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Tagore's advice, 1937 resolution: The history behind Congress opting to sing 1st two stanzas of Vande Mataram

India, Aug. 21 -- Congress has reopened an 89-year-old compromise. After Parliament cleared amendments to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 - giving Vande Mataram the same legal s... Read More


AAP says H1N1 cases in Delhi 'alarmingly high', 'spreading like corona', blames govt for not taking measures

India, Aug. 21 -- The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday raised concern over the "alarmingly high" number of swine flu or H1N1 cases in Delhi, urging the government to step up public awareness efforts and take... Read More


Harvard University warns international students to return to US before September 15 as new F-1, J-1 visa rules near

India, Aug. 21 -- Harvard University is advising international students and scholars to consider being in the United States before September15, when a sweeping Department of Homeland Security rule is ... Read More


Manav Suthar's classical touch is making the difference

India, Aug. 21 -- If the Sri Lanka batters are to flourish in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club, they must somehow ensure Manav Suthar doesn't start well. Going by what we saw at Galle, onc... Read More


Vishakhapatnam: Three-member committee formed to probe death of 6-year-old student allegedly assaulted by teacher

Visakhapatnam, Aug. 21 -- A three-member committee has been formed to investigate the death of a six-year-old student in Visakhapatnam, who allegedly died after being beaten by a school teacher on Fri... Read More


Over 47 lakh pilgrims take to the skies: Gujarat's 'Udan Khatola' ropeways see record footfall

Gandhinagar, Aug. 21 -- During 2025-26, over 47.32 lakh pilgrims availed the Udan Khatola services to reach the pilgrimage sites on the sacred hills of Girnar, Pavagadh and Ambaji with devotion and en... Read More


US-South Korea joint military drills cut short following Trump directive

Seoul, Aug. 21 -- In a significant policy shift, South Korea and the United States wrapped up their primary theatre-level combined military exercise nearly a week ahead of schedule following orders fr... Read More


"Refusal to honour Vande Mataram raises question mark on patriotism": Union Minister Rajnath Singh targets Congress

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday criticised the Congress Working Committee's (CWC) decision to recite only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at party events, saying th... Read More


"Rs.10 Lakh aid for every flood-hit family": Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi writes to PM Modi seeking flood relief

Sivasagar, Aug. 21 -- Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking immediate relief and rehabilitation measures for families affected by the devastating floods in Assa... Read More


Kamil Mishara, Sahan Arachchige added to Sri Lanka squad for 2nd Test against India

Colombo, Aug. 21 -- Kamil Mishara and Sahan Arachchige have been added to Sri Lanka's Test squad ahead of the second Test against India in Colombo, as the hosts look to bounce back from their 165-run ... Read More