Social Welfare

Nearly two years after Omar Abdullah became Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, questions over statehood, manifesto promises and the division of powers between the elected government and Lieutenant Governor have become central to the political debate.

Lalmani Verma is a senior journalist covering Uttar Pradesh politics and elections. His reporting focuses on political parties, leadership developments and electoral strategies in the state.

Punjab is heading toward another important Assembly election in 2027, with political parties beginning preparations and focusing on governance, employment, farmers, law and order, development and other major public issues. The electoral contest is expected to bring renewed attention to Punjab Politics as parties prepare their campaigns.

The Samajwadi Party is preparing to launch a statewide PDA Yatra in Uttar Pradesh from October as part of its campaign preparations for the 2027 Assembly election. The proposed outreach programme will focus on the party's Pichhda, Dalit and Alpsankhyak framework and is expected to take its political message across the state.

The Odisha government is marking two years of the Subhadra Yojana with programmes across 338 locations, highlighting the scheme’s implementation and outreach across the state.

The Kerala government is drafting a new law to regulate elderly care homes and establish standards for their management and staffing. The proposed legislation comes as the state faces growing challenges linked to its ageing population.

Parliament is one of the most important institutions in Indian democracy. From debating laws and national policies to representing the concerns of citizens, Parliament plays a central role in shaping the country's political and democratic future.

Tamil Nadu has a distinctive political landscape shaped by regional identity, welfare policies, social development and strong competition between political parties. These factors continue to influence governance, elections and the state's political future.

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a hike in the honorarium of Anganwadi workers and helpers along with cashless medical treatment of up to ₹5 lakh. The move is aimed at strengthening the welfare support available to thousands of frontline workers across the state.

A political controversy has erupted in Punjab after the death of a Sangrur farmer whose family says he had raised concerns about drug addiction and government action against the drug trade. Rahul Gandhi has demanded the resignation of Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and called for an independent investigation.

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.