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March 25, 2026 4:35 PM

Akashvani to broadcast full version of ‘Vande Mataram’ from March 26

Akashvani will begin broadcasting the full six-stanza version of the national song Vande Mataram from March 26, marking a significant shift from its long-standing practice of airing only the two-stanza rendition. Since Independence, Akashvani stations have traditionally opened their morning broadcasts with the signature tune followed by a shortened 65-second version of Vande Mataram. However, in line with recent guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on January 28, 2026, all st...

February 11, 2026 4:59 PM

World Radio Day Conclave 2026 to be held in Raipur on February 13

All India Radio, Raipur, will organise a conclave on Friday (February 13) to mark World Radio Day. The World Radio Day Conclave 2026, themed “Radio and Artificial Intelligence,” is being held in collaboration with UNESCO. According to Akashvani, the event will be held at Hotel Babylon Capital in Raipur from 10:00 am onwards, with registration beginning at 9:30 am. The Director General of Akashvani has invited participants to the conclave, which will be attended by several dignitaries. Chh...

December 18, 2025 3:21 PM

Govt modernises Doordarshan, Akashvani under ₹2,539 crore BIND scheme to boost reach and revenue

The government is undertaking a wide-ranging modernisation of public broadcasters Doordarshan and Akashvani to enhance their content quality, technological capability and audience reach in an increasingly competitive media landscape, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. Responding to a question in the House, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L. Murugan said the upgradation is being carried out under the Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development (BIND) Scheme (20...

February 19, 2025 4:16 PM

Akashvani concludes ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat,’ celebrating India’s classical music heritage

All India Radio, also known as Akashvani, has successfully wrapped up its 15-episode classical music series, Har Kanthh Mein Bharat. Launched on February 2 to coincide with Basant Panchami, the series ran until February 16, airing daily at 9:30 am from 21 Akashvani stations across India. The program showcased the rich and diverse traditions of Hindustani and Carnatic music, featuring a range of vocal and instrumental performances by renowned artists. Har Kanthh Mein Bharat offered an immersive ...

February 3, 2025 12:54 PM

Akashvani hosts special launch event for new radio series ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat’ on Basant Panchami

On the occasion of Basant Panchami, Akashvani launched ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat’, a new radio series aimed at introducing the diverse world of Indian classical music to listeners across the nation. Jointly presented by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the public service broadcaster Akashvani, ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat’ premiered on February 1 at 9:30 AM and will be aired daily until February 16. The series will be broadcast simultaneously across 21 stations throughout Indi...