Politics

Congress leader halts Kerala CM Satheesan’s convoy, minister calls it justified

A Congress leader stopped Chief Minister P. Satheesan’s convoy in Kerala, prompting a state minister to say the move was justified.

30 Aug 2026

Bandhu Tirkey Warns Tribal Resistance to Jharkhand Delimitation

Tribal leader Bandhu Tirkey cautioned that any delimitation exercise in Jharkhand could trigger organized resistance from tribal communities.

30 Aug 2026

Odisha Chief Secretary Urges Data‑Driven Measures to Boost Social Services

The chief secretary of Odisha called for the use of data and evidence to make the state’s social welfare programmes more effective.

30 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh BJP Targets Gen Z and Grassroots in 2028 Election Strategy

The state BJP is focusing on young voters and strengthening local networks as part of its roadmap for the 2028 Madhya Pradesh assembly polls.

30 Aug 2026

BJP contacts Akali Dal members ahead of Punjab polls, raising AAP, Congress worries

Sources say the BJP is in touch with members of the Shirmani Akali Dal as the Punjab assembly election approaches, and the prospect of senior leaders joining the party has unsettled rivals AAP and Congress.

30 Aug 2026

Ticket tussle between BJP and Congress stalls Jhalawar local body candidate list

Ahead of elections for eight local bodies in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar district, the BJP and Congress are locked in a dispute over candidate tickets, delaying the final list.

30 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu Streamlines Building Approvals, Empowers Local Bodies

The Tamil Nadu government introduced new measures to speed up building approvals and delegate greater authority to municipal and panchayat bodies, aiming to reduce delays in construction projects.

30 Aug 2026

Adityanath Orders Rapid Disposal of Revenue Cases in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the rapid disposal of pending revenue cases, aiming to streamline the state's judicial processes.

30 Aug 2026

Trump Administration Approves Move to Eliminate 60‑Day Grace Period for H‑1B Visa Holders

The U.S. administration has cleared a proposal that would end the 60‑day grace period for H‑1B visa holders, creating uncertainty for thousands of foreign workers.

30 Aug 2026

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Visits Tarapith Temple, Reviews Development in Birbhum

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited the historic Tarapith temple in Birbhum district, offered prayers, and toured local development projects.

30 Aug 2026

BJP ramps up meme-driven attacks on Congress across social media

The Bharatiya Janata Party has intensified its use of memes, satire and political jabs on platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to criticize the Indian National Congress.

30 Aug 2026

Punjab Congress Mulls Dual State Presidents for Malwa, Doaba-Mazha Zones to End Rift

The Congress high command is considering creating two zones in Punjab – Malwa and Doaba-Mazha – and appointing separate state presidents to settle internal differences and boost election campaigning.

30 Aug 2026