150 years of Vande Mataram: Why BJP and Congress are fighting over its ‘missing stanzas’ — explained | India News

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (Image credit: PIB) Parliament will begin a special discussion in the Lok Sabha on Monday to commemorate 150 years of Vande Mataram, a song that remains one of the most debated symbols of India’s freedom struggle.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the debate, with defence minister Rajnath Singh scheduled to conclude it….

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MAHATRANSCO ITI Electrician Apprentice result 2026 released at mahatransco.in: Check steps to download scorecards here

MAHATRANSCO ITI Electrician Apprentice result 2026: The Karad office of the Transmission Department has officially released the merit list for ITI Electrician Apprenticeship candidates for the 2026–27 session. This follows the recruitment notification issued under the Apprentices Act, 1961, targeting one-year apprenticeship training positions.The recruitment advertisement was first published on 27 February 2026 in local…

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‘Vadh 2’ box office collection day 9: Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta’s thriller makes Rs3.6 crores |

The much-anticipated sequel ‘Vadh 2,’ featuring the talented duo Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta, has made a noteworthy Rs 3.6 crore at the box office. While critics have praised the film for its engaging storyline and brilliant performances, it appears that audience interest is waning as ticket sales have gradually dipped. Veteran stars Sanjay Mishra…

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‘Lit house on fire and watched…’: Canadian school shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar tried to kill family before, says neighbour

A trans teenager who carried out one of Canada’s deadliest school shootings had previously tried to kill his own family by setting their home ablaze, a neighbour has claimed.18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar shot dead their 39-year-old mother and 11-year-old stepbrother at their home in Tumbler Ridge earlier this week before driving to Tumbler Ridge Secondary…

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ED raids I-PAC: Mamata reaches chief’s house, hits out at Amit Shah; asks ‘Is this home minister’s job?’ | India News

NEW DELHI: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday accused the Centre of holding political vendetta, alleging that central agencies were being misused ahead of elections, after the Enforcement Directorate carried out searches at various locations, including the residence of IPAC chief Pratik Jain.Reacting sharply to the action, Banerjee questioned the role of the…

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US tourist visa denied 4 times for Indian-origin parents as family says 9 years of struggle was not enough: ‘Is there any hope left?’

A Reddit post detailing repeated US visa rejections for an Indian family has sparked discussion online about how difficult it can be to secure a visitor visa even after multiple attempts and stronger documentation.“Parents denied US tourist visa 4 times over 9 years from India — what are we doing wrong? Is there any hope…

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‘India has right to defend’: Jaishankar hits out at ‘bad neighbours’ — what he said on neighbourhood policy | India News

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke about India’s neighbourhood policy, saying that “you can have bad neighbours… unfortunately, we do” a veiled swipe at Pakistan.Ties between New Delhi and Islamabad, long strained, further deteriorated after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, an attack was designed…

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Rupee settles 8p lower at 90.74 against dollar

NEW DELHI: The rupee fell 8 paise to settle at 90.74 against the US dollar on Monday, weighed down by a strong American currency and foreign fund outflows. According to forex traders, lower crude oil prices and positive domestic equity markets capped a sharp fall in the Indian currency. On Friday, the rupee depreciated 5…

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