India Politics

Pakistan Government Declines to Transfer Imran Khan to Private Hospital Despite Supreme Court Order

JAMMU: Defying the orders of the Supreme Court, the Pakistan Federal government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif did not shift Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan to private Shifa International Hospital on August 20 as directed earlier. On Wednesday, the government had moved a…

Sameer Shah | Aug 21, 2026

Tamil Nadu Government Withdraws Circular Restricting College Students From Left-Led Protests

Within hours, the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Collegiate Education, on August 19, recalled a circular that had advised principals of government arts and science colleges to take joint administrative measures to prevent students from taking part in protests organised by Left parties and the Cockroad…

Rohini Bhaskar | Aug 20, 2026

A Tale of Two Hunger Strikes: Contrasting Optics in Recent Student Agitations

There is a chilling visual asymmetry currently haunting the student movement: on one side lies the quiet, grueling toll of an indefinite hunger strike, marked by collapsing vitals and the real threat of bodily collapse. On the other stands the polished choreography of celebratory reels…

Mohan Bhagwat | Aug 19, 2026

Patriotism is not surrender: The danger of a 'dimagi naxal' mindset

The symbols of the Republic belong to citizens, and their deepest meaning lies in giving those citizens the freedom to question the government in the name of the country they share.

Rini Kapoor | Aug 18, 2026

Karnataka High Court Issues Notice to Lokayukta Police Over Kharge Trust Land Case

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has issued notice to the Lokayukta police in connection with a case involving the alleged allotment of land by the Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) and the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) to the Siddhartha Vihar Trust associated with…

Dilip Singh | Aug 17, 2026

Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar Outlines AI Education Plans and USD 3 Trillion Economy Goal

CM says new era warrants more focus on AI, proposes the introduction of AI-related education in schools from Class 6 onwards.

Rakhi Ratul | Aug 16, 2026

Kerala High Court Seeks Government Response Over Teacher's Suspension in Savarkar Quiz Controversy

The Kerala High Court on August 13 sought the State Government’s explanation for suspending Guruprasad, a teacher from Pallathadukka in Kasaragod’s Kumbla area, who drafted the question paper for a Freedom Quiz. The teacher was suspended on August 9 after one of the questions asked students to…

Seema Patel | Aug 15, 2026

NIA Investigates Potential Plot Targeting Kerala Kumbh Mela After Massive Explosives Seizure

The seizure of a huge consignment of explosives in Malappuram has taken a serious turn, with reports now suggesting that the explosives material seized in February 2026 may have been intended to target the Mahamaghamahotsavam (Kerala’s Kumbh Mela) at Thirunavaya, potentially triggering a grave…

Dilip Singh | Aug 14, 2026

Hindu Munnani Demands Action Against Preacher Mohan C Lazarus Over FCRA Remarks

CHENNAI: Hindu Munnani has strongly condemned the speech of rabid anti-Hindu preacher Mohan C Lazarus for comments on the proposed FCRA Bill, amounting to an attempt to instigate the Christian community to wage a war against the nation, its sovereignty and democracy. Mohan C Lazarus is a global…

Rohini Bhaskar | Aug 13, 2026

Government Ready to Refer FCRA Amendment Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee Amid Pushback

Government hopes to break deadlock in Parliament, allay concerns over asset-vesting rules; Church, civil society groups fear past investments can be penaisedThe government is ready to send the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), sources…

Sakshi Mittal | Aug 12, 2026

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