BJP passes resolution to protect Vande Mataram legacy, condemns CWC decision to limit it to two-stanzas

IANS | August 22, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday passed a resolution strongly defending the honour, dignity and historical legacy of the national song Vande Mataram and condemned the Congress Working Committee's (CWC) decision to continue restricting its rendition at party programmes to only the first two stanzas.

'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event: Students being paid to attend, alleges BJP; we have no money in our accounts, claims Congress

IANS | August 22, 2026 2:04 PM

Mumbai, Aug 22 (IANS) Ahead of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' programme in Pune, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress sparred over the event. While BJP MLA Ram Kadam alleged that students were being paid to attend the event, Congress leader Yashomati Chandrakant Thakur retorted by saying "we don't have money. Look at our accounts."

'One Bhaiya called me Chinese': Arunachal girl explains viral 'I am Indian' video

IANS | August 22, 2026 12:51 PM

Itanagar, Aug 22 (IANS) A young girl from Arunachal Pradesh, whose heartfelt response to being called "Chinese" won hearts online, told IANS on Saturday why she made the now-viral video, firmly asserting her Indian identity.

Akhilesh Yadav-Jayant Chaudhary face-off escalates over 'chavanni' jibe; Mayawati demands SP chief's apology

IANS | August 22, 2026 12:32 PM

Lucknow, Aug 22 (IANS) A political firestorm has erupted in Uttar Pradesh after Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) president Jayant Chaudhary launched a veiled attack at Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav over his recent "chavanni" remarks, intensifying the ongoing political confrontation in western Uttar Pradesh.

BJP president Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with newly appointed team at party HQs

IANS | August 22, 2026 11:59 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday began his first meeting with the newly appointed national office-bearers at the BJP headquarters in the capital, with organisational strengthening and programs marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 25 years in public life, among the key issues on the agenda.

NSUI, ABVP clash in Pune ahead of LoP Rahul Gandhi’s 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event

IANS | August 22, 2026 11:23 AM

Pune, Aug 22 (IANS) A violent midnight clash erupted between the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) and the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in the hostel premises of the College of Engineering Pune (COEP). The incident occurred ahead of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's scheduled student interaction event, titled 'Chhatron Ki Goonj.'

NHRC seeks report on allegations against Punjab CM's wife of allegedly suppressing rape case for Rs 5 Cr

IANS | August 22, 2026 10:28 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of allegations that the wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann allegedly sought Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case, directing the state authorities to enquire into the matter and submit a report on the action taken.

DMK executive committee meets today, major organisational overhaul on agenda

IANS | August 22, 2026 8:54 AM

Chennai, Aug 22 (IANS) The DMK executive committee will meet on Saturday amid expectations that the party leadership will unveil a major organisational restructuring following its defeat in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

BJP to hold key organisational meetings in Delhi today

IANS | August 22, 2026 6:37 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to hold a series of important organisational meetings in the national capital on Saturday, bringing together its newly appointed national office-bearers and senior state-level leadership.

Gujarat minister orders transfer of senior doctor after woman resident doctor 'slapped, abused' (Ld)

IANS | August 21, 2026 11:17 PM

Gandhinagar/Rajkot, Aug 21 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Friday ordered the transfer of senior doctor Dr Ashwin Ramani from Rajkot Civil Hospital to a primary health centre in Panchmahal district after he was accused of slapping and verbally abusing a woman resident doctor during an altercation at the hospital's emergency ward.

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BJP passes resolution to protect Vande Mataram legacy, condemns CWC decision to limit it to two-stanzas

'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event: Students being paid to attend, alleges BJP; we have no money in our accounts, claims Congress

'One Bhaiya called me Chinese': Arunachal girl explains viral 'I am Indian' video

Akhilesh Yadav-Jayant Chaudhary face-off escalates over 'chavanni' jibe; Mayawati demands SP chief's apology

BJP president Nitin Nabin holds first meeting with newly appointed team at party HQs

NSUI, ABVP clash in Pune ahead of LoP Rahul Gandhi’s 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event

NHRC seeks report on allegations against Punjab CM's wife of allegedly suppressing rape case for Rs 5 Cr

DMK executive committee meets today, major organisational overhaul on agenda

BJP to hold key organisational meetings in Delhi today

Gujarat minister orders transfer of senior doctor after woman resident doctor 'slapped, abused' (Ld)

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