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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'.
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
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.