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Not singing Vande Mataram unacceptable, disrespect to national symbols nothing less than sedition: Yogi

Published on Feb 16, 2026 23:58 IST

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath at the state legislative council in Lucknow on Monday. (HT)

Mixed reaction to Centre’s Vande Mataram order

Mixed reaction to Centre’s Vande Mataram order

Published on Feb 12, 2026 02:46 IST

6 stanzas of Vande Mataram a must before national anthem | What new rules state

Vande Mataram new rules: Written by Bengali literary icon Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in Sanskritised Bengali in the 1870s, Vande Mataram was first adopted by the freedom movement to praise the motherland.

Updated on Feb 11, 2026 06:57 IST

Just Like That: Beating Retreat and India’s long unfinished de-colonisation

But this year, when the Beating Retreat ended with the playing of Vande Mataram, I found it deeply moving too (PTI)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 07:06 IST

Vijay Chowk rings with music for Beating Retreat Ceremony

Bands played songs like A R Rahman’s Jai Ho, Ae Watan, Aaraambh Hai Prachand and Vande Mataram (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 24:17 IST

HistoriCity | One republic, many ‘republics’: Rethinking ancient Indian history

India celebrated her 77th Republic Day on Monday, with the parade also marking 150 years of Vande Mataram. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 24:44 IST

Paintings, dance and tableaux: Vande Mataram at the centre of R-Day Parade

During the parade, around 2,500 artists performed in a choreographed dance to the tune of the Vande Mataram, which was composed by Academy Award-winning musician MM Keeravani and went beyond the usual two stanzas adopted as the national song.

Published on Jan 27, 2026 01:31 IST

India's Republic Day celebrated in China; Xi stresses on need for ‘friendship’

India's embassy in Shanghai organised a grand Republic Day celebration.

Published on Jan 26, 2026 11:11 IST

Ahmedabad man celebrates Republic Day at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk. Video

An Ahmedabad tourist celebrated Republic Day at Srinagar’s Lal Chowk.

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 05:30 IST

Republic Day parade and the story behind Sikh Regiment's two salutes tradition

New Delhi: Indian Army contingent marches during rain-affected full-dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi.

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 06:40 IST

PM Modi lays wreath at war memorial as India marks 77th Republic Day

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 08:45 IST

‘Vande Mataram’ in focus on Republic Day. What's planned at Kartavya Path today?

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 05:22 IST

Who are Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen, Republic Day 2026 chief guests?

Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and Antonio Costa, President of the European Council.

Published on Jan 26, 2026 03:04 IST

Republic Day 2026 parade on Vande Mataram theme: Why it's important

An Indian Army contingent marches during rain-affected rehearsals for the Republic Day Parade in New Delhi

Updated on Jan 25, 2026 21:40 IST

Republic Day 2026: Is it the 76th, 77th or the 78th R-Day? Know everything here

A view of illuminated India Gate in tricolours on the eve of Republic Day, in New Delhi on Sunday.

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 03:15 IST

Republic Day 2026 parade on ‘Vande Mataram’ theme: How it will be displayed

A view of the Ministry of Culture tableau during the Republic Day parade 2026 full dress rehearsal amid rainfall, at Kartavya Path, in New Delhi on Friday.

Published on Jan 24, 2026 03:56 IST

The national anthem before our national anthem was adopted

The task of popularising the UK’s anthem in India fell to Frederick Harford’s National Anthem for India Fund. Thousands of pounds poured into the effort. But little went as planned. (PTI)

Published on Jan 23, 2026 15:21 IST

Republic Day Parade to feature S-400 defence system, which shot down Pak jets

Vehicles displaying military weapons and artillery proceed towards the India Gate during full-dress rehearsal for the Republic Day Parade

Published on Jan 23, 2026 10:52 IST

Full version of Vande Mataram to feature in ministry’s R-Day tableau

Full version of Vande Mataram to feature in ministry’s R-Day tableau

Published on Jan 21, 2026 23:58 IST

Republic Day 2026: This year's theme to 77th Republic Day chief guests and more

Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) performs manoeuvres during their maiden air show ahead of Republic Day, in Nashik, Thursday, January. 22.

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 03:52 IST

Oscar-winner Keeravani composes score for Republic Day parade

MM Keeravani was awarded for best original song, motion picture for "Naatu Naatu" from "RRR" at the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards. (AP)

Published on Jan 20, 2026 24:59 IST

‘Naatu Naatu’ composer MM Keeravani composes music for Republic Day 2026 parade

MM Keeravani won an Oscar for Naatu Naatu.

Published on Jan 19, 2026 08:19 IST

ABVP adopts Vande Mataram, 'Screen Time to Green Time' as key campus initiatives

ABVP adopts Vande Mataram, 'Screen Time to Green Time' as key campus initiatives

Published on Dec 31, 2025 16:25 IST

More members are now being allowed to discuss bills says UP Assembly Speaker Mahana

More members are now being allowed to discuss bills says UP Assembly Speaker Mahana

Published on Dec 29, 2025 14:32 IST

Vande Mataram inspires national unity, vision of Viksit Bharat: Union Minister Kishan Reddy

Vande Mataram inspires national unity, vision of Viksit Bharat: Union Minister Kishan Reddy

Published on Dec 27, 2025 15:39 IST

Congress truncating Vande Mataram fuelled separatism, says Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath speaks in the Uttar Pradesh assembly on Monday. (HT Photo)

Published on Dec 22, 2025 17:01 IST

Vande Mataram: A nod to culture, not theology

If India is to uphold a nationalism worthy of its civilisational heritage, it must acknowledge the spiritual and literary foundations of its freedom struggle, nurture symbols that weave community rather than fracture it, and trust the plural instincts of its people more than the insecurities of its politics. (PTI)

Published on Dec 21, 2025 14:29 IST

Overnight protests mark the end of winter session; crucial bills passed

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs hold a protest over the MGNREGA issue at Parliament premises on Friday. (ANI)

Updated on Dec 20, 2025 17:18 IST

Winter session of Uttar Pradesh legislature to continue till December 24, says Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on his way to attend the winter session at UP Assembly in Lucknow on Friday. (Deepak Gupta/HT)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 15:20 IST

UP winter session begins today: Supplementary budget, Vande Mataram discussion on top of assembly agenda

An all-party meeting in progress on the eve of the winter session of the Uttar Pradesh legislature. (PTI PHOTO)

Published on Dec 19, 2025 02:42 IST

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