Politics

Andhra Pradesh Minister Nagababu Pledges to Boost State’s Green Cover to 50%

Nagababu, a senior official of the Andhra Pradesh government, has pledged to raise the state’s green cover to 50% of its total area.

29 Aug 2026

Kumaraswamy Calls for Priyank Kharge’s Resignation Over KPSC Recruitment Scandal

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Kumaraswamy has publicly asked Minister Priyank Kharge to step down, citing alleged irregularities in recent Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitments.

29 Aug 2026

1984 Riot Victims Protest BJP in Ludhiana

Victims of the 1984 anti‑Sikh riots gathered in Ludhiana to demonstrate against the Bharatiya Janata Party, demanding justice and compensation.

29 Aug 2026

Congress Withholds Candidate List Ahead of Rajasthan Local Body Elections Over Rebellion Fears

The Rajasthan Congress is not publishing its candidate list for the upcoming local body polls, citing concerns of internal dissent. Selected aspirants are being notified by phone and instructed to file nominations.

29 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi to address students at "Students' Echo" event in Indore's Nehru Stadium

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi will hold a direct dialogue with students and youth at the 'Students' Echo' event in Indore, covering education, jobs, paper leaks and fee hikes.

29 Aug 2026

BJP Faces Fight in Kushalgarh Election as Congress Teams with Ex‑Councillor, BAP Joins

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s hold on the Kushalgarh municipal council is under threat as the Congress party has allied with a former BJP councillor, while the Bahujan Adivasi Party has entered the fray, turning the contest into a three‑cornered race.

29 Aug 2026

Bihar Congress leaders to protest at Delhi HQ, demand Rahul Gandhi meeting, chief removal

Bihar Congress leaders said they will stage a protest outside the All India Congress Committee headquarters in Delhi, seeking a meeting with Rahul Gandhi and the removal of the state party chief.

29 Aug 2026

Penguin India pulls Sonia Gandhi’s autobiography from Indian market amid political row

Penguin India has withdrawn the Indian publication of Sonia Gandhi’s memoir ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’, prompting accusations between the Congress and BJP.

29 Aug 2026

Kolkata Police Register FIR Against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Over Recent Rally

West Bengal police have filed a case against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee following a rally in Kolkata, prompting the Trinamool Congress to accuse the BJP-led centre of political targeting.

29 Aug 2026

UP CM Announces Rs 435 crore Development Projects in Deoria and Gorakhpur

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled a slate of infrastructure and welfare projects valued at Rs 435 crore for the districts of Deoria and Gorakhpur.

29 Aug 2026

Yogi Adityanath says BJP has crushed mafias running parallel government in UP

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserted that the BJP government has reduced the mafias that operated a parallel administration in the state to dust.

29 Aug 2026

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi declares state free of encephalitis and mafia

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Uttar Pradesh has eliminated encephalitis and broken organized crime networks, while opposition leader Akhilesh Yadav warned of remaining gaps.

29 Aug 2026