August 12, 2026 7:50 AM

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Two persons killed, four injured in fire incident in Mumbai’s Vile Parle

In Mumbai, two persons lost their lives and four others were injured in a fire incident in Vile Parle last night. According to authorities, the fire broke out on the 11th floor of a ground-plus-12-storey building in Vile Parle West.   The incident was reported by the BMC's Mumbai Fire Brigade Contro...

August 12, 2026 8:16 AM

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Thousands of devotees perform Pithru Tharpanam across Keralam on Karkkidaka Vavu

Karkkidaka Vavu Bali, the traditional ritual of paying homage to departed ancestors, is being performed today at various temples across Keralam.   Karkkidaka Vavu Bali has begun in the early hours across Keralam. The rituals began between 3:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. at most temples.   The new moon day in t...

August 11, 2026 9:34 PM

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President Murmu gives assent to  National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026

  President Droupadi Murmu has given assent to Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Parliament had passed the Bill last month, amending the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The legislation seeks to give national song Vande Mataram the same statutory pro...

August 11, 2026 9:41 PM

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Hungary: Former Supreme Court Chief Andras Baka elected as new President 

Hungary’s parliament today elected former Supreme Court chief Andras Baka as the country’s next President. Baka, who will serve in the largely ceremonial role, was elected with the support of members of the governing centre-right Tisza party. Lawmakers from the opposition Fidesz party boycotted the ...

August 11, 2026 9:10 PM

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J&K: Mega Tiranga rally with 1,200-metre-long National Flag 

  In Jammu and Kashmir, a mega Tiranga rally was held today near the Line of Control in Teetwal, Karnah area of Kupwara district. A 1,200-metre-long National Flag was carried during the rally, which saw participation from school students, teachers, ex-servicemen, civil and police officials, civil so...

August 11, 2026 9:20 PM

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Jharkhand bandh: Normal life affected; students protest enters 18th day

  A BJP-called Jharkhand bandh affected normal life in several parts of the state today, with party workers protesting against the alleged lathi-charge on students during yesterday’s Assembly march. In Ranchi, ABVP workers attempted to march from the Old Vidhan Sabha towards the New Vidhan Sabha ove...