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Vande Mataram played for first time during Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort

'Every Heart Is Beating With The Rhythm Of Vande Mataram': PM Modi Hails Historic First-Ever Rendition At Red Fort On 80th Independence Day

'Vande Mataram' was played in full for the first time during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flag hoisting. The rendition, performed by the Army band, was followed by the National Anthem.

Aug 15, 2026

'Batwara 1947' public review: Sunny Deol starrer falls short in comparison to 'Gadar'

'Batwara 1947', starring Sunny Deol and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, received mixed reviews from Mumbai audiences. While viewers praised Sunny Deol's powerful screen presence, dialogue delivery and Karan Deol's performance, many felt the first half was slow and the film struggled to match the impact of 'Gadar'.

Aug 14, 2026

Expired maida, stale bread found in Bengaluru hospital kitchen

Expired maida, stale bread, icing sugar seized at raid at Bengaluru's Apollo Hospital canteen

Inspectors found expired ingredients, stale bread and misbranded products at Apollo Hospital's Bannerghatta Road canteen. The findings emerged during a wider Bengaluru enforcement drive that has led to notices and proposed legal action.

Aug 14, 2026

Trinamool leader Nirmal Ghosh arrested in RG Kar rape-murder case

Ghosh was named in a fresh FIR filed by the victim's father, along with TMC councillor Somanth Dey and neighbour Sanjeev Mukherjee. Police alleged that the victim's body was cremated on August 9, 2024

Aug 13, 2026

Jr NTR Discharged From KIMS After Shoulder Surgery, Hospital Shares Health Update

Actor Jr NTR has been discharged from KIMS Hospitals in Secunderabad after undergoing successful arthroscopic shoulder surgery on August 12. The actor, who suffered the injury on July 27, will now begin a structured rehabilitation programme under medical supervision

Aug 13, 2026

Democrats seek to block Trump 'public charge' rule as White House defends immigration crackdown

'Praise Be To Allah, I Think We'll Keep It': Trump Says US Has Total Control Of Hormuz

Trump has repeatedly claimed that the US controls the strategic waterway, which is important for the flow of energy and other commodities through the Middle East, despite the Islamic Republic's fierce rejection of the assertion.

Aug 12, 2026

Coimbatore NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide; Final Text Said, 'Exam Was Cancelled, I'm Afraid To Take The Test Again'

Deceased NEET aspirant's brother found hanging in hotel room; K'taka Police begin probe

The deceased, identified as Arjun Mahesh, a native of Kasaragod, was found hanging inside a room at Sky Grand Empire Hotel in Maravoor, under the Kavoor police station limits on Monday. He was reportedly working as an automobile engineer in Dubai.

Aug 11, 2026

Air India flight lands amid 'full emergency' at Delhi airport; DGCA begins probe into Air India tail-strike incident at Bengaluru Airport

Centre Says No Policy Bars Airport Operators From Owning Airlines Amid Cross-Ownership Debate

The Centre has clarified that no government policy prevents major airport operators from holding stakes in or operating scheduled airlines. The statement came after AAI received a request seeking waiver of contractual restrictions.

Aug 10, 2026

Jharkhand students' march intensifies; Police use water cannons after protesters breach barricades

Police use water cannons, lathicharge during students' protest march to Vidhan Sabha

The protest has entered its ninth day after talks with the Hemant Soren government failed to resolve the deadlock over demands for a CBI probe into alleged exam irregularities and cancellation of a JSSC examination.

Aug 10, 2026

Govt may allow MDR on UPI payments above ₹2,000; person-to-person transfers likely to stay free

Govt clarifies UPI payments will remain free for consumers; MDR may apply to select high-value merchant transactions

The government has clarified that consumers will not be charged for UPI payments, with all person-to-person transactions continuing to remain free. Any future merchant discount rate (MDR) would apply only to select merchant transactions above a specified threshold and at a nominal rate.

Aug 9, 2026

Piyush Mishra says pain & suffering in student's eyes made him join Jharkhand students' protest

The students have been protesting in Ranchi since July 29, demanding CBI and ED probes into alleged paper leaks and recruitment irregularities in JPSC and JSSC examinations. Sonakshi Sinha, Raveena Tandon, Imran Khan and Bhumi Pednekar have also voiced support for the students.

Aug 9, 2026

'Full compensation, correct behaviour by US': Iran's new demands to open Strait of Hormuz; 'No negotiations with US right now', says Iran FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is currently not negotiating with Washington, while intermediaries are working to find a way to resume talks. Iran is also in discussions with Oman on a new navigation route through the Strait, but Araghchi stressed that reopening the key waterway would depend on several conditions.

Aug 9, 2026

Vijay Deverakonda Joins Hyderabad Bonalu Celebrations, Offers Prayers At Lal Darwaza Mahankali Temple

Actor Vijay Deverakonda joined Hyderabad's Bonalu festivities on August 9 and offered prayers at the Sri Simhavahini Mahankali Temple in Lal Darwaza. Accompanied by his brother Anand Deverakonda and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, he performed special pujas and sought blessings.

Aug 9, 2026

IPO-bound Cult founder Rishabh Telang accused of forging co-founder's signatures; company calls allegations false

Cult founder Rishabh Telang has been accused by former co-founder Deepak Poduval of allegedly forging signatures on documents linked to the closure of Cult Fitness Private Limited. Bengaluru police have registered an FIR against Telang and the company.

Aug 9, 2026

Maharashtra Milk Prices To Rise By ₹2, Dairy Products To Cost More From August 11

Milk prices in Maharashtra will rise by Rs 2 per litre from August 11, while dairy products may become up to 10 percent costlier amid higher fuel, packaging and procurement costs.

Aug 9, 2026

62 India-bound ships sail safely through Hormuz as India strengthens maritime safety measures; Iran, Oman reportedly near reopening deal

Iran strikes UAE's ADNOC tanker with missiles in Strait of Hormuz; Abu Dhabi condemns attack

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran's commitment to dialogue while saying Iran would not surrender its rights. He said Iran would continue to honour its commitments under the US-Iran MoU as long as Washington also fulfils its obligations.

Aug 9, 2026

'No Threats, No Late Night Calls': RBI Issues New Rules For Loan Recovery

Effective 1 January 2027, the new guidelines lay down detailed rules governing how lenders and recovery agents can communicate with borrowers, conduct field visits, and use technology to recover dues.

Aug 8, 2026

Ink thrown at AISA chief Neha Bora during Jharkhand exam protest; student-government talks underway

A man threw ink at All India Students' Association president Neha Bora during a protest march to the Jharkhand Assembly here on Friday over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams in the state, accusing her of being "anti-national".

Aug 8, 2026

Karnataka forms 30 teams to inspect hotels for food safety violations

Karnataka Launches Statewide Hotel Raids, Deploys 30 Teams to Check Food Quality and Hygiene

The Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department has established 30 special teams to carry out surprise inspections of hotels, restaurants and food outlets in Bengaluru and other major areas across the state. This initiative follows an increase in complaints regarding poor food quality, hygiene and food safety breaches.

Aug 7, 2026

UAE condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia; India steps up support for ships and seafarers amid Red Sea tensions

UAE Condemns Houthi Attack on Saudi Arabia; India Assures Full Support to Ships and Seafarers in Gulf: MEA

Amid escalating Red Sea tensions, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Indian missions across the Gulf are providing 24x7 assistance to Indian-flagged ships and seafarers while coordinating with maritime authorities.

Aug 7, 2026

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Articles by Nisha Rao

'Every Heart Is Beating With The Rhythm Of Vande Mataram': PM Modi Hails Historic First-Ever Rendition At Red Fort On 80th Independence Day

'Batwara 1947' public review: Sunny Deol starrer falls short in comparison to 'Gadar'

Expired maida, stale bread, icing sugar seized at raid at Bengaluru's Apollo Hospital canteen

Trinamool leader Nirmal Ghosh arrested in RG Kar rape-murder case

Jr NTR Discharged From KIMS After Shoulder Surgery, Hospital Shares Health Update

'Praise Be To Allah, I Think We'll Keep It': Trump Says US Has Total Control Of Hormuz

Deceased NEET aspirant's brother found hanging in hotel room; K'taka Police begin probe

Centre Says No Policy Bars Airport Operators From Owning Airlines Amid Cross-Ownership Debate

Police use water cannons, lathicharge during students' protest march to Vidhan Sabha

Govt clarifies UPI payments will remain free for consumers; MDR may apply to select high-value merchant transactions

Piyush Mishra says pain & suffering in student's eyes made him join Jharkhand students' protest

'Full compensation, correct behaviour by US': Iran's new demands to open Strait of Hormuz; 'No negotiations with US right now', says Iran FM

Vijay Deverakonda Joins Hyderabad Bonalu Celebrations, Offers Prayers At Lal Darwaza Mahankali Temple

IPO-bound Cult founder Rishabh Telang accused of forging co-founder's signatures; company calls allegations false

Maharashtra Milk Prices To Rise By ₹2, Dairy Products To Cost More From August 11

Iran strikes UAE's ADNOC tanker with missiles in Strait of Hormuz; Abu Dhabi condemns attack

'No Threats, No Late Night Calls': RBI Issues New Rules For Loan Recovery

Ink thrown at AISA chief Neha Bora during Jharkhand exam protest; student-government talks underway

Karnataka Launches Statewide Hotel Raids, Deploys 30 Teams to Check Food Quality and Hygiene

UAE Condemns Houthi Attack on Saudi Arabia; India Assures Full Support to Ships and Seafarers in Gulf: MEA

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'