Politics

Congress MPs Protest Against Routine Disallowance of Their Questions in Parliament

Congress MPs have raised concerns that their questions are being routinely disallowed during parliamentary sessions, calling for a review of the question‑time procedures.

18 Aug 2026

Rajnath Singh Highlights Decline in Political Discourse

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed concern over the noticeable decline in political discourse in India, urging leaders to revive constructive dialogue.

18 Aug 2026

Ashok Gahlot urges Congress to award 50% of local body tickets to youth, based on merit

Before the Rajasthan local body polls, Congress leader Ashok Gahlot urged the party to base ticket distribution on ground realities and merit, advocating that half of the seats be allotted to young candidates.

18 Aug 2026

Former Rajasthan Minister Rajendra Gudha Calls for Lowering Election Contest Age to 21

Former Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha has urged the government to lower the minimum age for contesting elections from 25 to 21, arguing that 18‑year‑olds already have voting rights.

18 Aug 2026

Manipur DGP Calls on Insurgent Groups to Abandon Violence, Join Mainstream

The Director General of Police in Manipur has urged armed insurgent groups to cease violent activities and integrate into mainstream society, emphasizing peace and stability in the state.

18 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Introduces New FCRA Measures to Streamline NGO Compliance

Meghalaya has rolled out updated FCRA guidelines that aim to balance regulatory oversight with institutional continuity and simplify compliance for NGOs.

18 Aug 2026

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu Announces Major Bureaucracy Reset Amid Workload Concerns

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has unveiled plans to overhaul the state's bureaucracy, citing that officers are underutilised and lack sufficient work.

18 Aug 2026

Simranjit Singh Mann Rages Over Police Use of Force on Amritsar Protesters

Shirōmani Akāli Dal leader Simranjit Singh Mann has condemned the police for using force against protesters in Amritsar and has called for the release of jailed members.

18 Aug 2026

Former Rajasthan Minister Calls for Annual Student Union Elections

Former Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha urged the state to hold student union elections annually, arguing that regular polls would safeguard students' democratic rights.

18 Aug 2026

Congress Plans to Allocate 60% of Local Body Tickets to Youth in Rajasthan

The Indian National Congress has announced that it will offer up to 60% of its candidates for the upcoming Rajasthan local body elections to young people, with committee formation to begin tomorrow.

18 Aug 2026

Meghalaya CM Inaugurates Pine Home, First Eco‑Sustainable Habitat and Open‑Air Museum

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma opened the state’s first eco‑sustainable habitat, Pine Home, alongside an open‑air museum, marking a milestone in green development.

18 Aug 2026

Meghalaya CM Inspects Progress of New State Assembly Building

The Meghalaya Chief Minister visited the construction site of the new State Assembly building to review its progress and discuss upcoming milestones.

18 Aug 2026