Politics

BJP appoints Vinod Tawde as Uttar Pradesh in‑charge ahead of 2027 elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party has named senior leader Vinod Tawde as its Uttar Pradesh in‑charge, signalling a strategic move ahead of the 2027 state polls.

19 Aug 2026

BJP appoints Vinod Tawde as in‑charge of Uttar Pradesh after Bihar success

The Bharatiya Janata Party has named Vinod Tawde, credited for its Bihar victory, as the new in‑charge of Uttar Pradesh, the party announced.

19 Aug 2026

BJP Sikkim Mahila Morcha convenes coordination meeting to review activities

The Sikkim unit of the BJP's Mahila Morcha held a coordination meeting to assess its ongoing programmes, according to Sikkimexpress.

19 Aug 2026

Congress to Challenge Rajasthan Govt in Assembly Over Roads, Education, Jobs and Budget

The Congress party announced it will confront the BJP‑led Rajasthan government in the assembly, raising questions on road work, education, unemployment and pending budget announcements.

19 Aug 2026

Former Supreme Court Judge Appointed to Probe Police Action on Parliament March

The government has named a retired Supreme Court judge to head an inquiry into the police response during the recent CJP-led march at Parliament.

19 Aug 2026

Congress eyes KPCC chief pick as cue for Kerala coalition strategy

The upcoming selection of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president is being watched as a barometer of the party's plan to broaden its social coalition after recent electoral gains.

19 Aug 2026

Three Gen Alpha-Led Protests Sweep Madhya Pradesh

Three separate protests organized by Madhya Pradesh’s Generation Alpha have drawn attention across the state.

19 Aug 2026

Trump cites India’s election model, urges US mandatory voter ID law

Former President Donald Trump referenced India’s voter‑ID system while calling for a compulsory voter‑ID law in the United States.

19 Aug 2026

Two-day strike over NRC demand brings valley districts of Manipur to a standstill

A two‑day general strike demanding the implementation of the National Register of Citizens has halted normal activities across the valley districts of Manipur, according to reports.

19 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Election Commission flags 6.51 lakh voters for notice, verification hearings

The Meghalaya State Election Commission has identified 6.51 lakh voters for notices and upcoming verification hearings as part of its electoral roll cleaning drive.

19 Aug 2026

Six lakh voters in Meghalaya complete credential verification

Around 600,000 registered voters in Meghalaya have successfully verified their credentials, according to the Election Commission.

19 Aug 2026

Over 70% of Meghalaya Voters Match 2005 Electoral Rolls, Docs Required Only for Discrepancies

A verification exercise in Meghalaya found that more than seven out of ten registered voters align with the 2005 electoral rolls, with documentation now required only for those showing mismatches.

19 Aug 2026