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Abdullah’s remarks came in response to a row over alleged disrespect to Vande Mataram by some Congress leaders. The chief minister said there should be no controversy surrounding the matter.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Thursday that Vande Mataram has been added to official events this year and acknowledged that…
Testing agency NTA ordered to fix accountability, audit all exam processes
The Centre has directed the National Testing Agency to overhaul its accountability framework and undertake a comprehensive audit of every stage of its examination…
CID Raids JSSC Office in Ranchi Amid Jharkhand Recruitment Protests
Law enforcement agencies have launched investigations into the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) as protests intensify over alleged irregularities in the state's recruitment examination…
10 Arrested in Pune-Based Fake College Admission Racket Targeting Parents
Pune authorities have dismantled a sophisticated fraudulent operation involving ten individuals accused of running a fake college admission racket. Operating through two dedicated call…
Over 2.07 Crore Voter Enumeration Forms Remain Uncollected in Maharashtra
A massive backlog in the voter enumeration process in Maharashtra has emerged as a significant hurdle for electoral integrity, with officials reporting that more…
Awaiting answers: On the student protests in Jharkhand
Ranchi, the capital of Jharkhand, has become the focal point of a growing student-led protest movement as participants demand transparency and accountability in the…
Students Commit to August 20 Gherao of Chief Minister's Residence Over Unanswered Petition
RANCHI — A growing wave of student unrest in Jharkhand has escalated following the government's failure to address formal grievances regarding recruitment integrity. A…
Last Date to Register for Made of Chennai Run Is August 19
Organizers of the Made of Chennai Run have announced August 19 as the final date for participant registration, extending the deadline for runners seeking…
The ‘proud Assamese’ from other States
The phenomenon of Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam identifying as "Assamese" has sparked renewed debate about the fluidity of regional identity in India’s northeastern states.…
FIFA Staff Exit Follows Kevin Lamour Criticism of Infantino’s World Cup Plan
FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s ambitious plan to expand the 2026 World Cup to 48 teams and overhaul its revenue-sharing model has triggered a major…
How BJP's Partition day event in Gurgaon exposed its Haryana fault lines
Gurugram (Haryana) – On August 17, 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a Partition Day commemorative event in Gurgaon, a fast‑growing district of…
Woman Refuses to Sell Land, Husband Kills Her With Electric Shocks to Private Parts in Rampur
A 32‑year‑old woman in Rampur district, Uttar Pradesh, was fatally electrocuted by her husband on August 18, 2026, after she declined to sell a parcel of…
Vande Mataram Incident: Delhi Police Open Inquiry Into Complaint Against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi
Delhi Police have begun examining a complaint filed on August 16 by an advocate seeking registration of an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and…
Allahabad High Court Slams U.P. Government for Seizing Sugriv Kila Temple Land Without Settling Dues
Allahabad High Court on July 21, 2026, condemned the Uttar Pradesh government for forcibly acquiring land belonging to the Sugriv Kila temple—a site steeped…
Supreme Court Rules No State Can Block Traditional Elephant Migration Corridors
The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark ruling affirming that state governments do not possess the legal authority to obstruct traditional elephant…
Opium Farmers Demand More Farming Licences at ₹1 Lakh Per Kilogram
Opium farmers from Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh have written to the Union Government urging an increase in farming licences ahead of the…
India’s “Cockroach” Movement Makes Schools Next Battleground Against Modi
The Cockroach movement, a grassroots political group in India, has signaled that the next’r battleground for its protests will be government‑run schools. On August 15,…
Iran Declares 60-Day Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding Deadline Null and Void
Tehran has formally invalidated the 60-day negotiation window established under the June memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States, marking a significant breakdown…
NASA Mission Studies Air Pollution Over Ethiopia
A NASA-funded air pollution monitoring network has produced one of the most detailed long-term records of black carbon concentrations over Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, capturing…
Max Rocha’s Recipes for Confit Trout Salad and Grilled Courgette with Apricot, Stracciatella and Roasted Almonds
LONDON — Celebrated chef Max Rocha has shared two seasonal recipes from Café Cecilia that have become summer staples at the London restaurant, offering…
Afghan Envoy Calls for Stronger India Ties as Taliban Marks Five Years in Power
On August 18, 2026, Afghanistan’s ambassador to India, Mohammad Ashraf Haqzada, publicly called for deeper economic and political cooperation between Kabul and New Delhi,…
Class 12 Exams Shield Minor From Custody, Mumbai Court Grants Bail
A Mumbai court has granted anticipatory bail to a 17‑year‑old accused of stalking, citing the teenager’s upcoming Class 12 board examinations as a key factor…
Every Citizen Has a Stake in the Nation: Aadhav Arjuna Echoes Singapore PM’s Vision
Opening Summary Tamil Nadu’s Aadhav Arjuna, a prominent regional political figure, recently echoed Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s assertion that “every citizen has a…
Left parties renew call to scrap NTA, NEP after UGC‑NET paper errors
The Communist Party of India (Marxist), the Communist Party of India, and the Communist Party of India (Marxist‑Leninist) have intensified their long‑standing opposition to…