Current Affairs

Jantar Mantar Assault Case Brings Protest Dispute Back Into Focus

Delhi Police have arrested social media influencer and activist Swatantra Bhardwaj in connection with an alleged assault during a July protest at Jantar Mantar. Bhardwaj was detained in Bulandshahr and later sent to one-day police custody as investigators examined the incident. The case concerns an alleged attack on Sanjay Kumar, father of student activist Nishu

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Punjab High Court Grants Interim Protection in Farmhouse Demolition Dispute

Advocate Nikhil Saraf has received temporary protection from demolition action involving his farmhouse in Mohali after approaching the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The state government told the court that no action would be taken until September 11 while the dispute continues. Saraf has also filed a public interest litigation seeking a CBI investigation into

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Karnataka Introduces Tr Prefix for Teachers

Teachers in Karnataka can now use the prefix “Tr” before their names following a Teachers’ Day announcement by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The proposed title is intended as a formal public mark of respect for the teaching profession. The prefix stands for Teacher and places educators alongside professions that commonly use identifiers such as

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BJP Uses Ballari Chalo Yatra to Challenge Karnataka Government

The BJP’s Ballari Chalo padayatra has become a prominent opposition campaign in Karnataka, with state president B.Y. Vijayendra using the march to criticise the Congress government’s welfare delivery and rural policy. The 10-day yatra began in Lingasugur on September 1 and is travelling about 175 km towards Ballari. At Karatagi in Koppal district, Vijayendra questioned

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Bengal Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Mahua Moitra Over Repeated Non-Appearance

A court in West Bengal’s Nadia district has ordered an arrest warrant against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in connection with an alleged hate speech case. The Krishnanagar court took the step after Moitra reportedly failed to appear despite repeated summonses directing her to participate in the proceedings. The court has also directed that a

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US Ambassador Sergio Gor Visits Srinagar, Signals Review of Travel Advisory for Jammu and Kashmir

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor visited Srinagar on Wednesday and met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, marking his first visit to the Union Territory since taking charge as Washington’s envoy. During the visit, Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as an important part of India and indicated that the United States would reassess

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AISA Plans Gen-Z Yatra Across Uttar Pradesh, to Focus on Education and Employment

The All India Students’ Association (AISA) has announced a state-wide ‘GEN-Z Mahajutan Yatra’ in Uttar Pradesh, with plans to bring students and young people together around concerns related to education, competitive examinations and employment. The campaign is part of AISA’s broader ‘GenZ Rising’ initiative and is being presented as an effort to take the momentum

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West Bengal Seeks Custodial Interrogation of Abhishek Banerjee’s Aide in Salboni Land Case

The West Bengal government has asked the Supreme Court to allow custodial interrogation of Sumit Roy, personal assistant to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, in connection with an alleged land-grabbing case in Salboni. The State told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that Roy was allegedly not cooperating fully with investigators and that questioning him in

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Vijayasai Reddy Announces New Political Party in Andhra Pradesh

Former Rajya Sabha member V. Vijayasai Reddy has announced plans to launch a new political party in Andhra Pradesh, ending months of speculation over his political future. Reddy made the announcement on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, signalling his return to active politics after a prolonged period away from public political activity. Ends Months of Political

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Shehzad Poonawalla Explains BJP Exit, Says Financial Pressure Influenced Decision

Former BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has opened up about his decision to leave the party, saying financial responsibilities and the demands of full-time political work played a major role in his decision. Speaking to NDTV after resigning from the BJP, Poonawalla said he needed to find a more stable source of income and was

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