Politics
BJP Assigns Punjab Key Roles in New National Team Ahead of 2027 Assembly Elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed Punjab leaders to pivotal positions in its revamped national team, a strategic move to strengthen the party’s rural and Sikh outreach before the 2027 state elections.
18 Aug 2026
Bhupinder Kumar Named Central Prabhari Officer for Pulwama District
Bhupinder Kumar has been appointed as the Central Prabhari Officer for Pulwama District in Jammu & Kashmir, a role aimed at overseeing district administration amid ongoing security concerns.
18 Aug 2026
J&K Govt Announces Accounts Officer Reshuffle Across Key Departments
The Jammu & Kashmir government has reshuffled accounts officers in several key departments, aiming to improve financial oversight and efficiency.
18 Aug 2026
Govt Counsels Elevated Bhoma Road Won't Impact Temples or Lake
The government has informed the High Court that the planned elevated road in Bhoma will not affect nearby temples or the lake.
18 Aug 2026
Parliament to Discuss NRC and Census Issues
The Indian Parliament is expected to address the National Register of Citizens and census matters in upcoming sessions.
18 Aug 2026
Union Home Minister Approves NRC Ahead of Manipur Census, Says CM Biren Singh
The Union Home Minister has given a positive response to the National Register of Citizens (NRC) process in Manipur ahead of the upcoming census, according to Chief Minister Biren Singh.
18 Aug 2026
Former Meghalaya Chief Secretary Rebecca V. Suchiang Passes Away at 64
Rebecca V. Suchiang, the former Chief Secretary of Meghalaya, died at the age of 64. The state government mourns the loss of a senior civil servant who served with distinction.
18 Aug 2026
BJP's New National Team Announcement Halts MP Leadership Talks, Weakens V.D. Sharma's Central Ministerial Hopes
The BJP's recent announcement of a new national team has paused ongoing discussions about Madhya Pradesh leaders, dampening speculation that V.D. Sharma could become a central minister.
18 Aug 2026
Manipur Declares 48‑Hour Bandh Amid NRC‑Census Protest
In Manipur, authorities announced a 48‑hour bandh in response to protests demanding the National Register of Citizens before the census. Women vendors and students joined the demonstrations.
18 Aug 2026
Amit Shah Responds Positively to Manipur NRC Demand, Says Former CM Biren Singh
Former Manipur chief minister Biren Singh announced that Prime Minister Amit Shah has given a positive response to the state's National Register of Citizens (NRC) demand.
18 Aug 2026
Biren Singh Demands NRC Before Census, Calls for Immediate Action
Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh has called for the National Register of Citizens to be finalized before the next census, urging the central government to act swiftly.
18 Aug 2026
Himachal Pradesh Govt to Rationalise Administrative Positions
The Himachal Pradesh government has announced plans to rationalise administrative positions, aiming to streamline the state's bureaucracy.
18 Aug 2026