Politics

Supreme Court Rules Bihar SIR Exclusion From Voter List Won’t Strip Other Rights

The Supreme Court clarified that removal from the Bihar electoral roll does not affect a citizen’s entitlement to other statutory rights.

25 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Government Orders Rollback of Irregular Appointments in Mantralaya and Ministers' Offices

The state government has directed that all irregular appointments made in the Mantralaya building and ministers’ offices be withdrawn.

25 Aug 2026

Bihar Panchayat Election Date on Hold, Minister Deepak Prakash Says Process Ongoing

Bihar's Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash said no comment can be made on the election date as delimitation and reservation roster work is still in progress.

25 Aug 2026

Justice Sunil Balkrishna Shukre appointed Chairman of Maharashtra Lokayukta

Justice Sunil Balkrishna Shukre has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Maharashtra Lokayukta, the state's anti‑corruption watchdog.

25 Aug 2026

Maharashtra government bans oral appointments in ministerial offices, staff to resume by Sept 10

The state administration has ordered that all oral appointments in ministerial offices be discontinued and that staff return to work by September 10.

25 Aug 2026

UP Congress to boycott TV debates with Ayodhya priest after spokesperson insulted

The Uttar Pradesh Congress announced it will not appear on television debates featuring the Ayodhya priest after its spokesperson was verbally abused.

25 Aug 2026

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Takes Selfie with Youth After Letter Distribution in Lucknow

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posed for a selfie with a young man after handing out appointment letters in Lucknow, as captured in a video released by NDTV.

25 Aug 2026

Few Complaints Reach Sikkim Human Rights Commission Despite Its Statutory Authority

The Sikkim State Human Rights Commission is receiving a low volume of complaints, even though it is empowered by law to investigate human‑rights violations.

25 Aug 2026

Mizoram Assembly Honors Former Minister F. Malsawma

The Mizoram Legislative Assembly held a tribute session for the late former minister F. Malsawma, acknowledging his service to the state.

25 Aug 2026

High Court Upholds Municipal Ordinance, Sets Election Deadline to Jan 2

The High Court upheld a municipal ordinance and fixed the deadline for elections to 2 January.

25 Aug 2026

Patkar Meets Vijai in Fatorda, Hinting at New Political Alliance

Patkar met with Vijai in Fatorda, Goa, sparking speculation about a potential new political partnership.

25 Aug 2026

AAP chief Kejriwal pledges to ban E20 fuel in Goa within five days if party wins 2027 polls

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that, should the Aam Aadmi Party secure victory in the 2027 elections, the government will prohibit the sale of E20 petrol in Goa within five days.

25 Aug 2026