India Today Hindi Harper's Bazaar Reader’s Digest India Today Hindi Jharkhand students to burn Soren, Rahul effigies tomorrow as protests intensify Students free to express their views: BCI chairman apologises after NALSAR row The BCI chairperson has apologised to law students amid the NALSAR controversy, saying he regrets any words or communication that may have hurt their sentiments. BCI ordered freeze on NALSAR 2026 enrolment, then withdrew after backlash Supreme Court called BCI's move unnecessary, upheld students' protest rights BCI chairperson Mishra apologises to law students for causing anguish Jharkhand students to burn Soren, Rahul effigies tomorrow as protests intensify The announcement came as students took out a 'Tiranga Yatra' in Ranchi on Saturday, coinciding with the country's 80th Independence Day. The march began from Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, the site of the ongoing agitation, and ended at Albert Ekka Chowk. Tamil Nadu BJP chief's 'ask mother' jibe months after CM Vijay's 'father' remark BJP Tamil Nadu chief Nainar Nagenthran's "father" jibe at CM Vijay triggered a backlash, with TVK leaders and former BJP state chief K Annamalai condemning the remark for crossing the line of political decency. Tolerating 4% Hindus: Pak President says India thinks of Akhand Bharat On Pakistan's Independence Day, President Asif Ali Zardari said the country "tolerates" Hindus and claimed they are free in Pakistan. But what do Pakistan's own census figures and the record of its Hindu minority tell us about that claim? What does the word "tolerate" say about Pakistan's record? El Nino gaining power: India in crosshairs, model predicts when it will hit The fall and fall of Pakistan hockey: How a 4-time world champion lost its way Pakistan once set the standard for world hockey and were the envy of many teams around the globe. But from pushing India in a great rivalry that elevated the sport to being almost unrecognisable, the men in green are trying to find their way back to the glory days. Mahua Moitra writes to Lok Sabha Speaker over bid to evict her from Circuit House The Krishnanagar MP sought Birla's intervention, saying the episode raised questions about the safety and dignity of women parliamentarians. She also indicated that she could approach court over the alleged harassment. POK would have sought reunion: Omar Abdullah's special status pitch on I-Day Omar Abdullah argued that restoring Jammu and Kashmir's constitutional protections and statehood was necessary not only for the region but also for strengthening India's federal structure. Which freedom struggle did RSS join? Priyank Kharge's scathing attack on Sangh His remarks came amid a separate political battle in Karnataka over the state government's proposed legislation to regulate the use of government premises and public property by organisations, a move that could affect activities such as RSS shakhas held in public spaces. India Today Insight Remote village to India Test squad: How Auqib Nabi's patience, pace made Kashmir proud Why Andhra Pradesh's HR bill forms 95% of state's own revenue From the India Today archives (2010) | Indian music is vidya that must grow with every generation: Pandit Jasraj Why Rajasthan High Court has put its own premises on safety trial Why China's slowdown is reason for India to grow faster Stay within your limits: Govinda hits back at wife Ssunita Ahuja amid affair rumours Actor Govinda has reacted to his wife Ssunita Ahuja's remarks about his public appearances with debutant and co-actor Komal Rani Swarnkar. Here's what he said amid the renewed rumours about his personal life. A lost home and the question India must ask every August 15 Every Independence Day, as the Tricolour rises, I think of generations of freedom fighters who sacrificed everything so that we can live as free citizens. Freedom was not gifted to us; it was purchased with sacrifice. Are we proving ourselves worthy of the freedom? Sonia Gandhi tried to stop Vande Mataram rendition at I-Day event? Congress reacts As the rendition of Vande Mataram continues, Sonia Gandhi and Kharge can be seen making hand gestures towards those around them, which appear to signal that the singing or playing should be stopped. Gen Z outreach, Saptdhara roadmap, 'dimaagi' Naxal: PM's big I-Day message From reaching out to the youth after the massive protests to unveiling a seven-point reform framework, PM Modi used his Independence Day address from the Red Fort to highlight both the opportunities and challenges facing India. Take a break from news and test your vocab. Can you guess the word in 6 tries? At 17, he saved Ladakh. Years later, he became India's youngest Maha Vir Chakra recipient Chewang Rinchen joined Ladakh's defence as a 17-year-old schoolboy during the 1947–48 war. He became India's youngest Maha Vir Chakra recipient for his valour and courage. The Lieutenant Colonel also fought in the 1962 and 1971 wars, facing the enemy with the same youthful courage that had led him, at 17, to volunteer to defend his motherland. Here is the story of the 'Lion of Ladakh', as he was known. Indian CEO who brutally fired 900 employees on call loses job in shocking twist Vishal Garg, the Indian-origin CEO who became infamous for firing 900 employees on a Zoom call, has now been ousted from Better Home & Finance. Garg claims his successor, Daniel Lewis, won over the board and pushed him out just as he believed the company was nearing a turnaround. Taliban completes 5 years in power but Afghanistan remains in deep crisis The Taliban marked five years since returning to power with a victory parade in Kabul. The show of control contrasted with tightening restrictions, economic strain and a worsening humanitarian crisis. Hockey World Cup

Harmanpreet helps India mark Independence Day with 3-1 win over Wales Harmanpreet Singh's India began their Hockey World Cup campaign with a convincing 3-1 win over Wales on Independence Day. Harmanpreet Singh's brace helped India secure a strong start in their campaign. Amma did convert: Saba Pataudi on mother Sharmila Tagore, Islamic upbringing Saba Pataudi said Sharmila Tagore converted to Islam after marrying Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and taught her children the faith. She said religion was never imposed at home, where festivals across faiths were celebrated. Question Time: Weekly News Quiz Think you read the headlines this week? Let's test that! After hug row, BJP MP digs up Nehru's 'kiss' pics, gets fact-checked by Congress BJP MP Nishikant Dubey shared old photographs of ex-PM Jawaharlal Nehru after the row over Rahul Gandhi's hug with Sandeep Dikshit. The Congress hit back, saying the images were stripped of context and accused Dubey of distortion. 6.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Northern Sumatra hours after 7.7 tremor A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck northern Sumatra, Indonesia, a day after a deadly 7.7-magnitude quake in the region. The latest tremor occurred at a depth of 158 km, with authorities continuing to monitor the situation. Gandhi's last fast made India pay Rs 55 crore to Pakistan. What was the trigger? Even as India gained independence, the Partition triggered a humanitarian catastrophe because of communal strife. In January 1948, Mahatma Gandhi undertook his last fast, for the minorities in India and Pakistan. India released Rs 55 crore for Pakistan. Cinematic Saturday Inside Bollywood's pap economy: Who calls them, how they earn and what celebs hide India Today Digital spoke with Mumbai paparazzi to unpack how Bollywood sightings are planned, chased and sold. Their accounts reveal a business shaped by PR access, platform pressures and shifting celebrity boundaries. India (288/2) at Stumps 1st Test: Padikkal century allays pre-series fears as India seize control on Day 1 SL vs IND, 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkal's maiden Test century and a composed 150-run stand with KL Rahul helped India seize control in Galle, easing pre-series concerns over their vulnerability against spin as the visitors finished Day 1 on 288/2. Urdu mein Tiranga pehna hai: Row erupts as Congress mocks PM's I-Day attire Several Congress leaders mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the colour sequence of his pocket square, claiming it resembled the flag of Ireland. It sparked a debate on social media. India Today Podcasts Nothing But The Truth Cockroach Janta Party: The Road Ahead | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 149 Can India Break The Shackles Of Foreign Arms? | Chakravyuh | EP 38 Cricket Unfiltered Sarfaraz Khan Returns, IPL Or India & VVS Laxman's Next Move | Cricket Unfiltered | EP 9 Why Fasting Fails For Weight Loss: A Doctor’s Guide | Dr Shubham Vatsya | Doctor vs Internet Nothing But The Truth THE BATTLE OVER EGGS | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 148 6 Hours of Sleep is Destroying Your Healthspan | Here's Why | Doctor vs Internet Nothing But The Truth Challenges Ahead For Modi | Nothing But The Truth S2 | Ep 147 Monsoon Dengue is Over — Dengue is Now a Year-Long Threat | Dr Chandrakant Lahariya | Doctor vs Internet Rajdeep Sardesai Gaurav C Sawant Akshita Nandagopal Monday to Friday at 09:00 pm Monday to Friday at 08:00 pm Monday to Friday at 10:00 pm Monday to Friday at 07:00 pm Monday to Friday at 05:00 pm Monday to Friday at 06:00 pm WHAT’S HAPPENING IN 79 years of Independence: India's journey since 1947 AI mission, free coaching, nuke push: Key takeaways from's Independence Day speech In a first, Vande Mataram played at Red Fort on Independence Day What does freedom mean? Gen Z shares its vision of an independent India