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As PM Initiates Vande Mataram Debate, A Look At Row Over 150-Year-Old Song
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate a Lok Sabha discussion to mark 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' - the song written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in November 1875 and which quickly became a rallying cry for freedom fighters.
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The 'Vande Mataram' Row: What Stanzas Did Congress Drop, And Why
On November 7, 1875, Bengali author Bankim Chandra Chatterjee one of India's most influential 19th century thinkers wrote the words to a poem, a hymn, that would become a rallying cry for freedom fighters, but also cause political controversy.
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Congress Braces For Treason Charge As Bangladesh Anthem Row Heightens
The controversy over a Congress district-level leader reciting Bangladesh's national anthem has heightened, with the Assam government taking legal action over what it claims is an endorsement of narratives from across the border.
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Major Blunder As National Anthem Controversy Hits India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Match
There was a major controversy involving the national anthem of Pakistan just before their Asia Cup 2025 match against India in Dubai on Sunday
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"Chief Minister Patient, But...": DMK Sends Message To Tamil Nadu Governor
The controversy around Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and Governor RN Ravi escalated into public protests today, with Chief Minister MK Stalin's party leaders protesting across the state to demand Mr Ravi's ouster.
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Paris Olympics Organisers Make Another Blunder, Play Wrong National Anthem
Sunday's controversy echoed the gaffe at Friday's opening ceremony, when South Korea's Olympic team was incorrectly introduced as North Korea.
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Iran Footballer Voria Ghafouri Arrested For Backing Anti-Hijab Protests
Voria Ghafouri's arrest is meant to send a warning to the team, which is already embroiled in a controversy after failing to sing national anthem before its game against England.
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US Soccer Federation To Review Ban On Kneeling During National Anthem
In a controversial move, US soccer introduced a rule in 2017 which formally states that players must "stand respectfully" during the national anthem.
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Biplab Deb Passes Balloons Around As National Anthem Plays At Tripura Event
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has stumbled into yet another controversy, this time for passing balloons around while the National Anthem was being played during an event at Tulakona, about 10 km from Agartala, on Wednesday. A video of the incident has gone viral on the Internet.
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'Very Important' That NFL Players Stand During Anthem, Says Trump Amid Row
On the eve of a host of National Football League games, US President Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted that it was "very important" that players stand during the national anthem, following an ongoing controversy over athletes and others kneeling in protest.
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As PM Initiates Vande Mataram Debate, A Look At Row Over 150-Year-Old Song
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate a Lok Sabha discussion to mark 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' - the song written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in November 1875 and which quickly became a rallying cry for freedom fighters.
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The 'Vande Mataram' Row: What Stanzas Did Congress Drop, And Why
On November 7, 1875, Bengali author Bankim Chandra Chatterjee one of India's most influential 19th century thinkers wrote the words to a poem, a hymn, that would become a rallying cry for freedom fighters, but also cause political controversy.
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Congress Braces For Treason Charge As Bangladesh Anthem Row Heightens
The controversy over a Congress district-level leader reciting Bangladesh's national anthem has heightened, with the Assam government taking legal action over what it claims is an endorsement of narratives from across the border.
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Major Blunder As National Anthem Controversy Hits India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Match
There was a major controversy involving the national anthem of Pakistan just before their Asia Cup 2025 match against India in Dubai on Sunday
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"Chief Minister Patient, But...": DMK Sends Message To Tamil Nadu Governor
The controversy around Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK and Governor RN Ravi escalated into public protests today, with Chief Minister MK Stalin's party leaders protesting across the state to demand Mr Ravi's ouster.
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Paris Olympics Organisers Make Another Blunder, Play Wrong National Anthem
Sunday's controversy echoed the gaffe at Friday's opening ceremony, when South Korea's Olympic team was incorrectly introduced as North Korea.
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Iran Footballer Voria Ghafouri Arrested For Backing Anti-Hijab Protests
Voria Ghafouri's arrest is meant to send a warning to the team, which is already embroiled in a controversy after failing to sing national anthem before its game against England.
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US Soccer Federation To Review Ban On Kneeling During National Anthem
In a controversial move, US soccer introduced a rule in 2017 which formally states that players must "stand respectfully" during the national anthem.
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Biplab Deb Passes Balloons Around As National Anthem Plays At Tripura Event
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has stumbled into yet another controversy, this time for passing balloons around while the National Anthem was being played during an event at Tulakona, about 10 km from Agartala, on Wednesday. A video of the incident has gone viral on the Internet.
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'Very Important' That NFL Players Stand During Anthem, Says Trump Amid Row
On the eve of a host of National Football League games, US President Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted that it was "very important" that players stand during the national anthem, following an ongoing controversy over athletes and others kneeling in protest.
