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The Congress hit back at Home Minister Amit Shah over his demand for an apology regarding Vande Mataram, accusing him of diverting attention from government failures. Jairam Ramesh also attacked Shah over his remarks on Ambedkar and the RSS

Government departments are forming Quick Response Teams to swiftly identify, verify and counter fake, misleading or manipulated social media content. Officials said responses should ideally be issued within two hours, with QRTs coordinating with ministry teams and the PIB fact-check unit

Mumbai police busted an illegal hydroponic cannabis cultivation lab operating from a house in Borivali and arrested one accused. Officials recovered cannabis and specialised equipment allegedly used for controlled cultivation. The main accused is absconding, police said

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant urged National Law Universities to lead technological transformation in the legal system while preserving justice, fairness and human judgment. He opposed an outright ban on generative AI in legal education, favouring transparent and supervised use

A 33-year-old man was allegedly shot dead while returning from a friend’s birthday party in Uttar Pradesh’s Etawah district. Police said his family suspected the killing stemmed from a dispute with relatives over alleged electricity theft from public transmission lines

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday praised students who protested over paper leaks and alleged police excesses, particularly girls who he claimed faced abuse and violence. He announced a girls-only “Chhatron ki Goonj” interaction in Pune on August 22

The Maharashtra FDA issued a show-cause notice to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their Vimal Elaichi advertisement, alleging it may amount to surrogate promotion of prohibited pan masala and tobacco products. The actors have 15 days to respond

The CAG has found E. coli in drinking water samples from railway station coolers and taps across several zones, while flagging poor sanitation and passenger amenities. The audit found over 89 per cent of 512 selected stations deficient in minimum essential amenities

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “dimagi Naxal” remark was not aimed at political rivals but at forces allegedly undermining India’s constitutional framework. Rijiju listed Maoist supporters, separatists and those backing Article 370 among them

Commercial flight operations will begin from Andhra Pradesh’s Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram from August 17. Airlines are shifting services from Visakhapatnam Airport, with 31 flights scheduled on the first day. The airport aims to boost regional growth

A 30-year-old Indian Navy sailor, his wife and two children were found dead at their residence in Mumbai’s Navy Nagar area. Police suspect the sailor died by suicide while his family members died due to poisoning. An investigation is underway

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Sunday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his “dimagi naxal” remark, saying he was “proud” to be one. Modi had warned against ideological supporters of Naxalism allegedly influencing policies

Former West Bengal Assembly deputy speaker and veteran TMC leader Ashis Banerjee was found dead at a party office in Birbhum on Sunday. Police recovered a purported note and launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the 74-year-old leader’s death

DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday accused the TVK government of targeting political rivals, protesters and youth activists through arrests over speeches and social media posts. Calling the administration “fascist”, he urged the party’s legal wing to protect young activists

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday described former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee as an “Ajatshatru” who never compromised on his principles. Shah highlighted Vajpayee’s contributions to India’s nuclear programme, road connectivity, highways and tribal welfare during his tenure

The National Testing Agency released a step-by-step video guide for UGC NET June 2026 candidates to challenge the provisional answer key. Candidates can raise objections with supporting evidence until August 18 by paying Rs 200 per challenged question

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday condemned the alleged conduct of Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi during Vande Mataram’s rendition at the party headquarters. Congress rejected the BJP’s accusation, saying Sonia Gandhi was seeking a chair for Kharge

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and former vice president M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated 25 Atal canteens across the city on Sunday. The canteens, including those near hospitals and slum clusters, will provide meals at Rs 5 per plate to needy people

Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleged the UDF government deliberately decided against singing Vande Mataram at Independence Day state functions. He accused the IUML and Jamaat-e-Islami of influencing the government and warned of possible political and legal consequences

The Cockroach Janta Party has demanded immediate arrest of those allegedly responsible for the death of Mafik, father of CJP volunteer Shaik Abdul Hafeez, in West Bengal. The outfit alleged political workers assaulted the family after Hafeez inspected a government school

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala inaugurated PRISM, an AI-based surveillance system at Thiruvananthapuram Central Jail. Developed with Keltron, the system uses AI-powered cameras to monitor inmates, prevent contraband smuggling and escape attempts, while new food rules remove VIP considerations

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls helped boost voter turnout in the 2025 Assembly polls. He highlighted the record 67.25 per cent participation and announced initiatives to strengthen electoral awareness among young citizens

The Congress on Sunday dismissed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for opposition support on the delimitation-linked women’s reservation bill as “drama”. Jairam Ramesh urged Modi to implement 33 per cent reservation using the existing 543-member Lok Sabha strength from 2029

The NTA has released the provisional answer key for the UGC NET June 2026 examination. Candidates can access their answer keys, recorded responses and question papers online and raise objections until August 18 by paying Rs 200 per question.