Vande Mataram
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Speed News: PM Modi criticizes Congress, Nehru for ignoring Vande Mataram
Originals | Dec 08, 2025, 06:55 PM ISTPM Modi criticizes Congress, Nehru for ignoring Vande Mataram, bowing to Muslim League. Goa nightclub owner "deeply shaken" after fire kills 25 people. Top Naxalite Ramdher Majjhi surrenders; Maharashtra, MP, Chhattisgarh now Naxal-free. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Vande Mataram became pulse of the nation, a mantra across the world, says Rajnath in Parliament
India | Dec 08, 2025, 11:38 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh said it is the demand of the time to return Vande Mataram to its glory as it was marginalised post Independence and did not get the justice it deserved.
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'You are here for election, we are here for the country': Priyanka Gandhi attacks PM Modi, BJP
India | Dec 08, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTCongress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra questioned the timing and intent of the debate on Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, alleging that the government was politicising the national song to divert attention from key public issues.
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'Congress supported Vande Mataram': Gaurav Gogoi responds to PM Modi's Parliament speech
India | Dec 08, 2025, 02:14 PM ISTGaurav Gogoi, Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, responded to PM Narendra Modi's speech in the Lok Sabha on the debate over the National song Vande Mataram. During his response, Gogoi stated that the Congress party supported Vande Mataram.
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PM Modi attacks Congress, Nehru over 'injustice' to Vande Mataram: 'Bowed down before Muslim League'
India | Dec 08, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTPM Modi said Vande Mataram was a mantra which gave energy and showed the path for sacrifice during India’s independence struggle. He said the British divided Bengal in 1905, but Vande Mataram stood like a rock and inspired unity.
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Parliament Session Live: We vow to give Vande Mataram the respect it deserves, says Rajnath Singh
India | Dec 08, 2025, 07:32 PM ISTDefence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Lok Sabha on the Vande Mataram debate during the Parliament's Winter Session. During his speech, Rajnath said that the BJP vows to give Vande Mataram the respect it deserves. Earlier, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi had also addressed the house.
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150 years of Vande Mataram: Why BJP and Congress are at loggerheads over 'missing stanzas'?
Explainers | Dec 08, 2025, 07:20 AM ISTPM Modi on November 7 launched a year-long celebration to commemorate the 150th year of Vande Mataram. He said the aim of the initiative was to create awareness among youth and students about the significance of the national song.
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PM Modi to initiate debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha today
India | Dec 08, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTLok Sabha has listed 'Discussion on the 150th anniversary of national song Vande Mataram' on Monday and allocated 10 hours for the debate.
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All-party meet ends logjam as PM Modi to open Lok Sabha debate on Vande Mataram's 150 years on Dec 8
India | Dec 02, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTThe resolution of the impasse has paved the way for the smooth functioning of the Lok Sabha from Wednesday. The House witnessed adjournments from the start of the winter session of Parliament on Monday.
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'Vande Mataram' row: Why were some stanzas of national song dropped | Explained
Explainers | Nov 07, 2025, 05:59 PM ISTVande Mataram was penned by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in Sanskrit and Bengali. It appeared first in his 1882 novel Anandamath and comprises six verses.
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Vande Mataram row: BJP accuses Congress of removing Maa Durga stanzas under Nehru's leadership
India | Nov 07, 2025, 12:46 PM ISTVande Mataram row: Taking to X, CR Kesavan claimed that only the first two stanzas were accepted by the Congress, omitting later verses that invoke Goddess Maa Durga, due to alleged communal considerations.
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Vande Mataram turns 150: How a song became India’s voice of freedom
Lifestyle | Nov 07, 2025, 12:11 PM ISTIt’s been 150 years since 'Vande Mataram' first stirred India’s heart. Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the song remains a symbol of courage, unity, and devotion — a melody that still moves every Indian who hums it today.
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Word 'Vande Mataram' gives courage that there is no goal that cannot be achieved: PM Modi
India | Nov 07, 2025, 11:20 AM ISTThis year marks 150 years since "Vande Mataram" was composed. "Vande Mataram" was written by Bankimchandra Chatterji during the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Navami, which fell on November 7 in 1875.
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Maharashtra govt sets up panel for year-long 'Vande Mataram' celebrations marking 150 yrs | Details
Maharashtra | Oct 31, 2025, 10:39 PM ISTMaharashtra: To help pass on the legacy of the national song to younger generations, schools and colleges have been instructed to hold special assemblies, essay and debate competitions, and poster-making events centered on the theme of “Vande Mataram.”
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Maharashtra govt directs all schools to sing full version of Vande Mataram for 7 days, here's why
Education | Oct 30, 2025, 07:39 PM ISTThe Maharashtra government has directed all schools to sing the complete Vande Mataram from October 31 to November 7 to mark 150 years of the song. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi opposed the move citing religious reasons.
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'Vande Mataram': Young girl from Mizoram sings soulfully in presence of PM Modi | WATCH
Trending | Dec 06, 2024, 06:45 PM ISTNowadays, we get to see so many wonderful videos online. But now a beautiful video of a little girl from Mizoram singing 'Vande Mataram' in the presence of PM Modi and other ministers from the North-East has gone viral.
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PM Modi's warm welcome in Vienna: Austrian artists sing special rendition of 'Vande Mataram' | WATCH
World | Jul 10, 2024, 01:51 PM ISTPM Modi was welcomed by Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer as he became the first Indian leader to visit the country in 40 years. The Prime Minister will call on Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and hold talks with Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Wednesday.
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Virat, Hardik and entire team sing 'Vande Mataram' at Wankhede, video breaks Internet: WATCH
Cricket | Jul 05, 2024, 07:47 AM ISTThe Indian team received a grand Welcome upon arrival from Barbados after bringing the T20 World Cup back home. The team took a victory parade in an open bus alongside Marine Drive to the Wankhede Stadium followed by a felicitation program at the Mumbai-based stadium.
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‘Kaun hain yeh log’: Woman's bizarre answer claiming Arijit Singh wrote ‘Vande Mataram’
Trending | Jul 04, 2024, 01:45 PM ISTIndian street quiz goes viral! Instagrammer asks about the national song, one answer shocks the internet. Watch to see the surprising response!
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World Culture Festival 2023: Over a million people gather for Art of Living's event in Washington DC
India | Sep 30, 2023, 09:59 PM ISTSpeaking at the event, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, “we all belong to one global family" adding that life is too short for conflicts and called for the world to face challenges pragmatically and to dream for a better future.