New Delhi, August 21, 2026; The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday criticised Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for staging a sit-in outside the Parliament Street police station in Delhi, accusing the Congress leader of attempting to divert public attention from the ongoing controversy surrounding Vande Mataram. Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar […]
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Hassan, August 18, 2026; Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday criticised the Congress over the controversy surrounding the rendition of Vande Mataram at the party’s Independence Day programme, urging political leaders to show greater respect for the national song. Kumaraswamy said national symbols should remain above political disagreements and maintained that Vande Mataram deserves respect […]
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Bengaluru, August 17, 2026; Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President B.K. Hariprasad has triggered a fresh political controversy after drawing a comparison between the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and internationally designated militant organisations Jaish-e-Mohammed and the Taliban. Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, Hariprasad questioned the legal status of the three organisations and said their lack of […]
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New Delhi, August 13, 2026; External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday joined the nationwide patriotic campaign ahead of Independence Day by sharing a selfie featuring the Indian Tricolour. The gesture comes as preparations intensify across the country for the 80th Independence Day celebrations. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also highlighted the campaign’s […]
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New Delhi, August 11, 2026; The Delhi Police observed the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign with a special patriotic programme at the Police Headquarters, where officers and personnel came together for a collective rendition of Vande Mataram and the National Anthem. The event, organised at the Adarsh Auditorium, marked 150 years of Vande Mataram and […]
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The West Bengal government has issued a new directive making the singing of “Vande Mataram” compulsory in morning assemblies across all state-run and government-aided schools. The instruction has come into effect immediately and applies to students of every class. According to the notification released by the School Education Department, educational institutions have been asked to begin the […]
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New Delhi, April 8: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah paid homage to the legendary nationalist writer Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his death anniversary, remembering his enduring contribution to India’s freedom struggle. Shah recalled how Bankim Chandra’s literary works, particularly Anandamath, inspired Indians to reclaim their self-respect and resist colonial oppression. He […]
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New Delhi | January 30- The Ministry of Culture secured two major recognitions at the Republic Day Parade 2026, earning top distinction for both its themed tableau and its large-scale cultural performance celebrating the legacy of Vande Mataram. The ministry’s tableau, titled “Vande Mataram – 150 Years Journey,” was awarded First Prize among entries presented […]
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New Delhi, December 11, 2025- BJP national president and Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, J.P. Nadda, on Thursday said that the discussion held in Parliament on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram was meant to “place historical facts before the nation,” and not to criticise former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Concluding the […]
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New Delhi, November 7, 2025 — The Ministry of Railways today joined the nation in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram” with patriotic enthusiasm and unity. A special event, organized at Rail Bhawan in line with the Ministry of Culture’s nationwide celebration, was graced by Union Minister for Railways, Information & […]
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