State Politics

Police conducted a search at the residence of former Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi as part of an investigation into an alleged private-school fraud case. The development has drawn attention to the state’s political and legal landscape.

The CPI(M) extended state committee meeting in Kozhikode concluded with limited organisational changes and no replacement of the party’s top leadership. The meeting focused on strengthening the organisation and addressing concerns following the party’s loss of power in Kerala.

Congress leaders staged a protest in Chandigarh over the death of a Dalit man, with party leaders including Sachin Pilot, Partap Singh Bajwa and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring detained during the demonstration. The protest has added a fresh political dispute between Congress and the Punjab government.

The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly is holding a one-day special session focused on women’s empowerment, with Chief Minister Mohan Yadav set to present a resolution seeking implementation of one-third reservation for women in Parliament and state legislatures after the delimitation process.

Uttar Pradesh has opened applications for 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts under Super TET 2026, with the recruitment examination scheduled for December 3 and 4.

The deadline for filing claims and objections during the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in Jharkhand has been extended to September 30, giving voters additional time to check, correct and update their electoral details.

The Uniform Civil Code has emerged as a fresh political issue in Bihar after JD(U) leaders reiterated that the party does not support implementing a UCC in the state, while BJP leaders have backed the proposal at the national level.

The Aam Aadmi Party and Goa Forward Party have announced a pre-poll alliance ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly elections, bringing a new alliance arrangement into the state’s political landscape.

The BJP has nominated former IAS officer Devashish Sharma as its candidate for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election in Assam. His recent resignation from the civil service and quick entry into electoral politics has triggered criticism from the Congress, putting the spotlight on the political battle in the constituency.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has promised a comprehensive overhaul of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission after meeting student representatives and hearing concerns about the commission's functioning. The move comes amid growing pressure over examination-related issues and demands for greater transparency.

The Supreme Court has resumed final hearings in petitions concerning the Shiv Sena split and the disqualification of MLAs from the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The Shinde camp is defending the Election Commission’s decision recognising its organisational majority in the party dispute.

Telangana is facing a significant rainfall deficit, with farmers in several districts reporting crop stress and losses. The state Assembly is scheduled to discuss the effects of El Niño and possible remedial measures as concerns grow over water availability and agricultural output.