Vande Mataram

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Raja Karthikeya | The secret in 'Jana Gana Mana'

Tagore was apparently asked by a British friend to write a eulogy to King George V during his visit to India in 1911

25 Jan 2022 4:45 PM

This decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on November 21 at the committee hall of Legislative Assembly premise. (Photo: File | ANI)

Chhattisgarh's official song to play after Vande Mataram for commencement of Assembly

Chhattisgarhi song 'Arpa Pairi Ke Dhaar, Mahanadi he apaar' has been announced as the state's official song.

22 Nov 2019 10:25 AM

Upadhyay contended that the formulation of such a policy is paramount in a diverse country like India. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi HC defers plea seeking equal status to 'Vande Mataram' as national anthem

The petitioner said that it is unfortunate that the country does not have a national policy to promote and propagate the national anthem.

23 Jul 2019 5:23 PM

In his plea, which is likely to be heard on Tuesday, Upadhyay has said that the national song played a vital role in the Independence movement and was first sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 session of the Indian National Congress. (Photo: File)

Plea in Delhi HC for equal status to 'Vande Mataram' as that of national anthem

The plea is likely to be heard on Tuesday.

22 Jul 2019 12:53 PM

In a controversial statement BJP MLA from Uttar Pradesh Surendra Singh on Friday said that people who do not chant Vande Mataram have 'no right to live in India' and should be sent to Pakistan. (Photo: File)

Will send those to Pak who don't chant 'Vande Mataram': BJP MLA Surendra Singh

Earlier, BJP MLA had said that UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi like Sapna Chaudhary was also in the same profession (of dancing) in Italy.

27 Apr 2019 12:21 PM

Rashtriya Janta Dal parliamentary candidate from Patliputra Misa Bharti arrives to file her nomination papers for the Lok Sabha elections in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

Days of lantern in Bihar over, says Modi

Praises Nitish govt, says electricity has reached every corner of state.

26 Apr 2019 3:02 AM

The video of the incident has apparently gone viral on social media after which Hussain too stated that he had not said ‘Vande Mataram’ as the same is against his religious belief. (Photo: ANI)

Bihar: Muslim teacher attacked for not saying ‘Vande Mataram’ on Republic Day

The District Education Officer, however, said that he has not received any complaint yet.

07 Feb 2019 10:17 AM

The first working day of Madhya Pradesh government will begin with the recitation of National Anthem and National Song, Chief Minister Kamal Nath has confirmed. (Photo: File | ANI)

‘Vande Mataram’ with marching police band in Kamal Nath’s Madhya Pradesh

At 10:45 am on first working day of every month, a police band will play tunes that encourage patriotic feelings during their march.

03 Jan 2019 4:58 PM

Kamal Nath said that announcement in this regard would be announced soon. (Photo: File | PTI)

Will give new look to ‘Vande Mataram’, says MP CM Kamal Nath

Slamming the BJP over the issue, Nath told reporters, 'I feel that it is wrong to do politics on ‘Vande Mataram’.'

02 Jan 2019 6:01 PM

Last month, Prakash Ambedkar had announced an alliance with Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) for the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra. (Photo: ANI)

Those who sing Vande Mataram are anti-India: Prakash Ambedkar

'If I sing Jana Gana Mana, I'm anti-India; if I sing Vande Mataram, I'm true Indian? Who are you to give these certificates?' Ambedkar said.

24 Oct 2018 9:05 AM

Students punished for singing Vande Mataram in college

Principal of the college, Majid Nasir, however, claimed that the complaint was a conspiracy to defame the institution.

07 Oct 2018 12:16 AM

Vande Mataram cut short by Cong, says Amit Shah

At the programme Mr Shah also met a section of intellectuals who included eminent writers and academicians.

28 Jun 2018 5:50 AM

Jamia Millia Islamia University (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Tension grips Jamia after rally against Jinnah

Varsity students allege most of protesters were outsiders.

10 May 2018 6:16 AM

Earlier too, the BSP mayors had voiced their opposition to the playing of the national song in the house.

‘Won’t stand up to Vande Mataram’

BSP mayors protested against the song at swear-in ceremony.

13 Dec 2017 2:11 AM

According to director Samit Sharma, residential schools have already been singing the national anthem.(Representational image)

National anthem now must in student hostels in Rajasthan

Students will have to sing ‘Jana Gana Mana’ in the morning meeting at 7 am.

29 Nov 2017 6:34 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

The ugly truth

The sanitation and conservancy workers in the country have the first right to say Vande Mataram”.

18 Sep 2017 3:07 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tributes to Swami Vivekananda on the occasion of 125th anniversary of Vivekananda's Chicago Address and birth centenary of Deendayal Upadhyay in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Don’t chant ‘Vande Mataram’ if you insult Bharat Mata, says Modi

Sanitation and cleaning workers have the first right to say Vande Mataram, says PM.

12 Sep 2017 2:06 AM

National song row rocks Aurangabad

The AIMIM leader added, “We will seek an explanation from one of our corporators who did not stand when the song was being sung.”

20 Aug 2017 1:37 AM

Vande Mataram debate rocks House yet again

The decision was taken during the BMC’s general body meeting earlier that day.

12 Aug 2017 1:28 AM

Leaders protest over Vande Mataram. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Maharashtra Assembly rocks over Vande Mataram chant

After a brief uproar on the issue, speaker Haribhau Bagade appealed to the MLAs to calm down.

29 Jul 2017 2:04 AM

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