Deccan Chronicle

In view of the matters explained in the preamble, it is hereby ordered that, in programmes organised by the state government, only the first two stanzas of the song Vande Mataram shall be sung, except at programmes attended by the president, vice-president, prime minister, and governor, the order said

Idol sustains damage after fall; rituals continue as devotees seek clarity

VHP spokesperson and joint secretary Shriraj Nair said the organisation took the decision to prevent participation of Muslim community members in garba and dandiya events

Speaking at the launch of the BJPs Ballari Chalo padayatra in Lingasugur, Vijayendra warned Chief Minister DK Shivakumar against taking the BJPs agitation lightly and said the partys fight would continue beyond the 10-day march.

Chief Minister assures development of Narsapuram region with Aquaculture University and Delta modernisation works

Afghanistan will be 'hosting' India for three T20Is to be played on September 13, 15 and 17 here at the Arun Jaitley Stadium

He said the resignation of Nagendra had not addressed all the issues raised by the BJP and dismissed the suggestion that the party should have called off the padayatra following the former ministers exit from the Cabinet

Doha Warns Continued Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Could Fuel Further Escalation

Tamil Nadu Home, Prohibition, and Excise departments have announced a series of major welfare and enforcement initiatives for the financial year 20262027 under Demand for Grants No. 37.

A brightly painted school building does not produce high learning outcomes if teachers are missing, poorly equipped, unable to teach effectively or use fear to intimidate. This is why reports of children studying in cattle sheds are more than an embarrassing anecdote. They point to a much larger question about what we mean when we say India is building a technology future

Police cite a massive crowd and extended event hours as questions emerge over safety arrangements.

I was excited from day one, and I'm really happy to be a player for Spurs, said Senesi

Muraleedharan said the singing of Vande Mataram had been turned into a controversy, which was why it was not sung on Independence Day, and not due to any lack of respect for it.

The initiative was aimed at strengthening food security and ensuring transparency in the Public Distribution System: Government advisor P. Sudarshan Reddy

Urs celebrations showcase Telanganas enduring Ganga-Jamuna Tehzeeb

In a letter dated August 5, the MPs referred to the sequence followed at the 33rd convocation of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in Tirunelveli on July 28

As the chairperson of the State Disaster Management Authority, the chief minister should be coordinating relief operations efficiently during such an emergency, Rahim said

Karnataka Deputy CM G Parameshwara announces 15 and 25 per cent attendance relaxation for students participating in state, national-level and international-level sports competitions.

16-team Global tournament proposed as the precursor to the ICC Mens T20 World Cup to ensure enhanced competitive standards & a marquee competition for associate nations.

The loco pilot applied emergency brakes on noticing the red signal ahead, bringing the train to a halt and preventing an accident: Reports

Crafts Council of Telangana (CCT) has announced Kausalyam 2026 and Threads of Hope Bazaar, two craft events that will raise support for the Bharoon Embroidery Cluster and artisans affected by the March 15 fire at Dastkar Nature Bazaar in New Delhi.

CISF personnel presented awareness skits on passenger safety and responsible travel.

Here is the timeline of key events of the 107-day long war between the USA and Iran

Vikas Kush Sharma India Tour at Bhaskara Auditorium

Vande Mataram is the national song and we stand up in respect when it is sung. The first verse, or the first couple of verses, is something most people know by heart, he said.

The Canadian national team will still be able to participate in ICC events, and funding to operate the teams will be provided through a controlled mechanism

The agreement, marking the first partnership between Zee and FIFA, also covers a range of age-group and futsal tournaments for both men and women, along with documentary series associated with each property

Temperatures in Paris went as high as 32 C ( 90 F) in the afternoon.