Politics

Andhra Pradesh Finalises Mayor Reservation Scheme Ahead of Local Body Elections

The Andhra Pradesh government has completed the reservation framework for mayoral positions ahead of the upcoming local body polls.

13 Oct 2026

Gujarat Ministers Ordered to Spend 72 Hours in Tribal-Dominant Areas

The Gujarat state government has instructed every minister to reside for three days in areas with a tribal majority, aiming to improve understanding of local issues.

13 Oct 2026

Karnataka High Court Strikes Down SC‑ST Quota Increase Approved by Bommai Government

The Karnataka High Court has nullified the recent increase in reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes that was enacted by the Bommai administration.

13 Oct 2026

Karnataka High Court Strikes Down SC/ST Quota Increase, Sparks Political Row

The Karnataka High Court has set aside the state government's decision to raise SC/ST reservation quotas, prompting criticism from opposition leader Siddaramaiah.

13 Oct 2026

Rahul Gandhi to Host Tea with INDIA Bloc MPs and Student Leaders

Rahul Gandhi will host a tea gathering with INDIA bloc MPs and student leaders today. The meeting follows a massive protest against Gyanesh Kumar.

13 Oct 2026

Sudha Yadav Named Governor of Karnataka

The central government has appointed Sudha Yadav as the new Governor of Karnataka, as reported by Deccan Herald.

13 Oct 2026

बांसवाड़ा: जिला परिषद चुनाव में BAP का बड़ा दांव, वार्ड 2 से धूलेश्वर वरहात को उतारा मैदान में

बांसवाड़ा जिले के बिछीवाड़ा क्षेत्र में जिला परिषद चुनाव के लिए भारतीय आदिवासी पार्टी (BAP) ने वार्ड नंबर 2 (बोखलापाल) से धूलेश्वर वरहात को अपना प्रत्याशी घोषित किया है। पहले चरण का मतदान 23 अक्टूबर को होना है।

13 Oct 2026

Rajendra Arlekar appointed Governor of Tamil Nadu

The central government has named former naval officer Rajendra Arlekar as the new Governor of Tamil Nadu, succeeding the previous incumbent.

13 Oct 2026

President Murmu appoints six new Governors in sweeping reshuffle

President Droupadi Murmu has announced the appointment of six new state governors, marking a significant reshuffle of India's gubernatorial roster.

13 Oct 2026

Senior BJP leader Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen appointed Governor of Uttarakhand

Veteran BJP politician Dr. Dhal Singh Bisen, a former cabinet minister and Balaghat MP, has been sworn in as the new Governor of Uttarakhand, ending a five‑decade political career in a constitutional role.

13 Oct 2026

Mehbooba Mufti condemns plan for motorable boulevard on Dal Lake’s western side

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has publicly opposed the government's proposal to build a motorable boulevard along the western fringe of Dal Lake, warning it would damage the lake’s ecology and disturb the tranquility of Nigeen Lake.

13 Oct 2026

Harsimrat Kaur Badal Criticises Mann Govt at Women’s Rally in Bathinda

Punjab’s Akali MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal spoke to a large gathering of women in Bathinda, accusing the Bhagwant Mann-led government of failing to deliver on promises to women and of not tackling drug trafficking.

13 Oct 2026