Politics

Congress eyes KPCC chief pick as cue for Kerala coalition strategy

The upcoming selection of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president is being watched as a barometer of the party's plan to broaden its social coalition after recent electoral gains.

19 Aug 2026

Three Gen Alpha-Led Protests Sweep Madhya Pradesh

Three separate protests organized by Madhya Pradesh’s Generation Alpha have drawn attention across the state.

19 Aug 2026

Trump cites India’s election model, urges US mandatory voter ID law

Former President Donald Trump referenced India’s voter‑ID system while calling for a compulsory voter‑ID law in the United States.

19 Aug 2026

Two-day strike over NRC demand brings valley districts of Manipur to a standstill

A two‑day general strike demanding the implementation of the National Register of Citizens has halted normal activities across the valley districts of Manipur, according to reports.

19 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Election Commission flags 6.51 lakh voters for notice, verification hearings

The Meghalaya State Election Commission has identified 6.51 lakh voters for notices and upcoming verification hearings as part of its electoral roll cleaning drive.

19 Aug 2026

Six lakh voters in Meghalaya complete credential verification

Around 600,000 registered voters in Meghalaya have successfully verified their credentials, according to the Election Commission.

19 Aug 2026

Over 70% of Meghalaya Voters Match 2005 Electoral Rolls, Docs Required Only for Discrepancies

A verification exercise in Meghalaya found that more than seven out of ten registered voters align with the 2005 electoral rolls, with documentation now required only for those showing mismatches.

19 Aug 2026

Tipra Motha Party Rethinks BJP Tie‑up Over Tribal Village Committee Elections in Tripura

The Tipra Motha Party has indicated it may reassess its alliance with the BJP following disagreements over a tribal accord linked to the upcoming village committee elections in Tripura.

19 Aug 2026

NLFT Surrenderees End National Highway Blockade in Tripura After Minister Bikash Debbarma’s Assurance

Surrendered members of the National Liberation Front of Tripura have lifted their blockade of a national highway after receiving assurances from state minister Bikash Debbarma.

19 Aug 2026

Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh Defends IAS, IFS Cadre Restructuring Plan

Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh has publicly defended the state government's proposal to restructure the IAS and IFS cadres, saying it will improve administrative efficiency.

19 Aug 2026

Over 2.07 Crore Voters Excluded from Maharashtra Rolls, Thane and Mumbai Top Affected

The Election Commission’s data shows that more than 2.07 crore voters have been excluded under the Automatic Stale Data Deletion (ASDD) rule in Maharashtra, with Thane, Mumbai Suburban and Pune districts accounting for the largest shares.

19 Aug 2026

Impatient Voices: Indian Women Take to Streets Demanding Change

Across India, women activists have gathered in public protests, voicing impatience with slow progress and demanding swift reforms.

19 Aug 2026