Politics

India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protest Movement Gains Momentum

A new grassroots protest dubbed the ‘Cockroach’ movement is emerging across India, drawing attention to local grievances and potentially prompting the BJP to reassess its political strategy.

18 Aug 2026

Election Commission Issues Notification to Form New Assemblies After Election Completion

The Election Commission of India has released a notification outlining the steps for constituting new legislative assemblies following the conclusion of the electoral process.

18 Aug 2026

20.8 Million Maharashtra Voters Risk Exclusion from August 24 Draft Roll

A draft voter roll for the August 24 elections may omit 20.8 million registered voters in Maharashtra, raising concerns about electoral fairness.

18 Aug 2026

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Orders Committee to Draft Long‑Term Plan

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the formation of a committee to draft a long‑term plan for the state, signalling a focus on future development strategies.

18 Aug 2026

NC Urges BJP to Restore Jammu & Kashmir Statehood Before Assessing Elected Government

The National Conference (NC) has called on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to reinstate Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood before evaluating the performance of the elected government in the region.

18 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Orders Jammu & Kashmir to Compensate for 1953 Land Acquisition

The Supreme Court has directed the state of Jammu & Kashmir to provide compensation for land that was forcibly taken in 1953 to establish a police station.

18 Aug 2026

APCC Blames BJP for Partisan Protest, Raises Concerns Over Border Silence

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has publicly accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of staging a partisan protest and has called out the BJP’s silence on the state’s border security concerns.

18 Aug 2026

Arunachal CM Pema Khandu Meets Amit Shah, Showcases 10-Year ‘Team Arunachal’ Progress

Chief Minister Pema Khandu met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and presented a 10‑year progress report of the ‘Team Arunachal’ initiative.

18 Aug 2026

Kuki Chiefs Reject Proposal for IRB Headquarters in Tengnoupal

Kuki tribal leaders in Manipur’s Tengnoupal have voiced opposition to the state's plan to establish an Indigenous Rights Board headquarters in the town.

18 Aug 2026

Manipur Governor Calls Assembly to Convene Session on Sept 2

The Governor of Manipur has called a special session of the Legislative Assembly for September 2. The meeting aims to address pending legislative business.

18 Aug 2026

Congress President Rahul Kharge's Goa Visit Marred by 100 Booth-Level Agent Resignations

During Rahul Kharge's inaugural visit to Goa, 100 local Congress booth-level agents tendered their resignations, signalling internal dissent.

18 Aug 2026

Former Manipur CM Meets Amit Shah in Imphal

In a recent development, the former chief minister of Manipur met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Imphal.

18 Aug 2026