Politics

BJP Names Deepak Mhaske as Nagpur Lok Sabha Candidate, Replacing Late Amit Malviya

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced Deepak Mhaske as its candidate for the Nagpur Lok Sabha seat, succeeding the late Amit Malviya.

17 Aug 2026

Ex-Maoist Women from Sukma Claim Chhattisgarh Govt Coerced Them into Ramp Modelling

Women who had renounced Maoist activities in Sukma district say the state government lured them into modelling jobs, alleging deception and coercion.

17 Aug 2026

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Calls Chidambaram a 'Pure Naxal'

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma publicly denounced former Finance Minister G. K. Chidambaram, labeling him a 'pure Naxal' in a sharp rebuke.

17 Aug 2026

Kiren Rijiju Praises BJP’s New National Team as Blend of Experience and Youth

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju lauded the BJP’s newly appointed national team, calling it a balanced mix of seasoned leaders and fresh faces that will strengthen the party’s policy-making.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Holds Silent March in Jalandhar on Partition Memorial Day

Bharatiya Janata Party workers staged a silent march in Jalandhar on the Partition Bhishmika Memorial Day, paying tribute to martyrs and displaced people.

17 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Municipal Elections: Reservation Lottery for 10,245 Wards Completed

The reservation lottery for all 10,245 wards across 309 municipal bodies in Rajasthan has been finalized, clearing the picture for major urban bodies.

17 Aug 2026

Rahul Gandhi Supports Jharkhand Students Protest Over JPSC Exam Irregularities

Rahul Gandhi has publicly backed students in Jharkhand who are protesting alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission recruitment exam.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Announces New National Team Aligned with PM Modi's Vision, Says Kiren Rijiju

BJP has unveiled a new national team, said Kiren Rijiju, stating it embodies Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the party.

17 Aug 2026

Telangana HC Scrutinises Defected MLAs’ Voting Stance on Bills

The Telangana High Court has raised questions about the positions adopted by defected legislators during the voting of bills, calling for clarity on their allegiance and the legality of their participation.

17 Aug 2026

Telangana Issues Notices to 92 Lakh Voters Ahead of Elections

The Telangana State Election Commission has dispatched notices to 92 lakh registered voters, urging them to stay informed ahead of the upcoming elections.

17 Aug 2026

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Criticises BJD MLA Braja Pradhan Over PM Modi Row

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has publicly targeted BJD MLA Braja Pradhan following a controversy involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks. The exchange highlights rising tensions between national and state-level leaders.

17 Aug 2026

Bihar MLA Angered Over Ganga Incident in Bakhtiyarpur, Demands FIR After SDM Cuts Phone

A Bihar MLA expressed fury over a Ganga river incident in Bakhtiyarpur after the Sub‑Divisional Magistrate cut his phone, demanding a First Information Report against the department.

17 Aug 2026