As PM Modi marks 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’ in Parliament, a look at Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the scholar, poet and novelist whose words became India’s rallying cry.
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‘It can irritate Muslims’: PM Modi slams Jinnah’s stance on Vande Mataram
In the Lok Sabha discussion on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the significance of the song “Vande Mataram” on the occasion of 150th anniversary of the national song. Read More
Evening news wrap: PM Modi’s attack on Nehru over Vande Mataram; IndiGo crisis continues; and more
NEW DELHI: Political discussions dominated national headlines on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders traded sharp barbs over the legacy and symbolism of Vande Mataram, turning a parliamentary debate into a wi Read More
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‘It can irritate Muslims’: PM Modi slams Jinnah’s stance on Vande Mataram
In the Lok Sabha discussion on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the significance of the song “Vande Mataram” on the occasion of 150th anniversary of the national song. Read More
Evening news wrap: PM Modi’s attack on Nehru over Vande Mataram; IndiGo crisis continues; and more
NEW DELHI: Political discussions dominated national headlines on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders traded sharp barbs over the legacy and symbolism of Vande Mataram, turning a parliamentary debate into a wi Read More
‘Blinded Pakistan’s Air Defences’: IAF Shares Rare Images Of Day 3 Of 1971 India-Pakistan War
Indian Air Force recalls its decisive 1971 war strikes, including the Sakesar radar attack, Battle of Longewala, and relentless missions that shaped historic outcomes. Read More
IndiGo Refund Update: Rs 827 Crore Issued, 4,500 Bags Returned So Far
Show Quick Read
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IndiGo has refunded Rs 827 crore to passengers affected by the airline’s mass flight cancellations between November21 to December 7, the civil aviation ministry said o Read More
‘NTA Must Get Its Act Together’: Parliamentary Panel Slams Agency Over Paper Leaks, Exam Failures
The panel urged the agency to “get its act together” to stop such problems from happening again. Its report was presented in Parliament earlier in the day. Read More
‘It can irritate Muslims’: PM Modi slams Jinnah’s stance on Vande Mataram
In the Lok Sabha discussion on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the significance of the song “Vande Mataram” on the occasion of 150th anniversary of the national song. Read More
Evening news wrap: PM Modi’s attack on Nehru over Vande Mataram; IndiGo crisis continues; and more
NEW DELHI: Political discussions dominated national headlines on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders traded sharp barbs over the legacy and symbolism of Vande Mataram, turning a parliamentary debate into a wi Read More
‘Blinded Pakistan’s Air Defences’: IAF Shares Rare Images Of Day 3 Of 1971 India-Pakistan War
Indian Air Force recalls its decisive 1971 war strikes, including the Sakesar radar attack, Battle of Longewala, and relentless missions that shaped historic outcomes. Read More
IndiGo Refund Update: Rs 827 Crore Issued, 4,500 Bags Returned So Far
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
IndiGo has refunded Rs 827 crore to passengers affected by the airline’s mass flight cancellations between November21 to December 7, the civil aviation ministry said o Read More
‘NTA Must Get Its Act Together’: Parliamentary Panel Slams Agency Over Paper Leaks, Exam Failures
The panel urged the agency to “get its act together” to stop such problems from happening again. Its report was presented in Parliament earlier in the day. Read More
‘It can irritate Muslims’: PM Modi slams Jinnah’s stance on Vande Mataram
In the Lok Sabha discussion on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the significance of the song “Vande Mataram” on the occasion of 150th anniversary of the national song. Read More
Evening news wrap: PM Modi’s attack on Nehru over Vande Mataram; IndiGo crisis continues; and more
NEW DELHI: Political discussions dominated national headlines on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders traded sharp barbs over the legacy and symbolism of Vande Mataram, turning a parliamentary debate into a wi Read More
‘Blinded Pakistan’s Air Defences’: IAF Shares Rare Images Of Day 3 Of 1971 India-Pakistan War
Indian Air Force recalls its decisive 1971 war strikes, including the Sakesar radar attack, Battle of Longewala, and relentless missions that shaped historic outcomes. Read More
IndiGo Refund Update: Rs 827 Crore Issued, 4,500 Bags Returned So Far
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
IndiGo has refunded Rs 827 crore to passengers affected by the airline’s mass flight cancellations between November21 to December 7, the civil aviation ministry said o Read More
‘NTA Must Get Its Act Together’: Parliamentary Panel Slams Agency Over Paper Leaks, Exam Failures
The panel urged the agency to “get its act together” to stop such problems from happening again. Its report was presented in Parliament earlier in the day. Read More
‘It can irritate Muslims’: PM Modi slams Jinnah’s stance on Vande Mataram
In the Lok Sabha discussion on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the significance of the song “Vande Mataram” on the occasion of 150th anniversary of the national song. Read More
Evening news wrap: PM Modi’s attack on Nehru over Vande Mataram; IndiGo crisis continues; and more
NEW DELHI: Political discussions dominated national headlines on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders traded sharp barbs over the legacy and symbolism of Vande Mataram, turning a parliamentary debate into a wi Read More
‘Blinded Pakistan’s Air Defences’: IAF Shares Rare Images Of Day 3 Of 1971 India-Pakistan War
Indian Air Force recalls its decisive 1971 war strikes, including the Sakesar radar attack, Battle of Longewala, and relentless missions that shaped historic outcomes. Read More
IndiGo Refund Update: Rs 827 Crore Issued, 4,500 Bags Returned So Far
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
IndiGo has refunded Rs 827 crore to passengers affected by the airline’s mass flight cancellations between November21 to December 7, the civil aviation ministry said o Read More
‘NTA Must Get Its Act Together’: Parliamentary Panel Slams Agency Over Paper Leaks, Exam Failures
The panel urged the agency to “get its act together” to stop such problems from happening again. Its report was presented in Parliament earlier in the day. Read More
‘It can irritate Muslims’: PM Modi slams Jinnah’s stance on Vande Mataram
In the Lok Sabha discussion on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the significance of the song “Vande Mataram” on the occasion of 150th anniversary of the national song. Read More
Evening news wrap: PM Modi’s attack on Nehru over Vande Mataram; IndiGo crisis continues; and more
NEW DELHI: Political discussions dominated national headlines on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders traded sharp barbs over the legacy and symbolism of Vande Mataram, turning a parliamentary debate into a wi Read More
‘Blinded Pakistan’s Air Defences’: IAF Shares Rare Images Of Day 3 Of 1971 India-Pakistan War
Indian Air Force recalls its decisive 1971 war strikes, including the Sakesar radar attack, Battle of Longewala, and relentless missions that shaped historic outcomes. Read More
IndiGo Refund Update: Rs 827 Crore Issued, 4,500 Bags Returned So Far
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
IndiGo has refunded Rs 827 crore to passengers affected by the airline’s mass flight cancellations between November21 to December 7, the civil aviation ministry said o Read More
‘NTA Must Get Its Act Together’: Parliamentary Panel Slams Agency Over Paper Leaks, Exam Failures
The panel urged the agency to “get its act together” to stop such problems from happening again. Its report was presented in Parliament earlier in the day. Read More
‘It can irritate Muslims’: PM Modi slams Jinnah’s stance on Vande Mataram
In the Lok Sabha discussion on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the significance of the song “Vande Mataram” on the occasion of 150th anniversary of the national song. Read More
Evening news wrap: PM Modi’s attack on Nehru over Vande Mataram; IndiGo crisis continues; and more
NEW DELHI: Political discussions dominated national headlines on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders traded sharp barbs over the legacy and symbolism of Vande Mataram, turning a parliamentary debate into a wi Read More
‘Blinded Pakistan’s Air Defences’: IAF Shares Rare Images Of Day 3 Of 1971 India-Pakistan War
Indian Air Force recalls its decisive 1971 war strikes, including the Sakesar radar attack, Battle of Longewala, and relentless missions that shaped historic outcomes. Read More
IndiGo Refund Update: Rs 827 Crore Issued, 4,500 Bags Returned So Far
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
IndiGo has refunded Rs 827 crore to passengers affected by the airline’s mass flight cancellations between November21 to December 7, the civil aviation ministry said o Read More
‘NTA Must Get Its Act Together’: Parliamentary Panel Slams Agency Over Paper Leaks, Exam Failures
The panel urged the agency to “get its act together” to stop such problems from happening again. Its report was presented in Parliament earlier in the day. Read More
‘It can irritate Muslims’: PM Modi slams Jinnah’s stance on Vande Mataram
In the Lok Sabha discussion on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the significance of the song “Vande Mataram” on the occasion of 150th anniversary of the national song. Read More
Evening news wrap: PM Modi’s attack on Nehru over Vande Mataram; IndiGo crisis continues; and more
NEW DELHI: Political discussions dominated national headlines on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders traded sharp barbs over the legacy and symbolism of Vande Mataram, turning a parliamentary debate into a wi Read More
‘Blinded Pakistan’s Air Defences’: IAF Shares Rare Images Of Day 3 Of 1971 India-Pakistan War
Indian Air Force recalls its decisive 1971 war strikes, including the Sakesar radar attack, Battle of Longewala, and relentless missions that shaped historic outcomes. Read More
IndiGo Refund Update: Rs 827 Crore Issued, 4,500 Bags Returned So Far
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
IndiGo has refunded Rs 827 crore to passengers affected by the airline’s mass flight cancellations between November21 to December 7, the civil aviation ministry said o Read More
‘NTA Must Get Its Act Together’: Parliamentary Panel Slams Agency Over Paper Leaks, Exam Failures
The panel urged the agency to “get its act together” to stop such problems from happening again. Its report was presented in Parliament earlier in the day. Read More
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