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Khasi Students' Union threatens protests over full version of Vande Mataram in Meghalaya

The Khasi Students' Union (KSU) has threatened to stage protests across Meghalaya over the singing of the full version of Vande Mataram, alleging that portions of the national song conflict with ...

AICC constitutes TPCC coordination committee to strengthen party–government coordination

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has constituted a Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Coordination Committee to ensure better coordination between the party and the state government.
The Diplomat

‘Forcible Imposition’ of India’s National Song Triggers Resistance in the Country’s Northeast

Some stanzas of “Vande Mataram” refer to Hindu goddesses. India’s religious minorities say it goes against their monotheist beliefs.
The Indian Express

BJP Nagaland ally and ruling NPF opposes Vande Mataram: ‘Alien… threatens our rights’

The Centre’s directive regarding singing of Vande Mataram is blowing up into a major controversy in Nagaland, with the ruling Naga People’s Front (NPF), an ally of the BJP, issuing a statement ...
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India’s 42nd Vande Bharat train gets major upgrade to 20 coaches after two years; see route and key stations

Indian Railways has converted the country's 42nd Vande Bharat Express into a 20-coach rake to meet growing passenger demand on one of India's busiest railway routes. The latest semi-high-speed train ...
Newsweek

Alysa Liu’s Olympic Gold Medal Song Suddenly Hits the Charts

How much cultural impact is Alysa Liu having on the world at the moment? From casual fans on social media to celebrities to diehard figure skating viewers, the 20-year-old American is taking over pop ...