Category : State Politics


Bengaluru Metro Fare Hike Suspended Amid Political Clash

The proposed 5% fare hike for Bengaluru's Namma Metro has been put on hold after Deputy CM DK Shivakumar ordered a cost recalculation, sparking a political dispute between state and central governments over fare-setting authority.

BJP Tamil Nadu General Secretary Reassigned to RSS Work

The BJP has relieved Kesava Vinayagam as Tamil Nadu general secretary (organisation), reassigning him to full-time RSS duties. Prasobha Kumar is expected to replace him amid internal discussions on election strategy and candidate selection.

Shivakumar Pledges Khata for 7,000 B-Khata Properties in 15 Days

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has announced a major initiative to provide khata certificates to 7,000 B-khata properties in Bengaluru within 15 days, aiming to resolve long-standing property documentation issues and boost urban governanc

Gujarat Deputy CM Launches Rs 202 Crore Police Projects

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi laid foundation stones for multiple police infrastructure projects worth Rs 202 crore, including a new ATS building, police stations, housing facilities, and a dog training center.

BJD Leaders, Supporters Join BJP in Odisha

In a significant political shift, BJD members including block chairpersons from Jagatsinghpur and Puri districts joined the BJP, strengthening its organization in key assembly segments.

MLA Challenges Jose K Mani Over UDF Entry Talks

Pala MLA Mani C Kappan has publicly challenged Kerala Congress (M) chairman Jose K Mani to deny reports of meeting Congress leaders to join the UDF, escalating political tensions in the state.

Futala Musical Fountain to Start in 4-6 Months: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced that the Futala Lake musical fountain in Nagpur will become operational within four to six months, marking a major boost for tourism and local infrastructure development in the region.

BJP Leads Marathwada ZP Polls, Congress Strong in Latur

BJP emerged as the leading party in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Parbhani, and Dharashiv ZP elections, while Congress secured top position in Latur. Key alliances and local leadership played crucial roles in the outcomes.

BJP Sweeps Barshi Tehsil, Defeating Maha Aghadi Alliance

The Maha Aghadi alliance of non-BJP parties in Solapur's Barshi tehsil failed to win any seats in zilla parishad and panchayat samiti elections, with BJP securing all nine ZP seats and boosting its district tally past 40.

Maharashtra Rural Polls: Voters Reject Nepotism

Results from 12 Zilla Parishads and 125 Panchayat Samitis show rural voters rejecting political nepotism, with notable defeats for relatives of dominant politicians, though some family members secured victories.

AP MLA Rankings: 21 Get A+, Only One B Grade

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu unveiled Andhra Pradesh's first constituency performance rankings. Vijayawada West topped with 93 points, while 21 constituencies received A+ grades and only one got B.

Congress Overhauls Strategy for 2027 Uttarakhand Elections

Following consecutive defeats in 2017 and 2022, the Congress party in Uttarakhand has initiated early preparations for the 2027 assembly elections, appointing key leaders and prioritizing winnability over seniority in candidate selection.

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