Politics

Home Ministry Deploys 480 Paramilitary Companies in West Bengal Ahead of Assembly Polls

The Indian Home Ministry has announced the deployment of 480 paramilitary companies in West Bengal in preparation for the upcoming state assembly elections.

18 Aug 2026

Bihar Shuffles 18 Senior Police Officers, Including SP of AK-47 Firing Zone

The Bihar government has transferred 18 top police officers, among them the Superintendent of Police of the district where an AK‑47 shooting incident occurred.

18 Aug 2026

Punjab MLA Urges Governor to Approve Uj River Dam Project

Punjab MLA Kuldeep Singh met the state governor in Chandigarh to push for the long‑delayed Uj River dam project, which has been pending for over a decade.

18 Aug 2026

DM Tanay Sultania and SP Mr. Raj Reassigned Amid Bharat Tiwari Case

Bhojpur district officials DM Tanay Sultania and SP Mr. Raj have been transferred, a move linked by observers to the Bharat Tiwari encounter case, though the official order gives no explicit reason.

18 Aug 2026

MP Cabinet Grants 1.46 Lakh Crore for Development, Women’s Empowerment and AI Training

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday approved a multi‑year financial provision of about ₹1.46 lakh crore for development, women empowerment, health, agriculture and AI training programmes.

18 Aug 2026

India Today Roundtable Discusses Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s First 100 Days

At an India Today roundtable, the first 100 days of Tamil Nadu’s government under Chief Minister Vijay were examined, with both commendations and concerns raised.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Accuses Mamata Banerjee of Attacking Democracy by Refusing to Resign

The Bharatiya Janata Party has condemned West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for refusing to resign, labeling her stance as an assault on democracy and the Constitution.

18 Aug 2026

West Bengal Achieves Record 91.66% Voter Turnout in Phase 2 Elections

In Phase 2 of the state elections, West Bengal registered a voter turnout of 91.66%, the highest since independence, according to election officials.

18 Aug 2026

Bihar Transfers 17 IPS Officers Over AK‑47 Incident at Student Protest

The Bihar government has transferred 17 Indian Police Service officers. The move follows controversy over the use of AK‑47 rifles during a student protest.

18 Aug 2026

Simranjit Singh Mann Questions Tear Gas Drone Use in Chandigarh Protest, Holds Press Conference in Amritsar

Punjab leader Simranjit Singh Mann raised concerns over the deployment of tear gas drones during a protest in Chandigarh, and addressed the media in a press conference held in Amritsar.

18 Aug 2026

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Orders Committee to Draft Long-Term Plan

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed the formation of a committee to propose a long-term plan for the state.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Revamps National Team Ahead of Uttar Pradesh and Lok Sabha Showdown

The BJP is overhauling its national leadership structure in preparation for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections and the general Lok Sabha contest.

18 Aug 2026