Politics

Odisha DGP Appointment Faces Supreme Court Scrutiny; Hearing Set for Today

The Supreme Court has opened a case on the appointment of Odisha's Director General of Police, with a hearing scheduled for today.

12 Aug 2026

S. Jaishankar Meets Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi in New Delhi

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi in New Delhi to discuss bilateral cooperation and state-level initiatives.

12 Aug 2026

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Distributes ₹3,850 Cr in Development Cheques to Municipal Bodies

The Gujarat Chief Minister handed over cheques totaling ₹3,850 crore to municipal corporations and municipalities to fund infrastructure and development projects across the state.

12 Aug 2026

Nagaland CM Calls on PM to Reconsider FCRA Amendments

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rethink proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and requested a parliamentary panel to review the changes.

12 Aug 2026

BJP Removes Pulwama Unit Chief After Police File Extortion Charges

The Bharatiya Janata Party has dismissed the Pulwama unit chief following a police filing that accuses him of extortion.

12 Aug 2026

Supreme Court to Hear Petition Over Odisha DGP Appointment Today

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

12 Aug 2026

Chandrababu Naidu Reviews 'Partners in Nation Building' Programme in Amaravati

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu visited Amaravati to assess the progress of the 'Partners in Nation Building' initiative, highlighting its role in fostering public‑private collaboration for state development.

12 Aug 2026

Karnataka Schools' Association Drops Support for Aug 13 Bandh

The Karnataka Schools' Association has announced it will no longer back the planned August 13 bandh in the state, a move that could alter the scale of the protest.

12 Aug 2026

NDTV Live Updates: R Ravi Kumar’s Election Result Announced

NDTV is broadcasting live updates on the election outcome for the constituency where Indian National Congress candidate R Ravi Kumar is contesting.

12 Aug 2026

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Highlights Social Justice as Core Policy Pillar

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has stated that social justice remains central to the state's policy agenda.

12 Aug 2026

Rajasthan HC Rejects Plea Over Adopted Son‑In‑Law Status Not Recognised by Law

The Rajasthan High Court dismissed a petition seeking a compassionate appointment for an individual claiming to be an adopted son‑in‑law, citing that the law does not recognize such a status.

12 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu Assembly Votes to Abolish NEET, Backed by DMK, AIADMK, PMK

The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly approved a resolution to abolish the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), with the ruling DMK, opposition AIADMK, and PMK all supporting the move.

12 Aug 2026