National anthem

Hong Kong police arrest man for booing China anthem during Olympics broadcast

Hong Kong passed a law in June 2020 that criminalised disrespect of China`s national anthem. Anyone found guilty of misusing or insulting the anthem could be jailed for up to three years and fined.

Jul 30, 2021, 18:22 PM IST

Bengal Election 2021: Mamata 'leaves Wheelchair' before voting in Nandigram

Mamata Banerjee, who was continuously campaigning on Wheelchair in Bengal elections, suddenly stood up. Actually, Mamata Banerjee had announced that she will end her election campaign in Nandigram with the national anthem.

Mar 30, 2021, 20:28 PM IST

India displays military prowess, cultural diversity on 71st Republic Day celebrations

A huge crowd that had gathered at New Delhi's Rajpath to witness the Republic Day celebrations were treated to a spectacular parade featuring several contingents, cultural tableaus and precision flying.

Jan 26, 2020, 14:56 PM IST

Bengaluru DCP sings national anthem to pacify crowd protesting against Citizenship Amendment Act- Watch

Even as the police is facing backlash over the handling of protests erupting in several parts of the country in the wake of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), a police officer in Karnataka's Bengaluru is winning the internet for his unique way of pacifying the protesters at Town Hall who had gathered to demonstrate against the Citizenship Amendment Act in the city.

Dec 20, 2019, 16:42 PM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel to not stand during national anthems due to medical condition during India visit

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who will be visiting India from October 31 to November 2, will not stand when the national anthems of both the countries will be played at the ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.

Oct 31, 2019, 18:43 PM IST

Anthem row: Video doesn't show family sitting, say Police

As of now, the police are yet to take any action on the incident which occurred on October 23, he said.

Oct 29, 2019, 20:47 PM IST

Bhuvan Bam to sing National Anthem at NBA match

NBA games will kickstart from Friday in Mumbai.

Oct 03, 2019, 18:57 PM IST

Watch: US Army band plays 'Jana Gana Mana' for Indian soldiers on last day of joint exercise

The joint military exercise named Yudh Abhyas started in Washington on Friday as part of the ongoing defence co-operation between New Delhi and Washington.

Sep 19, 2019, 10:24 AM IST

Delhi HC dismisses plea seeking national anthem status to Vande Mataram

While national song Vande Mataram was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, national anthem Jana Gana Mana was penned by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore.

Jul 26, 2019, 12:01 PM IST

Morning Breaking: Bihar teacher denies singing of National anthem beaten by people

A video is going viral on social media of a Bihar teacher who has denied singing of National Anthem and beaten by mob. Watch video:

Feb 07, 2019, 09:30 AM IST

Vishal Bhardwaj points out glitch in national anthem in theatres, rectified

In a follow-up tweet a month later, he hoped it had come to the notice of the concerned people.

Jan 15, 2019, 21:48 PM IST

Breaking: National anthem & national song to be sung with celebration in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh government has tweeted that the national anthem & national song will be sung with celebration in Madhya Pradesh. Watch video to know more information.

Jan 03, 2019, 13:50 PM IST

UP madrassa loses recognition after students allegedly stopped from singing national anthem

The recognition of Madrassa Arabia Ahle Girls College, situated in Badago area under Kolhui police station has been cancelled on the order of the state education department.

Aug 22, 2018, 14:22 PM IST

Kashmir University says video showing students disrespecting national anthem is fake

Earlier today, a video surfaced on the social media claiming that some college students remain seated while the national anthem was being played. 

Jul 05, 2018, 13:00 PM IST

After Congress MP, Haryana minister calls for changes in national anthem, wants 'Adhinayak' removed

The demand comes a day after Congress MP Ripun Bora moved a resolution in Rajya Sabha seeking amendments to the National Anthem to replace the word 'Sindh' with 'North East'.

Mar 17, 2018, 23:07 PM IST

Replace 'Sindh' with 'Northeast' in National Anthem: Congress MP moves resolution in Rajya Sabha

Congress MP Ripun Bora said North East is an important part of India, but it is unfortunate that it is not part of the national anthem. 

Mar 16, 2018, 15:40 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir government seeks explanation from officer over 'disrespecting' national anthem

The Jammu and Kashmir government has sought an explanation from one of its officers after he allegedly disrespected the national anthem at an event here on February 21.

Feb 26, 2018, 12:50 PM IST

Don't remember national anthem: New Aligarh Mayor's statement sparks controversy

The statement comes a barely a month after Furkan's controversial oath ceremony, where the BSP corporator took the oath of secrecy in Urdu

Jan 10, 2018, 18:44 PM IST

National anthem not mandatory in cinema halls: Supreme Court modifies its earlier order

The modified order comes after the Centre told the SC that an Inter-Ministerial Committee has been set-up to frame new guidelines on playing the national anthem.

Jan 09, 2018, 13:08 PM IST

Centre changes stand on national anthem in cinema halls

Final decision will be based on the Inter-Ministerial Committee's recommendations, government tells top court

Jan 08, 2018, 20:23 PM IST