Evening brief: SP MLA Abu Azmi's 'Vande Mataram' remark sparks row, and all the latest news

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Published on: Jul 19, 2023, 17:01:03 IST

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‘Respect ’Vande Mataram' but can't read it': SP MLA Abu Azmi sparks row. BJP hits back

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi on Wednesday sparked a controversy over Vande Mataram, prompting a stern reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party. Read more

Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi. (HT Photo)

'India greater than any entity’: Congress leader questions party, 25 allies over coalition name

Congress leader Sharmistha Mukherjee on Wednesday questioned the need for the joint opposition to call itself ‘INDIA’ for next year's Lok Sabha polls, saying that the nation was ‘much greater’ than any person or entity. Read more

'I did everything she told me': Alcaraz reveals Navratilova's million-dollar advice that helped him topple Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz’s defeat of Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final might go down as one of the most famous and consequential victories in the history of men’s tennis. The rising superstar proved that he is truly the real deal, beating Djokovic on his favourite court in a high-pressure five-set match. Read more

Reddit reacts as Varun Dhawan bites Janhvi Kapoor’s ear during ‘creepy’ Bawaal photoshoot: Absolutely ridiculous

Bawaal, starring Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan, is scheduled to premiere on Prime Video this week. The actors have been busy with the film's promotions. Read more

International Chess Day 2023: How playing chess can boost your memory and mental health

A game of chess can turn any dull day into an invigorating and fun-filled one. The game not only engages but also makes sure you put your thinking cap on and provide the much-needed workout to your brain. Read more

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