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  Vande Mataram gets back 4 stanzas, must be played at govt, school events: MHA's new guidelines

  India | February 11, 2026 11:22 IST

  The last four stanzas of Vande Mataram - the National Song of India were removed by the Congress in 1937. These have now been added back by the Centre, keeping the hymn in its entirety.

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  Why was the Bangladesh national anthem sung at Congress event in Assam? Govt orders probe

  India | October 29, 2025 17:38 IST

  Assam Congress leader Bidhu Bhushan Das faces a probe after singing Amar Sonar Bangla at a party event in Sribhumi. The BJP calls it an insult to national pride, while Congress defends it as a Tagore song celebrating Bengali culture.

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  Cute Arunachal girl passionately sings national anthem at school; netizens shower love | Watch

  Trending | August 08, 2025 14:50 IST

  A user mentioned Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, urging them to invite the girl in New Delhi for the Independence Day celebration.

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  Aamir Khan in Aap Ki Adalat: Refused to release Dangal in Pak after they asked to remove Indian flag

  India | June 15, 2025 14:20 IST

  Aap Ki Adalat: Aamir Khan said that Turkey has acted wrongly, and every Indian feels hurt by it. He emphasised that during the devastating earthquake in Turkey in 2023, it was the Indian government that promptly extended humanitarian aid, being among the first to offer relief.

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  Nitish Kumar In Trouble: Court Issues Notice To Bihar CM Over Disrespecting National Anthem

  News | March 26, 2025 9:49 IST

  Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is facing a petition for allegedly disrespecting the National Anthem during an event in Patna, where he didn't stand for the anthem and reportedly instructed others to do the same. Further, he is facing backlash from the opposition.

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  Ruckus in Bihar Assembly over Nitish's viral national anthem video, Oppn demands CM's resignation

  Bihar | March 21, 2025 13:39 IST

  The matter escalated after Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav shared a video in which the Bihar Chief Minister was seen talking and gesturing while the national anthem was played out during an event.

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  Tejashwi questions Nitish's health, shares video of him 'laughing' during national anthem | WATCH

  Bihar | March 20, 2025 23:27 IST

  Bihar CM Nitish Kumar left the stage before the national anthem at the Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025 inauguration in Patna, sparking criticism from the Opposition. RJD leaders accused him of "disrespecting the national anthem," while JD(U) defended his actions.

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  PCB demands explanation from ICC on national anthem blunder during AUS vs ENG Champions Trophy clash

  Cricket | February 23, 2025 12:26 IST

  India's national anthem played for a brief period of two seconds just when the Australian anthem was going to be sung ahead of their clash against England in Lahore in the ongoing Champions Trophy. The moment came as a surprise to many given India are not even playing their matches in Pakistan.

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  National anthem in Lucknow on January 26: City to pause for 52 seconds on Republic Day

  Uttar Pradesh | January 22, 2025 22:40 IST

  On January 26, 2024, Lucknow will come to a standstill for 52 seconds to honour the national anthem. All traffic signals will turn red, and the anthem will be broadcast across the city via LED screens and public systems. The unique initiative is designed to unite the city on Republic Day.

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  Kejriwal challenges Amit Shah, accuses BJP of neglecting slum residents | 12 Jan | Speed News

  News | January 12, 2025 18:26 IST

  Kejriwal challenges Amit Shah and accuses the BJP of neglecting slum residents in Delhi. Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi responds to CM Stalin's 'childish' National Anthem remark. Watch Speed News to get all the latest updates of the day.

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  Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi reacts to CM Stalin's 'childish' barb, says arrogance not good

  January 12, 2025 15:58 IST

  Governor RN Ravi recently returned from the Assembly without making an address. He left in anguish as the National Anthem was not played. Later, MK Stalin termed his behaviour childish. He said it is tradition to sing the Tamil Anthem before and the National Anthem after the session.

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  Tamil Nadu Governor leaves Assembly over 'brazen disrespect to Constitution and national anthem'

  January 06, 2025 12:47 IST

  During the House proceedings, the governor fervently appealed to Chief Minister MK Stalin and Speaker M Appavu to sing the National Anthem, but they "cussedly refused," the Governor's office alleged in a social media post on 'X'.

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  Bangladesh: 'Joy Bangla' no longer national slogan in an attempt to erase Mujibur's legacy

  World | December 12, 2024 18:27 IST

  A four-member bench of the Appellate Division, led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, issued the order, stating that the national slogan falls under the purview of government policy decisions, making it beyond the judiciary's jurisdiction to intervene.

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  Will Bangladesh's interim govt change national anthem? Religious Advisor's reply

  World | September 07, 2024 23:51 IST

  Bangladesh Religious Affairs Advisor AFM Khalid Hossain said Bangladesh, as a neighbouring country, wants a friendly relationship with India, asserting those who attack places of worship are enemies of humanity.

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  Grammy winner Ricky Kej sets Guinness World Record with his 'epic' rendition of National Anthem

  Trending | August 15, 2024 10:38 IST

  A video of currently doing rounds on social media wherein several legendary artists and 14,000 Tribal children can be seen performing, creating a new version of our National Anthem. Check it out.

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  Video: Kerala Congress leader sings wrong National Anthem in presence of Pilot, Tharoor

  India | March 01, 2024 16:19 IST

  A Kerala Congress leader sang wrong National Anthem in the presence of senior party leaders Shashi Tharoor and Sachin Pilot on the stage. The BJP has lodged a complaint on the incident.

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  If BJP had its way, it would remove word 'Punjab' from national anthem: CM Bhagwant Mann

  India | November 29, 2023 8:03 IST

  CM Mann claimed that the BJP government at the Center exhibits an 'anti-Punjab mentality.' He said that Punjab is a leading contributor to the country's food grain production and has the highest representation in the army. However, he expressed disappointment that the Center has neglected the state.

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  Girls disrespect National Anthem while smoking cigarettes in viral video; netizens are furious

  Trending | April 11, 2023 10:09 IST

  In the viral video, the girls were seen singing the national anthem using the wrong lyrics and compairing it to the smoke of the cigarette they were holding.

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  Karnataka govt mandates national anthem in all schools, pre-university colleges

  India | August 18, 2022 13:26 IST

  Karnataka: Despite the order, some primary and secondary schools in Bengaluru have not been practicing the mass singing of the national anthem during morning prayers.

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  Independence Day 2022: Maharashtra village sets up 15 loudspeakers to play national anthem every day

  India | August 09, 2022 19:32 IST

  Independence Day 2022: The national anthem will be played on the loudspeakers from the gram panchayat every morning. The village located in Aurangabad tehsil has a population of 4,000.