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In A First, "Vande Mataram" To Be Sung At Red Fort On Independence Day
The BJP has taken up the cause of the national song, declaring that it deserves as much respect as national anthem "Jana Gana Mana" and advocating that all six stanzas of the song be sung instead of the traditional practice of limiting it only to two stanzas.
Bengaluru Man Books 5-Star Hotel Room, Kills 2 Children, Attempts Suicide
40-year-old SG Imran was found lying in a pool of blood in the toilet with his neck slit. The bodies of his daughters, aged 10 and 5, were discovered just metres away.
Manipur's Meitei Alliance Seeks Census Delay Till Displaced People Return Home, Flags Data Concerns
The Meitei Alliance said census data collected under the current circumstances could have long-term consequences and even legitimise ethnic segregation
Amid Employee Protests, Punjab Government Bets On 2 Bills To Shift Narrative
Employee unions have been among the most vocal critics of the Mann government, with repeated protests over regularisation, salaries and service conditions, as well as criticism over police action during some agitations.
BJP Calls For Jharkhand Bandh Tomorrow Over Lathi-Charge On Students
BJP state president Aditya Sahu said the bandh will be effective from 8 am till midnight on Tuesday.
11 Injured In Assam-Arunachal Border Clash Over Encroachment Dispute
The clash broke out following a dispute over alleged encroachment by Arunachal residents on land claimed to be within Assam territory.
BJP's Organisational Reset In Punjab Faces Another Challenge: Alliance Buzz
Punjab BJP president Kewal Singh Dhillon was summoned to Delhi. The Central leadership is learnt to have conveyed a clear message: Contain the rebellion, avoid arbitrary decisions and take everyone along.
After Rahul Gandhi's "Want Debate In Parliament" Demand, Kiren Rijiju's "Don't Run Away" Swipe
Dismissing the Opposition's demand for a statement from the prime minister as "theatrics", Kiren Rijiju told Rahul Gandhi to stand his ground in the Lok Sabha.
From Maoist Stronghold To Tourism: New Vision For Infamous Karrigutta In Telangana
Telangana DGP C.V. Anand's visit to the once-inaccessible stronghold of Maoists showed how the region is now moving from a battlefield to a zone of roads, connectivity, tourism and development.
Centre Notifies 11 New International Ports For Foreigners With E-Visas
The newly added land ports are Darranga, Gede, Ghojadanga, Haridaspur, Jaigaon, Dawki, Moreh, and Attari (Road), along with the airports in Bhopal and Tirupati.
Class 11 Student Dies By Suicide After Father Takes Away Phone In Rajasthan
Following the death of his only son, Mayank's father, Chauthmal Nagar, who is a heart patient, also suffered a deterioration in his health.
Rajya Sabha Clears Taxation Bill, Government Rules Out UPI Charges
Replying to the discussion in the Rajya Sabha, Nirmala Sitharaman said the UPI-related amendment is only an enabling provision and does not itself impose any tax or transaction charge on users.
Girl's Choice Of Clothes Is Personal, Can't 'Corrupt Boys': Delhi High Court
Before the high court, the State challenged the acquittal of the accused by the trial court in 2014.
School Assembly News Headlines (August 11): Top National, International, Sports News
On the national front: politics, protest and a surprising cultural gift to the UN sit beside breaking probes and a soggy start to monsoon August.
Arrested Over "Girls Enjoy Rape" Remark, Right-Wing Activist Gets Bail
Mohandas, a former state convenor of the BJP's Intellectual Cell and a former office-bearer of the Bharatiya Vichara Kendram, which has close links with the RSS, was arrested at his residence in Kochi.
Cyril Shroff-IIMA GC Academy To Focus On Leadership Beyond Law: Paridhi Adani
Paridhi Adani said modern legal leaders operate at the "intersection of finance, capital, technology, policy, regulation, and business," yet there is currently no formal training to prepare them for these multifaceted responsibilities.
Bengaluru Techie, Months Away From Wedding, Missing On Solo Trek
According to police, his phone was switched off after its last signal was recorded near Kuduru on the Kunigal Road, a location that does not correspond with the usual trekking route.
On Camera, Uttarakhand Bridge Swept Away In Seconds Due To Strong Currents
Niti Valley, Uttarakhand: With the bridge gone, the area got cut-off from the main town. The authorities have asked people not to travel in this area
DLF Sells Luxury Penthouse In Gurugram For Rs 271 Crore: Report
Sources said the company has sold a penthouse in this project to entrepreneur Manav Sardana, who was associated with Imperial Auto.
