UP govt imposes complete ban on analogue dairy products including paneer, ghee and khoya
The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday issued a total statewide ban on analogue dairy products including paneer, ghee and khoya. Earlier officials had proposed restrictions and enforcement actions via the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) against mislabeled sales in hotels and restaurants. Similar bans on analogue items (like paneer, butter, and ghee made from vegetable fats) have been enacted in states like Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh under FSSAI misbranding guidelines.
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Keran Valley witnesses historic Independence Day celebration at midnight with fireworks and patriotic fervours
Keran Valley, along the LoC in Kashmir witnessed historic 80th Independence Day celebration at midnight with fireworks and patriotic slogans. The entire country along with Jammu and Kashmir celebrated the Independence Day with full fervour and enthusiasm.
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Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen admitted to SSKM Hospital in critical condition
Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen has been admitted to SSKM Hospital in Kolkata after his health deteriorated. Doctors are keeping the 70-year-old director under close observation, industry sources said on Saturday.
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BJP seeks apology from Congress for disrespecting Vande Mataram at party’s Independence Day event
As the country celebrated its 80th Independence Day, the complete full national song was played at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi on Saturday. However, a video is being circulated on social media, with some users pointing out that Rahul and Sonia had signalled it to stop. However, the party later clarified that Sonia was only asking for a chair for Kharge, who continued standing during the flag hoisting ceremony.
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Rahul Gandhi gets Lok Sabha privileges panel notice over remarks against Home Minister Amit Shah
The Lok Sabha’s Privileges Committee on Friday issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi, seeking his reply over a breach of privilege complaint concerning remarks he allegedly made against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a Parliamentary debate in Lok Sabha. He has been asked to submit his response by August 28. It should be noted that the notice is related to a complaint submitted by BJP MP Anurag Thakur to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla last month, alleging that the Rahul Gandhi used unparliamentary and derogatory language and levelled serious allegations against the Home Minister during the debate on the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.
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PM Modi to address nation from ramparts of Red Fort for 13th consecutive time on 80th Independence Day
India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on Saturday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the national celebrations from the historic Red Fort in Delhi. The grand ceremony will combine traditional military honours with a strong focus on India’s national journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, with the 150-year legacy of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ and the contribution of the country’s youth taking centre stage. For the first time, ‘Vande Mataram’ will be rendered as part of the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort. The ceremony will also feature a coordinated flag-hoisting and 21-Gun Salute, followed by the Prime Minister’s address to the nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument.
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Pakistan’s ‘slavery mentality’ on display again as Shehbaz Sharif praises Trump in Independence Day speech
Pakistan’s slavery mentality is visible again as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif again praised US president Donald Trump in Independence Day speech for his role in securing a timely ceasefire between Islamabad and New Delhi last year, saying it helped save millions of innocent lives. Shahbaz Sharif during his address to the nation suddenly remembered US President Donald Trump and thanked him for the ceasefire.
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Shubman Gill set to become first Indian captain to register major milestone in WTC history
India captain Shubman Gill has been a force to reckon with in red-ball cricket. The 26-year-old has scored 950 runs in eight matches in the ongoing World Test Championship and is currently the third-highest run-scorer in the tournament behind Joe Root and Harry Brook. Against Sri Lanka, in the opening match of the two-match series in Galle, the youngster will aim to keep up with the momentum as he is also closing in on two major milestones.
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Vande Mataram to 21-gun salute, Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort to witness 6 firsts this year
Amid tight security, India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking 79 years of freedom from British colonial rule. The grand event will take place at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi, where PM Modi will unfurl the national flag and deliver his 13th consecutive address to the nation. The grand event at the Red Fort is set to commemorate 150 years of the enduring legacy of the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ and celebrate the energy, aspirations and pivotal contribution of ‘Yuva Shakti’ in driving India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.
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Punjab man’s video exposes ‘Donkey’ route horror, says ‘I made a mistake’ in tearful appeal from Mexico
A distressing video of a Punjabi Sikh youth claiming to be stranded in Mexico has surfaced on social media, with the man making an emotional appeal to others not to risk their lives by taking the illegal ‘donkey’ route to foreign countries. In the 33-second clip, the youth is seen lying on a bed inside a room, with folded hands, as he describes an alleged assault and repeatedly warns people against making the same mistake.
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