anti‑national’.

19 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh Government Announces Major IAS Officer Reshuffle

The state administration has transferred several senior IAS officers to new posts, marking a significant reshuffle aimed at strengthening governance.

19 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh Transfers 22 IAS, 1 IFS Officers; Six District Collectors Reassigned

The Chhattisgarh administration has moved 22 Indian Administrative Service officers and one Indian Forest Service officer, while six district collectors have been reassigned as part of a recent reshuffle.

19 Aug 2026

RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav leads Raj Bhavan march in Patna, presses CM over student shooting

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav staged a protest march to Raj Bhavan in Patna, demanding the chief minister address the recent AK‑47 shooting that injured students.

19 Aug 2026

Telangana releases draft electoral roll, 7.3 million names removed, 9.2 million notices sent

The Election Commission of Telangana has published its draft electoral roll, deleting over 7.3 million entries and dispatching more than 9.2 million correction notices to voters.

19 Aug 2026

BJP Charts New Sikh‑Centric Leadership in Punjab, Moves Away From Akali Dal Alliance

The Bharatiya Janata Party is restructuring its Punjab unit by appointing Sikh leaders to key posts, signalling a shift away from reliance on the Akali Dal.

19 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu Tahsildar M. Ayyasamy Suspended for Ordering Collection of CPI Member Details

The Dindigul district tahsildar M. Ayyasamy was suspended after he ordered officials to gather personal details of Communist Party members, issuing a deadline of August 18.

19 Aug 2026

Congress CWC to Meet Today Under Kharge’s Chairmanship to Plot Strategy Against Modi Government

The Congress Working Committee convened today, led by senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge, to formulate a coordinated plan aimed at challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration.

19 Aug 2026

Sonia Gandhi’s Memoir ‘Belonging’ to Launch on Nov 10

Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’ will be published on November 10, offering a personal glimpse into her life, political career and the losses she has endured.

19 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi condemns Kiren Rijiju's 'no harm' remark on CJP controversy

Rahul Gandhi criticised Union Minister Kiren Rijiju for saying no one was injured in the recent CJP controversy, calling the comment unacceptable.

19 Aug 2026