Politics

Akhilesh Vows Caste Census

Akhilesh Yadav has vowed to conduct a caste census if the Centre fails to do so. The Samajwadi Party leader made this announcement recently.

17 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Civic Polls: Ward Reservation Today

The reservation of 10,245 wards in 309 urban bodies of Rajasthan will be decided today. The lottery results will change the equation for potential candidates and clarify which category of candidates can contest from which ward.

17 Aug 2026

Dulloo Urges Swift Release of ₹1,579 Cr Jammu Kashmir Disaster Recovery Funds

Dulloo, a prominent political leader, has called for a quicker disbursement of the ₹1,579 crore disaster recovery package earmarked for Jammu and Kashmir following recent calamities.

17 Aug 2026

Modi Urges Seven Pillars of Economic Self‑Reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the nation to adopt seven key measures to strengthen economic self‑reliance during a recent address.

17 Aug 2026

BJP to Announce 'Team 2029' Today, Fresh Faces Anticipated

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to unveil its 'Team 2029' lineup today, with expectations of introducing several new faces.

17 Aug 2026

Manipur Protesters Storm Census Directorate, 3 Injured in Clash with Security Forces

Protesters demanding the abolition of the National Register of Citizens and the census stormed the Census Directorate in Manipur, resulting in three injuries after a clash with security forces.

17 Aug 2026

Tripura CM Urges Youth

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha has urged the youth to uphold the dignity of the national flag. This appeal is aimed at promoting national pride and responsibility among the younger generation.

17 Aug 2026

Tripura's Rs 22,000-Crore Highway Investment Under Scrutiny

Tripura's Rs 22,000-crore highway investment has come under spotlight after MP Biplab Kumar Deb highlighted the road crisis. The investment is crucial for the state's infrastructure development.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Chandigarh Celebrates 80th I-Day

The BJP Chandigarh State Office 'Kamalam' marked the 80th Independence Day with great enthusiasm. The event was a celebration of India's freedom.

17 Aug 2026

Manipur Celebrates 80th Independence Day; CM Condemns Langka Killings

Manipur joined the 80th Independence Day celebrations while Chief Minister N. Biren Singh condemned the recent killings in Langka and urged peace.

17 Aug 2026

Manipur Students Protest

Student protesters in Manipur demand National Register of Citizens before census. They staged a protest to press for their demands.

17 Aug 2026

Shillong: HC to Hear KHADC Plea

The High Court will hear a plea from the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council today. The plea is related to the reinstatement of Syiem.

17 Aug 2026