"A proud moment": BJP MP Anurag Thakur as Cabinet approves equal statutory protection for 'Vande Mataram' under 1971 Act

May 07, 2026

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval of an amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971,...

John Brittas gives notice in Rajya Sabha, opposes changes to Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act

Jul 20, 2026

CPI(M) MP John Brittas has submitted a formal notice to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha under Rule 67, raising a strong objection to...

NIA court convicts two in Khalistan flag hoisting case in Punjab's Moga

May 01, 2026

The accused, identified as Moga residents Inderjeet Singh and Jaspal Singh, have been sentenced to 5 years and six months in jail along with...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to introduce Bill criminalising insults to 'Vande Mataram'

Jul 19, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce a Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Monday (20 July) to amend the Prevention of...

Tamil Nadu: Ensure flag-hoisting without caste discrimination on R-Day, chief secretary directs all district collectors

Jan 20, 2023

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed the states and the Union Territories (UTs) to strictly comply with the provisions of the...

Court admits Hindu Sena chief's petition against Sonia Gandhi over 'Vande Mataram' row; next hearing on Sept 8

Aug 18, 2026

Hindu Sena national president Vishnu Gupta, who filed the complaint, alleged that Gandhi deliberately intervened during the rendition of the national song at the...