The Kharge Vande Mataram row intensified on Tuesday, August 18, as Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge defended the version of the national song followed by his party and rejected BJP allegations of disrespect. The dispute has also fuelled a wider Congress-BJP clash as Kharge focuses on strengthening the party in Goa ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Vande Mataram Row Intensifies Kharge t

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s proposed new office at Namakkal Kavignar Maligai has come under scrutiny following allegations over the renovation tender process. The office is reportedly being shifted to the 10th floor to allow the Chief Minister to work closer to senior government officials and improve administrative coordination. ₹5.54 Crore Renovation Tender Draws Scrutiny Questions have been raised over the reported ₹5.54 crore renovation te