Politics

BJP Faces Defeat in Datia

The BJP's defeat in the Datia assembly by-election has forced the party to re-evaluate its candidate selection strategy. The party now faces the challenge of balancing ticket distribution among its leaders.

13 Aug 2026

Bhopal Youth Congress Protests

Youth Congress in Bhopal staged a protest against the alleged purification of a program venue in Haldwani. The protest was held near the Ambedkar statue, with workers accusing the BJP-RSS of having an anti-Dalit mindset.

13 Aug 2026

Arunachal Cabinet Abolishes 80:20 Reservation in State Recruitment

The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has decided to scrap the 80:20 reservation scheme in state government recruitment, a move that will affect future hiring processes.

13 Aug 2026

Goa Social Groups Raise Concerns Over Scheduled Tribes Political Quota

Key social groups in Goa have expressed concerns over the political quota allocated to Scheduled Tribes.

13 Aug 2026

Udaipur Mayor Seat Open

The mayor seat in Udaipur has been left open, with no reservation. The reservation lottery for mayor and municipal council president posts has been completed.

13 Aug 2026

Rajasthan: Reservation Lottery Begins

The reservation lottery process for urban body heads has started in Rajasthan. A total of 309 autonomous urban bodies are involved in the process.

13 Aug 2026

Punjab Demands Water Royalty

Punjab government serves notice to Haryana and Rajasthan, seeking compensation for water usage. The state has warned of legal action if the compensation is not paid.

13 Aug 2026

Manipur CM Khemchand Honors Martyrs Who Fought British Rule

Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand paid tribute to the martyrs who resisted British rule during a ceremony in the state.

13 Aug 2026

Meghalaya Electoral Rolls Open for Claims and Objections Until September 4

The Election Commission of India has opened the Meghalaya electoral rolls for claims and objections, which will remain open until September 4. Voters and political parties can now submit corrections or raise concerns about the voter list.

13 Aug 2026

Meghalaya CM Welcomes FCRA Bill Referral to JPC, Calls for Addressing Church Concerns

Meghalaya’s Chief Minister has welcomed the referral of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act bill to the Joint Parliamentary Committee, emphasizing that the concerns of churches and other religious bodies must be taken into account.

13 Aug 2026

Tripura HC Allows Trial

The Tripura High Court has allowed the trial to proceed in cases related to remarks against the Prime Minister, Mayor, and Mata Tripureswari. The court's decision is a significant development in the ongoing cases.

13 Aug 2026

Tripura HC Refuses To Quash Cases

The Tripura High Court has refused to quash cases filed over remarks made against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the mayor, and Mata Tripureswari. The court's decision comes after a petition was filed to quash the cases.

13 Aug 2026