News Update : Vande Mataram row: Is Cong taking a calculated gamble or walking into BJP's trap? - KUNAL VARMA

The Congress party's choice to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparked intense backlash from the BJP, with Union ministers accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics and being responsible for the partition. Congress leaders defended their actions by invoking historical importance, while they criticized the BJP for politicizing the issue. This controversy underscores Congress's struggle to navigate its revival strategy amidst opposing pressures. The Congress party's choice to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparked intense backlash from the BJP, with Union ministers accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics and being responsible for the partition. Congress leaders defended their actions by invoking historical importance, while they criticized the BJP for politicizing the issue. This controversy underscores Congress's struggle to navigate its revival strategy amidst opposing pressures. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/vande-mataram-row-is-congress-taking-a-calculated-gamble-or-walking-into-bjps-trap/articleshow/133503760.cms Date: 2026-08-25T10:27:32.000Z

News Update : ‘You don't know what happened’: After Maha cliff tragedy, aunt rejects iPhone claim - SHREEDHAR RATHI

The aunt of a deceased teenager has released an emotional video pleading for an end to unverified claims. She stated that false narratives about the family's tragedy are circulating widely on social media. The family is already struggling with immense grief and distress from the recent deaths. She appealed to social media users to consider the family left behind before posting. The aunt of a deceased teenager has released an emotional video pleading for an end to unverified claims. She stated that false narratives about the family's tragedy are circulating widely on social media. The family is already struggling with immense grief and distress from the recent deaths. She appealed to social media users to consider the family left behind before posting. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/you-dont-know-what-actually-happened-after-maharashtra-cliff-tragedy-aunt-rejects-iphone-claim/articleshow/133460167.cms Date: 2026-08-24T10:04:31.000Z

News Update : Hindu family of four found dead in locked home in Bangladesh; strangulation suspected - TRISHA MAHAJAN

A chilling scene unfolded when police discovered the bodies of four members of a Hindu family in their locked home. Initial investigations point to strangulation and a possible robbery. The family's absence since Thursday and the lack of phone activity raised alarm. Following a forced entry, officers located the victims throughout the house. Autopsy results are pending to establish the precise cause of their untimely deaths. A chilling scene unfolded when police discovered the bodies of four members of a Hindu family in their locked home. Initial investigations point to strangulation and a possible robbery. The family's absence since Thursday and the lack of phone activity raised alarm. Following a forced entry, officers located the victims throughout the house. Autopsy results are pending to establish the precise cause of their untimely deaths. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/south-asia/hindu-family-of-four-found-dead-in-locked-home-in-bangladeshs-rangpur-strangulation-suspected/articleshow/133436369.cms Date: 2026-08-23T08:16:26.000Z

News Update : Age limit, two-term cap: DMK passes 9 resolutions for organisational overhaul - KARAN MANRAL

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/age-limit-two-term-cap-dmk-passes-nine-resolutions-for-sweeping-organisational-overhaul/articleshow/133420355.cms Date: 2026-08-22T08:22:58.000Z

News Update : Two tankers with 22 Indians on board hijacked by pirates off Yemen, Somalia - VIJAYA SRIVASTAVA

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/two-tankers-with-22-indians-on-board-hijacked-by-armed-pirates-off-yemen-somalia/articleshow/133404408.cms Date: 2026-08-21T12:46:37.000Z