New Delhi: The Union home ministry has issued an order requiring all six stanzas of the national anthemvan der matalan” — including the last four songs abandoned by the Jawaharlal-led Nehru government, purportedly to preserve the song’s “secular” appeal — should be sung at all official events and other occasions.The order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on February 6, 2026, provides for the “official version” of the song – encompassing all six verses of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s original composition. The order stipulates that the duration of the song to be played or sung shall be 3 minutes and 10 seconds, and also stipulates the occasions on which “Vande Mataram” shall be sung or performed and the protocols to be followed in commemoration of the national anthem.MHA’s directive for ‘Vande Mataram’ coincides with the celebration of the song’s 150th anniversary.When the national anthem is played, all spectators present must stand at attention. However, this rule should not be enforced in cinema halls when Vande Mataram is shown as part of a film or during newsreels “as standing spectators interfere with the viewing of the film and may result in a disturbance of peace and order”.As per the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the national anthem will be played at all civil honor ceremonies, official state functions and functions organized by the government chaired by the President of India. The song should be played when the president arrives and leaves such duties.‘Vande Mataram’ will also be broadcast on state media like Akashwani and Doordarshan before and after the President’s address to the nation.At the state level, the national anthem should be played at all official state functions upon the arrival and departure of the governor or lieutenant governor.Further, the Vande Mataram competition shall also be played on any other occasion where a warrant has been issued by the Government of India.Before the national anthem is played, there are drums – an instrument like a “mridang” or a trumpet is played. In marching training, there are seven steps before the national anthem begins.In its directive on singing of ‘Vande Mataram’, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that the song will be sung at all cultural events and occasions where the national flag is hoisted. Apart from official state functions, the song can also be sung by the President of India upon arrival and departure at government and public functions.The Ministry of Interior has directed that all six verses of the national anthem must be sung at such events, according to the official version.Informal events attended by ministers may also witness collective singing of the song.As per MHA guidelines, morning assemblies in all schools must include collective singing of the national anthem.
Americans have bigger tax returns in these three states; check if you qualify
U.S. citizens in some states have another reason to cheer, as recent court rulings mean they may get larger tax returns in 2026. Donald Trump and other federal officials have pledged to issue checks averaging about $4,000.

“We’re going to see the largest refund cycle in the history of the United States, and people are going to get a lot of refund checks,” National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said in an interview with Fox Business Channel, adding that the numbers were “shocking.”
Which states will benefit?
people located in the following states LouisianaMississippi and Texas may benefit from a court ruling. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in February that the Tax Court’s decision in Sirius Solutions, LLLP v. Commissioner will be vacated.
As a result, Americans living in these three states will not be subject to self-employment tax on their tax returns this year. This will only be the case if they are true limited partners under the law.
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Limited partners are the owners operating in a limited liability partnership (LLP). The individuals listed above benefit from protection from personal liability arising from corporate obligations, debts, misconduct or negligence. LLP partners manage the day-to-day operations of the business while also protecting personal assets from business-related lawsuits or lawsuits that may affect other partners.
This practice is common among medical, accounting, and law firms. An individual’s risk is limited to the amount of their investment in the company. Limited liability partnerships also do not pay federal income taxes. Profits are passed to the partners, who report the profits on their individual returns via Schedule K-1. While these partners were earlier also required to pay self-employment tax, a February court ruling eliminated the tax liability of limited partners in the three states.
Ensure representation of marginalized groups in MPs’ legal teams: SC | India News
NEW DELHI: Taking note of observations that no advocate from the Scheduled Tribes has been appointed as a government lawyer in the Madhya Pradesh high court and representation of scheduled castes and OBCs is also very low, the Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the state’s attorney general to ensure representation of marginalized communities and women.“How can they show up if they are not given a chance?” a bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh said while hearing a petition seeking reservation from advocates of the OBC community in the appointment of government pleaders in Parliament. The court said that while the stay order could not be passed, the issue should be brought to the attention of the state attorney general for remedial action.Advocate Varun Thakur, appearing for the petitioner, said that since Independence, not a single ST lawyer has been selected as a government lawyer and only a token number of SC candidates have been appointed. Among more than 100 appointed lawyers, there is only one female lawyer. He said the lack of such representation in the attorney general’s office had long-term consequences for the legal profession, as government legal officers were often considered for promotion to judges.“The people we represent are not represented,” Thakur said.Lawyers appearing for the state assured the judge that those concerns would be communicated to the attorney general.
Nancy Guthrie case update: Man detained for questioning; search for missing woman ongoing
renew: The Pima County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that one person is being questioned in the Nancy Guthrie case. The man was taken into custody at a traffic stop south of Tucson.

The department said in a post on
ability: A person of interest in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has reportedly been detained, according to Fox News investigative reporter Michael Ruiz, who cited law enforcement sources in a post on X. The man has not been arrested but is being held for questioning.
According to ABC News, the person was detained at Tucson. Law enforcement officers are currently preparing to search properties associated with this individual.
Nancy Guthrie Not found yet.
CCTV footage
The development comes hours after the F.B.I. CCTV Video and images show a masked armed man approaching Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona home on January 31, the night she disappeared.
The video shows the man, who appears to be wearing a handgun in a holster, approach the front door and allegedly tamper with the doorbell camera. The man was also seen wearing a backpack and a ski mask.
FBI Director Kash Patel shared the images on X, saying it took investigators days to recover the footage.
“Over the past eight days, the FBI and the Pima County Sheriff’s Department have been working closely with our private sector partners to continue to recover any images or video footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home that may have been lost, corrupted, or inaccessible due to various factors, including deletion of the recording device. The video was recovered from residual data in the back-end system,” he wrote.
“Working with our partners – as of this morning, law enforcement has discovered these new, previously inaccessible images showing an armed man who appears to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning she disappeared.”
Trump’s reaction
President Donald Trump expressed “pure disgust” after watching surveillance footage.
White House press secretary Carolyn Leavitt spoke about his reaction after the FBI released the video on Tuesday.
“Of course, like all Americans, his initial reaction was pure disgust,” Levitt said.
T20 World Cup: India’s strategic shift ahead of Pakistan clash Cricket News
In response to the relatively lackluster pitches in the tournament, especially in Colombo, India will hope the bowlers improve their game and the batsmen adapt quicker…New Delhi: India’s pacers and spinners split into two separate nets at the two center squares at Ferozeshah Kotla on Tuesday night. For the next two hours, the bowlers bowled with all their might, a rare occurrence in a long and important game where players look to conserve energy for the big moments. The batsmen’s sustained attack has dominated the headlines for more than a month. Under the lights at Kotla, the spotlight was firmly on the bowlers who gave their all in the first two days of the match against Namibia.Push boundaries with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!Only Abhishek Sharma, who is still recovering from a stomach ailment, did not attend the rigorous meeting.As expected, preparations go beyond just the game against Namibia. It seems that there is a clear change in the Indian team’s approach. With all administrative and political hurdles cleared for the February 15 match against Pakistan in Colombo on Monday evening, it was time to focus on the details. As scary as last Saturday’s match against the United States was, India’s action really begins on Sunday. The situation in Colombo is markedly different from the recent situation in India, which will consume a lot of mental space.
“We understand the sentiments and different politics between the two countries. But I think it is very important for us to focus on the cricketing aspect. Going to Colombo will be a challenge, Pakistan has been stationed there for the past two weeks. We are fully focused on playing our best game in next week’s game,” India’s outspoken assistant coach Ryan Ten Duchard said Tuesday.The nature of the pitches in the tournament so far has generally not encouraged big scores. In particular, the relatively poor stadium conditions at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will definitely not escape the attention of Indian think tanks. As a result, there is an urge to deviate from all-out attacking batting, with the pitch expected to get tired and sluggish as the match progresses.“Judging from the performance in the first five or six days of the game, the strategy and our approach may be adjusted slightly,” Doshart said.“The pitch hasn’t turned out the way we thought it would and again and again we’re trying to adapt. We should be much better than we were in Mumbai (against USA). We’ve been giving it our all but with the pitch around you, you need a little bit of technique,” he added before turning his attention to the bowling attack.“I don’t think our bowlers have fired yet,” Doshart said. “It might be a little easy to watch the U.S. game and say that was a really good bowling performance, but you have to objectively analyze where we put the ball and how we used it. We also expect more from the bowlers.“We have world-class bowlers and that does give the batsmen the freedom to make mistakes in this format. If you keep bowling 250, you are going to make mistakes. But we also need to react to situations,” Doshcate said.Washington offers optionsand washington sundar In his first practice since recovering from a rib injury a month ago, the team has begun reviewing combinations based on court conditions. “You know the luxury of having four all-rounders is you can change the combination. That’s where Washington fits in,” Doshat said.
Nancy Guthrie Update: Why FBI Hostage Rescue Team is in Tucson on kidnapping case; experts provide critical update
The FBI’s elite Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) is assisting with the rescue in Tucson, Arizona Nancy Guthrie kidnapping According to reports, the case. HRT is assisting the Pima County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation.
It was previously reported that the Sheriff’s Department mobilized SWAT vehicle and other persons assisting in the matter. HRT is the FBI’s equivalent of SWAT, a highly trained team designed to execute tactical operations.
Guthrie, 84, was reported missing on Feb. 1 and authorities believe she was abducted from her home the night before. The FBI today released footage and photos showing potential subjects. Since then, there have been reports of activity by the group Bitcoin account This was mentioned in the alleged ransom note sent in Guthrie’s case. A manhunt has also been launched and has spread to the border with New Mexico, according to police scanners.
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While authorities have not yet released the names of suspects or persons of interest, FBI and other law enforcement officials reportedly surrounded daughter Anne Guthrie’s neighborhood. Anne had dinner with her mother the night she disappeared. Her husband, Tommaso Cioni, then dropped Guthrie off at her home, which was reportedly nearby. This reportedly makes him possibly the last person to see her before she was taken away.
Amid major developments in Guthrie’s case, one expert weighs in on why HRT was called to Tucson. Retired FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer shares her thoughts on X.
What experts say about HRT
Coffindaffer wrote on the social media platform, “The SWAT team has been on the job for 15 years and trained as Hostage Rescue Team operators. The SWAT team and the Hostage Rescue Team are well prepared to respond to the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping.”
Hinting at impending action in the case, the expert added, “I can tell you, as an augmented team operator, I’ve worked with HRT on many operations, and it’s not like these guys have no role.”
She also expressed hope that Guthrie was still alive. HRT and SWAT often handle sensitive hostage situations. “Oh my gosh! Is it possible that, as Savannah Guthrie said in her final plea, she is still alive and they are tracking the kidnapper and Nancy’s location?” Coffendaver added.
All eyes are on investigators’ progress as they warn that time is of the essence given that Guthrie needs to take daily medication. The woman reportedly suffered from heart problems, high blood pressure and used a pacemaker.
SC: Packaged foods must carry warning labels on front of package | India News
New Delhi: Supreme Court The Center and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India were told on Tuesday to prioritize the health of citizens and not take advantage of multinational corporations. A court has called for the implementation of a “front-of-pack warning label” system on processed food packaging to ensure clear symbols on the front list the sugar, salt, saturated fat and calories contained in them.Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan expressed their displeasure FosayThe response sought more time to conduct studies and said the courts would intervene if authorities failed to do so.“You should not be concerned about multinational corporations but about the right to health of the citizens of the country,” the judge said, giving three weeks to conduct a study. In April last year, the court directed an expert committee appointed by the Center to prepare recommendations and submit a report on changes in ingredient display rules. The Union government said it decided to amend the regulations after receiving 14,000 comments on the new rules, according to an affidavit filed by FSSAI. The court was hearing a PIL seeking directions from the Center and states to make front-of-pack warning labels mandatory for processed food products.The FSSAI in 2014 approved a proposal to display nutritional information, including total sugar, salt and saturated fat content, in bold and prominent font size on packaged food labels. “As well as empowering consumers to make healthier choices, the amendment will help combat the rise of non-communicable diseases and promote public health and well-being,” a government statement said.
Exclusive: Mumbai Indians reject RCB for IPL 2026 match at DY Patil Stadium | News Updates
New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) continues search for alternative home for 2026 matches indian premier league (IPL) edition, DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai has been left out. According to reliable sources, RCB did not get permission from the regulatory authorities. mumbai indians (MI) playing their game at DY Patil. Sources tracking the developments explained that the IPL 2025 champions need a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) to play in the same catchment area as MI but are yet to receive it.“If a team wants to set up a base not far from the home ground of another team, then permission is required to proceed. It is the same catchment area. Wankhede and DY Patil are not far from each other. If a team wants to set up a base at DY Patil, it cannot happen without the approval of the Wankhede operating base. MI reasoned, ‘Why only DY Patil and not any other stadium in the country? There are many,” the source explained.
It was further learned that RCB has held detailed talks with the Chhattisgarh government to host at least two home matches in Raipur in 2026. With DY Patil no longer available, Indore becomes an option for the remaining five matches.“There were discussions when DY Patil was contesting but now it is no more and Indore is back in the fray,” the source added.
KSCA continues push for RCB match in Chinnaswamy
The Chinnaswamy Stadium has not hosted a major cricket match since the tragic stampede on June 4. The iconic venue is currently undergoing upgrades based on 17 recommendations from Justice D’Cunha’s committee, and KSCA has already initiated work on most of them. The RCB also met Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday. Chief Operating Officer Rajesh Menon, KSCA Chairman Venkatesh Prasad and several other representatives were present at the meeting.Prasad expressed optimism after Monday’s meeting, but the team continues to explore options. As the season approaches, the decision needs to be communicated to the IPL Governing Council and BCCI at the earliest to ensure a timely release of the season schedule.
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A venue inspection will take place on Wednesday and some clarification is expected following a meeting of officials.“In Wednesday’s meeting, senior government, police and legal officials will discuss the actions that can be taken at the government level and instructions to be issued to the KSCA. The extent to which the issues raised by the Justice D’Cunha committee have to be considered. We need the chief minister’s approval,” Parameshwara said.
Nancy Guthrie kidnapping suspect in custody? What you need to know about detainees; FBI director shares latest updates
Already a person detained In the kidnapping case of Nancy Guthrie, ABC News reports. Authorities reportedly detained the individual at a location south of Tucson, Arizona. However, the 84-year-old man is still missing.
What you need to know about detainees
Law enforcement officials are now reportedly preparing to search locations linked to the man.
It is important to note that this person has just been detained rather than arrested. There are no reports that this person is a suspect in Guthrie’s kidnapping. However, authorities plan to question the detainees.
In the meantime, FBI Director Kash Patel shared an important update with Fox News’ Sean Hannity. He said there is now a “person of interest” in the Guthrie kidnapping case. Previously, both the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI announced that there are currently no suspects or persons of interest in the case.
However, according to Patel, after authorities released Camera footage and photosfrom Guthrie’s Lane, shows an underlying theme.
It was unclear whether the detainee was the same person seen in the video. The action comes after the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI launched a manhunt today. visual effects display SWAT vehicle Mobilization and reporting indicate that the F.B.I. hormone replacement therapy Also seen in Tucson.
Agents were also seen swarming the neighborhood of Guthrie’s daughter Anne. Notably, Guthrie dined with Anne on the night she disappeared. Anne’s husband, Tommaso Cioni, was reportedly the last person to see Guthrie before she was taken away, as he dropped her off at her home that night. Former NewsNation reporter Ashley Banfield also reported that Cione was a suspect, but authorities retracted that report. However, this aroused enough interest from Guthrie’s son-in-law.
The latest detentions also follow reports from TMZ and other publications of Bitcoin account activity mentioned in alleged ransom letters received in the Nancy Guthrie case.
