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  Shivraj, Digvijaya seen in conversation aboard Bhopal-Delhi flight; video sparks political buzz

  August 21, 2026 17:15 IST

  A video of Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Digvijaya Singh talking during a Bhopal-Delhi flight has gone viral. The interaction between the BJP and Congress veterans has triggered speculation, although no political message has emerged from either leader.

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  'Made-up story': Nripendra Misra refutes reports rift by a nine-page letter from Champat Rai

  August 21, 2026 16:28 IST

  Nripendra Misra addressed allegations that Champat Rai had accused him of making arbitrary decisions, particularly following Rai's resignation a month earlier amid allegations of donation misappropriation.

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  Nadda targets Rahul Gandhi over police station dharna, BJP accuses him of 'politics of anarchy'

  August 21, 2026 15:56 IST

  JP Nadda said the Congress is already under fire over the 'Vande Mataram' issue, and the public is demanding answers, at this time, this is merely a new drama staged by Rahul Gandhi to divert attention from that embarrassment.

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  'Pellets hit near his heart, police have orders to not lodge FIR': Rahul firm on dharna with victim

  August 21, 2026 14:49 IST

  Rahul Gandhi alleged that Sahil Lochab suffered severe injuries after being hit by pellets during the July 20 protest, citing an AIIMS report that he said found more than 200 pellets in his body, including three in his eye, resulting in loss of vision.

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  'Cong has a long history of insulting Vande Mataram': Smriti Irani's salvo at Rahul, Sonia Gandhi

  August 21, 2026 14:06 IST

  Speaking exclusively to India TV, BJP's newly national appointed general secretary Smriti Irani has said that the Congress has long history of insulting 'Vande Mataram' and the Hindu religion. She said the Congress should openly accept that it has a problem with Hindu Gods and Goddesses.

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  Drama in central Delhi as Rahul Gandhi stages dharna at police station with pellet gun victim

  August 21, 2026 13:16 IST

  Rahul Gandhi and alleged pellet gun victim Sahil Lochab visited the DCP Office at the Parliament Street Police Station, seeking an FIR. 19-year-old Lochab has alleged that he received pellet gun injuries during CJP's 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20.

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  Visakhapatnam: Crying 6-year-old slapped by teacher over homework, he collapses and dies on the spot

  August 21, 2026 10:37 IST

  The deceased was identified as six-year-old Pranay Teja, who was a student in UKG at the Little Gardens School in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam. He was slapped by his teacher on Thursday after which he suddenly collapsed and died on the spot.

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  Punjab Bandh: Traffic affected, exams postponed in shutdown over Bandi Singhs' release | Highlights

  August 21, 2026 14:42 IST

  Punjab Bandh: The band has been called by the Qaumi Insaf Morcha, which is demanding the release of Sikh prisoners in Punjab. Because of the bandh, vehicular traffic has been affected in many parts, even as the security remains tightened.

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  Not Pakistan, but China to be India's principal competitor across domains: Ex-Army chief Naravane

  August 21, 2026 8:23 IST

  Speaking at the launch of his book 'The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries' in Pune, former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said China will emerge as India's main competitor across sectors. He further said Pakistan and China fall into different categories.

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  Punjab Bandh: What's open and what stays shut across state on August 21? Details inside

  August 21, 2026 9:10 IST

  The bandh in Punjab, which will be held from 7 am to 2 pm, has been called by the Qaumi Insaf Morcha. It has called the bandh, demanding the release of Sikh prisoners in Punjab, including Jagtar Singh Hawara.

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  'Gen Z' woman in viral Ladakh video apologises to Army, says clip was old, remarks cast in bad light

  August 20, 2026 23:42 IST

  A woman from the viral Minimarg checkpoint video has apologised to the Indian Army and explained the circumstances behind her remarks. She claimed the video was old and said frustration over a six-hour road closure during VIP movement triggered her reaction.

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  Will SAD and BJP make alliance ahead of Punjab assembly polls? Harsimrat Kaur Badal drops big hint

  August 20, 2026 23:47 IST

  While addressing a rally in Sangrur, Harsimrat Kaur Badal said if alliances happen, people will soon find out what lies ahead. She said, lets us make agreements like those that were done with Delhi for development and progress.

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  'Think beyond today, build tomorrow's India': PM Modi's big message to top officials in key meeting

  August 20, 2026 23:47 IST

  PM Modi urged Central government secretaries to think beyond immediate challenges and prepare for India's long-term future. The meeting focused on breaking departmental silos, AI, data, defence, maritime development and youth engagement.

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  'Janata kar degi tukde-tukde': Jitan Ram Manjhi's explosive warning over Vande Mataram row

  August 20, 2026 19:50 IST

  Jitan Ram Manjhi has warned critics of Vande Mataram, saying people will give a fitting reply if they continue opposing its full rendition. His remarks come amid a fresh political row over the national song.

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  Centre decides to set up bench of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir in Ladakh, announces Amit Shah

  August 20, 2026 23:47 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the move will significantly enhance access to justice for citizens living in remote areas of Ladakh by reducing the time required to avail themselves of the legal services they are entitled to.

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  Fake cancer drug interstate racket busted in Delhi; 17 arrested, drugs worth Rs 9 crore seized

  August 20, 2026 19:21 IST

  Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an interstate fake cancer drug syndicate and arrested 17 accused. Anti-cancer medicines and other material worth around Rs 9 crore, along with nearly Rs 50 lakh cash, have been recovered.

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  OPINION | US envoy's remarks on Kashmir: Message will go far and wide

  August 20, 2026 17:09 IST

  US ambassador to India Sergio Gor's visit to Kashmir and Ladakh, along with his remarks describing Jammu and Kashmir as an important part of India and praising the Valley's improving security, has drawn strong opposition from Pakistan.

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  Supreme Court sets up high-powered committee to investigate police action against protesters

  August 20, 2026 23:49 IST

  The committee will examine allegations including excessive use of pellet guns, electric batons, lathi charges and tear gas, alleged violence against protesters, police surveillance, the proportionality of crowd-control measures and the provision of medical assistance and compensation to victims.

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  Gangster Vinod Panu alias Kana shot dead outside Hisar court gate; 12 rounds fired

  August 20, 2026 23:48 IST

  Gangster Vinod Panu was shot dead outside the Hisar court gate after motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire at him while he arrived for a hearing. Panu, who was considered one of Hisar's most wanted gangsters, had around 40 criminal cases registered against him, including murder.

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  Sajjan Kumar dies at 80: Timeline of his inolvement and convictions in 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases

  August 20, 2026 23:49 IST

  The allegations against Sajjan Kumar stemmed from claims that he incited and led mobs during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots following Indira Gandhi’s assassination.

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  Eyeing China, India and Japan step up Indo-Pacific defence cooperation, sign maritime security MoA

  August 20, 2026 14:18 IST

  In a bilateral meeting between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japan's Shinjiro Koizumi, New Delhi and Tokyo have agreed to increase their defence ties and reiterated that the Indo-Pacific must remain open and free.

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  Sajjan Kumar, former Congress MP and 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict, dies in Delhi

  August 20, 2026 23:49 IST

  Sajjan Kumar was rushed to the Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi where he was declared brought dead. He had been lodged in Tihar Jail to serve concurrent life sentences in the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots case.

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  Tarun Tejpal moves Supreme Court against Bombay High Court's conviction in 2013 rape case

  August 20, 2026 12:54 IST

  Tarun Tejpal was sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Bombay High Court's Goa bench last week for raping a former Tehelka colleague in 2013.

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  'Appeasement politics, anti-national': Shah fires salvo on Congress over 'Vande Mataram' resolution

  August 20, 2026 12:43 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah has hit out at the Congress after it adopted a resolution to sing on the first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram'. In a statement, Shah said the Congress is anti-national and has insulted Bankim Chandra Chatterjee once again.

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  Four killed, 7 injured in two-truck collision in Hanogi Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi

  August 20, 2026 15:07 IST

  The impact was so severe that four people lost their lives, while seven others sustained injuries. The injured were initially taken to a nearby hospital and later shifted to Nerchowk Medical College for further treatment due to the severity of their condition.

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  Kharge 'hurt' over Cong leaders' silence on 'purification' row, expresses disappointment at CWC meet

  August 20, 2026 10:18 IST

  During the CWC meeting on Wednesday, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge said he was 'upset' after party leaders failed to back him over the 'purification' row. He condemned the incident and said that the party leaders should have openly come in his support.

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  Congress firm on 2-stanza 'Vande Mataram' stand; BJP calls it 'new Muslim League'

  August 20, 2026 8:13 IST

  The BJP and Congress have been engaged in a war of words over the singing of complete version of 'Vande Mataram'. While the Congress is firm that only the first two stanzas of the national song will be sung by it, the BJP has accused the opposition party of politicising the matter.

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  Bulldozer action at Pakistan High Commission, perimeter removed in tit-for-tat move

  August 20, 2026 10:04 IST

  Indian authorities have removed traffic bollards and security barricades outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, three days after Pakistan dismantled similar barricades outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, amid strained ties between the two countries.