Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the first day of the Union Council of Ministers' Chintan Shivir and met ministers in eight discussion groups. The exercise focused on aligning ministry plans and priorities with the Viksit Bharat@2047 roadmap.
The BJP has redrawn its organisational map across 28 states and eight Union Territories, placing senior leaders in multiple-state roles and building wider teams as Nitin Nabin's new structure takes shape ahead of the 2027 Assembly election cycle.
The BJP is moving away from the term Gen Z in its youth outreach, opting for the broader 'yuva' instead, sources said. The shift comes as the party and PM Narendra Modi step up their social media outreach to young voters.
His remarks come amid a growing row over the notices being issued to voters during the ongoing revision exercise, with several prominent names, including Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar, and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also appearing among those flagged for verification.
Ravneet Singh Bittu alleged that his convoy was attacked near Batala while he was travelling to Pathankot for the BJP's anti-drug yatra. He said the assault was pre-planned and claimed escort and jammer vehicles were damaged.
The BJP has named Hasirani Rath, mother of Chandranath Rath, who was CM Suvendu Adhikari's close aide and personal assistant for years, as candidate for Nandigram bypoll. Meanwhile, Sakharav Sarkar has been picked for the Rejinagar seat.
Allegations of fake enrolments and forged attendance records in Sangrur schools have reached the National Commission for Scheduled Castes. The complaint has sparked political attacks and could lead to a formal inquiry into funds meant for SC students.
Northern Railway has revised the schedule of as many as 110 trains in Delhi during the BRICS Leaders' Summit from September 11 to 13. The changes include diversions, cancellations, altered terminals and delays amid tighter security and traffic curbs.
The MCD has intensified its crackdown on unauthorised construction and PG accommodations across Delhi after the Satya Niketan building collapse. Around 1,100 PG properties have been surveyed in two days, while demolition, sealing and notices have followed. The civic body has also ordered inspections of PG hubs and checks on illegal fifth-floor constructions.
Mohanjeet Singh further claimed that he was shown to CM Mann over a video call while being tortured. He also alleged that police personnel harassed his mother and sister.
A landslide on the Shimla-Kalka heritage railway left a section of track hanging near Bridge No. 57 and forced train cancellations. More than 400 passengers and railway staff were shifted by road as services stay suspended till September 1.
BJP president Nitin Nabin reprimanded three Delhi MPs after they visited Sajjan Kumar's family to offer condolences. The visit drew sharp criticism from HS Phoolka and prompted the party to stress it was a personal act.
BJP state social media handles have begun tagging and reposting one another in a meme-led campaign against the Opposition. The coordinated push centres on the party's 'Dimagi Naxal' line and signals a wider digital rollout.
The India Today team visited three locations along the Badshahpur Drain to assess the condition of the drainage system and understand why large parts of Gurugram struggle with severe waterlogging whenever it rains heavily.
The government has started transporting onions by rail from Nashik in Maharashtra to five major cities — Delhi, Chennai, Kochi, Madurai and Guwahati, under the 'Kanda Express' initiative.
PM Narendra Modi met the BJP's newly appointed national office-bearers and urged them to stay active on social media. The emphasis came as the party prepared to expand youth outreach and review election strategy.
The Modi government is preparing a nationwide university outreach programme led by Union ministers. The One Day, One University drive is focused on Gen Z and what problems they are facing.
The BJP has retained Tariq Mansoor as national vice-president and appointed Kunwar Basit Ali as Minority Morcha chief in its new national team. Both are from Uttar Pradesh and associated with the party's Pasmanda outreach. Their elevation comes ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, signalling the BJP's continued focus on Muslim outreach.
India currently has 1.74 crore domestic PNG connections, with the government aiming to bring more households onto piped gas. The incentives could reduce the payback period for PNG connections from around 10 years to nearly three years.
BJP chief Nitin Nabin has tapped Vinod Tawde as Uttar Pradesh in-charge, placing a seasoned organiser at the centre of the party's efforts to tighten coordination and prepare for the 2027 assembly polls.
