California Governor Gavin Newsom will visit Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina during a four-day “Take It Back Tour,” supporting Democratic candidates and highlighting civil rights as speculation continues about his national ambitions. Newsom Plans Three-State Southern Tour California Governor Gavin Newsom is preparing for a four-day political tour across 10 counties in three Southern states beginning Wednesday Sep 2nd 2026. Th

The Kharge Vande Mataram row intensified on Tuesday, August 18, as Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge defended the version of the national song followed by his party and rejected BJP allegations of disrespect. The dispute has also fuelled a wider Congress-BJP clash as Kharge focuses on strengthening the party in Goa ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Vande Mataram Row Intensifies Kharge t

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s proposed new office at Namakkal Kavignar Maligai has come under scrutiny following allegations over the renovation tender process. The office is reportedly being shifted to the 10th floor to allow the Chief Minister to work closer to senior government officials and improve administrative coordination. ₹5.54 Crore Renovation Tender Draws Scrutiny Questions have been raised over the reported ₹5.54 crore renovation te

Tamil Nadu’s ₹67,542 crore investment announcement has triggered a political debate, with the DMK questioning how many TN investment MoUs under TVK represent fresh projects. Former Industries Minister TRB Rajaa also raised concerns over airports, jobs and the state’s investment branding strategy. The Tamil Nadu government has announced investment commitments worth ₹67,542 crore across 97 projects at the Vettri Tamil Nadu Investment

India's Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 ended on August 13 after weeks of Parliament disruptions driven by student protests, the Ram temple row and demands for government answers. PRS Legislative Research said Lok Sabha worked for only 15% of its scheduled time and Rajya Sabha for 33%, while legislative scrutiny and Question Hour were heavily affected. Parliament disruptions dominate the session

Collin County voters will decide in November whether to authorize an $817.5 million bond package for roads, the county jail, courthouse and other projects, as rapid population growth across Plano, Frisco, McKinney and nearby suburbs increases infrastructure demand. $817.5 million bond package goes to voters Collin County voters will decide in November whether to authorize an $817.5 million bond

BJP and Congress leaders confronted each other in the Parliament complex on Tuesday as political attention shifted to the Jharkhand student protests. The dispute followed police action against aspirants demanding answers over alleged JPSC and JSSC examination irregularities in Ranchi. Jharkhand Students in Jharkhand have been protesting over alleged irregularities linked to recruitment and comp

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay stepped up the Tamil Nadu anti-drug drive on August 11 by leading students in a mass anti-drug pledge in Chennai. The programme forms part of the government's wider Drug Free Tamil Nadu campaign, which combines school awareness, stronger enforcement, rehabilitation and public reporting tools. Anti-drug pledge brings students into campaign Students from

Political tensions within the ruling alliance have surfaced in Ongole, with TDP MLA Damacharla Janardhan and Jana Sena leader and former minister Balineni Srinivasa Reddy exchanging allegations. Damacharla, who defeated Balineni in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, responded strongly to recent accusations made against him and questioned Balineni’s political approach after joining the Jana Sena Party. Damacharla Accuses Balineni Of Creating Alliance Differences

Tamil Nadu politics has traditionally been shaped by intense rivalries, making political consensus among the state’s major parties difficult even when they broadly agree on an issue. Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay encountered that reality during his latest attempt to build a common Tamil Nadu position on delimitation. Vijay chaired an all-party meeting of Tamil Nadu MPs at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai on Saturday, August 8, to discuss the proposed delimitation exercise and its pos

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has played down unrest within the Congress after legislators reportedly offered to resign over their exclusion from the expanded Cabinet. DK Shivakumar Downplays MLA Resignations Over Cabinet Snub Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has sought to contain growing dissatisfaction within the Congress after two party legislators reportedly offered to resign because they were not included in the latest

Prashant Kishor registered a major victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election, defeating BJP candidate Neeraj Kumar by 19,324 votes. The result ended the BJP’s decades-long dominance and gave the Jan Suraaj Party its first Assembly seat in Bihar. Prashant Kishor Wins Bankipur By 19,324 Votes Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has scored a remarkable victory in the Bankipur Assembly by-election, defeating the Bharatiya Janata

  Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was taken into police custody from his Chennai residence following an FIR over his controversial protest speech. His lawyers moved the Madras High Court for anticipatory bail as the case triggered fresh tension between the DMK and the ruling TVK.  

Brazil President Lula election campaign has officially begun as Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told supporters he is in excellent shape and ready for the political battle ahead. The campaign launch signals the beginning of a closely watched Brazil election race that will determine the country's next leadership. Lula Launches Election Campaign

Parliament’s Monsoon Session entered its third week with key legislation listed for discussion and Opposition protests disrupting proceedings. A parliamentary panel will question Meta, Google, X, Snapchat and other platforms amid scrutiny over digital regulation and the removal of PM Modi’s post.

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has urged political parties and Kannada organisations to avoid a statewide bandh over the Cauvery dispute. The state plans to protect its water interests legally while prioritising drinking water amid a severe rainfall deficit. Cauvery Bandh Appeal After All-Party Meeting Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has appealed to political parties and pro-Kannada organisations to withdraw plans for a

PM Modi urged forgiveness after the Jantar Mantar protest controversy, saying those accused of using abusive language should be guided rather than punished. The Prime Minister said abuses cannot resolve disagreements and appealed to young people to learn from their mistakes and move forward. New Delhi, August 1, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for restraint and compassion following allegations that abusive language