Politics

West Bengal bypolls set to shape Congress‑TMC ties

The upcoming West Bengal by‑elections are expected to influence the working relationship between the Indian National Congress and the Mamata‑led faction of the Trinamool Congress, analysts say.

30 Sep 2026

West Bengal transport minister outlines river links, AI signals, tram revival plan

The West Bengal transport minister presented a comprehensive roadmap that includes developing river transport corridors, introducing AI‑driven traffic signalling, and reviving Kolkata's tram network.

30 Sep 2026

Mamata Banerjee Accuses BJP of Restricting Freedom of Movement in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that BJP actions have made people feel unable to step out of their homes, issuing a strong charge against the party.

30 Sep 2026

Maharashtra BLOs to Collect Voter Documents via WhatsApp, Home Verification Allowed

The Maharashtra State Election Commission has directed Booth Level Officers to receive voter documents through WhatsApp and, if required, verify them by visiting voters' homes.

30 Sep 2026

Samajwadi Party Announces Candidates for Uttar Pradesh Rajya Sabha Seats

The Samajwadi Party has released its list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, as reported by The Hindu.

30 Sep 2026

J&K CM Urges Bharat Ratna for CEC After West Bengal Vote Shift

The Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir has publicly called for the Chief Election Commissioner to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, citing his role in the recent West Bengal elections that favored the BJP.

30 Sep 2026

IAS Officer Divya Mittal Resigns, Joins Politics, Spotlights Mid‑Career Bureaucrats' Exit

Divya Mittal, a mid‑career IAS officer, has quit the civil service to enter politics, underscoring a growing trend of bureaucrats leaving bureaucracy.

30 Sep 2026

Samajwadi Party fields Ramgopal Yadav, Dhanraj Nathwani for Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh

The Samajwadi Party announced senior leader Ramgopal Yadav and Dhanraj Nathwani as its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh.

30 Sep 2026

BJP and Congress Brace for Strategic Shift After Rajasthan Local Body Elections

Both the BJP and the Congress are reassessing their approaches following the recent local body polls in Rajasthan, signaling a possible change in tactics ahead of upcoming contests.

30 Sep 2026

NC and BJP lawmakers clash over Jammu & Kashmir salary bill

A debate over a proposed salary bill sparked a heated exchange between National Conference and BJP legislators in the Jammu & Kashmir assembly.

30 Sep 2026

J&K Government Rules Out Power Bill Waiver for Farmers, Households

The Jammu and Kashmir administration clarified that there is no proposal to waive electricity charges for farmers or domestic consumers.

30 Sep 2026

GBJM Announces Rally to Press for Tribal Status for Gorkha Communities

The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GBJM) has scheduled a public rally to demand that Gorkha communities be granted tribal status, aiming to secure affirmative‑action benefits.

30 Sep 2026