150 years of Vande Mataram

August 14, 2026 6:33 PM

PM Modi to lead 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort; ‘Vande Mataram’ to be sung for first time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15, with this year's ceremony centred on 150 years of the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ and the contribution of ‘Yuva Shakti’ towards Viksit Bharat @2047. https://x.com/ddnewslive/status/2088129151937163302?s=46 For the first time, Vande Mataram will be rendered as part of the Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort. Around 5,000 special guests from different sections ...

August 10, 2026 9:30 PM

Independence Day Celebrations 2026 to honour 150 years of Vande Mataram, ‘Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047’

India will celebrate its 80th Independence Day on August 15 with a special focus on the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’ and the contribution of the country’s youth towards building a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the celebrations at the historic Red Fort, where he will unfurl the National Flag and address the nation. For the first time, ‘Vande Mataram’ will be sung from the ramparts of the Red Fort when the Prime Minister arrives at the venue...

June 26, 2026 2:07 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tributes to renowned litterateur and nationalist thinker Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Tributes to the great Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his Jayanti. A towering literary luminary, his writings awakened a spirit of patriotism and cultural pride among generations of Indians. His rich literary work continues to illuminate minds and strengthen our collective resolve towards nation-building. This ...