Politics

JFD Calls 24-Hour General Strike in Manipur Over NRC-Census Demand

The Jana Sanhita Dal (JFD) has announced a 24‑hour general strike across Manipur to protest the state's NRC and census demands, urging citizens to stay home and avoid work.

01 Sep 2026

Manipur Deputy CM calls for action against fellow deputy chief minister

A Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur has publicly urged the state to take action against another Deputy Chief Minister, as reported by The Hindu.

01 Sep 2026

KSU leaders jailed, sparking renewed spirit of struggle

KSU leaders have been detained, a development that has ignited a renewed spirit of struggle according to The Meghalayan Express.

01 Sep 2026

Centre postpones Manipur census after review meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah

The Union government has decided to postpone the census exercise in Manipur following a high-level review meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah. The deferment comes after officials assessed the prevailing situation in the northeastern state.

01 Sep 2026

HANM Calls for Immediate Shutdown of Uranium Projects in Meghalaya

The Hills Area Network Movement (HANM) has formally demanded that all uranium mining projects in Meghalaya be closed, citing environmental and health concerns.

01 Sep 2026

Centre postpones Manipur census, Khemchand thanks PM and Chief Minister

The central government has postponed the scheduled census in Manipur, and state official Khemchand expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Minister for their support.

01 Sep 2026

Meghalaya lawyers launch indefinite court boycott demanding Attorney General’s removal

Lawyers in Meghalaya announced an indefinite boycott of all courts from today, calling for the removal of the state's Attorney General.

01 Sep 2026

NDA faces internal clash over reservation as Dalit leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav, spar over quota policy in Bihar

A dispute over caste‑based reservation has erupted within the ruling NDA alliance in Bihar, pitting Dalit leaders against each other and drawing attention to Tejashwi Yadav’s stance.

01 Sep 2026

Ajmer Municipal Election: BJP Fields Candidates in All 80 Wards, Congress Leaves Two Seats Empty

The Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated candidates for every one of Ajmer's 80 municipal wards, while the Congress party has fielded candidates in only 78, leaving wards 3 and 4 without a representative.

01 Sep 2026

Bihar and Jharkhand End 25-Year Sone River Water Dispute

The governments of Bihar and Jharkhand have reached an agreement to settle a quarter‑century long water‑sharing dispute over the Sone River.

01 Sep 2026

Punjab Assembly Election 2022: Development Test as Opposition Highlights Key Issues

Analysts note that issues have historically shaped Punjab's governments; the upcoming poll will test the ruling party's development record while the opposition gears up to foreground voter concerns.

01 Sep 2026

Governor Mangu Bhai Patel Approves Cabinet’s Decision to Halt Prosecution in Vijay Shah Controversy

The Governor of Madhya Pradesh gave his assent to the cabinet’s proposal late Monday night, clearing the way to forego prosecution against Vijay Shah over his contentious remarks.

01 Sep 2026