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BJP claims Sonia 'objected' to full version of Vande Mataram at event, Congress denies charge
The Congress asserted that there was no attempt to stop the singing of the full version of the national song and Ms. Gandhi was only asking for a chair for party chief Mallikarjun Kharge as he was standing for a while
The Mountbatten Plan: How June 3 sealed the Partition of India
Abhijeet Dipke launches ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign in Maharashtra
Cockroach Janta Party convenor Abhijeet Dipke launched the ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign in Maharashtra on Independence Day, highlighting the lack of basic facilities in government schools. He said the campaign would focus…
After 80 years of independence, electricity finally reaches UP village
For generations, darkness was a way of life in Raja Bagh village in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki district. But just days before India celebrated its 80th Independence Day, the village witnessed a historic moment as electric…
Death Toll In Indonesia's 7.7 Magnitude Quake Rises To 38, Thousands Forced To Evacuate
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck eastern Indonesia, killing at least 38 people. Tsunami waves under 1 metre were recorded, while landslides hampered rescue efforts.
Death Count In Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse Rises To 8, Search On For 2 Others
Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: Eight bodies recovered in Pipalkoti tunnel accident.
Urdu mein Tiranga pehna hai: Row erupts as Congress mocks PM's I-Day attire
Urdu mein Tiranga pehna hai Row erupts as Congress mocks PMs IDay attire
5 Army Personnel Missing, 4 Labourers Feared Dead After Flash Flood, Landslide In Arunachal
The landslide occurred in the Upper Subansiri district, while the flash flood triggered by heavy rainfall washed away two shelters in Dibang Valley.
Seconds Away From Disaster? 2 Passenger Jets Came Dangerously Close Over US Airport Before ATC Stepped In
The incident occurred shortly after midnight on Friday, when the two aircraft were briefly in the same airspace over Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in Arizona
BJP says Sonia opposed full Vande Mataram; Cong says she was seeking chair for Kharge
'In Spirit Of Federalism, Return Control Of Exams To States': Omar Abdullah To Centre
Omar Abdullah asked the Centre to restore matters under the state list "in the true spirit of federalism"
With nearly 40 mentions, ‘Mere pyare deshwasiyon’ dominates PM Modi’s speech
Pics: How Independence Day Was Celebrated Across India
Independence Day 2026: India celebrates 80th Independence Day with flag hoisting and national song led by PM Modi.
Opinion: Opinion | Noakhali To Parliament, What Gandhi, Nehru, Jinnah And Faiz Were Doing On Aug 15, 1947
What was Gandhi doing while Nehru was making his famous midnight speech, and why was Jinnah hosting a lunch as a new nation began fasting? August 15, 1947, looked very different depending on where you stood.
Sonia Gandhi tried to stop Vande Mataram rendition at I-Day event? Congress reacts
Sonia Gandhi tried to stop Vande Mataram rendition at IDay event Congress reacts
30 Tests, 30 venues: Yashavi Jaiswal follows Sachin Tendulkar's footsteps
When Yashasvi Jaiswal walked out to bat in Galle for the first Test against Sri Lanka, he was playing the 30th Test of his career. The milestone came with an unusual record - Jaiswal has played each of his first 30 Tests…
Blinkit Delivery Worker Killed After Fight With Colleague In Telangana
Police are also verifying the accounts given by employees who were present at the time of the incident, while the investigation is continuing.
The fall and fall of Pakistan hockey: How a 4-time world champion lost its way
The fall and fall of Pakistan hockey How a time world champion lost its way
After hug row, BJP MP digs up Nehru's 'kiss' pics, gets fact-checked by Congress
After hug row BJP MP digs up Nehrus kiss pics gets factchecked by Congress
‘School thik karo’: Dipke’s 1st audit flags gaps in Hingoli school - watch
Abhijeet Dipke launched the 'School Thik Karo' campaign in Santuk Pimpri village. The campaign seeks a social audit of rural government schools nationwide. It aims to identify and address issues like lack of water and …
Which Countries Have Become More Positive Toward India Over The Past Year?
From London to Berlin, favourable views on India are on the rise.
Concerns grow over increased global ties with Taliban in Afghanistan
Campaigners fear deeper diplomatic contacts are undermining demands for improvements in human rights The Taliban in Afghanistan have launched a diplomatic effort to end their isolation as major regional and internationa…
Indonesia earthquake: At least 38 killed, buildings collapse as aftershocks rattle region
Rubio Greets India On I-Day, Says Modi-Trump Bond Made US-India Ties 'Stronger Than Ever'
Rubio credited the personal relationship between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi with helping strengthen bilateral ties.
US Military Halts All Apache Helicopter Training After Fatal Texas Crash Kills 2 Soldiers
The US Army said the stand-down would remain in place until investigators have a clearer understanding of what caused the crash.
7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Indonesia's Flores Island, Tsunami Warning Issued
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit off Flores island, eastern Indonesia. USGS reported the quake, followed by aftershocks. BMKG warned of possible tsunami waves.
Air India pilot's reported cannabis test: What it can and can't tell investigators
A reported cannabis-positive test involving an Air India pilot raises questions about what such a result can actually tell investigators.
MacKenzie Scott helped abolish $40B in medical debt; how mechanics work
MacKenzie Scott is leading the charge in medical debt relief, having made groundbreaking donations that freed over $40 billion for families burdened by this often overwhelming responsibility. Her innovative approach, whi…
Little rain on the horizon as England and Wales experience driest July on record
England received only 10% of its average July rainfall and some areas may just get the odd shower for rest of August England has experienced its driest July since records began in 1836, receiving only 6.5mm of rainfall –…
Delhi's unusual challenge: Keeping monkeys and pigeons away from top badminton event
After wildlife intrusions made headlines at an earlier tournament, organisers are taking extra measures for the badminton world championships.
‘We feared we’d all be drowned’: the Indian floods that killed more than 100 and left thousands homeless
More than 2,600 villages have been flooded in Assam this year, in a climate disaster made worse by uncontrolled deforestation and mining in the region It was a normal July morning in the Indian state of Assam. After fini…
Indian solar mission's new findings throw light on enduring Sun mysteries
Why is the Sun's corona millions of degrees hotter than its surface? And how does it maintain its inexplicably high temperature?
Indian actor's video with endangered gibbon sparks investigation
A deleted video of Tamil star Vikram cuddling an endangered gibbon has triggered an inquiry into how the animal entered India.
India fuels worldwide jump in planned coal production
Rise in new mine proposals, mainly in states of Odisha and Jharkhand, comes despite plateau in global demand Enough new coalmining projects were proposed last year to increase global supplies by 2.5bn tonnes a year, an i…
Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February
Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.
Songs of Forgotten Trees review – sensitive, ambiguous drama of female intimacy in Mumbai
A sex worker and a call centre employee forge an ambiguous relationship in a film of strong feelings In a tiny crumbling Mumbai apartment two women move around each other, squeezing into the kitchen to cook, or past one …
How a 97-year-old escaped deadly Indian floods on a banana log raft
A 97-year-old's dramatic rescue captures how Assam's floods are reaching places once thought safe.
As conflict in the Middle East intensifies, India’s relationship with Israel deepens
An Amnesty International report reveals that the country is now a key part of Israel’s weapons supply chain. Plus, Assam floods, student anger spreads and a song to put in rotation • Don’t get This is India delivered to …
BJP paid for making Samrat Choudhary CM: Prashant Kishor jabs BJP after Bankipur win
BJP paid for making Samrat Choudhary CM Prashant Kishor jabs BJP after Bankipur win