Politics

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet Approves Separate Mining Department, to be Led by IAS Officer

The Himachal Pradesh cabinet has approved the creation of an independent Mining Department, to be headed by an IAS officer, separating it from the current Industries portfolio.

13 Oct 2026

Karnataka Ex‑CM Siddaramaiah decries Supreme Court move to scrap 56% reservation

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah condemned the High Court's order to strike down the 56% reservation quota, calling it a serious setback for the state's social justice agenda.

13 Oct 2026

Rahul Gandhi Says President's Office Has Not Denied Vote Theft Allegations

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has stated that the President's office has yet to deny allegations of vote theft.

13 Oct 2026

Delhi Election Body Resolves 20 Lakh SIR Cases; 13 Lakh Pending, Camps on Oct 18 & 25

The Delhi Election Commission has cleared 20 lakh special instruction requests (SIRs), but 13 lakh remain pending. Special camps will be held on 18 and 25 October to help voters.

13 Oct 2026

Patna designates official protest site, warns of action against gatherings elsewhere

Authorities in Patna have announced a designated location for protests and cautioned that demonstrations held outside this area may face police action, mirroring Delhi's approach.

13 Oct 2026

Jantar Mantar Removed from Protest Site List After 33 Years; New Sites Announced

Delhi authorities have removed Jantar Mantar from the list of protest sites after 33 years, banning future demonstrations there and announcing three new sites for future rallies.

13 Oct 2026

Public Authorities Lag in Disclosing Mandatory RTI Information, Report Finds

A review of Section 4 of the Right‑to‑Information Act reveals that many government bodies have not voluntarily disclosed the 16 categories of information the law mandates.

13 Oct 2026

BJP slams Rahul Gandhi’s Batman mask at Delhi protest, says city doesn’t need a dark superhero

At a recent protest in Delhi, youths wearing Batman masks attracted Rahul Gandhi’s attention, prompting the BJP to dismiss the stunt, saying the capital does not need a dark superhero or Robin.

13 Oct 2026

New Uttarakhand Governor Learns of Appointment While Walking with Grandson

The newly appointed governor of Uttarakhand was informed of his selection while strolling with his grandson, NDTV reports.

13 Oct 2026

Delhi Turns Into Fortress as Protesters Labeled ‘Cockroaches’ Refuse to Back Down

Protesters in Delhi continue their demonstration despite being called “cockroaches” by officials, and security forces have tightened the city’s perimeter.

13 Oct 2026

Only Three Days Left to Book Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan for Protests, Fees Exceed Rs 1 Lakh

Delhi’s newly designated protest venue at Ramlila Maidan has just three booking days remaining for the year, with reservation charges now topping Rs 1 lakh per day.

13 Oct 2026

Rahul Gandhi Says Gyanesh Kumar Struggles to Sleep, Won’t Survive as CEC

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi remarked that Gyanesh Kumar is losing sleep and is unlikely to endure in the role of Chief Election Commissioner.

13 Oct 2026