As UP BJP prepares to appoint a new state president, the party faces a crucial decision: opt for a 'tried and tested' OBC face to reclaim lost ground after 2024 Lok Sabha setbacks. Analysis of past strategies and future challenges.
BJP legislators plan adjournment motion to debate Ahinda communities' condition, alleging Siddaramaiah's policies hinder upliftment. Key issues: SC/ST funds, OBC reservation, caste census.
Teachers' associations in Nagpur call for a strike on Friday over salary, pension, and regularization issues. The state government warns of disciplinary action. Details inside.
Russian President Putin signals US proposals to end Ukraine war are unacceptable. Moscow's demands for territory & military limits remain firm. Read the latest.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
A Congress event in Mangaluru marking the Gandhi-Narayana Guru centenary became a political show of OBC strength, attended by CM Siddaramaiah but not Deputy CM Shivakumar, hinting at power dynamics.
National Health Mission employees in Jalandhar continue their massive 3-day demonstration, demanding job regularization and equal pay. Will the government respond?
Gujarat BJP demands apology from Congress MLA Jignesh Mevani for remarks on PM Modi, announces statewide protests. Congress hits back with questions on Dalit issues.
Municipal sanitation workers in Jalandhar held a protest rally, demanding regularisation, timely salaries, and better safety equipment. Their union vows to escalate action if demands are ignored.
Loco pilots of Hubballi division begin a 48-hour hunger strike, citing apathy over arduous duty hours, safety concerns, and staff vacancies. Read their demands.
A major protest erupted in Kolkata as BJP MLAs met EC officials. BLOs demanded extension & compensation, while BJP alleged digitisation fraud. Full details inside.
OBC organisations in Karnataka demand reclassification of reservation categories in local bodies, citing inequitable representation. The issue is set to dominate the winter legislative session.
Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leaders met Amritsar's Deputy Commissioner, demanding solutions for farmers' and labourers' key issues. Read their 7-point memorandum.
Ayurveda & Homeopathy students in Berhampur posted their white coats to Odisha's Health Minister, intensifying their strike for stipend parity, Ayush posts & more PG seats. Details inside.
Students of Berhampur's Ayush college mailed their white coats to Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling, intensifying their protest for stipend parity and more PG seats. Read about their eight-point demands.
BJP leader Arvind Bellad criticizes Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, alleging he represents only his Kuruba community, not the broader OBC bloc. BJP yet to decide on no-confidence motion. Read the full political analysis.
Anganwadi and midday meal workers in Hubballi demand job security, wage hikes, and statutory benefits like maternity leave. Their indefinite protest highlights long-pending grievances.
Indian government seeks Parliament nod for net extra spending of ₹41,455 crore for fertiliser, fuel subsidies. Fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP remains intact. Read full details.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Supplementary Demands for Grants seeking approval for Rs 1.32 lakh crore gross additional expenditure. Read the full details and implications.
The Winter Session of Parliament commences with 19 days of sittings. Key bills on health security, atomic energy & finance are on the agenda. The opposition gears up to raise crucial foreign policy issues.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address media ahead of Winter Session as Opposition demands SIR discussion, threatening to stall proceedings. Key bills and debates await.
Congress MP Deepender Hooda raises three key demands following the tragic death of basketball player Rishabh Khatri in Haryana. Urgent action needed for athlete safety.
Punjab Roadways employees end their protest after a meeting with Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar. Suspended staff will be reinstated and bus services restored. Read more.
Opposition parties demand discussion on Parliament security breach as government seeks cooperation for Winter Session. All-party meeting sets tone for crucial legislative work.
India's Parliament Winter Session starts December 4, set to debate 13 new bills and celebrate Vande Mataram's 150th year. The session concludes on December 19.
Opposition parties demand discussions on Delhi blast, national security, and SIR issue during Parliament's Winter Session from December 1-19. Government promises constructive debates.
Omar Abdullah's government proposes reallocating RBA and EWS quotas to increase open merit seats in J&K jobs and education, addressing protests over 70% reservation. Read full analysis.
Omar Abdullah's cabinet sub-committee proposes changes to J&K's reservation policy, aiming to increase open merit seats from 30% to 50% after protests. Key facts and details inside.
Omar Abdullah's government clears changes to J&K reservation policy, aiming to restore 50% open merit seats while facing youth protests over increased quotas. Read the full story.
A fire sparked by an electrical short circuit at a Patna government school. Eight students fainted due to panic but were safely rescued and hospitalized. Full details inside.