As India continues its year long commemoration of 150 years of Vande Mataram, running until November 7, 2026, and after the National Song was sung in full for the first time from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the country's 80th Independence Day, interest in learning the complete lyrics of the anthem has surged across the country.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has bought Strancally Castle, a 19th-century Gothic-style property overlooking the River Blackwater in southeast Ireland, around 200 kilometres from Meta’s European headquarters. A spokesman said Zuckerberg and his family were 'excited to continue caring for this historic home and look forward to spending time in Ireland.' The property may be worth 20 million EUR-30 million EUR.
A 23-year-old woman from Faridabad’s Kureshipur village has alleged that she was burned with boiling water and confined for several days after refusing a proposed marriage to an elderly man for INR 3 lakh. She is undergoing treatment at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital. Police said they will record her statement before taking further action.
A seven-year-old boy died in Vadodara after his neck allegedly became trapped in the hydraulic door of a luxury bus parked at a repair garage. CCTV footage captured the boy near the bus and later hanging from the door, but crucial footage is missing. Police are investigating the incident, examining the bus mechanism, technical data and CCTV gap while probing all possible angles.
A six-year-old boy, Pranay Teja, died after allegedly being beaten by a teacher at Little Garden School in Visakhapatnam’s One Town area. The teacher allegedly assaulted him for not completing his homework, after which the child collapsed in class. Police registered a case and are investigating, while the boy’s family has demanded action against the teacher and school management.
Lucknow was shocked August 20 when SBI employee Manas Vajpayee shot his estranged wife Divya Mishra outside ICICI Bank in Gomti Nagar, then killed his sister Shiva before taking his own life. Divya, sister of YouTuber Pragya Mishra, had filed for divorce last year. Manas posted a chilling WhatsApp status before dying. Police recovered illegal weapons and are investigating.
Scientists have discovered chemical signatures of ancient microbial life in a 3.5-billion-year-old rock from Jharkhand's Singhbhum region, offering some of the oldest directly dated evidence of life on Earth.
Wednesday began like any other morning in the fields for 15-year-old Antim, a resident of Vekaliya village near Baag in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, until a persistent itch in her ear grew into intense pain. The family rushed her to a clinic, where doctors found a scorpion inside her ear.
US President Donald Trump threatened 'tremendous' punishment on any country doing business with Iran, calling it the 'most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country.' The warning comes as the Middle East war nears six months, with Trump saying oil smuggling, swap lines and cash transfers to Iran 'all needs to stop NOW.'
Nine law enforcement officials were injured after a second-story wooden deck collapsed while four deputy US Marshals and five Randolph County Sheriff’s deputies were serving an arrest warrant in Huntsville, Missouri. Five deputies were hospitalised with broken bones, torn muscles and concussions. The operation targeted convicted child predator Jacob Alexander Munoz.
US President Donald Trump said he expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, potentially marking their first encounter since Trump began his second term. Trump confirmed the plan when asked by reporters, while a Wall Street Journal report said talks could take place around the November APEC summit in China. Neither side has officially confirmed a meeting.
Police were seen allegedly misbehaving with and kicking school students during a protest over a badly damaged road in Uttar Pradesh’s Mahoba. Students from Raipura Kalan blocked the Jhansi-Mirzapur Highway for nearly three hours amid heavy rain, demanding repairs to a waterlogged, pothole-ridden road that affects their daily commute to school.
Mahua Moitra Arrest Warrant: TMC MP Mahua Moitra faces fresh legal trouble after a Krishnanagar court reportedly issued an arrest warrant in a complaint over alleged remarks that hurt Hindu religious sentiments. The case concerns the 'Tulsi Mala' and other alleged statements. The development comes days after her dispute with Nadia officials over a circuit house room.
A teenager from Murshidabad who had been spending days and nights in ponds because of a debilitating medical condition has been airlifted to Mumbai for specialised treatment. After a video of Iqbal went viral, Anant Ambani intervened to arrange his transfer to Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, where doctors will evaluate his condition.
The United Arab Emirates Defense Ministry announced Tuesday that two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward Emirati territory fell into the sea, with one splashing down inside the country's territorial waters and the other landing just outside.
Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain and five others have been arrested by the ACB over alleged irregularities in Delhi Jal Board STP tenders. The agency alleges tender conditions were manipulated to favour Euroteck Environment Pvt Ltd and claims former DJB CEO Udit Prakash Rai received INR 1.52 crore through intermediary entities. The investigation is continuing.
UAE residents received an emergency alert on Tuesday after air defence systems detected a 'potential missile threat' targeting the country. NCEMA urged people to seek shelter and follow official updates. A follow-up safety alert said the situation had returned to normal. Dubai residents have also been advised on what to do when emergency alerts are received.
A UKHSA salmonella egg outbreak has sickened 207 people and killed one, with health officials investigating a possible link to eggs imported from outside the UK. More than a third of those affected required hospital care, while two developed serious bloodstream infections. Most cases were reported in England, and the risk to the public remains low.
Two snakes were spotted entwined beneath a shed at Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat in Mumbai on August 17, prompting a search by rescuers and forest officials. Snake rescuer Vicky Dubey safely captured an 8-foot Dhaman, or Indian Rat Snake, and released it into its natural habitat. The non-venomous species was harmless, but the second snake could not be found.
A government event in Thane saw a Lata Mangeshkar version of ‘Vande Mataram’ played instead of the original national song, prompting Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to apologise. Ministers Uday Samant and Pratap Sarnaik were present. The audience stood for around four minutes before the national anthem and Maharashtra’s state song were played.
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