Congress expelled Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, accused of rape and other charges, after a court denied his anticipatory bail plea. He is currently absconding.

Speculation about a leadership rift in Karnataka resurfaces as CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM Shivakumar reaffirm their partnership amid political rumors.

The Manipur government on Thursday resettled 257 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from a relief camp in Bishnupur district, officials aware of the details said, with the development coming against the backdrop of protests by various displaced groups seeking rehabilitation.

The Madurai bench dismissed Tamil Nadu's appeal on Karthigai Deepam lamp lighting, enforcing compliance with a previous court order amid local tensions.

Road projects led to the largest forest area diversion in the last five years, the Union environment ministry’s response in Rajya Sabha on Thursday revealed.

India will lead the Council of Member States of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026 after Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar formally assumed the chairship in Stockholm on Wednesday

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre if a new order allowing persecuted minorities entry to India violates the Assam Accord's 1971 deadline.

The joint parliamentary committee (JPC) on 130th Constitution amendment held its first meeting on Thursday and decided to meet the parties that have boycotted the panel and visit states, even as the Opposition questioned the motive of the bill in the first sitting.

The Supreme Court ordered the Election Commission of India to provide Bihar's updated electoral roll amid concerns over duplicates and transparency issues.