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SC wants govt framework on playing of national anthem in cinema halls

The Supreme Court has indicated that it may modify its November order on playing the national anthem in cinema halls once the government put in place a new circular or framework on the matter

1 min read24 Oct 2017
Politics

Identity parade: The politics of state flags

In SR Bommai case, the Supreme Court said there is no provision in the Constitution which bars a state from having its own flag, however its hoisting should not dishonour the national flag

4 min read20 Jul 2017
Politics

SC notice to govt on plea seeking framing of policy for Vande Mataram, national anthem

A PIL by BJP spokesperson wants the government to make singing Vande Mataram mandatory in schools, Parliament, state assemblies, public offices and courts

1 min read18 Apr 2017
Industry

India privately took Amazon to task over insulting flag doormat, document shows

India escalated the matter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and prompted a global audit by the firm to 'ensure that such products are not listed on any of its other' websites

1 min read31 Mar 2017
Videos

India’s largest tricolour hoisted near Attari border

The tricolour is built at an approximate cost of Rs3.5 crore

7 Mar 2017
Politics

SC declines urgent hearing on plea to promote national anthem

Advocate Ashwini Upadhaya urged that the plea be tagged with the matter pending with the apex court and scheduled for hearing on 14 February

1 min read10 Feb 2017
Politics

Who is Pingali Venkayya?

Pingali Venkayya designed the initial version of the Indian tricolour, but very little is known about the man himself

2 min read15 Aug 2016
Mint-lounge

Our constitutional time bombs

There are clauses in our Constitution that are a cause for worry. Because we are forgetting the distinction between a principle and a law

4 min read24 Jun 2016
Politics

Kendriya Vidyalayas directed to hoist national flag daily

The move by the KVS administration, under the chairpersonship of Smriti Irani, comes amid a raging debate on nationalism following JNU row

1 min read28 Feb 2016
Education

National flag only one of the many plans Smriti Irani has for universities

Smriti Irani chaired a conference of 46 central university vice-chancellors at Surajkund. Here's a list of all the resolutions passed in the conference

2 min read20 Feb 2016
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