Vande Mataram not limited to Bengal: Amit Shah blasts Oppn in Rajya Sabha

IANS | December 9, 2025 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Opposition for linking the discussion commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram to the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections and said that the song is not limited to the aforementioned state.

Sri Lankan Minister expresses gratitude to India as INS Gharial carrying assistance reaches Trincomalee

IANS | December 9, 2025 1:49 PM

Colombo, Dec 9 (IANS) Amid India's relentless relief and rescue efforts under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, Indian Naval Ship (INS) Gharial carrying 700 tonnes of food items, essentials and clothing from Tamil Nadu has reached Sri Lanka's Trincomalee. Sri Lanka's Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra received the consignment and expressed appreciation for India's swift assistance.