Rajasthan govt makes singing national anthem must in hostels
The move is to "evoke" nationalism in students.
Nov 29, 2017, 23:16 PM IST
Rajasthan govt makes national anthem mandatory in state-run hostels
Rajasthan minister Arun Chaturvedi said that singing of national anthem is mandatory in all government and government-aided hostels in the state.
Nov 28, 2017, 17:14 PM IST
BJP-led Rajasthan government makes national anthem compulsory in hostels
Last month the city civic body made it compulsory for all employees to sing national anthem in the morning
Nov 28, 2017, 07:30 AM IST
Playing national anthem is mark of respect: Mary Kom
The apex court had in November 2016 ordered the playing of the national anthem on cinema screens and displaying of the national flag mandatory before the beginning of any movie.
Nov 26, 2017, 10:14 AM IST
Heena Sidhu slams those who don't stand up for the National Anthem
Recently, an FIR was lodged against two students from Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday after they allegedly did not stand up for the national anthem.
Nov 25, 2017, 15:49 PM IST
Two J&K students booked for not standing up for National Anthem
An FIR has been registered against two students of Badshah University in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district for allegedly disrespecting the national anthem.
Nov 23, 2017, 17:50 PM IST
Telangana village sings National Anthem every morning for 100 days
Prasad Bhosekar
Nov 22, 2017, 23:56 PM IST
Watch: Virat Kohli chews gum during national anthem before India-Sri Lanka 1st Test
Jammu & Kashmir cricketer Parvez Rasool had faced widespread criticism for the similar actions when he made his India debut earlier this year against England.
Nov 16, 2017, 18:56 PM IST
Now, Guwahati civic body makes national anthem mandatory for employees
Days after Jaipur made it mandatory for its municipal corporation employees to sing the national anthem in the morning, Guwahati's civic body is following the suit.
Nov 06, 2017, 15:10 PM IST
Sing national anthem or go to Pakistan: Jaipur Mayor Ashok Lahoti makes it compulsory for staff
The Jaipur Municipal Corporation in Rajasthan has made it compulsory for all its employees to sing the national anthem in the morning and Vande Mataram in the evening with the city mayor making it clear that 'those who don't want to sing can go to Pakistan'.
Nov 01, 2017, 09:10 AM IST
India belongs to Hindus first, over 50 countries for Muslims: Shiv Sena
In a strongly-worded article in Saamana, the Shiv Sena has said that India belongs to Hindus first.
Oct 30, 2017, 13:58 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind remembers Sister Nivedita on her 150th birth anniversary
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday commemorated Sister Nivedita on her 150th birth anniversary in an event orgnised by the Ramkrishna Mission, New Delhi.
Oct 29, 2017, 16:01 PM IST
Arvind Swami speaks on National Anthem debate, says I will always stand up and sing along
Actor Arvind Swami best known for his roles in Mani Rathnam's Roja and Bombay, took to Twitter and shared his views on the National Anthem debate.
Oct 25, 2017, 13:19 PM IST
Standing for National Anthem in movie theatres not a measure of patriotism: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to come up guidelines to regulate the playing of the National Anthem in public places, including movie theatres. This now places the onus on the government to decide whether it should be mandatory for people to stand for the National Anthem or not.
Oct 23, 2017, 16:41 PM IST
US vice president Mike Pence leaves NFL game after players kneel during anthem
President Donald Trump has criticized players sharply for the protests and pressed the NFL to ban them.
Oct 08, 2017, 23:52 PM IST
Japanese Grand Prix: Sebastian Vettel reprimanded for anthem absence
The German`s absence was understandable given the commotion around his car on the starting grid as the Italian team`s mechanics hurried to fix a spark plug problem with the clock ticking.
Oct 08, 2017, 22:56 PM IST
Allahabad HC backs CM Yogi, says 'National Anthem a must in UP Madarsas'
The Allahabad High Court has rejected the petition that sought exemption from singing the national anthem in Madrasas in Uttar Pradesh.
Oct 05, 2017, 11:17 AM IST
Stand for anthem, you Pakistani: How man in wheelchair was abused
Thirty-six-year-old Arman Ali, a disability rights activist, was seated in one of the front rows of the movie theatre when the incident happened
Oct 02, 2017, 09:57 AM IST
Donald Trump ramps up NFL fight, calls for ban on kneeling during anthem
Several players have made similar gestures in what they said is a call for social justice, not a slight against the country or its flag.
Sep 26, 2017, 23:54 PM IST
US President Donald Trump clashes with sports world over player protests, invitation
The president rescinded a White House invitation to basketball star Stephen Curry, who had said he would "vote" against the planned visit by the NBA champion Golden State Warriors.
Sep 24, 2017, 13:04 PM IST
