More ads on TV now? What changes after govt scraps 12-minute cap

The central government has removed the advertisement duration cap on TV channels. But does this mean longer ad breaks are coming to your favourite TV shows? Here’s what the new rule means.
Odisha horror: Man allegedly beheads neighbour, buries head inside puja room

Odisha Police arrested a man in Bolangir for allegedly killing and beheading a 45-year-old man and burying his head in his puja room.
MP hospital fire: 3 newborns suffer burn injuries after NICU warmer catches fire

Three newborns were injured after a warmer caught fire inside the NICU of Chhindwara District Hospital.
Delhi software engineer beaten to death by in-laws after fight over child’s medicine

Delhi software engineer Vinay Gupta, 31, Adobe employee with Rs 60 lakh package, allegedly beaten to death by in-laws in Nihal Vihar after fight with wife Rekha over child’s medicine.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta offers prayers at Sri Lakshmi Narayani Temple in Vellore

On the auspicious occasion of Varalakshmi Vratam, which is being observed across Tamil Nadu today, the chief minister prayed for happiness, peace, good health, and prosperity for all.
BJP passes resolution on Vande Mataram, condemns Congress’ stance on national song

The BJP strongly condemned the Congress Working Committee’s decision taken on August 19 to re-adopt its 1937 resolution that restricts the singing of Vande Mataram to only its first two stanzas at Congress programmes.
DMK announces 9 big changes after poll defeat: Age cap, term limits and more

DMK chief MK Stalin has unveiled a major organisational overhaul of the party, introducing age limits, a two-term cap and more changes aimed at reshaping it from within.
Bar Council chairman Manan Mishra rejects allegations against him: ‘It’s all a political stunt’

Responding to the allegations leveled by senior advocate YR Sadasiva Reddy, Mishra said he was an elected representative and not a nominated member of the BCI.
Flying abroad from India? This boarding pass rule changes from September 1

Flying out of India soon? A familiar airport process is set to disappear on September 1, as physical boarding pass stamping will no longer be required. Yes, you read it right! Know more below.
‘Frustration’: India rebukes Pakistan over reaction to Sergio Gor’s comments on Jammu and Kashmir

The reaction comes after Pakistan summoned a top US diplomat over Gor’s comment that Jammu and Kashmir was an “important part of India.”