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Sanjay Singh moves Rule 267 notice in Rajya Sabha, seeks discussion on Del
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Rajya Sabha yesterday held a special debate on the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', during which Union Home Minister Amit Shah and opposition leaders, including Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, traded barbs.
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Lok Sabha to continue discussion on SIR today
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The upper house of Parliament is also set to take up discussion on electoral reforms after further discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram on Wednesday.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Afghanistan
Updated : 3 months ago IST
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Afghanistan early Wednesday, the National Center for Seismology reported. The quake occurred at a depth of 150 km, with coordinates 36.39°N and 70.88°E, according to details posted by the agency on X.
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Timeless tribute: Vande Mataram's 150-year legacy honoured; Culture Minist
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
A ceremony to pay tribute to national heritage and mark the 150-year legacy of Vande Mataram was held on Tuesday, highlighting the song's timeless relevance and patriotic emotion with Minister of Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat as the chief guest.
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Advocate who attempted to attack former CJI Gavai claims he was "attacked
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The Supreme Court has already declined to start criminal contempt of court proceedings against 71-year-old lawyer Rakesh Kishore, who attempted to attack the then Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, by hurling a shoe at the CJI-led bench on October 6.
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"Indira Gandhi imprisoned those who spoke Vande Mataram": Amit Shah in Raj
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
"When Vande Mataram completed 50 years, the country was not yet independent. When its golden jubilee arrived, Jawaharlal Nehru split it into two parts. When it turned 100 years old, there was no glorification because those who spoke Vande Mataram were imprisoned by Indira ji during the Em
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"Those linking Vande Mataram debate to Bengal polls must 'reconsider their
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
"Some people believe that because there are elections in Bengal, this discussion is being held. They want to link the glorification of Vande Mataram with the West Bengal elections. This is unfortunate," he said.
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SP MP Awadhesh Prasad attacks UP CM Yogi ahead of Lok Sabha's special disc
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad on Tuesday in a striking attack criticised the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, stating that his actions do not reflect well on the spirit of the national song, citing that Uttar Pradesh is known for its 'Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb'.
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"People should not be troubled," PM to NDA MPs on IndiGo cancellation chao
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
"Some opposition people say that the Vande Mataram discussion was held due to the Bengal election. This is wrong. Vande Mataram completed 150 years on November 7. How can we decide on that date? If it (the national song) has completed 150 years now, the discussion will also be held now. W
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How can any citizen be compelled to worship any God or deity?: Asaduddin O
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The AIMIM chief said that citizens cannot be forced to show reverence to any deity and added that no "loyalty certificates" should be demanded from citizens.
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PM Modi highlights role of Vande Mataram in freedom struggle; BJP, opposit
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The discussion on 150 years of National Song Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha on Monday saw leaders from various political parties highlighting the role played by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's composition in the freedom struggle with BJP and opposition members also taking potshots at each other.<
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"Matter of immense joy": PM Modi as UNESCO's 20th Intangible Cultural Heri
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on X, PM Modi noted that the prestigious global forum has brought together over 150 nations "to protect and popularise our shared living traditions", as the session is being held for the first time in India and at the iconic Red Fort.
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