Politics

World Politics

Indian Ambassador, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Discuss Ukraine Situation in Moscow

State Politics

Calcutta HC Rejects ISF Plea Seeking Restoration of ‘Envelope’ Symbol Ahead of Bypolls

Parliament

SP Names Ram Gopal Yadav, Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani as Rajya Sabha Candidates from UP

India

Chidambaram Reiterates Congress Demands on SIR, Seeks Restoration of Deleted Voter Names

Elections

BJP Announces Candidates for Four Bihar MLC Seats, Polling on October 23

State Politics

Centre Approves MSP Procurement of Sunflower, Moong and Soybean in Karnataka for Kharif 2026-27

Policy

PMK Leader Anbumani Ramadoss Seeks Closure of Tamil Nadu Liquor Shops Within Three Years

State Politics

Tamil Nadu Plans Rs 220-Crore Urban Projects Through Private Participation

State Politics

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma to Visit Barmer, Announce Rs 2,700 Crore Development Projects

State Politics

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma to Visit Barmer, Announce Rs 2,700 Crore Development Projects

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is scheduled to visit Barmer on Wednesday, where he will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development works worth around Rs 2,700 crore across eight districts...

India

Posters Targeting INDIA Bloc Leaders Over ECI Stance Surface Ahead of Delhi Meeting

Posters questioning the INDIA bloc's criticism of the Election Commission of India (ECI) have appeared around Delhi's Constitution Club ahead of the Opposition alliance's meeting on Wednesday.

State Politics

‘Nothing Is Going to Happen’: Dilip Ghosh Takes Swipe at Mamata Banerjee Ahead of INDIA Bloc Meet

West Bengal BJP leader Dilip Ghosh criticised former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee over their visit to New Delhi for the INDIA bloc meeting.

Parliament

SP Names Ram Gopal Yadav, Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani as Rajya Sabha Candidates from UP

The Samajwadi Party on Wednesday named senior leader Ram Gopal Yadav and Dhanraj Parimal Nathwani as its candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Uttar Pradesh.

India

JD(U) Targets INDIA Bloc Ahead of Meeting, Questions Opposition Unity

Ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi on Wednesday, the Janata Dal (United) has criticised the Congress, with party leaders questioning the extent of unity and cooperation within the Opposition alliance.

India

Chidambaram Reiterates Congress Demands on SIR, Seeks Restoration of Deleted Voter Names

In a statement, senior congress leader P Chidambaram said that the Congress Working Committee had identified several issues with the revision exercise and stood by the three demands outlined in its resolution.

State Politics

Kerala BJP Youth Wing Steps Up Protests Against CM V.D. Satheesan

The BJP's youth wing has intensified protests against Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan across the state, describing the demonstrations as a response to Youth Congress protests against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

World Politics

Indian Ambassador, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Discuss Ukraine Situation in Moscow

India's Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, met Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin in Moscow, with the two sides discussing bilateral ties, international developments.

State Politics

Thackeray Brothers Announce October 4 Mumbai March Against Election Commission

MNS chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray have announced a joint public march in Mumbai on October 4 to protest against the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Elections

BJP Announces Candidates for Four Bihar MLC Seats, Polling on October 23

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its candidates for four of the eight Bihar Legislative Council seats going to polls on October 23, with the party re-nominating two sitting MLCs and fielding candidates.

India

BJP Leaders Mourn Death of Former Himachal Minister Major Vijay Singh Mankotia

=Shimla: BJP leaders across Himachal Pradesh and at the national level expressed condolences following the death of former state minister and veteran politician Major Vijay Singh Mankotia, who passed away on Tuesday.

State Politics

Karnataka BJP Chief Urges Congress Not to Cast Doubt on EC, Calls for Greater Focus on Drought Relief

Karnataka BJP president B.Y. Vijayendra has urged Congress leaders to refrain from making statements that could undermine public confidence in constitutional institutions such as the Election Commission.

Government

Centre Sanctions Over Rs 1,200 Crore to 10 States Under PM-RKVY

The Centre has sanctioned more than Rs 1,200 crore to 10 states under the Prime Minister Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY), with Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan handing over the sanction letters.

State Politics

Omar Abdullah Withdraws Three Bills on Salary, Perks Hikes After BJP Opposition

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday withdrew three Bills proposing higher salaries for the Chief Minister and ministers and increased allowances for legislators after the BJP opposed the measures.

State Politics

Nitin Nabin Tells BJP State In-Charges to Prioritise Ground Work, Limit Delhi Visits

BJP national president Nitin Nabin has asked the party’s newly appointed state in-charges and co-in-charges to spend more time working with their respective state units and focus on strengthening the organisation'

Elections

Congress to Chalk Out Strategy on SIR Row at CWC Meet; Meira Kumar Says Gyanesh Kumar Will Have to Go

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Tuesday began deliberations on the party's response to the ongoing controversy surrounding the Election Commission and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

India

SC to Hear Plea Challenging Individual Exercise of Powers by CEC Gyanesh Kumar Next Week

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear next week a fresh petition questioning whether Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar can individually exercise or represent powers constitutionally vested in Election Commission.

India

Dengue Cases Fall Nearly 40% in Gujarat as Government Intensifies Mosquito Control

Gujarat has reported a 39.6 per cent decline in dengue cases this year compared with 2025, prompting the state Health Department to continue and strengthen surveillance and mosquito-control measures.

Government

Pralhad Joshi Invites Karnataka Sugarcane Farmers to Delhi for Talks on FRP Hike

Union Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi has invited sugarcane farmers from Karnataka to Delhi for discussions on their demand for a higher Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP)

State Politics

Bihar Minister Says NDA United After Anant Singh Backs Jan Suraaj Candidate

Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Tuesday said the NDA remained united despite JD(U) MLA Anant Singh's decision to back Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Kumar Singh in the upcoming Legislative Council elections.

State Politics

Nandigram Bypoll: Calcutta HC Dismisses Congress Plea Challenging BJP Candidate’s Affidavit

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by the West Bengal Congress challenging the nomination of BJP candidate Hasirani Rath for the upcoming Nandigram Assembly bypoll.

State Politics

Anant Singh-Neeraj Kumar Dispute Reaches JD(U) Leadership Ahead of MLC Polls

The ongoing differences between JD(U) MLA Anant Singh and party MLC Neeraj Kumar have reached the party's senior leadership ahead of the Patna Graduates constituency election.

State Politics

Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh Warns Against Corruption in the Name of Durga Puja

West Bengal Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Dilip Ghosh has warned that the government will not tolerate alleged corruption or unauthorised collection of money in the name of Durga Puja.

Elections

Calcutta HC Grants Interim Bail to Congress Nandigram Candidate Milan Pradhan

The Calcutta High Court granted interim bail to Congress candidate Milan Pradhan in connection with six criminal cases dating back to 2007, allowing him to take part in the campaign for the upcoming Nandigram bypolls

Elections

Kerala Local Body Bypoll Results: UDF Loses Ground as LDF Makes Gains in First Test Under Satheesan

The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has lost ground to the Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala's local body bypolls, in the first electoral test for the V.D. Satheesan-led government.

India

‘How Can One Expect Better From Congress’: BJP Hits Back at Revanth Reddy Over Ram-Shiva Remarks

The BJP has hit out at Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over his recent remarks contrasting the religious and political identities associated with North and South India.

India

Kharge Demands Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Accuses Poll Panel of Undermining Electoral Process

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday demanded the immediate removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the Election Commission's handling of the Special Intensive Revision.

State Politics

Karnataka Contractors Seek Release of ₹38,000 Crore Pending Dues, Urge Shivakumar to Honour Payment Assurance

The Karnataka State Contractors’ Association has urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to expedite the release of around ₹38,000 crore in pending bills, saying the dues have remained unresolved for nearly three years.