Congress Sticks to Two-Stanza Vande Mataram Rule Amid BJP Row
The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has reaffirmed its long-standing decision to sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at party programmes. The decision is based on a CWC…
India Survive Pakistan Fight to Reach Hockey World Cup Second Round
India defeated Pakistan 5-3 in a thrilling Hockey World Cup match in Amstelveen on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The win sent India into the second round and ended Pakistan’s hopes…
US Envoy Sergio Gor Calls Jammu and Kashmir an Important Part of India
US Ambassador Sergio Gor described Jammu and Kashmir as an “important part of India” during his first standalone visit to Srinagar. His remarks came after a meeting with Jammu and…
Tamil Nadu Government Withdraws Order on Student Protests
The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn an order that sought to stop students and young people from joining protests organised by Left parties and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The…
CM Vijay Announces New Cars and Major Healthcare Boost for Tamil Nadu MLAs
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has announced a new support package for state MLAs, including new cars for constituency travel, along with financial assistance for drivers and office staff. Speaking…
Mayurbhanj Police Nab Tantric Over Alleged Assault of 19-Year-Old Student
A 40-year-old tantric practitioner has been arrested in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district for allegedly sexually assaulting a 19-year-old college student. Police said the accused used ritual healing as a pretext to…
Odisha Unveils Rs 1,000 Crore Relief Package for Flood-Affected Families and Farmers
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced a Rs 1,000 crore special relief package for flood-affected areas. Nearly 9.40 lakh people have been affected by the latest flooding.…
Odisha Opens Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed Admissions From August 20
The Odisha Government will begin admissions for the three-year Integrated B.Ed-M.Ed programme for the 2026-27 academic session from August 20. Applications will be submitted online through the Student Academic Management…
Supreme Court Defers Odisha DGP Appointment PIL Hearing to September 2
The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the hearing of a PIL challenging the proposed selection process for Odisha’s next Director General of Police (DGP). The matter will now be heard…
Delhi Badminton World Championships Face a Tricky Drift Challenge
The ongoing Badminton World Championships in New Delhi have brought an unusual challenge for players. Apart from their opponents, shuttlers are also having to adjust to changing air drift inside…