Politics

Rahul Gandhi Supports Jharkhand Students Protest Over JPSC Exam Irregularities

Rahul Gandhi has publicly backed students in Jharkhand who are protesting alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission recruitment exam.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Announces New National Team Aligned with PM Modi's Vision, Says Kiren Rijiju

BJP has unveiled a new national team, said Kiren Rijiju, stating it embodies Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the party.

17 Aug 2026

Telangana HC Scrutinises Defected MLAs’ Voting Stance on Bills

The Telangana High Court has raised questions about the positions adopted by defected legislators during the voting of bills, calling for clarity on their allegiance and the legality of their participation.

17 Aug 2026

Telangana Issues Notices to 92 Lakh Voters Ahead of Elections

The Telangana State Election Commission has dispatched notices to 92 lakh registered voters, urging them to stay informed ahead of the upcoming elections.

17 Aug 2026

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Criticises BJD MLA Braja Pradhan Over PM Modi Row

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has publicly targeted BJD MLA Braja Pradhan following a controversy involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks. The exchange highlights rising tensions between national and state-level leaders.

17 Aug 2026

Bihar MLA Angered Over Ganga Incident in Bakhtiyarpur, Demands FIR After SDM Cuts Phone

A Bihar MLA expressed fury over a Ganga river incident in Bakhtiyarpur after the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate cut his phone, demanding a First Information Report against the department.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Opposes Reservation in Dungarpur Local Body Elections, Questions Lottery Process

In Dungarpur, the BJP has opposed the reservation of seats in the upcoming local body elections and raised concerns over the lottery system used to allocate these seats.

17 Aug 2026

Rural Khivansar Residents Reach BJP HQ, Claim Party Strong in Nagaur

Residents from Khivansar village in Rajasthan travelled to the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, asserting that the party has a strong foothold in Nagaur district.

17 Aug 2026

Reservation Lottery Drawn for 215 Wards in Sawai Madhopur Municipal Elections

The reservation lottery for 215 wards across six municipal bodies in Sawai Madhopur district has been completed, allocating 50 seats for SC, 14 for ST, 27 for OBC, and 124 general seats.

17 Aug 2026

Bikaner Municipal Elections: 270 Wards Reserved, Mayor Seat Open to General Category

The Bikaner municipal election commission has finalized reservation for 270 wards, while the mayoral post remains open to candidates from the general category.

17 Aug 2026

Gehlot Accuses Govt of Pressuring Police, Collectors to Secure Election Wins

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has alleged that the state government is pressuring state police and revenue collectors to influence upcoming civic and panchayat elections.

17 Aug 2026

MP Rajkumar Rot Calls PM Modi's 'Mental Naxal' Remark Deplorable

Rajasthan MP Rajkumar Rot condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s use of the term ‘mental Naxal’ during a speech at the Red Fort, calling it deplorable and unfortunate. Rot accused the BJP of labeling dissenters as Naxalites.

17 Aug 2026