Kolkata, Dec 8 (IANS) The family of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the writer and composer of 'Vande Mataram', on Monday, hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gesture to mark the 150 years of the country's National Song.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday addressed a special discussion in the Lok Sabha marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, describing it as the immortal song of India and a mantra that inspired generations.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has reached a total of 23,96,497 household installations of rooftop solar systems, about 23.96 per cent of the target, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Calling the debate on Vande Mataram an attention-diverting tactic of the government, Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Monday that the national song is a part of the country’s soul and “there can be no debate on it”.
Ahmedabad, Dec 8 (IANS) The Gujarat government, on Monday, approved a three-year increase in the retirement age for Home Guards -- from 55 to 58 years -- recognising their growing contribution to law and order duties across the state, government officials said.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Elon Musk’s Starlink has inched closer to its long-awaited commercial debut in India, with the company displaying complete residential pricing on its local website.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) India’s aviation regulator has taken action against 19 safety-related violations by airlines so far in 2025, the Parliament was informed on Monday.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Monday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech in Parliament on ‘Vande Mataram’ and said that once again the Prime Minister has made the country proud.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The government will take strict action against low-cost airline IndiGo over the massive disruption of flights to "set an example" for all airlines, Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu said in the Parliament on Monday.
New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) The cost of preparing both vegetarian and non‑vegetarian thalis at home fell 13 per cent year‑on‑year in November, driven mainly by declines in vegetable and pulse prices, a report said on Monday.
