Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay moved a resolution to make Tamil Thaai Vazhthu the first song at official events amid the Centre’s Vande Mataram advisory.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay moved a government resolution in the Assembly to mandate that the state song, Tamil Thaai Vazhthu, be sung first at the beginning of all official events, conducted at educational institutions, universities, government offices and public sector undertakings. This move comes as the Union Home Affairs Ministry issued a latest advisory asking the states and union territories to “strictly comply” with the January 28 directive that the National Song Vande Mataram be played before the National Anthem at official events.If you are just joining us, this is The Indian Express Realtime breaking news blog – where we bring you the latest news updates of the day in real time. 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The complainant alleged that Amit Mishra, instead of resolving her grievance, arrived at her house on August 4 and raped her before fleeing after threatening to kill her. She lodged an FIR on August 5, following which Mishra was taken into custody on Sunday. An investigation is underway, and the district education officer has sought a report from the block education officer, with departmental action to follow.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:breaking newslatest news