Politics

Former Envoy Navdeep Suri Criticises Punjab SIR Process Over Citizenship Checks

Former Indian diplomat Navdeep Suri has publicly questioned the Punjab State Information Report (SIR) procedure, arguing that the citizenship verification steps are inadequate and could affect ordinary citizens.

24 Aug 2026

Manipur Says It Is Not Ready for Census, Calls for NRC Implementation First

Officials in Manipur have declared the state unprepared for the upcoming census and urged that the National Register of Citizens be carried out before any census exercise, India Today NE reports.

24 Aug 2026

Meira Paibi Torch Rally in Imphal Demands NRC Before Census

Activist group Meira Paibi staged a torch rally in Imphal, demanding that the National Register of Citizens be finalized before the upcoming census.

24 Aug 2026

Actor‑turned politician Devan leaves BJP, sets sights on Vijay’s TVK

Former BJP member and film actor Devan announced his exit from the party and is now looking to join Vijay’s TVK.

24 Aug 2026

Delhi MLAs Injured in Incident on August 24, 2026

On August 24, 2026, a number of Delhi legislators were reported injured during an incident in the capital.

24 Aug 2026

MP BJP to Hold Working Committee Meeting in Orchha on Aug 30-31, Targeting 2028 Election

Madhya Pradesh BJP, led by state president Hemant Khandelwal, will meet in Orchha on August 30‑31 to chart its strategy for the 2028 assembly polls and strengthen youth outreach.

24 Aug 2026

Haryana CM Saini pledges stronger social unity through equality and inclusive development

Chief Minister Manohar Lal Saini announced Haryana's commitment to bolster social cohesion by promoting equality, dignity and inclusive growth.

24 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai brands ‘Love Jihad’ a stain on India

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai described the so‑called ‘Love Jihad’ phenomenon as a blemish on the nation, reiterating his stance against inter‑faith marriages framed as conversion.

24 Aug 2026

Several families quit BJP, join AAP in Ajnala, Punjab

In Ajnala, Punjab, a number of families have left the Bharatiya Janata Party and formally joined the Aam Aadmi Party.

24 Aug 2026

Two Delhi Lawmakers Injured in ITO Vehicle Crash, Raising VIP Security Concerns

A vehicle belonging to the Income Tax Office crashed in Delhi, injuring two legislators and prompting questions about VIP security arrangements.

24 Aug 2026

Congress on TVK Projects Tamil Nadu CM Vijay as Next Prime Minister

The Congress party aired a segment on Tamil Nadu's TVK channel, presenting Chief Minister Vijay as a potential future Prime Minister.

24 Aug 2026

Fact Check: Video Does Not Show Massive Crowd at Rahul Gandhi’s Pune Rally

A social media video claiming a huge crowd at Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ rally in Pune was examined and found not to depict a massive gathering.

24 Aug 2026