Politics

Chhattisgarh CM Promises Tricolour to Fly in Former Maoist Strongholds on Independence Day

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel announced that the Indian tricolour will be hoisted in areas once controlled by Maoists as part of the 75th Independence Day celebrations.

11 Aug 2026

Jharkhand Student Protest Reaches 18th Day Amid BJP Bandh and ABVP March

Students in Jharkhand have continued their protest for 18 days, demanding better educational facilities, even as a BJP bandh and an ABVP march take place in the state.

11 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi Faces Criticism in Parliament Over Jharkhand Students Amid NDA Protest

During a parliamentary session marked by an NDA protest, Rahul Gandhi was sharply criticized for his stance on issues affecting students in Jharkhand.

11 Aug 2026

BJP Calls for Jharkhand Bandh Over Police Action on Student Protesters

The Bharatiya Janata Party has demanded a statewide bandh in Jharkhand after police used force against students protesting in the state.

11 Aug 2026

BJP Launches Jharkhand Bandh, Streets Shut Down in Mass Protest

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) declared a statewide bandh in Jharkhand, shutting down public transport and businesses as part of a protest against the ruling party's policies.

11 Aug 2026

Ranchi Protest: Tyres Burned, Roads Blocked Amid Student Crackdown

In Ranchi, students protesting a crackdown saw tyres set ablaze and roads blocked, leading to the detention of several demonstrators.

11 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Govt Acts On HC Order

The Rajasthan government has appointed two new members to the Rajasthan Civil Services Appellate Tribunal (RCAT) following a directive from the Rajasthan High Court. The government has also initiated the process of appointing a chairperson.

11 Aug 2026

Vizag Slums Get New Redevelopment Model

The Andhra government has introduced a new redevelopment model for slums, which will be launched in Vizag. This initiative aims to improve living conditions for slum dwellers.

11 Aug 2026

Gujarat: New Manjalpur MLA Sworn In

A new MLA has been sworn in for the Manjalpur constituency in Gujarat. The state government is also investigating a doctor's suicide.

11 Aug 2026

MP Congress Plans Strategy

The Madhya Pradesh Congress has planned its strategy for upcoming elections after the Datiya win. The party has also decided to launch a movement and legal battle against the government.

11 Aug 2026

73.5 Lakh Hyderabad Voter Entries Flagged by Election Commission

The Election Commission has flagged 73.5 lakh voter entries in Hyderabad, citing irregularities that have left many registration forms stuck. The move follows a review of the voter rolls ahead of upcoming elections.

11 Aug 2026

Delhi HC Orders Immediate Provision of Extra PSO to MP Pappu Yadav

The Delhi High Court has directed that an additional private security officer be assigned to MP Pappu Yadav without delay.

11 Aug 2026