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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate a special discussion in the Lok Sabha today on Monday to commemorate the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’. This historic debate aims not only to highlight the glorious history of this national song but also to bring to light aspects of it that are little known to the general public.
During the discussion, PM Modi will shed light on the contribution of ‘Vande Mataram’, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and first published in the Bangadarshan magazine on November 7, 1875, to the freedom struggle. He will also discuss its cultural, historical, and contemporary relevance.
A horrific fire at the 'Birch Boy Romeo Lane' nightclub in Arpora, Goa, has shocked everyone. Initially, a cylinder blast was believed to be the cause of the fire, but now several major revelations have emerged regarding the incident.
25 people lost their lives in the fire that broke out at the nightclub on Saturday night. Most of the deaths were due to suffocation. The deceased included 5 tourists and the rest were staff members.
There is no relief from the suffocating air in Delhi-NCR. A layer of toxic smog hangs over the capital. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in the capital was recorded at 318 at 7 am on Monday, which falls in the 'very poor' category.
The air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Sunday as well, and is expected to remain in this zone throughout the week. According to the CPCB data at 4 pm, the 24-hour average Air Quality Index on Sunday was recorded at 308. On Saturday, it was 330 (very poor).
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