PoliticsConflict erupted in Bihar after the Haldwani police filed a case against Rahul Gandhi for his criticism of a ritualistic cleansing of a rally stage. The tension stems from a August incident where right-wing activists performed a 'purification' ceremony following a speech by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
PoliticsPolice restricted Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao to his residence on Tuesday, effectively blocking his planned visit to Nalgonda. The move followed a violent confrontation where local Congress workers allegedly stormed the home of district party leader Nagam Varshit Reddy, assaulting his family members during the encounter.
PoliticsHaryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has defended the state’s Kaushal Rozgar Nigam, arguing the platform effectively dismantled a decades-old system of exploitation by removing private contractors and middlemen from the recruitment process.
PoliticsHaryana’s dominance in national and international arenas stems from a twelve-year strategy of targeted infrastructure investment, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini told the state’s Vidhan Sabha on Monday. Responding to MLA Devender Hans, Saini emphasized that consistent medal tallies reflect the synergy between individual talent and government support.
PoliticsIndia’s economy expanded by 7.8 percent in the first quarter of the 2026-27 fiscal year, surpassing the Reserve Bank of India’s 7 percent projection. Real GDP reached Rs 81.36 lakh crore during the April-June period, fueling a wave of political validation from government officials and sharp rebukes toward the opposition.
PoliticsOver 100,000 protesters have been killed by Iranian authorities, according to Donald Trump, who declared the Islamic Republic a failed nation on Monday. The former president accused Tehran’s leadership of presiding over a collapsed economy and total military disarray, while simultaneously calling for international war crimes tribunals.
PoliticsMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched a sharp attack on Rahul Gandhi during a BJP state executive meeting in Pune, dismissing the Congress leader’s recent public outreach as a campaign of falsehoods. He claimed the opposition is weaponizing fake narratives to incite anarchy under the guise of constitutional defense.
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PoliticsOutside the Shimla Deputy Commissioner’s office, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led a fierce demonstration on Monday, decrying the registration of cases against Rahul Gandhi as a dangerous new trend of political suppression and an attempt to stifle the voice of the opposition.
PoliticsLeaders representing 32 nomadic communities are mobilizing for a political confrontation with the TDP coalition government, citing a sharp decline in welfare support and recognition. During the 74th Nomadic Tribes Day in Tadepalli, community representatives argued that the current administration has systematically neglected the social dignity established under former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
PoliticsMeeting on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, Vladimir Putin praised Narendra Modi for his personal leadership in bolstering the India-Russia partnership. As the two nations approach their 80th anniversary of diplomatic ties, the leaders focused on economic growth and alignment within global forums.
PoliticsCongress leaders Kumari Selja and Randeep Singh Surjewala have denounced the registration of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi, describing the legal move as a manifestation of the BJP’s discriminatory mindset. The party is now preparing for a statewide agitation on September 7 to demand accountability for the controversial purification ritual.
PoliticsA sharp political clash emerged Monday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India’s 7.8% GDP growth in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27 as a "herculean feat." Congress leader Pawan Khera immediately countered the narrative, arguing that macroeconomic expansion fails to mask the persistent crisis of unemployment and systemic failures.
PoliticsConflict persists in Himachal Pradesh following the death of 23-year-old Rajni Sharma at Regional Hospital, Kullu, as Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu promises a transparent investigation. While the state awaits an independent medical report, the government is balancing calls for accountability with the legal protection of healthcare professionals.
PoliticsFormer Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused his successor, N Chandrababu Naidu, of orchestrating a publicity campaign to claim credit for the Veligonda irrigation project. Reddy contends that the TDP government is distorting the history of a project largely completed under his own administration's tenure.
PoliticsProtesters in Haridwar demanded action under the SC/ST Act on Monday, targeting BJP state president Mahendra Bhatt. The outcry follows a ritualistic 'purification' of a Haldwani venue where Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge held a rally, an act critics label as a blatant display of caste-based untouchability.
PoliticsUzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev conferred his nation’s highest state honour upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a two-day visit, marking a significant milestone in the leader’s ongoing series of international recognitions that officials in Madhya Pradesh are hailing as a victory for all 1.4 billion Indians.
PoliticsBJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia attacked the Bhagwant Mann administration on Monday, labeling its response to protesting government employees as repressive. Bhatia condemned the state’s decision to pursue disciplinary action against workers demanding the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, pending allowances, and the resolution of long-standing pay grievances.
PoliticsFormer BJP Minority Morcha chief Jamal Siddiqui has condemned recent directives from the Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama that seek to limit women's public presence. The controversy follows a circular from the influential Islamic organization advising against women sharing stages with men, sparking a sharp debate over religious doctrine versus constitutional equality.
PoliticsSamajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav leveled explosive allegations against the Uttar Pradesh administration on Monday, characterizing the state’s Special Task Force as a tool for caste-based persecution. During a press conference in Lucknow, he claimed that police encounters and custodial deaths are increasingly influenced by the victim's social identity.
PoliticsLeader of Opposition Yashpal Arya led a defiant protest at the Haldwani Circle Officer's office Monday, demanding an FIR against those who performed a 'purification' ritual at Ramlila Maidan. Congress workers paralyzed the office, citing a double standard in how the police handle complaints involving their party versus political opponents.
PoliticsMore than 800 people vanished in Balochistan during the first half of 2026, according to the Baloch Students Organisation-Azad. As the region grapples with a deepening humanitarian crisis, the group is now calling on global human rights bodies to intervene and hold Pakistani military and intelligence agencies accountable for these widespread arbitrary detentions.
PoliticsDeclaring the province under colonial occupation, Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz chairman Shafi Burfat has issued a stark appeal for political unity among Sindhi nationalist factions. He argues that only a cohesive, long-term movement can effectively challenge the Pakistani state’s control over the region's land, water, and natural resources.
PoliticsDescribing Sindh as a territory under colonial occupation, JSMM chairman Shafi Burfat has issued a public appeal for nationalist factions to set aside internal divisions. His call for unity follows a major rally in Karachi, signaling a push for a consolidated political front against state-led resource and land control.
PoliticsUttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai has launched a blistering critique of the state administration, arguing that a wave of police encounters has failed to curb rising violence. His remarks follow the fatal shooting of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan, an incident Rai claims exposes a total breakdown in law and order.
PoliticsChaos erupted at Panjab University on Monday as students breached security cordons to protest alleged disenfranchisement during the Campus Students' Council elections. Demonstrators scuffled with police after being denied entry to polling stations, turning the Law Department into a flashpoint for grievances against both university administration and local law enforcement.
PoliticsDuring a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted the nation’s highest state award from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The Prime Minister dedicated the recognition to India’s long-standing heritage and the collective efforts of its 1.4 billion citizens, framing the gesture as a tribute to the country’s global identity.
PoliticsCongress Legislature Party leader Tharahai Cuthbert moved to the front row of the Opposition benches in the Tamil Nadu Assembly this Monday, a shift occurring as friction intensifies between the Congress party and its coalition partner, the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), over competing visions for the 2029 premiership.
PoliticsKerala Labour Minister Bindu Krishna has sharply condemned Grand Mufti A. P. Aboobacker Musliyar for advocating that women remain confined to their homes. The minister’s rebuttal follows the cleric’s defense of a recent religious directive that seeks to bar women from public events and processions alongside unrelated men.
PoliticsA formal police complaint in Haldwani has triggered an FIR against Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, following his public comments regarding a 'purification' ritual held at a Congress rally site. The legal action stems from an August 29 press conference where Gandhi linked the event to untouchability practices.