PoliticsThe political standoff surrounding the Jayaprakash Narayan International Centre in Lucknow has intensified, with Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav accusing the ruling BJP of harboring a stagnant, anti-modern ideology that disrespects the aspirations of both past freedom fighters and the current generation of Uttar Pradesh citizens.
PoliticsTwenty-four days after a public meeting in Haldwani, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Rajya Sabha Leader JP Nadda demanding immediate legal action. Kharge asserts that an alleged "purification" ritual performed by right-wing activists at the venue following his visit remains unaddressed by local authorities despite earlier assurances.
PoliticsThe Himachal Pradesh Assembly approved the State Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Wednesday, shifting control over non-teaching recruitment to state-run commissions. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu championed the move as a necessary measure to eliminate political interference and ensure merit-based appointments, despite vocal resistance from opposition members and faculty unions.
PoliticsDozens of senior professors gathered at Himachal Pradesh University on Wednesday to challenge proposed legislation that would shift faculty recruitment to the state’s Public Service Commission. The HPUTWA argues that centralizing hiring powers threatens the institutional autonomy and academic freedom essential for university research and governance.
PoliticsFormer minister Gudivada Amarnath leveled accusations against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday, claiming the government’s narrative regarding Polavaram project water distribution masks a betrayal of North Coastal Andhra interests. Amarnath argued that the current administration is prioritizing political optics over functional engineering and regional development.
PoliticsAs the Congress administration hits the 1,000-day milestone in Telangana, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao has launched a scathing critique of its tenure. Releasing a comprehensive chargesheet at Telangana Bhavan on Wednesday, the opposition leader accused the government of systemic governance failures and a complete abandonment of core electoral promises.
PoliticsWelcoming the first female Speaker of the National Assembly of Seychelles, Azarel Yolanda Ernesta, to the Parliament House Complex, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla underscored the deep historical and democratic links between the two nations, marking a half-century of formal diplomatic relations with a renewed focus on parliamentary cooperation.
PoliticsTerming the Congress government’s 1,000-day milestone a period of broken promises, Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao accused the ruling party of failing students and farmers. Speaking during Telangana Liberation Day commemorations, he argued the administration has prioritized political posturing over the genuine concerns of the state's citizens.
PoliticsA series of administrative and financial disputes surrounding the Ram Temple has dealt a significant blow to the religious sentiments of devotees, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav claimed on Wednesday. His remarks followed the appointment of a new CEO and three trustees amidst ongoing scrutiny of the temple's governance.
PoliticsMallojula Venugopal Rao, a former senior Maoist commander known as Bhupathi, has traded decades of jungle insurgency for a university desk. Following his surrender in October 2025 alongside 61 associates, he now serves as a coordinator for Gondwana University’s 'Ekal' initiative, aiming to educate tribal communities on their constitutional rights.
PoliticsUnion Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju leveraged the Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Belgrade to conduct a flurry of high-level diplomatic meetings. The sessions aimed to solidify India’s influence through parliamentary diplomacy and expanded economic cooperation with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Serbia, and Angola.
PoliticsUttar Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Rai has demanded an overhaul of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, calling for a religious leader appointed via the Shankaracharya to oversee operations. Rai’s statement follows allegations of donation mismanagement, sparking fresh debate over who should hold authority at the site.
Politics“Do you have faith in the policies of Dr. Ambedkar and the Constitution?” asked Punjab Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa on Wednesday. He slammed the BJP for registering an FIR against Rahul Gandhi following his criticism of a purification ritual held at a Congress rally site in Haldwani.
PoliticsAndhra Pradesh Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani launched a sharp critique of YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday, dismantling his recent rhetoric regarding women’s safety and tribal welfare. She argued that his tenure as Chief Minister was defined by systemic harassment and the silencing of dissent, rather than protection.
PoliticsAs the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust convened in Ayodhya to appoint its first Chief Executive Officer, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav issued a sharp warning against the misappropriation of temple donations, alleging that past financial irregularities resulted in the scapegoating of minor employees while powerful figures remained untouched.
PoliticsFormer Union Minister Suresh Prabhu argues that India’s CSR regulations must evolve beyond rigid compliance, offering companies greater flexibility to target localized development. By shifting focus toward tangible grassroots outcomes, he suggests businesses can simultaneously cultivate essential social capital and catalyze a meaningful rise in per capita income.
PoliticsThe Bharatiya Janata Party has leveled serious corruption allegations against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, claiming his administration operates a systematic pay-to-play scheme for state officials. National spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia pointed to an ongoing investigation into the CM's staff, suggesting that critical government postings are being sold to the highest bidder.
PoliticsKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has mounted a defense for Rahul Gandhi following an FIR filed against the Leader of the Opposition. The legal action stems from Gandhi’s sharp criticism of a "purification" ritual performed after AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge visited Haldwani, an act Gandhi labeled as untouchability.
PoliticsOpposition leader R Ashoka spearheaded a 10-day BJP protest march across Karnataka on Wednesday, characterizing the Congress administration as a racketeering enterprise. He alleged that ministers siphon 70 percent of development funds as kickbacks, following the resignation of B Nagendra over a separate multi-crore development corporation scam.
PoliticsOpposition leaders staged a demonstration outside the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday, accusing the Congress government of abandoning its pledge to create five lakh jobs. Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur led the protest, labeling the administration’s employment record a series of hollow promises that have left the state’s youth disillusioned.
Politics"The dam cost Rs 4.80 crore. Why spend Rs 5 crore on a visit?" BJP Tamil Nadu president Nainar Nagendran asked Wednesday, targeting the state government for lavish spending on Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s recent trip to the Mettur Dam, even as delta farmers struggle with severe water shortages.
PoliticsDismissing previous administrations that viewed temporary staff as a liability, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath officially launched the UPCOS portal this Wednesday. The state-run, non-profit corporation aims to bypass middlemen and guarantee that outsourced employees receive timely wages, social security benefits, and professional dignity for their contributions.
Politics“Governments prior to 2017 considered outsourced employees a burden; we consider them an asset,” Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Wednesday. The launch of the Uttar Pradesh Outsourced Services Corporation aims to eliminate exploitation by middlemen and provide direct salary and social security benefits to the state’s workforce.
PoliticsThirty years after the Mussoorie firing incident, the shadow of September 2, 1994, still looms over the statehood movement. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami marked the anniversary by honoring the six protesters who died in police gunfire, framing their sacrifice as the foundation for the region’s long-standing political aspirations.
PoliticsKerala Chief Minister VD Satheeshan has publicly rebuked Grand Mufti Kanthapuram A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar for advocating that women remain confined to their homes. The clash follows a restrictive circular from the cleric’s organization, which sought to bar women from public religious events and processions alongside unrelated men.
PoliticsAs the Congress party marks 1,000 days in power in Telangana, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi has launched a statewide campaign to challenge the administration's record. BRS working president KT Rama Rao released a formal chargesheet on Wednesday, characterizing the government's tenure as a period of unfulfilled promises and systematic deceit.
PoliticsMadhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari has formally requested that the state government grant access to Indore’s Nehru Stadium for a September 12 event featuring Rahul Gandhi. The proposed gathering, titled "Chhatron Ki Goonj," aims to facilitate a public dialogue on national education policy and youth employment concerns.
PoliticsRahul Gandhi descended upon Nashik on Wednesday to headline a critical training camp for Maharashtra Congress district chiefs. His arrival marks a strategic push to revitalize the party’s grassroots structure as the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan campaign attempts to consolidate local leadership ahead of looming political challenges in the state.
PoliticsDismissing Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s push for actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay as a 2029 Prime Ministerial candidate, Congress MLA Tharahai Cuthbert has reaffirmed her party’s commitment to Rahul Gandhi. She attributed the TVK’s national aspirations to its origins within the film industry’s fan-driven culture rather than grounded political strategy.
PoliticsA photograph of Rahul Gandhi sat center stage at a Dehradun temple Tuesday as local BJP leaders performed a 'Buddhi-Shuddhi' Yajna. The ritual, intended to cleanse the mind, served as a pointed rebuke of the Congress leader’s recent criticisms regarding a controversial purification ceremony held in Haldwani.