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In a significant development from Uttar Pradesh, the renowned co-founder of Alt News, Mohammed Zubair, finds himself ensnared in a legal net. On 28th August, the UP Police officially booked Zubair under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015's Section 74. His alleged wrongdoing? Sharing a video on social media that exposed a minor's identity.

VADODARA, Gujarat: The quaint city of Vadodara recently witnessed an incident that has many tongues wagging and eyebrows raised. In an unforeseen turn of events, and in a place where alcohol is stringently prohibited, a woman was detained for locking horns with the police under the spell of intoxication.

In a groundbreaking moment that will be etched in India's sports history, Neeraj Chopra, our celebrated Olympic champion, seized a phenomenal victory. On a chilly Monday morning in Budapest, Chopra's javelin soared through the air, piercing the atmosphere with determination and landing India its inaugural gold at the World Athletics Championships. The feat becomes all the more commendable as he managed to clinch the win with a margin of less than a meter against his fierce competitor, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.

In an era marked by significant international tensions, evolving economic alliances, and the shared trauma of a pandemic, the world has been seeking a beacon. This Sunday, in the heart of Delhi at the B20 summit, a profound argument was presented by none other than the Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar, casting India in a pioneering role, especially for the global south.

New Delhi - There are pivotal moments in history that demand recognition, and the NDTV G20 Conclave held in the heart of the Indian capital was a witness to one such moment. The very air seemed charged with anticipation, and when Alex Ellis, the UK envoy to India, took the stage, he was about to reveal the full extent of India's ever-growing influence on the global stage.

In the quaint town of Dakor, Gujarat, the serene surroundings of the Shri Ranchhodraiji Maharaj Mandir were disrupted by a chorus of discontent on August 26, 2023. A mere day after the temple management's controversial decision to levy charges for what is termed 'VIP darshan', a significant wave of protest rose amongst devotees and local leaders.

Calcutta, August 25 - In a landmark judgment, the Calcutta High Court declared, "Durga Puja is a secular festival just like a fair, not religious." Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya, whose remarks are now at the center of extensive discussions, emphasized that the renowned festival is a convergence of various cultures and not merely a religious observance.

In an era where interstellar achievements should ideally unite a nation in pride, some prefer to dwell in the confines of political rivalry. This Saturday was no exception.

In the bustling streets of India, a decade ago, you'd catch glimpses of Western influence – from the clothes on the back of a local resident to the imported items filling up their homes. Working abroad or globe-trotting was the emblem of prestige, a symbol of having 'arrived'. The treasures of Sanatan Dharma felt distant, almost lost in a mist of the past. The mere act of embracing one's cultural heritage was often seen through skeptical eyes, considered an archaic way of thinking. But times have changed, and India today is undergoing a transformative renaissance, melding the ancient with t...