Politics

Karnataka Congress Switches Deputy Speaker Candidate to Appease OBC Community

The Karnataka Congress party has changed its candidate for the deputy speaker post, a move aimed at placating the OBC community.

18 Aug 2026

BJP Assigns Key Roles to Two Delhi Leaders in New National Team

BJP national president has appointed two senior Delhi leaders to pivotal roles in the party's newly formed national team.

18 Aug 2026

Manickam Tagore Dismisses BJP‑RSS 'Vande Mataram' Politics in TN

Congress leader Manickam Tagore has publicly dismissed the BJP‑RSS strategy of promoting 'Vande Mataram' as ineffective in Tamil Nadu, citing the state’s unique political dynamics.

18 Aug 2026

India's 'Cockroach' Movement Sparks Debate Over BJP's Political Future

A newly emerged protest movement dubbed 'Cockroach' has drawn attention to the Bharatiya Janata Party's policies, prompting discussions about whether the party will need to rethink its political strategies.

18 Aug 2026

Bihar CM Launches New Portal to Resolve Student Protest Grievances

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced a new online portal aimed at addressing student complaints swiftly amid ongoing protests.

18 Aug 2026

India's 'Cockroach' Protests: Youth Rally for Solidarity and Hope

Across India, students and young activists have staged protests using the cockroach as a symbol of resilience, highlighting solidarity and hope amid growing political tensions.

18 Aug 2026

Daily Pioneer Publishes Piece on South Indian Youth Leaders

Daily Pioneer has released an article titled "How South India’s Young Leaders Are Recasting Youth Politics."

18 Aug 2026

Frontline Magazine Releases 'Dimagi Naxal' Article on Shrinking Dissent Space

Frontline Magazine has published an investigative piece titled 'Dimagi Naxal', shedding light on the growing restrictions on dissent in India.

18 Aug 2026

India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protest Movement Gains Momentum

A new grassroots protest dubbed the ‘Cockroach’ movement is emerging across India, drawing attention to local grievances and potentially prompting the BJP to reassess its political strategy.

18 Aug 2026

Election Commission Issues Notification to Form New Assemblies After Election Completion

The Election Commission of India has released a notification outlining the steps for constituting new legislative assemblies following the conclusion of the electoral process.

18 Aug 2026

20.8 Million Maharashtra Voters Risk Exclusion from August 24 Draft Roll

A draft voter roll for the August 24 elections may omit 20.8 million registered voters in Maharashtra, raising concerns about electoral fairness.

18 Aug 2026

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Orders Committee to Draft Long‑Term Plan

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the formation of a committee to draft a long‑term plan for the state, signalling a focus on future development strategies.

18 Aug 2026