Politics

Dalits Block Ludhiana Highway Over Alleged Insult to Ambedkar Statue

Dalits in Ludhiana halted traffic on a major highway to protest what they say is an insult to a statue of Dr B.R. Ambedkar.

09 Sep 2026

CJI condemns notice to Noida student who joined Jantar Mantar protest

The Chief Justice of India publicly criticised a court notice served to a Noida student for attending a protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.

09 Sep 2026

Congress Rebuked After Objecting to Abdullahs' Call for Full Vande Mataram

In a parliamentary debate, members of the Abdullah faction pressed for the full rendition of Vande Mataram, prompting Congress legislators to object and be told to sit down. The National Conference warned Congress against dictating terms, while the BJP labeled the party a "Muslim League."

09 Sep 2026

TVK alliance meeting to keep CPM at arm's length, finalise partner parties in Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Vanniyar Katchi (TVK) alliance met to set its agenda, confirming that the Communist Party of India (Marxist) will be excluded while finalising the list of participating parties.

09 Sep 2026

Raghav Chadha’s Name Added to Delhi Voter List After Punjab Removal

Raghav Chadha’s name was entered into Delhi’s electoral rolls for Rajinder Nagar during a routine revision, after being removed from Punjab’s list post his Rajya Sabha win.

09 Sep 2026

BJP Announces 'Sankalp Seva Abhiyan' as PM Modi's Public Service Drive Continues

BJP president Nitin Navin said the party will roll out the Sankalp Seva Abhiyan, extending Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on public service.

09 Sep 2026

Congress alleges UAPA charges dropped against US citizen VanDyke

The Congress party claims the Modi government has withdrawn UAPA charges against a US national named VanDyke, questioning the pressure behind the decision.

09 Sep 2026

Rahul Gandhi accuses Punjab AAP of fostering a "dangerous pattern" after Gulzar Singh's suicide

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned that a dangerous pattern of intimidation is emerging in Punjab under the AAP government, citing the recent suicide of Gulzar Singh.

09 Sep 2026

Garba controversy escalates as Amruta Fadnavis defends Muslim participation, Nitesh Rane's remarks spark outcry

Amruta Fadnavis said that Muslims attending a Garba event is not wrong, a comment that intensified debate after Nitesh Rane’s remarks were criticised.

09 Sep 2026

Rahul Gandhi Calls for Finance Minister's Resignation Over Torture Allegations Ahead of Punjab Polls

On the eve of the Punjab assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to step down, citing recent torture allegations.

09 Sep 2026

Fact Check: Video Misrepresents Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Leaving INDIA Bloc for NDA

A video circulating online claims Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced his exit from the INDIA alliance and his entry into the NDA, but fact‑checking agency Newschecker has found the claim to be false.

09 Sep 2026

Uttarakhand Police Register FIR in Mallikarjun Kharge ‘Shuddhikaran’ Controversy

A month after the ‘shuddhikaran’ row involving Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, Uttarakhand police filed a formal FIR against the matter.

09 Sep 2026