Politics

Parliament Set to Discuss NRC and Census Issues

The Indian Parliament is expected to address concerns over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and census data in an upcoming session.

18 Aug 2026

MP CM Mohan Yadav to Launch Gururavidas Samarashta Campaign on 650th Birth Anniversary

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav will inaugurate the Gururavidas Samarashta Sankalp campaign and Kalash Yatra on 18 August in Bhopal, marking the 650th birth anniversary of saint Guru Ravidas.

18 Aug 2026

Pala Named New Head of Revamped Congress in Meghalaya

Pala has been appointed as the new head of the restructured Indian National Congress in Meghalaya, signaling a fresh leadership approach for the party in the northeastern state.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Names New National Office-Bearers, Meghalaya Left Out

The Bharatiya Janata Party announced its new national office-bearers, but the state of Meghalaya was not represented in the list.

18 Aug 2026

Vice President Radhakrishnan Arrives in Agartala for Two-Day Tripura Visit

Vice President Radhakrishnan has arrived in Agartala for a two‑day official visit to the state of Tripura.

18 Aug 2026

Himachal Pradesh Unveils ₹54,928 Crore Budget for 2026-27, Stirring Political Debate

The Himachal Pradesh government announced a ₹54,928 crore budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, prompting intense debate among political parties.

18 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh Governor Signs Bill Introducing Strict Penalties for Illegal Conversions

The Governor of Chhattisgarh has signed a Freedom of Religion Bill that imposes severe penalties on illegal conversions, aiming to curb forced religious changes.

18 Aug 2026

Yogendra Yadav Questions Modern Patriotism in New Column

Yogendra Yadav has published a new column in The Indian Express titled 'What will we sing of now, when we sing of patriotism', where he reflects on the current state of patriotic sentiment in India.

18 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Reshuffles 26 IAS and 53 RAS Officers Ahead of Elections

The Rajasthan government has transferred 26 IAS and 53 RAS officers and appointed 14 trainee IAS as special officers in district election offices before the upcoming elections.

18 Aug 2026

Smriti Irani Returns to Politics, BJP Assigns Her Uttar Pradesh Portfolio

Smriti Irani has re-entered the political arena after a brief hiatus, with the Bharatiya Janata Party designating her as the chief ministerial candidate for Uttar Pradesh.

18 Aug 2026

Indian Immigrant Voices Against Socialist Policies in North Carolina

An Indian-born resident of North Carolina has publicly stated that while socialism shaped his upbringing in India, he does not wish to see similar policies adopted in the U.S. state.

18 Aug 2026

Trump cites India's voter ID system in push for SAVE America Act

Former President Donald Trump has highlighted India's photo‑ID system for voters as a model while advocating for the SAVE America Act, a proposed law that would require photo identification at polling stations across the United States.

18 Aug 2026