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A wave of patriotism and cultural pride swept through District Doda as educational institutions actively participated in the special phase of celebrations commemorating the 150th anniversary of the National Song "Vande Mataram." The celebrations were marked by a series of vibrant and meaningful...

New Delhi, March 25 The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea against a recent home ministry circular on the singing of the national song, "Vande Mataram," at official events and schools, saying the directive was not mandatory.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices...

Hyderabad, March 25 The Telangana BJP has urged Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla to direct the Assembly Speaker to suspend the membership of AIMIM MLAs for showing disrespect towards the national song in the Assembly.A delegation of BJP leaders, led by the party's state President N. Ramchander Rao...

New Delhi, March 25 The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea challenging a home ministry circular on singing the national song "Vande Mataram" at official events, stating that the directive was not mandatory.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya...

Hyderabad, March 16 Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Monday criticized AIMIM legislators for walking out of the Telangana assembly during the performance of the national song 'Vande Mataram'.He said it was "shameful" that AIMIM MLAs chose to "walk out" of the assembly while 'Vande Mataram'...

Kohima, March 14 The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) is scheduled to hold a public rally here on Monday in protest against the "compulsory imposition" of the national song, 'Vande Mataram', following a recent directive by the Ministry of Home Affairs.According to the federation, the rally will...

Washington, March 9 – The Consulate General of India in Houston hosted a cultural evening to commemorate the 150th anniversary of "Vande Mataram," the iconic national song composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.The event was organized in collaboration with the Center for Indian Classical Music...

Kolkata, March 5 – A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Thursday questioned the admissibility of a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the comprehensive guidelines issued by the Central government on the official protocol for the rendition of the country's national song...

Kohima, March 3 – The Nagaland Assembly on Tuesday decided to refer the issue of singing the national song “Vande Mataram” in the assembly to a Select Committee for detailed examination, following objections raised by several legislators.Speaker Sharingain Longkumer announced the decision...

March 3, Kohima: Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has suggested a Select Committee of the House to review the use of "Vande Mataram."In his remarks during the discussion on the Motion of thanks to the Governor's address in the Assembly session today, the Chief Minister said the matter is both...

March 3, Kohima: Members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly today strongly opposed the playing of the National Song, "Vande Mataram," on the first day of the 8th Session of the State Assembly, citing concerns under Article 371(A) of the Constitution.Initiating the discussion on the Motion of...

Chandigarh, February 27 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday alleged that the Congress had curtailed the 'Vande Mataram' song, bowing to the Muslim League, and accused the party of continuing its appeasement politics even seven decades after independence.He said that 'Vande...

Gandhinagar, February 23 – The ruling BJP and the opposition Congress engaged in a heated debate in the Gujarat Assembly on Monday after Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel moved a resolution to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the national song "Vande Mataram."During the debate, Deputy Chief...

Kochi, February 22 The CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon-2026 concluded here on Sunday, marking the end of a 25-day journey covering 6,553 km along the country's eastern and western coastlines.The concluding ceremony was attended by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay...

New Delhi, February 18 The Department of Training and Technical Education (DTTE) of the Delhi government has directed all institutions under its administrative control to ensure that the national song 'Vande Mataram' is sung in full, with all six paragraphs, during official programmes...

The Budget Session of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly commenced today in a solemn and ceremonial manner, with Governor C. H. Vijayashankar addressing the House and outlining the government's policies, achievements, and future plans. In a historic first, the session began with the National...

Hyderabad, February 16 CPI (M) General Secretary M A Baby said on Monday that the setback suffered by the ruling LDF in Kerala in the recent local body elections was temporary, and that it would win a third term in the upcoming assembly elections.He also cited the statement of senior Congress...

Lucknow, February 16 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Monday that opposing "Vande Mataram" and making "derogatory remarks" against national symbols is tantamount to treason.He accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of misleading the public in the name of the Constitution...

New Delhi, February 16 – BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi strongly defended the national song, "Vande Mataram," on Monday, calling attempts to communalize or criticize it "a form of criminal anarchy."Speaking amid renewed debate over the song's ceremonial role at official events, Naqvi urged...

Kolkata, Feb 12 The Centre’s directive mandating that all six stanzas of the national song, 'Vande Mataram', be sung before the national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana', at official functions has triggered a sharp political face-off in West Bengal ahead of the Assembly elections.While the TMC has...