The new executive bill includes 33 acts that could classify individuals as vandals, with penalties based on severity. The opposition criticized the absence of ministers during the session.
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been signed into law by President Murmu, ensuring legal protection for Vande Mataram.
Rights groups urge the Supreme Court to involve rural communities in Aravalli discussions, while another group seeks to review a wage hike suspension in Metro Manila.
