Centre issues detailed protocol for Vande Mataram, now a must for all govt events

IANS | February 11, 2026 10:11 AM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday issued fresh comprehensive guidelines establishing the official protocol for the rendition of India's national song Vande Mataram, specifying how and when it should be performed at government functions and the expected conduct of the audience, especially concerning the national anthem.

ECI to use AI-generated videos for voter awareness in TN, Puducherry

IANS | February 11, 2026 8:16 AM

Chennai, Feb 11 (IANS) In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will deploy artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen voter awareness campaigns ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections in four states, including Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

Gen Naravane & publisher demolished tall claims: BJP flays Rahul Gandhi

IANS | February 10, 2026 10:54 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi has launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, demanding that he apologise to the nation over his remarks in Parliament regarding a book allegedly authored by former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane's unpublished memoir on the 2020 Galwan Valley stand-off.