Police complaints filed against Sonia, Rahul Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

The controversy erupted after visuals from the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters showed senior party leaders speaking among themselves while Vande Mataram was being recited.
P Chidambaram slams PM Modi’s ‘Dimagi Naxals’ comment: ‘New variant of abuses’

In a post on X, Chidambaram questioned the basis of the labels and asked, “Who were the urban Naxals? Who were the Andolanjeevis? Who were the tukde tukde gang?”
Rahul Gandhi announces ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Pune: ‘Proud of every single young person’
In a post on X, Rahul said, “The courage and resilience with which India’s youth have stood firm against Modi ji’s violent regime, demanding accountability, is commendable.”
Jharkhand: Student protesters announce August 20 ‘gherao’ of CM Hemant Soren’s residence

The students also said they have agreed to attend a meeting with a government delegation at the State Guest House in Ranchi at 2 pm on Monday.
Farmers at Khanauri border seek PM Modi, Haryana govt nod for peaceful Delhi march; Know what their key demands are

A group of farmers marching towards Delhi in protest laid out their bedding on the road and prepared to spend the night at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana.
Bihar Stampede: Seven killed in Ashok Dham temple at Lakhisarai

The stampede took place on Monday morning when a huge crowd had gathered at the temple to offer prayers and perform jalabhishek to Lord Shiva for the third Monday of the holy Shravan month.
BJP vs Congress: Sonia Gandhi at centre of fresh ‘Vande Mataram’ storm

The Vande Mataram row escalated after BJP leaders filed a complaint against Sonia Gandhi, accusing her of disrespecting the national song during Independence Day celebrations at the Congress party headquarters.
West Bengal: TMC leader Asish Banerjee found dead in Birbhum party office, suicide note recovered; probe underway

TMC leader Asish Banerjee was found hanging inside a party office in Birbhum, West Bengal on Sunday. The 5-time MLA from Rampurhat served from 2001-2026 but lost to BJP’s Dhruba Saha in 2026 polls.
Indian Navy to get 6 AIP submarines as project 75I moves to CCS, report says

India’s long-delayed Project 75(I) involves constructing six advanced conventional submarines for the Navy, with an estimated cost of around Rs 70,000 crore.
‘Entering Politics Was A Mistake’: TMC leader Asish Banerjee found hanging at party office, note found

Former TMC leader Asish Banerjee, 74, was found dead at the party office next to his Birbhum home this morning. Police recovered a hand-written suicide note