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BJP campaigns for Narendra Modi’s public service milestone

8 clusters · 39 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Narendra Modi to address Seva Yatra motorcycle participants

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has initiated a series of strategic campaigns to commemorate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life, spanning his tenure from Chief Minister of Gujarat to his current role

Karnataka drought crisis and political tensions

8 clusters · 23 sources · last updated about 16 hours ago

Latest: Karnataka Chief Minister seeks central drought relief amid legislative clashes

The drought crisis in Karnataka has intensified, with the number of drought-hit taluks rising to 177, and potential crop losses are estimated to exceed 40 lakh hectares. As of September 2026, 30 of the state’s 31 distric

Odisha investment claims face political scrutiny

5 clusters · 23 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Odisha approves Rs 2.47 lakh crore in industrial investment proposals

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has concluded a high-level investment outreach mission to the United Arab Emirates, securing investment proposals totaling approximately Rs 2.43 lakh crore (US$25.44 billion). The

India UPI MDR implementation and merchant resistance

12 clusters · 138 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Traders protest proposed UPI MDR charges across India

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in India is transitioning from a largely free network to a model incorporating a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) to cover annual operating costs estimated at ₹20,700 crore. Effective Oct

India Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill 2026 Dispute

8 clusters · 19 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Odisha Assembly adjourned following opposition protests

The Indian Parliament has passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, following approval from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. The legislation aims to establish a uniform fisca

Nandigram by-election political developments

5 clusters · 26 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: Milan Pradhan seeks bail from Calcutta High Court

Political activity in West Bengal has intensified surrounding by-elections in the Nandigram and Rezinnagar constituencies, scheduled for October 6. These elections were triggered by the resignations of incumbents Shubhen

Tamil Nadu constituency by-elections

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: TVK faces critical test in Tamil Nadu Madurantakam and Dharapuram by-elections

Political campaigning is intensifying in the Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly constituencies ahead of the October 6 by-elections. In Madurantakam, the contest follows the resignation of former AIADMK legislator Marag

Karnataka political opposition to Congress government

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Karnataka BJP protests over state fiscal constraints

The BJP has intensified its opposition to the Congress-led government in Karnataka, focusing on administrative mismanagement and economic instability. Initially, BJP opposition leader R. Ashok criticized the government

Rajasthan mayoral and local body leadership elections

20 clusters · 58 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: BJP wins Deputy Mayor posts in Rajasthan's Bikaner and Ajmer

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured dominant gains in Rajasthan’s urban local body elections, winning majorities in approximately 200 of the 309 bodies for which results have been declared. The BJP has dominated

Cauvery dispute: Water scarcity, dam protests, and legal aid

19 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court rejects plea for Cauvery water reallocation

The Cauvery water-sharing dispute has intensified as farmer organizations in Tamil Nadu prepare for a five-day statewide protest beginning September 20. The Coordination Committee of All Farmers' Associations of Tamil Na

Telangana BJP political opposition to Congress

7 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: BJP leader N Ramchander Rao detained during Telangana farmers' protest

Telangana BJP President Ramchander Rao has engaged in a series of political criticisms directed at the Congress party and the INDI alliance. Rao condemned the opposition for being “dubious and hypocritical” regarding stu

AAP election campaign in Punjab

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Punjab AAP gains Congress members as CM Mann launches campaign

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has initiated a statewide door-to-door election campaign for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in preparation for the 2027 Assembly elections. Launching from the Dhuri constituency, the campai

Political disputes in Karnataka

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Karnataka drought dispute sparks resignation threat from MLA H. K. Patil

Political instability has emerged in Karnataka involving various administrative and environmental disputes. Initial tensions centered on allegations of irregularities within the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC

Mumbai Garba participation controversy

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Mumbai Garba celebrations spark political row over Muslim entry

Debates regarding the participation of various communities in Garba celebrations in Mumbai have intensified. Initially, Mumbai Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi defended the tradition as an inclusive practice, noting that people

Indian political controversy over Vande Mataram rendition

5 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Supreme Court reviews Vande Mataram mandate and penal consequences

The political controversy in India regarding the rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ has escalated into the Karnataka Legislative Council and Assembly. Following the state government’s order to recite only the first two stanzas

Controversy over Hamid Ansari’s remarks on communalism

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Tehreek Muslim Shabban defends Hamid Ansari’s remarks on religious freedom

Former Vice President Hamid Ansari sparked political controversy in New Delhi after remarking that the primary danger to India is “Hindu right-wing communalism” rather than communism. During a memorial lecture, Ansari su

Punjab government increases DA for employees and pensioners

6 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Punjab Government increases Dearness Allowance by 8%

Following prolonged strikes by approximately 300,000 government employees and 400,000 pensioners, the Punjab government has announced an eight per cent increase in Dearness Allowance (DA). Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann st

AIMIM political activities in India

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Asaduddin Owaisi offers UP alliance to prevent BJP win

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has been active in expanding his party’s political influence and critique of existing governance across different Indian states. In Rajasthan, Owaisi advocated for a third political alternat

Land law and judicial disputes in Telangana

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Telangana government assures Dalit land protection amid legal rulings

In Telangana, legal and political disputes continue regarding land registration laws and resettlement rights. The BJP has intensified calls for a judicial inquiry into Section 22A of the Registration Act, alleging that t

Jharkhand recruitment crisis: Protests and legal stays

12 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Jharkhand High Court upholds stay on recruitment cancellations

The impasse between student protesters and the Hemant Soren government has escalated following the government’s decision to cancel numerous recruitment examinations conducted by the JPSC, JSSC, and the agency TSR Data Pr

Rahul Gandhi addresses student issues in Indore

4 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Rahul Gandhi addresses students in Indore at ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event

The fifth edition of the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ (Voice of Students) programme in Indore, featuring Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, addressed the theme ‘System vs Students.’ The event focused on critical issues

Religious procession tensions in Karnataka

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Bhatkal mosque and madrasa targeted during Ganesh procession

In Maddur, Karnataka, authorities implemented heavy security measures ahead of a Ganesh idol immersion procession involving 108 idols. Approximately 600 police personnel were deployed to prevent violence, following a sto

Rajasthan municipal election competition

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Ajmer mayoral election: BJP and Congress battle for control

Local elections in Rajasthan have seen intense competition between the BJP and Congress parties. In the Akola Municipality elections, the contest is marked by a high number of independent candidates, many of whom are for

Asaduddin Owaisi political activities in Bhopal

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Asaduddin Owaisi and Rameshwar Sharma clash over Kazi Camp remarks

During a visit to Bhopal, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on VIP Road when his convoy stopped suddenly while negotiating a turn. The collision resulted in injuries to several mot

Asaduddin Owaisi opposition to Indian legal rulings

3 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: India political row erupts over Uniform Civil Code implementation

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has voiced opposition to several legal and legislative developments in India. He criticized an Allahabad High Court ruling regarding a student’s request to wear a hijab with school unifor

Maratha reservation protests in Maharashtra

9 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Manoj Jarange Patil ends hunger strike, gives Maharashtra 90-day ultimatum

The Maratha reservation protests in Maharashtra have intensified as activist Manoj Jarange Patil continues his agitation. Despite the state government issuing four new Government Resolutions aimed at benefiting the commu

Jharkhand recruitment crisis: Expanding CID probe and legal

21 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Jharkhand CID arrests two in JPSC and JSSC exam irregularity cases

The investigation into recruitment irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has expanded significantly. Following the arrest of former JPSC Chairman

Telangana political and administrative developments

4 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Revanth Reddy criticizes opposition conduct in Telangana Assembly

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has marked 1,000 days in office with various administrative and political actions. Initially, the Chief Minister focused on civic administration by unveiling new official logos for

BJP commemorations of Hyderabad integration

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Telangana BJP demands inclusion of Hyderabad liberation history in textbooks

BJP leaders and veterans gathered in Hyderabad to commemorate Operation Polo Day, marking the anniversary of the 1948 military campaign that integrated the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union. During the ev

C. Joseph Vijay administration in Tamil Nadu

11 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: C. Joseph Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

C. Joseph Vijay, founder of the TVK party, serves as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, leading a coalition that includes the Congress, VCK, IUML, and Left parties. His administration aims for a USD 1.5 trillion state eco