Politics

AP CM Seeks Excise Duty Review

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has urged the Union Government to review the excise duty policy to protect the interests of tobacco farmers. The move aims to safeguard the livelihoods of farmers in the state.

14 Aug 2026

Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar Defends Public Property Bill 2026

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar defended the Karnataka government's approval of the Public Property Bill 2026, arguing it safeguards state assets and curbs misuse.

14 Aug 2026

Bengal Leads Voter Turnout

West Bengal has recorded the highest voter turnout of 41% in the ongoing assembly elections. Tamil Nadu has seen 37% voter turnout by 11 am.

14 Aug 2026

JCD Prabhakar Elected TN Speaker

TVK legislator JCD Prabhakar has been elected as the Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly. This development marks a significant event in the state's political landscape.

14 Aug 2026

The India Forum Publishes Analysis on West Bengal's Shift Toward Command Society

The India Forum has released a political analysis titled 'Towards a Command Society in West Bengal', examining the state's evolving governance dynamics.

14 Aug 2026

Karnataka Minister Seeks Flag‑Hoisting Exemption on Independence Day, BJP Responds with Anger

A Karnataka minister has requested an exemption from hoisting the national flag on Independence Day, sparking criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party.

14 Aug 2026

RSS to Seek Karnataka Govt Approval for Using Schools and Public Grounds

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh may soon be required to obtain permission from the Karnataka government before using state schools and public grounds for its activities.

14 Aug 2026

Karnataka Bill on Public Space Use Draws Criticism from RSS and BJP

The Karnataka government has introduced a new bill aimed at regulating the use of public spaces, sparking disapproval from the RSS and the BJP.

14 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Uniform Civil Code Bill

The Rajasthan cabinet has given the green light to a new Uniform Civil Code bill, marking a significant step toward codifying personal laws in the state.

14 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Court Rules Unrebutted Authority Communication Overrides RTI Info

A Rajasthan court has ruled that unrebutted communication from a competent authority takes precedence over information obtained through the Right to Information Act.

14 Aug 2026

Karnataka Credits Rain for Cauvery Water Allotment to Tamil Nadu, TN Seeks More

Karnataka attributes the recent Cauvery water allocation to Tamil Nadu to rainfall, while Tamil Nadu argues the decision was not voluntary and requests additional water.

14 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Pauses Job-Cancellation Order for Karur Victims' Families

The Supreme Court has temporarily halted an order that would have terminated jobs for families of victims in Karur, providing relief to the affected households.

14 Aug 2026