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Punjab AAP DA government employees protest

Protests over DA arrears spiral as govt employees corner AAP ahead of 2027 Punjab polls

August 08, 2026 6:28 pm

While the Bhagwant Mann government has called for talks with the protesting workers on August 27, unions and employee organisations have announced a state-wide strike on the same day

Decode Politics: Why Mangarh Dham, site of ‘Adivasi Jallianwala’, is in the spotlight again

August 05, 2026 7:06 pm

In Parliament on Monday, the Centre said Rajasthan’s Mangarh Dham – core to the tribal identity in the region – failed to meet the conditions to be declared a ‘Monument of National Importance’, a long-held demand of the tribal community

Sentenced to life for IB man’s murder during Delhi riots: Who is ex-AAP face Tahir Hussain?

August 01, 2026 2:51 pm

Ex-AAP councillor Hussain, who was expelled from the party after being named in IB staffer Ankit Sharma's killing, has been in prison since 2020, facing multiple cases related to Delhi riots

Bankipur votes in critical bypoll: Can Prashant Kishor flip BJP bastion?

July 31, 2026 2:50 am

The bypoll in a seat, which has traditionally seen upper-caste consolidation behind BJP, serves as a bellwether for Bihar’s shifting political landscape.

Punjab AAP hits reset in seats before 2027 elections, sparks ticket struggle

July 26, 2026 4:03 am

In several seats, the AAP’s move to appoint new in-charges or organisational leaders has triggered unease among sitting party MLAs

AICC in-charge looking, why Surjewala, Hooda exchange betrays Congress crisis

July 11, 2026 6:07 pm

Responding to Hooda's remarks at a Haryana Congress meet to welcome new AICC in-charge Sanjay Dutt, Surjewala said: “I have backed you for the last 20 years. Now, it is your turn to support me”

Narottam Mishra BJP Madhya Pradesh Datia

In MP, Narottam Mishra’s comeback bid fizzles out as BJP picks debutant for bypoll

July 11, 2026 6:59 am

For the July 30 Datia bypoll, BJP has fielded organisational leader Ashutosh Tiwari, ignoring the claim of the party heavyweight and ex-home minister, and triggering protests in the constituency

In Punjab, why AAP govt steps up Hindu outreach with grand Luv-Kush temple plan

July 03, 2026 7:08 pm

In the run-up to 2027 Assembly polls, Kejriwal and CM Mann attend several Hindu events, with AAP trying to expand beyond its support base of Sikhs and rural voters

VHP resolution emphasised that devotees offer donations according to their capacity to support religious, educational, health, and social activities run by temples, and stressed that "temples should not be treated as government property”.

Ram Mandir 'Theft' row: Will VHP's campaign to 'free' temples be hit?

July 01, 2026 4:37 am

A section of the outfit feels the initiative has suffered a setback, says "next few months are critical"; others bank on public's “short memory” to overcome setback