Indian-origin Pizza Delivery Man Shot Dead in New York at Age 28

Agartala Flooding Forces Evacuations as River Levels Rise in Chandrapur-Baldakhal

Rising river levels triggered flooding in the Chandrapur-Baldakhal area of Agartala late Saturday night. Floodwaters entered residential homes, compelling many residents to evacuate. Affected families left their homes carrying essential belongings. Evacuation efforts are currently underway in the impacted neighbourhoods.

Indian National Killed, 9 Hurt in Oman Road Accident

One Indian national was killed and nine others were injured in a road accident in Oman on Saturday. The incident took place on Sultan Said bin Teymur Street when their vehicle veered off the road and overturned. The cause of the vehicle losing control has not been officially confirmed. Authorities in Oman responded to the scene following the crash.

'Grassroots outreach, youth connect': BJP sharpens poll strategy for 7 states

Raut dares Modi, Shah to sing full Vande Mataram without teleprompter

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to recite Vande Mataram in full without the aid of a teleprompter. The challenge came amid a political row sparked by the Congress party's decision to sing only two stanzas of the national song. The BJP criticised Congress over the move, framing it as a question of patriotism. Congress leaders hit back, accusing the BJP of exploiting nationalism for political purposes. The dispute has escalated into a broader exchange of accusations between the two parties over the song's recitation and its national significance.