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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a traditional welcome in Slovakia, including bread and salt and renditions of 'Vande Mataram,' during his visit. The visit aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between India and Slovakia.
The Governor of Kerala expressed displeasure over an 'incomplete' performance of Vande Mataram in the Kerala Assembly, prompting a reply from the Chief Minister who stated a full rendition is not mandatory.
Approximately 480,000 students across 614 madrasas are preparing to comply with an order to follow the 'Vande Mataram' directive.
A controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after 'Vande Mataram' was played before the Tamil invocation song at a swearing-in ceremony, prompting criticism from the DMK. The DMK accused the Vijay government of engaging in BJP politics by prioritizing the national song.
The new BJP government in West Bengal has issued a directive making the singing of "Vande Mataram" mandatory in school morning assemblies. This move is part of the government's initial policy changes after taking office.
Popular actor Vijay has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, promising a new beginning for the state. His inauguration, marked by a "star-style" oath and a distinctive suit, has garnered widespread attention and sparked discussions about his new administration and a state song controversy.
India's cabinet has approved a proposal to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, potentially making insults to 'Vande Mataram' punishable by jail.
The 'Vande Mataram' controversy has intensified in Madhya Pradesh, leading to police booking two Congress councillors in connection with the dispute.
A Congress councillor in the Indore civic body has been suspended following an uproar after refusing to sing 'Vande Mataram'.
Kavinder Gupta took oath as the Governor of Himachal Pradesh, with all six stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' played for the first time at Lok Bhavan during the ceremony.
Haryana Chief Minister Saini has accused the Congress party of prioritizing appeasement over national interest by truncating the Vande Mataram song.
The Panchayati Raj Minister said that only India-made products would be used in all Ministry offices. If foreign-made items are found in use, the cost would be recovered from the concerned official
An article explores how Bankim Chandra's novel 'Anandamath' influenced the historical debate surrounding the song 'Vande Mataram'.
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Calcutta High Court seeking to quash the mandatory singing of 'Vande Mataram' in madrasas.
The 'Vande Mataram' row has emerged as the first significant controversy for Kerala's newly formed government.
The Bengal government has issued a new order making the singing of the national song 'Vande Mataram' compulsory in all madrasas across the state. This directive has reportedly sparked significant controversy.
West Bengal's new BJP government is implementing rapid policy changes, replacing previous schemes with central programs, mandating 'Vande Mataram' in schools, and revising OBC reservations.
BJP leaders said the move honoured Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, whose composition from the 1870s became a rallying cry during India’s freedom movement.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, officially marking his transition from cinema to state leadership. His swearing-in ceremony and initial days in office were met with both public celebration and political controversies, including a dispute over the rendition of 'Vande Mataram'.
The Indian Cabinet approved several significant initiatives, including three railway projects worth Rs 23,437 crore across six states, a Gujarat shipyard, and a five-year mission with Rs 5,659 crore to boost cotton yield.
A controversy has erupted in Indore after police filed a case against two corporators for allegedly not singing 'Vande Mataram'. Both corporators were questioned for several hours regarding the incident.
The Indian Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging a Ministry of Home Affairs circular on 'Vande Mataram', terming the petition 'premature' and clarifying that the circular is 'purely advisory' with no penal threat, stating that singing the national song is not mandatory.
The Nagaland People's Front (NPF), an ally of the BJP, has voiced strong opposition to 'Vande Mataram,' calling it 'alien' and a threat to their rights.
The Karnataka High Court is set to hear a petition challenging the mandatory singing of all six stanzas of the national song 'Vande Mataram' in schools.
A collector’s set to mark 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram features a limited edition box of special and vintage items, including an illustrated booklet
Indian politician Shashi Tharoor has questioned the 'unnecessary imposition' of singing the full rendition of Vande Mataram twice at official events. His comments have drawn reactions from the BJP.
Kerala's opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the Centre and BJP, stating that the full rendition of 'Vande Mataram' is part of the RSS agenda. This follows a controversy where the BJP accused the Kerala Assembly of disrespecting the national song.
A dispute has arisen in Tamil Nadu regarding the sequence of playing the state song, national anthem, and Vande Mataram at a ministers' oath-taking event, prompting clarification from the Chief Minister.
A political controversy has erupted in Kerala between the Left and BJP parties following the full recitation of 'Vande Mataram' at a new cabinet's oath-taking ceremony, with the CPI(M) criticizing the move and the BJP retorting.
Schools in West Bengal are now required to sing 'Vande Mataram' daily during morning assembly, a directive that follows a Union Home Ministry notice. This has led to confusion among school heads regarding the mandatory singing of the state song 'Banglar mati Banglar jal' alongside it.
AIMIM chief Owaisi has stated that 'Vande Mataram' cannot be treated on par with the national anthem, sparking debate.
The Indian state of Bihar has made the singing of 'Vande Mataram' mandatory for all school events. Additionally, the state has introduced its own official state song to be included in school programs.
Two Congress councillors, Fauzia Sheikh Aleem and Rubina Iqbal, declined to participate in the singing of India's national song, Vande Mataram, during official proceedings, stating that the Quran forbids it.
The new protocol aims to ensure uniformity and proper decorum in the observance of the National Song at official events across the country
Tseilhoutuo Rhütso questioned the enforceability of the Ministry of Home Affairs directive in a predominantly Christian State protected under special constitutional provisions
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to become the first civic body to mandate the singing of 'Vande Mataram' at all official events, following new rules from the central government.
After a tussle between the Congress and BJP, the Gujarat Assembly unanimously passed a resolution related to Vande Mataram.