Politics
Manpreet Badal Celebrated as New National Vice President in Ancestral Village, Jalandhar
Supporters in Manpreet Badal’s ancestral village in Jalandhar gathered to celebrate his elevation to national vice‑president.
19 Aug 2026
Odisha Opposition Parties Jointly Urge President to Withhold Signature on MMDR Bill 2026
All major opposition parties in Odisha have jointly written to the President, requesting that he refrain from signing the MMDR Bill 2026, citing concerns over its provisions.
19 Aug 2026
Rajasthan Civic Poll Schedule to Be Announced Today
The timetable for Rajasthan's upcoming municipal elections is set to be released today, alongside plans for inauguration and foundation‑stone ceremonies of civic projects.
19 Aug 2026
Rajasthan Municipal Elections Schedule Released: Voting on 9 & 11 September
The Rajasthan State Election Commission has released the full timetable for the upcoming municipal elections. Nominations will open from 27 August, with voting in two phases on 9 and 11 September, followed by counting on 14 September.
19 Aug 2026
વલસાડમાં વશિયર અને નાનકવાડા વચ્ચે વાંકી નદી પર બનેલા બ્રિજ અંગે હાલમાં મોટો રાજકીય વિવાદ ચાલી રહ્યો છે. યુથ કોંગ્રેસ દ્વારા આ પ્રોજેક્ટમાં ભ
વલસાડમાં વશિયર અને નાનકવાડા વચ્ચે વાંકી નદી પર બનેલા બ્રિજ અંગે હાલમાં મોટો રાજકીય વિવાદ ચાલી રહ્યો છે. યુથ કોંગ્રેસ દ્વારા આ પ્રોજેક્ટમાં ભ્રષ્ટાચાર અને સરકારી નાણાંના દુરુપયોગના
19 Aug 2026
Vijay Government Faces First Corruption Charge Over CM Office Row
The administration headed by Vijay has been hit with its inaugural corruption allegation, linked to a dispute over the chief minister’s office.
19 Aug 2026
Vijay Government Reverses Ban on Students from CJP, Sparking Left Protests
The Vijay administration withdrew its earlier order that barred students from CJP, prompting protests by left‑wing groups.
19 Aug 2026
TMC Dominates Bengal Bar Council Elections, BJP Wins Only 3 Seats
In the recent Bengal Bar Council elections, the Trinamool Congress secured a sweeping victory, while the Bharatiya Janata Party managed to win just three seats.
19 Aug 2026
Calcutta HC Rejects EC Transfer Challenge Ahead of West Bengal Polls
The Calcutta High Court dismissed petitions contesting the Election Commission's transfer of officials as the West Bengal elections approach.
19 Aug 2026
Bihar Police Deploy Water Cannon on RJD Protest March Towards Lok Bhavan in Patna
Bihar police used a water cannon to disperse a Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) rally moving towards Lok Bhavan in Patna, citing concerns over paper leaks and unemployment grievances.
19 Aug 2026
Tejashwi Yadav Arrested During Protest Against Police Use of AK‑47, Water Cannons Deployed
Tejashwi Yadav was taken into custody during a protest in which police fired an AK‑47 and used water cannons against demonstrators.
19 Aug 2026
Maharashtra CM Granted Power to Override Public Interest Decisions
The Maharashtra government has empowered its Chief Minister to override decisions made by public interest bodies, a move aimed at expediting development projects. The new authority will allow the CM to intervene in cases where delays are deemed detrimental to public welfare.
19 Aug 2026