Correct script, pronunciation: Centre issues fresh guidelines for National Song, National Anthem

IANS | July 11, 2026 12:08 PM

New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all Central government offices and Governors' offices to ensure strict adherence to the prescribed script, text, diction and pronunciation while singing or playing the National Song and the National Anthem, reiterating the protocols governing their use at official functions across the country.

Cong steps up nationwide offensive over Ram Temple donation row, seeks SC-monitored probe and Trust overhaul

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:52 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) The Congress on Friday mounted a coordinated nationwide campaign over the alleged financial irregularities involving donations and offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

'India is now selling its weapons abroad': NDA hails PM Modi's remark on Operation Sindoor

IANS | July 10, 2026 9:04 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's defence prowess during Operation Sindoor at the 'Melbourne meets Modi’ event, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA government hailed his address while asserting that due to the country's efforts towards building its defence infrastructure "other nations are signing defence deals with us today".

Spike in cloudbursts linked to enhanced evaporation from reservoirs, says Himachal CM

IANS | July 10, 2026 8:25 PM

Shimla, July 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Friday said that increasing cloudbursts in the state have been linked to climate change and enhanced evaporation from reservoirs created by large dams.

'Keep politicians away from Ramtek Temple Trust to prevent Ayodhya-like corruption': NCP-SP leader Jayant Patil

IANS | July 10, 2026 5:46 PM

Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) Launching a scathing attack on the Maharashtra government over governance and law and order, senior Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) legislator Jayant Patil on Friday issued a stern warning in the Legislative Assembly regarding the 'Shri Ram Mandir Devasthan Trust Management, Ramtek Bill'.

Gujarat scales up 'Van Kavach' forest model, 600 hectares planned in Gandhinagar

IANS | July 10, 2026 5:19 PM

Gandhinagar, July 10 (IANS) Gujarat will expand its indigenous 'Van Kavach' afforestation model to cover 1,100 hectares during 2026-27, with more than half of the new plantations concentrated in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency as part of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's Green Lok Sabha initiative, according to the state Forest Department.

Row over UP CM Yogi's 'namaz' remark: SP points to Lord Hanuman's portrayal during recent rally

IANS | July 10, 2026 4:07 PM

Lucknow, July 10 (IANS) Samajwadi Party MP, Sanatan Pandey, on Friday lashed out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, after the latter accused previous state governments of allowing 'namaz' to be offered at the Hanuman Garhi temple, questioning the viral video which showed an artist dressed as Lord Hanuman performing during a recent roadshow of BJP chief Nitin Nabin in Lucknow.

Gujarat bags national award for excellence in horticulture

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:59 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Gujarat has been conferred the 'Agriculture Leadership Award 2026' for its performance in the horticulture sector at the 17th Agriculture Leadership Conclave held in New Delhi, marking the state's latest national recognition for its agricultural initiatives.

VHP backs search committee's 'devotion to Lord Ram' criterion for Temple Trust CEO

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:51 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Joint General Secretary Surendra Jain on Friday welcomed the criterion set by the newly appointed search committee that the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust must have a "devotion to Lord Ram".

ED attaches Rs 940.77 crore assets of Vikas Garg in Mahadev online betting case, seizures cross Rs 3,800 crore

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:45 PM

Raipur, July 10 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement's (ED) Raipur Zonal Office has delivered a fresh blow to the operators of the infamous Mahadev Online Book and Skyexchange illegal betting syndicate by attaching movable and immovable properties worth Rs. 940.77 crore belonging to Vikas Garg, his family members, and entities controlled by him, an agency press release said on Friday.

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Correct script, pronunciation: Centre issues fresh guidelines for National Song, National Anthem

Cong steps up nationwide offensive over Ram Temple donation row, seeks SC-monitored probe and Trust overhaul

'India is now selling its weapons abroad': NDA hails PM Modi's remark on Operation Sindoor

Spike in cloudbursts linked to enhanced evaporation from reservoirs, says Himachal CM

'Keep politicians away from Ramtek Temple Trust to prevent Ayodhya-like corruption': NCP-SP leader Jayant Patil

Gujarat scales up 'Van Kavach' forest model, 600 hectares planned in Gandhinagar

Row over UP CM Yogi's 'namaz' remark: SP points to Lord Hanuman's portrayal during recent rally

Gujarat bags national award for excellence in horticulture

VHP backs search committee's 'devotion to Lord Ram' criterion for Temple Trust CEO

ED attaches Rs 940.77 crore assets of Vikas Garg in Mahadev online betting case, seizures cross Rs 3,800 crore

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