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Springbok emblems may receive legal protection ahead of an international rugby match against the All Blacks in 2025. The article mentions Springboks fans singing the national anthem before the event.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay cited the 2021 Legislative Assembly centenary event, presided over by the then President of India, to counter opposition criticism regarding the National Anthem. The event's program began with the National Anthem followed by the Tamil Thaai Vazhthu.

A heated debate occurred in the Assembly regarding the rendition of the National Anthem twice during the Governor’s address. DMK MLA Sivasankar argued that Tamil Thai Vaazhthu should be played first, followed by the National Anthem, while Leader of the House K.A. Sengottaiyan defended the practice as acceptable.

Governor R. N. Arlekar of Tamil Nadu praised the uninterrupted reading of his address in the Assembly, noting it occurred without disruption for the first time in three years. He also highlighted the rendering of the National Anthem twice, calling it the dawn of a new era.

The Governor’s address proceeded smoothly as the first session of the 17th Tamil Nadu Assembly commenced, with the House scheduled to meet for three days. The session began with the State song Tamil Thaai Vazhthu followed by the National Anthem, deviating from the usual convention where the National Anthem is played only at the end of the Governor’s Address.

Chhattisgarh state schools have made Hindu prayers mandatory during morning assemblies, including the national anthem, national song, Deep Mantra, Saraswati Vandana, and Guru Mantra. The Congress party accuses the government of imposing an RSS agenda through this directive.

Prince George struggled to suppress a sneeze during the national anthem and laughed with his mother, Kate Middleton, who comforted him on the balcony.

Trump saluted the crowd during the national anthem of Knicks Game 3 at Madison Square Garden, marking the first time a sitting president attended an NBA Finals game. Some fans booed during the event.

A Reform-led council has decided to end meetings with the national anthem. This policy change represents a shift in council meeting procedures and reflects the priorities of the Reform party leadership.

Camilla, the wife of King Charles III, made a notable misstep during a public event by attempting to enter a car before the national anthem was performed. The incident highlights a minor breach of royal protocol.

Two Iranian footballers expressed hope for a safe future in Australia after seeking asylum. Their decision followed their football team's refusal to sing the national anthem during a match, which likely led to their persecution.

Two Iranian footballers expressed hope for a safe future in Australia after seeking asylum following an incident where their team refused to sing the national anthem during a match.