Politics
Indian officials rethink Gen Z outreach after cockroach‑triggered protests
Following protests sparked by a cockroach incident, some members of the Indian government are reviewing how they engage with Generation Z.
19 Aug 2026
Punjab to Offer 6% Interest on Pending Dues After DA Deadline
The deadline for the DA scheme has lapsed, and the Punjab government is considering a middle‑ground approach by proposing a 6% interest on outstanding dues.
19 Aug 2026
Assam Cabinet greenlights operationalisation of eight new co‑districts
The Assam cabinet approved the creation of eight new co‑districts to enhance local governance and service delivery across the state.
19 Aug 2026
Kerala to Act on Probe into Messi Visit, Citing Rs 22 Crore Loss
Kerala's chief minister announced that the state will take action based on the probe into Lionel Messi's proposed visit, which reportedly cost the government Rs 22 crore.
19 Aug 2026
Tamil Nadu Assembly Debates ₹5.54‑crore Tender to Relocate CM Vijay’s Office
Lawmakers clashed over a ₹5.54‑crore contract to move Chief Minister Vijay’s office, with TVK minister Aadhav Arjuna citing inadequate facilities as the reason.
19 Aug 2026
Delhi CM Kejriwal claims BJP behind Satyendar Jain's arrest over DJB tender probe
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that the BJP orchestrated the arrest of former minister Satyendar Jain in a corruption case linked to Delhi Jal Board contracts.
19 Aug 2026
Delhi Police Files Supreme Court Petition Over Jantar Mantar Crackdown
The Delhi police have approached the Supreme Court seeking relief from criticism over the recent crackdown at Jantar Mantar, arguing that the media portrayal is one‑sided.
19 Aug 2026
CM Ashok Gehlot urges Congress to allocate over half of Rajasthan local body tickets to Gen‑Z candidates
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot called for more than half of the Congress party’s tickets in the upcoming Rajasthan local body elections to be awarded to candidates from Generation Z.
19 Aug 2026
Karnataka CM Shivakumar cautions Tamil Nadu against meddling in Chamarajanagar killings
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Shivakumar warned Tamil Nadu not to interfere in the investigation of the recent Chamarajanagar killings, stating that law‑and‑order is a state subject.
19 Aug 2026
Madhya Pradesh Cabinet Approves Landmark Welfare and Development Budget
The Madhya Pradesh cabinet has cleared a comprehensive budget aimed at enhancing welfare schemes and accelerating development across the state.
19 Aug 2026
Shatrughan Sinha says BJP IT cell hired paid trolls to target Sonakshi Sinha over protest
Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha alleged that the BJP's IT cell employed paid internet trolls to harass his daughter Sonakshi Sinha following her participation in a protest.
19 Aug 2026
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma Meets Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to Accelerate Road Projects
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma met Union Road and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to discuss fast‑tracking several key highway projects in the state.
19 Aug 2026