The latest dispute therefore comes against the backdrop of several years of disagreements over Tamil identity, language and the role of the Governor and the Centre in state affairs.

The Centre clarified that the notification pertains only to Vande Mataram and the National Anthem's sequence at functions. | ...

Chennai: The Madras High Court has clarified that there is no bar on singing the Tamil anthem, 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu', first at ...

Vijay said that the Tamil anthem must hold top priority in the state and that his government will not compromise on the state ...

The circular comes days after the Tamil Nadu government issued a Government Order mandating that "Tamil Thai Vaazhthu" be ...

The court was hearing a plea that sought directions to ensure that government functions in Tamil Nadu begin with Tamil Thai Vazhthu.