Politics

Central Bill to Ban State Mineral Taxes Tabled in Parliament; Opposition Urges Committee Review

A bill proposing to prohibit state levies on minerals was introduced in Parliament, prompting opposition parties to demand a committee review before it can become law.

12 Aug 2026

Haryana Launches Reform Utsav to Convert Citizen Ideas into Policy

The Haryana government is gearing up for the Reform Utsav, a platform aimed at translating citizen suggestions into actionable policies.

12 Aug 2026

Odisha DGP Appointment Row

A controversy has erupted over the appointment of the Director General of Police in Odisha. The issue has sparked a debate about the selection process.

12 Aug 2026

Jharkhand Shutdown Over Student Lathicharge

The BJP has called for a shutdown in Jharkhand to protest the lathicharge on students. The shutdown is expected to affect normal life in the state.

12 Aug 2026

CJP Supports Jharkhand Student Leader

The Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) has extended its support to Jharkhand student leader Mahto. This development is significant in the context of student leadership in the state.

12 Aug 2026

Assam Urges Centre to Shrink Kaziranga ESZ from 10km to 1km, Environmentalists Sound Alarm

The Assam government plans to request the central government to reduce the Environmental Sensitive Zone around Kaziranga National Park from 10 km to 1 km, a move that has drawn criticism from environmental groups.

12 Aug 2026

BJP Workers Clash With Police in Ranchi

BJP workers clashed with police and blocked Ratu Road in Ranchi amid a Jharkhand bandh. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions in the state.

12 Aug 2026

Jharkhand Student Leader Warns of Mass Movement as Protests Intensify

A student leader from Jharkhand has warned that escalating protests could spark a mass movement.

12 Aug 2026

Kerala to be Renamed Keralam

The Lok Sabha has passed a bill to rename Kerala as Keralam amidst opposition protests. This move is expected to formalize the state's name in Malayalam.

12 Aug 2026

Rekha Gupta Criticises AAP MLA After Viral Undergarment Clip

Rekha Gupta has publicly rebuked an AAP MLA after a video showing his undergarments went viral, urging politicians to maintain proper decorum.

12 Aug 2026

Odisha to Appoint New Lokayukta Soon, Says Suresh Pujari

Odisha officials have announced that a new Lokayukta will be appointed shortly, according to Suresh Pujari.

12 Aug 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Petition on Odisha DGP Selection

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider a petition challenging the appointment of the new Director General of Police in Odisha, set to be heard today.

12 Aug 2026