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Vande Mataram row: Omar Abdullah backs full rendition as Karnataka opts for first two stanzas

Vande Mataram row: Karnataka opts for first two stanzas

The Vande Mataram row has intensified, with J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah backing the full rendition of all six stanzas, saying they are mandatory across the country. Meanwhile, Karnataka has directed that only the first two stanzas be played or sung at official state events 1 day ago
Anna Hazare

Anna Hazare admitted to Mumbai hospital ICU with acute dehydration, kidney issues

Anna Hazare has been admitted to the ICU at Bombay Hospital in Mumbai after his health deteriorated due to a viral infection, acute dehydration and kidney-related complications. The 89-year-old social activist was shifted from Ralegan Siddhi to Mumbai for further treatment and is currently under doctors' observation. 13 days ago
DoE issues advisory to Delhi schools over swine flu spike; Minister Sood says no need to panic

DoE issues advisory to Delhi schools over swine flu spike; Minister Sood says no need to panic

Delhi Directorate of Education has issued an advisory to government and private schools amid a rise in swine flu cases in the national capital. Schools have been asked to strengthen respiratory and hand hygiene, ensure proper ventilation and regular cleaning, maintain distance from people showing respiratory symptoms, and promote healthy habits among students and staff. 20 days ago
Sajjan Kumar, convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases, dies at 80

Sajjan Kumar, convicted in 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases, dies at 80

Kumar was convicted in the killings of five Sikh men in Palam Colony and had received multiple life sentences in separate riot-related cases. His conviction in the Palam Colony case was upheld by the Delhi High Court in 2018 after overturning his acquittal. His challenge to the conviction remained pending before the Supreme Court. 25 days ago
At least 7 killed in Bihar's Ashokdham Temple stampede, 12 injured

At least 7 killed in Bihar's Ashokdham Temple stampede, 12 injured

The incident occurred around 6:40 am as a large number of devotees gathered at the Indradamneshwar Temple in Ashokdham to offer prayers to Lord Shiva. Officials said the crowd became uncontrollable after some people allegedly tried to force their way through a queue, breaking barricades put up for crowd management. 28 days ago
Why the Centre Opposes Creamy Layer for SC/ST Reservations: Explained

Why the Centre Opposes Creamy Layer for SC/ST Reservations: Explained

The government told the Supreme Court of India that the concept of a "creamy layer" cannot be extended for the reservation of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes categories. The government argued that the doctrine has consistently been applied to Other Backward Classes (OBCs) only. Aug 7, 2026
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