School band competition to foster sense of pride, patriotism among children: Defence Secretary

ANI file photo Thousands of Nepalese youths, led by Generation Z, have protested against the government's ban on 26 social media platforms, leading to clashes with police that resulted in 16 deaths and 42 injuries. In response, the India-Nepal border has been put on alert by the Sashastra Seema Bal to prevent unrest from spilling over into India. Want More Context? 🔎

BJP targets Rahul Gandhi after Congress MP's 'what's done is done' remark NEW DELHI: The BJP criticized Congress leader Tariq Anwar for his dismissive comment on the vandalism of the national emblem at a shrine in J&K, accusing the party of supporting anti-national acts. In response, Anwar acknowledged the wrongdoing but argued that a religious place shouldn't feature the emblem, while local political leaders called for accountability regarding the incident. Want More Context? 🔎

NEW DELHI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) denied Congress' claim that it rejected an application to send SMSes about alleged election fraud in Maharashtra, clarifying that the application was declined by the service provider, not Trai. Congress leaders criticized the decision, linking it to a broader governmental effort to suppress information regarding alleged electoral fraud, particularly in the context of the 2024 Maharashtra elections. Want More Context? 🔎

Divya Deshmukh, rated 2478, stunned Africa No. 1 GM Bassem Amin, rated 2636, with the black pieces (Image credit: FIDE) NEW DELHI: Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old chess prodigy from Nagpur, achieved a significant milestone by defeating Africa's top-ranked GM Bassem Amin at the Grand Swiss in Uzbekistan, marking her first win in the open section after a rocky start. This victory reflects her growth and determination to learn from challenges, showcasing her potential in the...

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A Bijnor district court has sentenced 30-year-old Shubhdeep Singh to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 40,000 for murdering taxi driver Ramnarayan during a trip from Haridwar to Najibabad on August 7, 2022. After shooting Ramnarayan and abandoning him on the roadside, Singh fled with the vehicle but was later arrested by Nagina police, where he confessed to the crime. Want More Context? 🔎