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Row over NCERT textbook panel: Opposition accuses govt of playing with future of the nation

IANS | August 20, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Opposition on Thursday slammed the government over the reconstitution of the NCERT's textbook development team for Classes 11 and 12 political science, alleging that members with links to the RSS and ABVP were being brought into the education system and that the government was “playing with the future of the country”.

Lucknow horror: SBI employee kills estranged wife, sister before committing suicide

IANS | August 20, 2026 4:00 PM

Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) A shocking incident of alleged double murder followed by suicide sent shockwaves across Lucknow on Thursday after a bank employee allegedly shot dead his estranged wife outside her workplace, returned home and killed his sister before taking his own life.

Under Rahul, Cong vigorously pursuing appeasement politics: Amit Shah on CWC's 2-para Vande Mataram

IANS | August 20, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Deprecating the Congress party’s “extreme appeasement” policy, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the Congress Working Committee’s decision to sing only two stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram’ was tantamount to repeating a historical blunder that sowed the seeds of Partition.

Mani Shankar welcomes CWC resolution on Vande Mataram, Giriraj Singh takes ‘puppet’ jibe

IANS | August 20, 2026 3:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) After senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar welcomed the Congress Working Committee's (CWC) resolution on 'Vande Mataram', Union Minister Giriraj Singh called the former, a "puppet" and "parrot" of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.

We wanted Parliament debate on students' issues, where was Cong: BJP hits back at 'back foot' remark

IANS | August 20, 2026 3:46 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 20 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday hit back at the Congress over its claim that the Central government was on the "back foot" over the ongoing concerns of students, particularly those related to examination paper leaks and student protests.

Stronger South will make India stronger, provide fair share of funds, says Karnataka CM Shivakumar at Southern Zonal Council meeting

IANS | August 20, 2026 3:24 PM

Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Aug 20 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday urged the Centre to ensure a fair share of funds and resources for Karnataka and other southern states, asserting that a stronger South India would make the whole country stronger.

'It's a good thing': Congress, RLD back US Ambassador for calling J&K an 'important part of India'

IANS | August 20, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) As Pakistan summoned a US diplomat following remarks by the American envoy to India on Jammu and Kashmir, Congress and RLD on Thursday welcomed the development, asserting that the UT is an integral part of India and there is no question of making any changes to its status.

Aadhaar app downloads cross 5 crore landmark

IANS | August 20, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) The Aadhaar app has crossed the significant milestone of 5 crore downloads, reflecting the growing adoption of convenient and digital-first Aadhaar services among residents, according to a statement issued by IT Ministry on Thursday.

LoP Gandhi’s Pune visit: A litmus test for internal unity of party's local unit

Sanjay Jog | August 20, 2026 2:15 PM

Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) The Congress party’s Pune unit, historically one of its vital nerve centres, is aiming to revitalise its organisational strength as Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, visits the city on August 22.

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

IANS | August 20, 2026 2:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Former Congress MP, Sajjan Kumar, who was serving life imprisonment in connection with cases arising from the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, died on Thursday at a Delhi hospital. He was 80.

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Row over NCERT textbook panel: Opposition accuses govt of playing with future of the nation

Lucknow horror: SBI employee kills estranged wife, sister before committing suicide

Under Rahul, Cong vigorously pursuing appeasement politics: Amit Shah on CWC's 2-para Vande Mataram

Mani Shankar welcomes CWC resolution on Vande Mataram, Giriraj Singh takes ‘puppet’ jibe

We wanted Parliament debate on students' issues, where was Cong: BJP hits back at 'back foot' remark

Stronger South will make India stronger, provide fair share of funds, says Karnataka CM Shivakumar at Southern Zonal Council meeting

'It's a good thing': Congress, RLD back US Ambassador for calling J&K an 'important part of India'

Aadhaar app downloads cross 5 crore landmark

LoP Gandhi’s Pune visit: A litmus test for internal unity of party's local unit

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

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