Politics
BJP Leader Claims Trump's War Policies Push Indians to Alcohol
A BJP leader has alleged that U.S. President Donald Trump's war initiatives are causing a rise in alcohol consumption among Indians.
17 Aug 2026
Yogi Adityanath Praises Uttar Pradesh Youth as State’s Biggest Asset, Calls for Nation‑Building Goals
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted the youth of Uttar Pradesh as the state's greatest asset and urged them to align their personal ambitions with nation‑building objectives.
17 Aug 2026
Prashant Kishor to Be Sworn In as MLA After Bankipur Victory
Prashant Kishor will take oath as a Member of Legislative Assembly today following his victory in the Bankipur constituency.
17 Aug 2026
IAS Officer Tukaram Mundhe Drives Reforms in Maharashtra's Food Sector
IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe is spearheading reforms in Maharashtra's food sector, aiming to streamline supply chains and improve market access for farmers.
17 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Forms Panel To Fix Chakan Roads
The Maharashtra government has formed a high-level panel to address the road, traffic, and infrastructure issues in Chakan. This move aims to improve the overall condition of the area.
17 Aug 2026
Nitin Nabin Team Announcement
Nitin Nabin is expected to announce his team today, with Anurag Thakur and Smriti Irani likely to return after 7 months. The team announcement is a significant development in the current political landscape.
17 Aug 2026
Jodhpur Ward Reservation Finalized
The reservation of wards for the Jodhpur Municipal Corporation has been finalized, paving the way for increased election activity. A total of 13 SC, 2 ST, 20 OBC, and 22 general women's wards have been reserved.
17 Aug 2026
Supreme Court Rejects Sikkim's Request to Use 1993 as Base Year for Income Tax Returns
The Supreme Court has declined to amend Sikkim's Income Tax Return base year from 2002 to 1993, maintaining the current statutory framework.
17 Aug 2026
Arunachal CM Meets Lekang CBOs
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Khandu met with Lekang Community Based Organizations, vowing to take action on long-pending demands. The meeting aimed to address the concerns of the local community.
17 Aug 2026
Owaisi Raises Concerns Over Alleged Chinese Activity Along Arunachal Border
MP Qazi Hussain Owaisi questioned the Indian government about reports of Chinese presence along the Arunachal Pradesh border, demanding clarity on the situation.
17 Aug 2026
Punjab CM Hoists Flag in Firozpur
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann hoisted the national flag in Firozpur on the 80th Independence Day. This event marked a significant celebration at the state level.
17 Aug 2026
Jodhpur Civic Polls: 22 Wards Reserved
The reservation for Jodhpur Municipal Corporation has been finalized, with 22 wards reserved for general women candidates. This development is expected to influence the election strategy.
17 Aug 2026