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‘Vande Mataram Should Have Equal Status As National Anthem’: Tamil Nadu Governor | India News

‘Vande Mataram Should Have Equal Status As National Anthem’: Tamil Nadu Governor | India News

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Last Updated:January 24, 2026, 17:26 IST While addressing a gathering, the Governor said that the idea of Bharat as a mother had been neglected after Independence. Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi (Photo: IANS) Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Saturday said that Bharat (India) is not merely a geographical entity but a mother, and emphasised that Vande Mataram should be accorded the same status as the national anthem. While addressing a gathering, the Governor said that the idea of Bharat as a mother had been neglected after Independence, a development he described as unfortunate, reported India Today. “Bharat is not just a geographical entity. It is mother. Unfortunately, after Independence, we started ignoring it,” he said. Pitching for greater recognition of Vande Mataram, the Governor said the song deserved equal standing with the national anthem and should be played more frequently. “Vande Mataram should have equal status as the national anthem. Unfortunately, it is ignored. We need Vande Mataram to be played,” he added, as reported by the news outlet. Referring to examples from …

TN Raj Bhavan denies delay in clearing Assembly Bills, says 81% assented by Governor

TN Raj Bhavan denies delay in clearing Assembly Bills, says 81% assented by Governor

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The Raj Bhavan has denied that Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi caused a delay in giving his assent to the Bills passed by the State Assembly and said 81 per cent of the Bills have been assented to by the Governor. Taking exception to certain “unfounded and factually incorrect allegations” made in public domain that Governor was delaying assent to the Bills passed by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, and that his “actions were against the interests of the people,” the Raj Bhavan said the official records of Raj Bhavan showed of the total Bills received as on October 31, as much as 81 per cent were assented. And 95 of these have been given the nod within three months. “13 per cent of the Bills have been reserved for the consideration of the President (60 per cent of these Bills have been reserved on the recommendation of the State Government),” a release said on November 7. Story continues below this ad Remaining Bills have been received in the last week of October 2025 …

Youth should drive growth economy through innovation, resolve, bold actions, says TN Guv | Latest News India

Youth should drive growth economy through innovation, resolve, bold actions, says TN Guv | Latest News India

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Chennai, With technology continuing to disrupt and redefine every sector, India must not merely catch up but lead from the front with our youth driving the growth economy through innovation, resolve and bold actions, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi said on Saturday. Youth should drive growth economy through innovation, resolve, bold actions, says TN Guv He highlighted the evolving technological landscape, noting how, in just two years ago, Artificial Intelligence was seen as an emerging idea. “Today, it is not only relevant but has become indispensable, reshaping sectors such as learning, employment and governance,” Ravi said in his valedictory address at the two-day Vice-Chancellors’ conference of state, central and private universities of Tamil Nadu that concluded at the Raj Bhavan, Udhagamandalam, in Nilgiris district today. The conference witnessed the participation from thirty-four V-Cs, administrators and senior faculty members, and it was inaugurated on on April 25 by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. The event brought together academic leaders, policymakers and subject-matter experts for comprehensive deliberations on the evolving contours of higher education. At the event, …

DMK’s hostile stand against Governor not good for Tamil Nadu, says Murugan

DMK’s hostile stand against Governor not good for Tamil Nadu, says Murugan

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The DMK government’s hostile behaviour against the Governor was not good for the State, Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L. Murugan has said. Addressing the media in Thanjavur on Monday, the Union Minister said the Governor wanted to implement several plans/ideas for the development/betterment of the State. But the DMK government did not want to heed to his advise/guidance and had taken a hostile stand right from the day one. “This will not bring any good to the State,” he said. Published – January 27, 2025 05:59 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘…Live like Narakasura’: BJP’s swipe at Udhayanidhi Stalin over rare Diwali greetings | Latest News India

‘…Live like Narakasura’: BJP’s swipe at Udhayanidhi Stalin over rare Diwali greetings | Latest News India

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Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has extended Deepavali greetings to those “who have faith”, prompting the BJP to make a sarcastic remark against him. Tamil Nadu’s deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin(PTI file photo) In a rare departure from DMK’s traditions, Stalin extended his greetings to supporters for the party’s platinum jubilee celebrations. “I extend my greetings on our (DMK) platinum jubilee celebrations; Deepa oli thirunal greetings to those having belief and celebrating it,” he said. Reacting to the gesture, BJP leader Narayanan Thirupathi took a swipe at Udhayanidhi. “…for those who don’t have belief, greetings to live like Narakasura,” he said in a post on X. While Deepavali in the north signifies the return of Lord Rama and Sita Devi to Ayodhya from exile, in the South, the festival marks the victory of Lord Krishna and his Sathyabhama over the demon king Narakasura. In line with their ‘rationalist’ beliefs, DMK leaders refrain from greeting people on festivals. Late senior DMK leader M Karunanidhi would also not wish people on Diwali. The BJP often …

Toll rises to 9 in firecracker blast in Tamil Nadu’s Sivakasi | Chennai News

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Nine workers, including five women, died and 10 others were injured in a blaze at a fireworks-manufacturing unit in Sivakasi on Thursday, police said. The accident occurred near Sengamalapatti in Sivakasi in the district. Seven rooms stocked with firecrackers were completely gutted in the fire, they said. Police and fire service personnel rushed the injured to a government hospital in Sivakasi. A senior police official said the cause of the fire was being ascertained and added that the unit was a licensed one. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish at the loss of lives in the incident. In a post on ‘X’, he said, “Anguished by the loss of lives due to a mishap at a factory in Sivakasi. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that those who have been injured recover at the earliest.” President Droupadi Murmu too said that she was saddened to learn about the loss of lives due to the explosion. “I convey my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for speedy recovery of the injured,” …