Politics

Punjab Civil Service Rules Grant Disciplinary Authority Power to Order Further Action if Enquiry Report Unsatisfactory

Under the newly issued Punjab Civil Service Rules, a disciplinary authority can now direct additional measures if it finds an enquiry report unsatisfactory.

17 Aug 2026

Deepak Mhaskey Appointed as BJP's New Social Media Chief, Replacing Amit Malviya

The BJP has named Deepak Mhaskey as the new head of its social media wing, succeeding Amit Malviya. The move comes as the party looks to strengthen its digital outreach.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Names New IT Head: Mhaskey Holds MSc in Chemistry and Programming Expertise

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed Mhaskey as its new IT head, noting his academic background in chemistry and experience in computer programming.

17 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh BJP Names Two Leaders as Social Media Head and Women Wing Chief

The Bharatiya Janata Party in Chhattisgarh has appointed two of its leaders to key positions in a newly formed team, designating one as the head of social media and the other as chief of the women’s wing.

17 Aug 2026

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Cancels All JPSC-JSSC Exams and Hires Since 2014

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced the cancellation of all JPSC and JSSC examinations and the related recruitments conducted through TDPAL since 2014, sparking relief among protesting students.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Names New Vice President Nagaraja, Promises Stronger South India Presence

The Bharatiya Janata Party has appointed Nagaraja as its new Vice President, pledging to consolidate and expand its influence across South India.

17 Aug 2026

BJP to Announce Reorganisation Today; K Surendran to Receive Key Post

The Bharatiya Janata Party is expected to announce a major reorganisation on Tuesday, with party leader K Surendran slated to receive a significant position in the new structure.

17 Aug 2026

Jharkhand Govt Accepts Students' Demands, Cancels JSS After Protest

After a widespread student protest, the Jharkhand government announced it would accept the demands of the demonstrators and cancel the JSS.

17 Aug 2026

Bihar CM Promises Roads and Water Supply for Gaya IMC by 2027

Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced at a NICDIT meeting that the Integrated Manufacturing Cluster (IMC) in Gaya will receive essential road and water infrastructure by 2027.

17 Aug 2026

Dausa Municipal Bodies Finish Ward Reservation Lottery: 180 Unreserved, 105 Reserved

The ward reservation lottery for 325 wards across 11 municipal bodies in Dausa district has concluded, allocating 180 unreserved and 105 reserved wards for women, SC, ST, and OBC categories.

17 Aug 2026

Gujarat Police Officer Resigns Over Jantar Mantar Protest, Backing PM Modi for 2029

A police officer from Gujarat has tendered his resignation after a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, citing support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign for the 2029 elections.

17 Aug 2026

Gujarat Gains Four Key BJP National Posts; Hemang Joshi Becomes Yuva Morcha Chief

The BJP has appointed four key positions to representatives from Gujarat in its new national team, while Hemang Joshi has been named the chief of the party's Yuva Morcha.

17 Aug 2026