Environment

The Karnataka government has reiterated its opposition to implementing the Kasturirangan Report in the Western Ghats and plans to seek views from farmers and residents during Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's visit to Shivamogga.

The National Green Tribunal has directed authorities in Madhya Pradesh to ensure the plantation of 7,000 trees after around 700 trees were felled for the construction of a stadium.

Rajasthan's urban local-body elections have concluded with a strong voter turnout of 70.68% in the second phase. With polling now over, attention has shifted to the Elections Results, while allegations of clashes, EVM glitches and bogus voting have added tension to the political contest.

Political tensions have intensified in Tamil Nadu after the DMK announced statewide protests against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay over remarks concerning Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and the Dravidian political legacy. The confrontation adds another major issue to the state's increasingly competitive political landscape.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari is stepping up efforts to attract major private investment to the state, with meetings planned with industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. The initiative comes as the new government seeks to improve West Bengal's business environment and accelerate economic development.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced four Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatras beginning September 18, 2026, with plans to cover all 117 Assembly constituencies. The campaign will focus on the drug menace while also highlighting corruption, law and order and governance issues ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly election.

A political dispute has erupted in Andhra Pradesh over investor confidence, with the YSR Congress Party alleging that several companies have moved proposed projects out of the state. The TDP-led government has rejected the allegations and said investor confidence has strengthened under its administration.

The Janata Dal (United) has intensified its long-running campaign against the Farakka Barrage, launching a “Nitish Samvad” outreach programme across 12 districts along the Ganga. With the India-Bangladesh Ganga water-sharing treaty approaching its December 2026 expiry, the issue has returned to the centre of Bihar's political debate over floods, silt accumulation and water management.

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.

Karnataka is one of India's politically significant states, with strong competition between major political parties and a wide range of regional and local issues. Governance, development, employment, agriculture and infrastructure continue to shape the state's political debate.

Maharashtra is one of India's most politically influential states, where regional identity, urban development, agriculture and coalition politics play an important role. Political competition continues to shape debates over governance, economic growth and the state's future.

West Bengal's political landscape is entering another competitive phase as the BJP decides to contest upcoming civic elections independently. The decision reflects the party's focus on strengthening its organisation, building a direct connection with voters and preparing for future political battles in the state.