Politics

JFD Calls 2‑Day Shutdown in Manipur Over Census Demand

The Janata Dal (United) has announced a 2‑day shutdown in Manipur starting at midnight to protest the census demand amid the ongoing NRC stir.

17 Aug 2026

Manipur Students Protest NRC Before Census, Demand Two-Day Strike

Students in Manipur staged a protest demanding that the National Register of Citizens be finalized before the upcoming census, calling for a two‑day strike to pressure authorities.

17 Aug 2026

Tonk’s 10 Municipal Bodies Conduct Ward Reservation Lottery Ahead of First Elections

In Tonk district, a ward reservation lottery was conducted for 10 municipal bodies, setting the stage for the inaugural elections in Piplani, Diggi, Lambahar Singh, and Duni.

17 Aug 2026

Hundreds Rally with Torches in Imphal, Demand NRC Ahead of Census

Hundreds gathered in Imphal, Manipur, to protest and call for the National Register of Citizens to be finalized before the upcoming census.

17 Aug 2026

Meghalaya CM Lays Foundation for ₹140 Crore Road Upgrade in South West Khasi Hills

The Meghalaya Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for a ₹140 crore road upgrade project in the South West Khasi Hills district, aiming to improve connectivity and boost local development.

17 Aug 2026

Manoj Jarange Urges Maharashtra to Issue Kunbi Caste Certificates to 58 Lakh Marathas

Manoj Jarange has demanded that the Maharashtra government issue Kunbi caste certificates to 58 lakh Marathas based on existing records, warning that the current data may be reduced.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Names Biplab Deb Key Leader in Nitin Nabin’s New Assam Team

The BJP has announced a revamped leadership team for Nitin Nabin, with Biplab Deb appointed to a key position and two additional Northeast leaders added to the roster.

17 Aug 2026

Tripura CM Pradyot Demands Rights for Indigenous People, Threatens to Act Unilaterally

Chief Minister Pradyot Debbarma has warned that if the government fails to secure rights for indigenous communities under the Tiprasa Accord, he will pursue an independent path.

17 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Congratulates BJP National Office-Bearers

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended congratulations to the Bharatiya Janata Party's national office-bearers, signaling confidence in the party's new leadership team.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Announces 65-Member Team: 51 New Faces, 12 Women, 18 From Seven States

The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled a 65-member leadership team featuring 51 newcomers, including 12 women, with 18 representatives from seven different states.

17 Aug 2026

Nitin Nabin to Announce Cabinet Team Today; Thakur, Irani Expected to Return

Nitin Nabin is set to announce his cabinet lineup today, with reports indicating that ministers Anurag Thakur and Smriti Irani may rejoin the government after a seven‑month hiatus.

17 Aug 2026

Uttarakhand CM Dhami Praises BJP's New National Team Appointment

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami applauded the Bharatiya Janata Party's recent appointment of a new national team.

17 Aug 2026