Reservation

Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi joined the concluding programme of the party’s Goy Rakhonn Yatra in Margao, Goa, on October 18, 2026. The campaign brought land protection, environmental concerns, unemployment, corruption and political accountability into focus ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. Congress is attempting to strengthen its grassroots presence, while the BJP-led state government faces renewed opposition criticism.

Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha Bypoll on November 12 Hardeep Singh Puri is BJP's Candidate

The Delimitation Bill, 2026 proposed a major restructuring of India's parliamentary representation, including a potential expansion of the Lok Sabha's maximum strength from 550 to 850 members. However, the constitutional amendment linked to the proposal did not secure the required majority in Parliament, and the dependent delimitation legislation was not proceeded with. The development has major implications for women's reservation, federal representation and the future of electoral reform.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis forms 3-member SIT to probe alleged Rs 500 crore payout claim forensic investigation ordered

Supreme Court adjourns SIR hearing to Nov 17 EC says Form 6 not changed no voter deletion without ERO order

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition filed by Trinamool Congress MP Dola Sen challenging changes to Form 6 used for inclusion of names in electoral rolls. During hearings on allegations surrounding the Election Commission of India and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, the court said it was aware of the developments and would decide the matter after considering the submissions.

Viral video alleging hiring bias sparks political debate as industry leaders call for better skills, education and fair recruitment practices.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a forensic investigation into a disputed audio recording released by Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange-Patil. The controversy has triggered competing allegations involving BJP and Shiv Sena leaders, but the recording's authenticity remains unestablished.

BJP leaders hit back at Sena's Ramdas Kadam, ask him not to make remarks that can cause a rift in Mahayuti

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi appealed to UP Muslims to become leaders themselves, after which Telangana Govt Advisor Shabbir Ali countered him over his work in Telangana.

A tragic incident in Telangana has sparked anger among State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees after a 24-year-old woman bus conductor, Gundla Pravalika, died following an alleged attack by a passenger. The conductor, who was seriously injured after being pushed out of a moving bus during an argument over ticket change, succumbed to her injuries after nearly ten days of treatment.

Karnataka's latest bus fare hike has triggered a political controversy across the state, with opposition parties strongly criticising the Congress government over the increased financial burden on ordinary passengers. The revised fares for state-run transport corporations have come into effect from midnight on November 4, making bus journeys more expensive for thousands of daily commuters.