BJP Secures Chief Ministership in Bihar After JD(U)'s Seat Share Declines in 2020 (43) and 2025 (85) Assembly Elections

J&K Assembly Passes Resolution for Statehood Restoration; Omar Abdullah Questions Centre’s Delay Citing SC Order

The J&K Assembly passed a resolution seeking restoration of full statehood, moved by CM Omar Abdullah on September 25, 2026. Omar questioned the Centre's delay, referencing a Supreme Court direction to restore statehood 'at the earliest' after UT elections. The BJP walked out, calling the resolution controversial, and also moved a motion to remove the Speaker. This news highlights the ongoing tension between UT governance and the demand for statehood in Jammu and Kashmir.

KPSC Scam: Chairman Sahukar’s 7-Year Tenure, Irregular Appointments & Political Shield Exposed

This investigation into the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) reveals how Chairman Shivashankarappa Sahukar, appointed in 2019 despite red flags, ran the commission for seven years with alleged irregularities including leaked papers, patronage appointments, and political shielding by both BJP and Congress governments. The case exposes systemic weaknesses in PSC appointments and the lack of accountability for constitutional body heads.

Seven Years After Article 370 Abrogation: J&K Statehood Delay Undermines Integration Gains

Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir remains a Union Territory. While security gains and reduced separatism are notable, the delay in restoring statehood threatens to undermine the integration achievements. The article argues that withholding statehood now demoralises the electorate and breaches the Supreme Court's assurance of temporary UT status.

J&K Assembly Debates Statehood Resolution; NC MLAs Move Amendments for Article 370, 35A

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah moved a resolution for restoring full statehood, referencing a 2000 autonomy resolution. Six NC MLAs and opposition parties have moved amendments demanding the inclusion of Article 370 and 35A restoration, making this a key test of the current assembly's stance on pre-2019 constitutional status.

Delhi Assembly Repeals B&B Law, Passes 3 Bills: Slum Cut-off Extended to 2026, Right to Services Act

Delhi Assembly has repealed the 2007 Bed & Breakfast law and passed three other bills including a new slum rehabilitation cut-off date and a right to time-bound services. The new B&B policy will allow deemed approval in 7 days via self-certification. This marks a shift towards ease of doing business and urban governance reforms.

Regional Parties Retain 33.5% Vote Share Despite Setbacks: Enduring Role in Coalition Era

Despite recent electoral defeats and defections, regional parties retain a stable ~33% vote share in Lok Sabha elections, disproving claims of their decline. The article argues that challenges are organisational, not electoral, underlining their enduring role — a key data point for understanding India's federal polity and coalition dynamics.

AP Assembly Passes 4 Higher Education Bills: Land Norm Reduced to 10 Acres, Skill Universities Allowed

Andhra Pradesh has passed four landmark higher education Bills that ease land requirements for private universities (from 50 to 10 acres in cities), restrict the regulatory commission to fee regulation, allow skill universities, and address 77% faculty vacancy in state universities with reservation safeguards. This is a major state-level governance reform with implications for education policy, federalism, and regulatory frameworks.

Maharashtra Panel Recommends BNS Amendment for Social Media Defamation After 11 Years of 66A

A Maharashtra government committee has recommended amending the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) to specifically criminalize defamatory social media posts, 11 years after the Supreme Court struck down Section 66A of the IT Act. The move aims to tackle online defamation while incorporating safeguards against misuse, but faces legal scrutiny over potential conflict with free speech rights under Article 19(1)(a).