Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 11:53 IST Vande Mataram and Jana Gana Mana played a powerful role in inspiring national sentiment during the freedom struggle. Both songs were written before Independence. (Photo Credit: X) On February 11, the Union Home Ministry issued new guidelines for the singing of Vande Mataram. According to the updated instructions, the National Song should be performed before the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana, at all government programmes and in schools.

Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 11:46 IST Usman Tariq's bowling action sparked a lively debate between Shreevats Goswami, R Ashwin and Aakash Chopra on social media. Pakistan's Usman Tariq (Getty Images) Usman Tariq took three wickets against the USA. Pakistan went top of Group A. And yet, the loudest noise after the match wasn’t about the win — it was about his bowling action.

The Centre on Wednesday issued fresh comprehensive guidelines establishing the official protocol for the rendition of India's national song Vande Mataram, specifying how and when it should be performed at government functions and the expected conduct of the audience, especially concerning the national anthem.  The new directives, issued by the Union Home Ministry, are intended to formalise the status and ceremonial role of the national song in public and official events across the country, placing greater emphasis on its observance during state functions and institutional gatherings.

Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 11:18 IST The biggest trigger was the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, carried out by Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, in November 2008, after which India hasn't played in Pakistan. India and Pakistan will play on February 15 in Colombo. (AFP Photo) India and Pakistan used to be archrivals when it came to cricket matches. That fact still remains.

[ A luxury car used for garbage? That sounds unbelievable, but it really happened in Hyderabad. This strange story is linked to one of the richest men in history. Many people still debate whether it is fact or legend. It involves pride, power, and a royal lesson. The man at the center of it was Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad.

Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 11:12 IST Penguin Random House India Receives Delhi Police Notice Over Leak Of General Naravane's Memoir News18 Penguin Random House India Receives Delhi Police Notice Over Leak Of General Naravane’s Memoir Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: February 11, 2026, 11:12 IST News india Penguin Random House India Receives Delhi Police Notice Over Leak Of General Naravane's Memoir…

Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 10:48 IST Sanju Samson's World Cup hopes hang in balance as Ishan Kishan surges ahead, but Abhishek Sharma’s illness could reopen the door ahead of India’s Namibia clash. Ishan Kishan (left) has raced ahead of Sanju Samson in the pecking order. (PTI Photo) One man’s loss is another man’s gain, a proverb that originated in the 17th century but can still be sensed today inside the Indian dressing room.

Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 09:45 IST Sources claim that Pakistan’s I&B Ministry has issued special directives to domestic media outlets to provide extensive and positive coverage of Bangladesh’s general elections The Bangladesh elections will be held on February 12. (IMAGE: AFP FILE) More than 30 Pakistani journalists, election observers and civil society activists have arrived in Bangladesh ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for February 12, in what sources describe as an unprecedented level of cross-border engagement.

[ In an industry where release dates are usually planned months or at most a couple of years ahead, the announcement of a film scheduled to premiere a century later has taken many by surprise. This completed project, finished in 2015, is officially set to be released in the year 2115, making it one of the most unusual launches in cinematic history.

Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 10:48 IST Deaceased farmer Manish died due to electrocution, his wife due to hanging, and the three children due to strangulation. Wall Message, Diary Note Found After Family Deaths in Mathura (Photo: X) Evoking chilling memories of the Burari case, five members of a family were found dead inside their home in a village in Mathura on Tuesday.

Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 19:57 IST USA's Mohammad Mohsin says all pressure is on Pakistan for tomorrow's 2026 T20 World Cup clash. USA and Pakistan will take on each other tomorrow. (AP) USA all-rounder Mohammad Mohsin said on Monday (February 9) that all the pressure to win the upcoming match against Pakistan would be on the latter. Mohsin pointed to the USA’s shock upset of Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup, and their ‘nothing to lose’ attitude, saying the onus is on their stronger and more experienced opponents to find a way to beat the fledgling cricketing nation.

[ Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 10:39 IST Amid the Amul milk controversy and coliform bacteria debate, here’s a clear explainer on whether boiling pouch milk for 5 minutes makes it safe. Here's what boiling milk really does. (Representative image) Milk rarely makes national headlines. But this month, it did. After viral lab reports alleged high coliform levels in certain pouch milk brands, including products from Amul.

Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 10:10 IST India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo on February 15 was confirmed after ICC, PCB, and BCB talks, causing flight and hotel prices to surge. Flight, hotel ticket prices soar after announcement of India vs Pakistan clash After days of suspense, the India vs Pakistan group stage clash in the T20 World Cup on February 15 received the green light following back-channel talks among the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Gujarat High Court has granted ad-interim relief by staying, until the next date of hearing, a notice issued by the Deputy Collector of Vadodara in a 2018 land transaction in the Dhuldhoyawad Fatehpura area, on grounds that it was executed without prior permission under the Gujarat Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in Disturbed Areas Act, 1991 (commonly known as the Disturbed Areas Act).

Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 10:13 IST Ehsan Adil made his USA debut against Pakistan yesterday, joining a rare group of cricketers who have represented two nations in T20 internationals. Ehsan Adil, who earlier represented Pakistan, donned USA colours in the 2026 T20 World Cup (Getty Images) Fast bowler Ehsan Adil’s international comeback came with a twist — he made his USA debut in the 2026 T20 World Cup against Pakistan, the country he once represented.

[ Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 10:23 IST The Instagram video features screenshots of WhatsApp chats showing her friends repeatedly checking on her well-being and offering immediate financial assistance. Her friends even shared their UPI IDs to make sending money easier and faster.(Photo Credit: Instagram) A German woman’s recent experience in India has struck a chord with people after she shared how her friends stepped in to help when she lost her only credit card during her trip.

Budget Session Of Parliament 2026 Live Updates: Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to continue discussion on the Union Budget 2026-26 on Wednesday. On Tuesday, as both Houses discussed the Budget, the Opposition MPs took the opportunity to slam the Centre over the framework of the India-United States interim trade agreement. Further, the Opposition has submitted a no-confidence notice against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 20:18 IST Pakistan pacer Salman Mirza says that the team is preparing for the T20 World Cup, with participation against India pending government approval. Pakistan's players form a huddle during their T20 World Cup opener. (AP Photo) Pakistan pacer Salman Mirza has said that his team is preparing for the entire T20 World Cup and not for individual games, adding that it still rests on the government’s decision if the team will feature in the February 15 game against arch-rivals India.

[ When we think of India’s borders, the image that usually comes to mind is that of barbed wire fencing, a scene often shown in films and on television. Yet, if you look closely, you may notice glass bottles hanging at intervals along the fence. They may appear ordinary, even discarded, but they serve a crucial purpose in safeguarding the nation.

Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 09:46 IST Despite the fall in night temperatures, daytime conditions across northern and central India are expected to remain bright and sunny with clear skies. Winter Chill Likely to Increase Across Northern Plains on February 11. Getty Images Cold winds all set to return to northern plains. A western disturbance moving eastward is expected to strengthen cold winds across the northern plains, leading to a drop in minimum temperatures on February 11, according to weather observations.

Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 20:35 IST Brian Bennett's unbeaten 48 led Zimbabwe to an eight-wicket win over Oman in the T20 World Cup, with Muzarabani, Ngarava, and Evans starring in a dominant bowling display. Brian Bennett's unbeaten 48 off 36 balls propels Zimbabwe to 8-wicket win Brian Bennett, highly rated for his cricket prowess, showcased his skills on the big stage with an unbeaten 48 off 36 balls, propelling Zimbabwe to an eight-wicket victory over Oman in their T20 World Cup match on Monday.

[ Revati Sule and Sarang Lakhanee entered political and social conversations ever since their engagement with confirmations coming from personal posts rather than official announcements. Revati, daughter of NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule, is set to marry Sarang Lakhanee, who comes from a business family based in Nagpur. The first public confirmation came from Revati’s brother, Vijay Sule, who shared a photograph of the couple on his Instagram Stories.

Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 09:17 IST Asif Nazrul says BCB and Litton Das's squad skipped the T20 World Cup in India to protect national dignity, not due to a government decision. Asif Nazrul (left) has clearly stated last month that it was the government behind the boycott. (AFP Photo) In a surprising reversal that has raised eyebrows, Bangladesh sports advisor Asif Nazrul is now claiming that it was the men’s team and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) – not the government- that decided against participating in the ongoing…

[ Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 08:13 IST You may have seen many examples of Dubai’s safety on social media, but the country’s system also helps recover lost valuables. An Indian family recently experienced this first-hand The waste-collection worker took the pouch to the Gold Souk, where there is a formal system for handing over found gold items. Dubai’s reputation for safety often goes viral on social media, but the city is equally known for something rarer: the swift recovery of lost valuables.

Last Updated:February 11, 2026, 08:39 IST There could be empty seats during the non-India matches of the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi hosted its first match of the ongoing world cup on Tuesday. (PTI Photo) The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is encountering a challenging week as it hosts five ICC T20 World Cup 2026…