Politics

Rajasthan Panchayat Elections: Third Phase in 27 Districts, 9,094 Candidates

The third phase of Rajasthan’s Panchayat elections will be held across 27 districts, covering 2,496 wards, with more than one crore voters choosing among 9,094 candidates.

03 Nov 2026

Paul Lyngdoh Returns to Meghalaya Cabinet as Conrad Sangma’s ‘12th Man’

Veteran politician Paul Lyngdoh has been re‑appointed to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma’s cabinet in Meghalaya, reaffirming his role as the state’s influential ‘12th man’.

03 Nov 2026

BMC Removes Dia Mirza’s Anti‑Firecracker Video After BJP Criticism

Mumbai’s Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation pulled a video by actress Dia Mirza that urged people to avoid firecrackers, following criticism from the BJP over her Diwali message.

03 Nov 2026

AAP MLAs Resign in Punjab Over Unfulfilled Promises and Drug Issue Ahead of Elections

Several AAP legislators in Punjab have quit the party, citing broken promises and the state's drug problem as they approach the upcoming polls.

03 Nov 2026

Opposition Parties Unite Against BJP at Ramlila Maidan, Delhi

Opposition parties formed a united front against the BJP at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, signalling a coordinated challenge to the ruling party.

03 Nov 2026

Rahul Gandhi and Neha Bora Call for Resistance to Safeguard India's Democracy

Rahul Gandhi and activist Neha Bora have jointly urged citizens to adopt a stance of resistance to protect India's democratic institutions, according to a recent article in The Diplomat.

03 Nov 2026

BJP Accuses Actress Dia Mirza of Joining Anti‑National Group

The Bharatiya Janata Party has named actress Dia Mirza as part of an alleged anti‑national gang, listing her among other public figures.

03 Nov 2026

Paul Lyngdoh Sworn In as New Cabinet Minister in Meghalaya

Paul Lyngdoh took the oath of office today, joining the Meghalaya cabinet as a minister.

03 Nov 2026

Gujarat CREDAI Joint Secretary Calls for Scrapping Prohibition Act

The Joint Secretary of CREDAI Gujarat has publicly demanded the repeal of the Gujarat Prohibition Act, urging the government to allow alcohol consumption.

03 Nov 2026

Telugu-origin Saritha Komatireddy nominated for New York Attorney General

Saritha Komatireddy, a lawyer of Telugu descent, has been nominated for the post of Attorney General of New York, marking a notable diaspora representation.

03 Nov 2026

Police Trace Phone to JD(S) Leader Kumaraswamy’s Home in Fake Sting Probe, Party Calls Bias

Investigators linked a mobile device used in a fabricated sting operation to the residence of JD(S) chief H.D. Kumaraswamy, prompting the party to accuse the police of bias.

03 Nov 2026

BJP Ousts Senior Leader Ajay Rai Ahead of 2027 Elections in Varanasi

A senior BJP figure who had publicly opposed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in three Lok Sabha polls and faced protests in Varanasi was expelled from the party months before the 2027 electoral battle.

03 Nov 2026