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The MHA order said that the full version of 'Vande Mataram' shall be played accompanied by mass singing on the occasions of unfurling of the national flag, on cultural occasions or ceremonial functions other than parades, on the arrival of the President at any government or public function, but excluding formal state functions The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked all universities and colleges to strictly implement the notification of the Union government on singing of Vande Mataram ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid the controversy over singing of 'Vande Mataram', NCP-SP MP Fauzia Khan on Thursday said that singing the national song goes "against my religious beliefs". Her reactions came a day after two Congress councillors, Fauzia Sheikh Aleem and Rubina Iqbal, refused to sing the national song during proceedings in the Indore Municipal Corporation. Aleem reportedly insisted on being shown the specific statute or law that makes singing of 'Vande Mataram' mandatory ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A day after Congress councillors Fauzia Sheikh Alim and Rubina Iqbal refused to sing the national song 'Vande Mataram' at Indore Municipal Corporation, the political-sphere is in chaos. Political leaders from both BJP and Congress are reacting strongly to the incident. BJP state president Hemant Khandelwal called it 'an insult to martyrs,' while Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav said the Congress party should issue notices to the councillors involved. The row continues to spar ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 9 (UNI) The Karnataka High Court on Thursday dismissed a public interest litigation challenging a Central government advisory that recommended schools to sing all six stanzas of the national song Vande Mataram, observing that the directive was not mandatory. A Bench comprising Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Poonacha declined to entertain the plea, noting that the union Ministry of Home Affairs advisory used the word "may," indicating that institutions were not obligate ...Read More >
Congress councillor Rubina Iqbal refused to sing Vande Mataram ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Two Congress councillors refused to sing Vande Mataram, triggering chaos inside the Indore Civic Body * The councillors insisted on being shown the specific law that mandates the singing of Vande Mataram * BJP leaders have indicated that an FIR will be filed in the matter Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Bhopal: What began as a routine bud ...Read More >
INDORE: A row broke out in the Indore Municipal Corporation after a Congress woman councillor declined to sing Vande Mataram, citing her religious beliefs, during discussions on the civic body's budget.The incident took place on Wednesday when councillor Fauzia Sheikh Alim refused to sing the national song, prompting BJP members to rush to the chairman's podium and raise slogans. Amid the commotion, chairman Munnalal Yadav directed her to leave the House.Speaking to reporters later, Alim said he ...Read More >
BHOPAL: A stormy session of the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) on Wednesday saw a heated confrontation after Congress councillor Fauziya Sheikh Alim refused to sing the national song "Vande Mataram", triggering protests from BJP members even as the House passed a Rs 8,455 crore budget. Asked by Chairman Munna Lal Yadav to leave the House following the ruckus, Alim walked out. The controversy also exposed divisions within the Congress, with Leader of Opposition Chintu Chokse distancing the p ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 9 (ANI): A woman councillor of Congress party has sparked a controversy after she refused to sing 'Vande Mataram' during a discussion on the budget of Indore Municipal Corporation. The incident occurred on Wednesday (April 8) when Congress councillor, Fauzia Sheikh Alim, arrived late to the meeting proceedings. BJP councillors reportedly asked her to sing 'Vande Mataram', which she declined. Also Read | Nashik Shocker: Women Allege S*xual Assault, Forced ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 9 (ANI): A woman councillor of Congress party has sparked a controversy after she refused to sing 'Vande Mataram' during a discussion on the budget of Indore Municipal Corporation. The incident occurred on Wednesday (April 8) when Congress councillor, Fauzia Sheikh Alim, arrived late to the meeting proceedings. BJP councillors reportedly asked her to sing 'Vande Mataram', which she declined. The refusal of the Congress councillor to sing the 'Vande Matara ...Read More >
Indore, Apr 9 (PTI) A controversy has erupted after a woman councillor of Congress refused to sing Vande Mataram, citing Islamic beliefs, during a discussion on the Indore Municipal Corporation's budget. The refusal by Fauzia Sheikh Alim to sing the national song on Wednesday prompted councillors from the ruling BJP to rush to the chairman's podium and raise slogans. Amid the uproar, Chairman Munnalal Yadav directed Alim to leave the House. The Congress councillor later told reporters that he ...Read More >
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar asserted that the Congress-led United Democratic Front is the sole solution for unemployment and price rise in Kerala and Puducherry. He urged South Indian states to unite to protect the Constitution. Shivakumar expressed confidence in the INDIA Bloc forming the government in Kerala, promising to protect the state and its history. Orkkatteri: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has stated that only Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF ...Read More >
* A terror module linked to ISIS and Al-Qaeda was uncovered by Andhra Pradesh police * The group radicalised youth using jihadi videos and speeches of extremist ideologues * A separate women's wing was planned for recruiting female cadres in the terror network Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Amravati: A terror module with suspected links to foreign terror organisations -- including the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and Al-Qaeda -- has been unearthed for ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad-based woman identified as Sayeeda Begum is among dozens of members of a terror module busted by the Andhra Pradesh Police on Sunday, April 5. Begum was reportedly heading "Khawateen," the women's wing of the module identified as "Al Malik Islamic Youth." The module is linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS). It is being operated by foreign handlers based in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Syria. Earlier, t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A mural painted for Tibetan Uprising Day earlier this month has sparked an evolving public art movement in Aruna Nagar, better known as Majnu Ka Tilla, a Tibetan refugee colony in North Delhi.What began as a single artwork near Gate No. 2, beside the Tibetan Children's Village school pick-up point, has transformed a neglected stretch into a vibrant, cleaner space for residents, students and visitors. Walls have turned into canvases, carrying stories of identity, history and belonging. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. From Mohit Suri to Ramesh Sippy, several artists were given awards for their performances and contributions to cinema. The cultural evening was marked by the presence of Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra and Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The ceremon ...Read More >
Jammu, Mar 30: "Vande Mataram is our identity, strength, and vow. It is not just verses but a profound experience woven into our civilization's fabric. Vande Mataram singing and related events revives memories of immortal martyrs, honors their sacrifices, and renews our commitment to India's glory," the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said this on Monday. He called upon every section of society to share one dream: making India the world's greatest nation. "We must unite to realize it. When eve ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. From Mohit Suri to Ramesh Sippy, several artists were given awards for their performances and contributions to cinema. The cultural evening was marked by the presence of Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra and Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The ceremon ...Read More >
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Assembly on Wednesday witnessed a debate on Vande Mataram as members marked 150 years of the national song, with Speaker Raman Singh calling it "not just a song, but the life-force of the freedom movement", even as the Opposition cautioned against "distorting history" by dragging Jawaharlal Nehru into the controversy.During a special discussion on the fourth day of the winter session, Speaker Raman Singh said Vande Mataram had shaped India's political journey through difficu ...Read More >
The Indian Navy commissioned its 11th ship of the year, the naval diving support craft A20, at the Kochi naval base. This modern catamaran vessel, featuring advanced diving systems and a recompression chamber, will significantly enhance underwater preparedness and serve as a force multiplier. It also reinforces India's role in providing diving expertise and salvage assistance to friendly nations. Kochi, The naval diving support craft, A20, meant to enhance underwater preparedness and to serve a ...Read More >
Amman/New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by Jordanian Prime Minister Jaffar Hassan at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman as he arrived on a two-day working visit to Jordan. PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport, with a guard of honor as a band played the national anthems of the two countries. The Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Ya'rub Qudah, and Amman Governor Yasser Adwan were also present to welcome the Indian leader. ...Read More >
The Jharkhand unit of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) criticised the repeal of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA), 2005, on Monday, calling the move to introduce a new law in its place "an insult to the Mahatma". "Today in Parliament, a proposal was moved to repeal the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, and a decision was taken to create a new law as the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G). The ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of renowned poet and lyricist, Ande Sri, remembering him as the voice of the people who articulated their struggles, aspirations and undying spirit. "The passing of Ande Sri leaves a deep void in our cultural and intellectual landscape. His thoughts reflected the soul of Telangana. A prolific poet and thinker, he was the voice of the people, articulating their struggles, aspirations and undying spirit," P ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that opposing the national song Vande Mataram amounts to insulting India's unity and integrity. Speaking at an 'Ekta Yatra' in Gorakhpur, he warned against forces trying to divide society on caste, regional, or linguistic lines, calling such attempts a "conspiracy to create new Jinnahs." Invoking All-India Muslim League leaders Mohammad Ali Jinah and Mohammad Ali Jauhar, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said those who oppos ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday called for establishing collective singing of "Vande Mataram" in every classroom of Delhi University as a "powerful" tradition and help it evolve into a mass movement. Addressing a programme at Delhi University's Ramjas College, to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, he also remarked that the national song will serve as a guiding light in building a developed and prosperous India. "May our young companions s ...Read More >
Gurugram and Faridabad are set to receive 100 electric buses each by March 2026 under the PM e-bus Seva Scheme, said a senior official from the Ministry of housing and urban affairs during the curtain raiser event of the Urban Mobility India (UMI) conference. The conference will start from today and will continue till November 9. It will be inaugurated by Union minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal Khattar. Jaideep (single name), an official from the ministry of housing and urban ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a year-long commemoration of 'Vande Mataram' on Friday, marking 150 years since its composition. The national song, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterji in 1875, inspired India's freedom movement and continues to foster national pride. A commemorative stamp and coin were also released during the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a year-long commemoration of Vande Mataram to mark 150 years of the national song. At an event held at the In ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 7 (ANI): Officials and employees of the Union Sports Ministry and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) came together on Friday morning for a special mass singing of the national song 'Vande Mataram' at the SAI Headquarters in New Delhi. The event was held in the presence of Minister of State for Sports Raksha Khadse and senior officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and the Sports Authority of India, as part of the nationwide inaugural celebration markin ...Read More >
Jammu, Nov 7 (PTI) BJP's national general secretary and Jammu and Kashmir in-charge Tarun Chugh on Friday criticised those who oppose the singing of Vande Mataram in the Valley and said that "such voices are driven by hatred and separatism". On October 30, the Union Territory's culture department had directed schools to participate in the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the national song. However, this order faced strong backlash from Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema, an alliance of several r ...Read More >
Leh, Nov 7 (PTI) Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta led a special ceremony at the historic Sindhu Ghat here to commemorate 150 years of national song "Vande Mataram" that has inspired generations of Indians with its message of devotion, unity, and sacrifice. Gupta described the celebration as "not merely the anniversary of a song, but a tribute to the spirit of patriotism and national pride that guided India's freedom struggle." He paid rich tribute to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the creator o ...Read More >
Jamshedpur, Nov 7: Dayanand Public School (DPS) celebrated the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram -- the national song that continues to inspire patriotism, unity, and pride among Indians. Vande Mataram, penned by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875, first appeared in his novel Anandamath. The song became a symbol of India's freedom movement, inspiring countless people with its powerful message of love for the motherland. To mark this historic milestone, students of Dayanand Public School pre ...Read More >
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