Full song or not? ‘Vande Mataram’ row erupts in Kerala | Above the Fold | 29.05.2026

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Above the Fold is The Hindu’s daily news show, bringing you the day’s biggest stories with clarity, depth, and context. In this episode, Kerala’s ‘Vande Mataram’ controversy and fresh NEET-UG reforms lead the top national headlines of the day. The bulletin also covers relief for Vinesh Phogat ahead of the Asian Games trials, the IMD’s lowest-ever monsoon forecast, Amit Shah’s visit to Gujarat’s international border, Israel’s move against the UN chief, and the rescue in Bangladesh of a buffalo named “Donald Trump” from Eid sacrifice. 00:00 Introduction 00:35 ‘Vande Mataram’ row sparks political storm after Kerala Governor’s policy address 04:18 Kerala proposes three-day menstrual leave for schoolgirls 04:51 NTA outlines corrective measures to Supreme Court after NEET-UG 2026 paper leak 06:46 SC clears Vinesh Phogat for Asian Games trials 07:46 The Hindu Round-up 09:27 IMD lowers monsoon rainfall estimate to 90%, its lowest-ever forecast 10:11 Amit Shah begins visit to Gujarat’s inter

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