Politics

Smriti Irani Appointed to Key BJP Role Ahead of Uttar Pradesh Elections

Smriti Irani has been given a pivotal position within the Bharatiya Janata Party as it gears up for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. The move signals the party’s confidence in her electoral appeal.

17 Aug 2026

Vasundhara Raje and Ram Madhav Appointed as New BJP Vice Presidents

Vasundhara Raje and Ram Madhav have been appointed as Vice Presidents of the Bharatiya Janata Party, expanding the party’s leadership cadre ahead of upcoming elections.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Announces New Team: Smriti Irani, Vasudhara Raje to Lead Key Roles

The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its new leadership team, placing former minister Smriti Irani and former Rajasthan MLA Vasudhara Raje in prominent positions.

17 Aug 2026

Parliamentarians Tenpa Yarphel and Gyaltsen Choekye Gagya Visit Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim

Sikkimese parliamentarians Tenpa Yarphel and Gyaltsen Choekye Gagya visited the historic Rumtek Monastery, paying respects to its Buddhist heritage.

17 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Declines to Intervene in Election Commission’s Base Year Decision

The Supreme Court has ruled that it will not interfere with the Election Commission’s choice of base year for electoral data, maintaining the Commission’s autonomy.

17 Aug 2026

BJP Names Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje to Key Office Bearer Roles

The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its new list of office bearers, appointing senior leaders Smriti Irani and Vasundhara Raje to prominent positions within the party structure.

17 Aug 2026

Tibetan Parliamentarians Yarphel and Gagya Visit Gangtok to Meet Tibetan Community

Tibetan parliamentarians Tenpa Yarphel and Gyaltsen Choekye Gagya visited Gangtok, Sikkim, to meet with the local Tibetan community and discuss community matters.

17 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Rejects Plea Challenging 2002 Sikkim Electoral Roll Baseline

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition that questioned the use of the 2002 electoral roll as the baseline for Sikkim's elections.

17 Aug 2026

Supreme Court Upholds ECI's Choice of 2002 Base Year for Sikkim SIR

The Supreme Court has declined to modify the Election Commission of India's decision to retain 2002 as the base year for calculating the State Income Ratio in Sikkim.

17 Aug 2026

Udaipur Municipal Election 2026: Ward Reservation Lottery Finalised

The Udaipur Municipal Corporation has announced the allocation of its 80 wards across general, OBC, SC, ST and women categories after a lottery held on Monday. The mayoral seat remains open, sparking increased competition among parties.

17 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Municipal Elections: Dungarpur Ward Reservation Lottery Sparks BJP Protest

In Rajasthan's municipal elections, a dispute over the ward reservation lottery in Dungarpur has prompted the BJP to lodge a formal objection.

17 Aug 2026

Jammu & Kashmir HC Reverses Centre’s Request for Substitute Arbitrator

The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has dismissed the Centre’s plea to appoint a substitute arbitrator in a pending dispute.

17 Aug 2026