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July 30, 2026 6:19 PM

Lok Sabha passes Bill criminalising insults to Vande Mataram

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to make intentional insults to or obstruction of the rendition of the National Song, Vande Mataram, a punishable offence. The Bill was passed by a voice vote amid noisy protests by the Opposition. The legislation had already been cleared by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. With the approval of both Houses of Parliament, the Bill now awaits the President's assent before becoming law. T...

July 17, 2026 3:34 PM

Skyroot’s Vikram-1 to carry PM Modi’s handwritten ‘Vande Mataram’ postcard

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handwritten postcard carrying the words 'Vande Mataram' will travel to space aboard Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 Test Flight-1 on July 18, the private space startup announced on Friday. In a post on social media platform X, Skyroot Aerospace said PM Modi's handwritten message will be among the special payloads onboard the mission, alongside handwritten notes from the company's team, investors, policymakers and well-wishers from across the globe. "Among the payloa...

July 8, 2026 12:17 PM

Tripura makes full rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Jana Gana Mana’ mandatory in school assemblies

In a move aimed at strengthening patriotism, discipline and national consciousness among students, the Tripura Government has made it mandatory for all schools in the state to begin their daily morning assemblies with the full rendition of the National Song, 'Vande Mataram,' followed by the National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana.' The decision was issued through a government order on Tuesday and has drawn widespread public attention across the state. The initiative has been welcomed by many citizens ...

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 ...

June 26, 2026 12:51 PM

UAE Hosts Grand Commemoration of 150 Years of Vande Mataram

The Indian People’s Forum (IPF) UAE hosted a commemorative event in Dubai marking 150 years of the iconic national song Vande Mataram, bringing together senior diplomats, community leaders, cultural artistes and members of the Indian diaspora. Held under the theme "150 Years of Vande Mataram - Celebrating India’s Spirit, Heritage, and National Awakening", the programme highlighted the song’s historic role in India’s freedom movement and its enduring significance as a symbol of unity and ...

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 1:32 PM

Centre issues detailed protocol for rendition of Vande Mataram at government/public events

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued comprehensive guidelines formalising the official protocol for the rendition of Vande Mataram, outlining when and how India’s national song should be performed at government and public functions. The Ministry forwarded the “Orders relating to the National Song of India” for strict compliance and necessary instructions to concerned agencies. The MHA guidelines seek to standardise the ceremonial status of Vande Mataram, originall...

December 9, 2025 6:52 PM

Congress denied Vande Mataram its due, pursued ‘appeasement politics’: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the Congress of suppressing Vande Mataram at various points in history, saying the party’s “appeasement politics” fuelled long-standing controversies surrounding the national song. He made the remarks during debates held in both Houses of Parliament to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram. Initiating the discussion in the Rajya Sabha, Shah said the national song played a significant role in fostering “a strong national consciousness” during ...

December 8, 2025 4:49 PM

Vande Mataram is a mantra that energised Freedom Movement: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed a special discussion in the Lok Sabha marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, calling the national song the “mantra that energised and guided India’s freedom movement” and a timeless symbol of the country’s cultural and spiritual unity. PM Modi thanked all Members of Parliament for participating in the discussion, describing the occasion as a collective tribute to the spirit that shaped India’s independence struggle. “It is a matter of pr...

December 8, 2025 10:53 AM

Lok Sabha to hold special discussion on 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ today; PM Modi to address house

The Lok Sabha will hold a special discussion on Monday to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, India’s national song. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the House today, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will speak at the conclusion of the discussion. The debate will highlight the historical significance of Vande Mataram and lesser-known facts about its role in India’s freedom movement. The national song, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, was first published...