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Assassinations that shook India since Independence
In 2013, targetted by Left Wing Extremist organisation in Chhattisgarh, Congress leaders Vidya Charan Shukla and Mahendra Karma along with others lost their lives in the deadly attack.
When Indira Gandhi and her cabinet received Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at Palam
London, Jan 9 : 50 years ago on January 10, a British Royal Air Force Comet aircraft flying…
Lara Dutta recalls playing Indira Gandhi in ‘Bell Bottom’
'Bell Bottom' will see its world television premiere on December 26 at 12 noon on Sony MAX.
Let’s not remember 1971 war victory with arrogance: Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi, Dec 16 : Interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi said on Wednesday that the country should remember…
Today, We Recall Indira Gandhi with Great Pride: Sonia
1971 was in many ways Indira Gandhi's finest year
‘Genocide’ that shocked Indira Gandhi and changed the history of Bangladesh
The day after the family was reunited in their new home in London, the 'Sunday Times' published his article, spread across two pages, under the one-word banner headline 'Genocide'.
Not the first time that Congress is on the verge of a split
A similar situation arose in March 1998 when in a CWC meeting Sitaram Kesri was removed and Sonia Gandhi was appointed president. Sharad Pawar, Tariq Anwar and PA Sangma walked out from the party and formed the NCP.
Allahabad HC decision to disqualify Indira Gandhi shook India, resulted in Emergency: CJI
Allahabad, Sep 12 : The Chief Justice of India, N.V. Ramana, said on Saturday that Allahabad High Court…
‘Bell Bottom’ director says casting Lara as Mrs Gandhi was Akshay’s idea
'Bell Bottom', inspired by a real-life hijacking of an Indian Airlines flight in 1984, also features Vaani Kapoor, Huma Qureshi and Adil Hussain in key roles. The film is slated for a theatrical release on August 19.
Shiv Sena Takes A Dig At Modi Govt, Says India Surviving On System Created By Nehru-Gandhis
Poor countries are helping India in their own way, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not ready to stop the ambitious project of Central Vista worth Rs 20,000 crore, said Shiv Sena.
Fatma Rafiq Zakaria, who interviewed Indira Gandhi and Margaret Thatcher, falls to Covid
Fatma R. Zakaria, in her ’80s, was the widow of former Maharashtra Minister and Islamic scholar Dr. Rafiq…
Priyanka brings back memories of Indira Gandhi in Kerala
She also came down heavily on the ruling party for the way all the jobs were kept aside for the party supporters, despite the presence of qualified Kerala youths, who were overlooked.
“Sorry”: Shashi Tharoor Admits Mistake On PM Modi’s Bangladesh Speech
Shashi Tharoor's tweet was based on a report which quoted PM Modi as saying that he was jailed for holding a Satyagraha for Bangladesh's liberation.
Congress forms panel to celebrate 50 years of Bangladesh liberation war
The Congress on Tuesday set up a committee led by former Defence Minister AK Antony to plan and coordinate the party's activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic Bangladesh liberation war.
It was time when neighbours feared violating borders: Rahul Gandhi on 1971 war
The siblings were joined by host of several other Congress leaders in saluting the armed forces and remembering Indira Gandhi, who was Prime Minister at the time.
Kharge asks party leaders to follow ideology strictly
Kharge added that the Congress party that believed in practicing secular values that were envisaged by Basava philosophy, Narayana Guru and Ambedkar-Jyotiba Phule ideology but today the party leaders themselves have forgotten all of this.
Indira Gandhi – The first politician of India
Gandhi was awarded India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1971 for leading India to victory against Pakistan in the Bangladesh liberation war.
Special: “Indira Gandhi’s fearlessness brought out the best in her”
She was at her best in the midst of India’s ordinary women, men and children — talking to them, listening to them, sharing their happiness and their woes, in what was an almost familial relationship.
‘Great daughter of our motherland’: Rahul Gandhi, Congress remember Indira Gandhi on birth anniversary
Paying tribute to his grandmother on her 103rd birth anniversary, Rahul Gandhi tweeted that things she taught him inspire him everyday.
PM pays tribute to Indira Gandhi on her 36th death anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 36th death…
Indira Gandhi resolved Cauvery dispute, PM could have resolved Mhadei dispute: Congress
At present, all three states have approached the Supreme Court to appeal against the provisions of the award given by a central government tribunal last in 2018.
Comment: Congress letter writers: Who’s for business houses, who’s for himself?
The late R.K. Mishra, editor of Patriot, founder of Observer Research Foundation, used to tell a delicious story…
‘I’m Indira’s granddaughter, nothing can stop me from telling truth’
New Delhi, June 26 : A day after the Uttar Pradesh child rights body slapped a notice on…
On 45 yrs of Emergency, Modi salutes those who fought for democracy
The prime minister also shared a short clip of one of his "Mann ki Baat" radio address of June 2019 in which he had referred to the Emergency.
History will be repeated in the country: NCP Minister attacks Modi government
Mumbai, Jan 30: Apparently attacking the BJP led NDA government at the Centre, Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress…
After backlash, Sena’s Raut retracts Indira comments
"Indiraji was a true patriot, who never compromised on national security. I demand that Sanjay Raut withdraw his ill-informed statement.
When Sitaram Yechury marched from JNU to Akbar Road against Indira
New Delhi: The winter of Emergency was just over. Hundreds and thousands who had mounted a resistance against…
Priyanka’s tribute to Indira with throwback picture
She also posted poem 'Invictus' by William Ernest Henley: "In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud…"
Modi, Rahul pay tributes to Indira Gandhi on birth anniversary
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday paid tributes to Indira Gandhi,…
SPG withdrawal: Congress may move court citing Verma report
New Delhi, Nov 8 : Withdrawal of SPG cover to the Gandhi family has made the Congress angry,…
Iron Man Vs Iron Lady: How Oct 31 turned into a legacy war
Historically, both the leaders Sardar Patel and Indira Gandhi, have been part of the Congress.
Tribute To Indira Gandhi: Your iron resolve, fearless decisions will guide me, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Oct 31: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is currently abroad, paid an emotional tribute to former…
Congress will win 2022 UP elections under Priyanka Gandhi’s leadership: UP Cong chief
Lucknow, Oct 20: Describing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as the “second Indira Gandhi” and a “storm of change,” UP…
Priyanka Gandhi to Make House of Indira Gandhi’s Aunt her Operational Base in Lucknow
Lucknow, Oct 8 Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is likely will operate from the house of her…
We didn’t demonise Modi; BJP insulted ex-PMs: Sharma
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) The Congress on Tuesday said it has not demonised Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
PMs from Indira to Modi ensured tiger numbers rise: Karan Singh
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader Dr Karan Singh, who started the Project Tiger in 1973,…
Senior Congress leader Jaipal Reddy passes away at 77
Hyderabad, July 28 Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister S. Jaipal Reddy died after a brief illness…
Don’t take democracy for granted, says Modi on Emergency
New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Recalling Emergency that was imposed on June 25 in 1975, Prime Minister Narendra…
BJP leaders calls Emergency ‘darkest chapter’ of Indian history
New Delhi, June 25 On the 44th anniversary of the Emergency, top Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on…
PM Modi doesn’t speak about his own rule: Priyanka Gandhi
Fatehpur, April 24: Congress Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying half of…
For whom MNS campaigning, asks BJP after Raj Thackeray accuses Modi of copying Indira
Mumbai, April 13 : After Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray claimed PM Modi of copying former prime…
Rahul to launch campaign from village where Indira, Rajiv, Sonia started
Lal Dungri, Feb 14: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launches his 2019 election campaign from the same…
Priyanka! An enigma or a woman of substance?
Astrology describes Priyanka someone who is quick-minded, versatile, and very expressive person. She also possesses the ability to…
What does it mean to be Priyanka?
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, 47 year old daughter of ex Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and the Congress supremo Sonia…
George, a street-fighter committed to anti-Congressism
Fernandes became Industry Minister in the Morarji Desai government post-Emergency and was responsible for driving multinational drink manufacturer Coca-Cola out of India. It is another matter the drink made a re-entry into India later.
Sajjan gets life term in 1984 riots, HC calls it ‘crime against humanity’
New Delhi, Dec 17: Thirty-four years after the gruesome killings, the Delhi High Court on Monday convicted Congress…
Today’s authoritarian governance is far more ominous for democracy: Author Gyan Prakash
In the book, published by Penguin Random House India, Prakash argues that the surge of Hindu nationalism has catapulted Narendra Modi into the kind of position that Indira occupied only with Emergency.
Sonia, Rahul pay floral tribute to Indira Gandhi on her 101st birth anniversary
New Delhi, Nov 19: The nation remembered former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 101st birth anniversary on…
Manmohan, Sonia, Rahul pay tribute to Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary
New Delhi, Oct 31: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi…
India has a history of providing shelter to immigrants : Congress leader Charan Das
Raipur, Aug 12 : On the issue of Assam NRC, Congress leader Charan Das Mahant said that India has…
R.K. Dhawan, an Indira confidant who grew from ranks
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Rajinder Kumar Dhawan, who passed away on Monday at the age of 81,…
Rejecting Indira Gandhi’s contribution to India is treason: Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut
Mumbai, July 2: In a blistering attack on Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata party for raking up the…
Indira ‘tallest leader’, Modi ‘authoritarian’: Congress
New Delhi, June 26: The Congress on Tuesday slammed the BJP for comparing former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi with…
Modi’s ‘undeclared Emergency’ a slow poison: Yashwant Sinha
Panaji, May 10: The Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi was different from the “undeclared emergency” of Prime Minister Narendra…
Marxist economist Ashok Mitra passes away
Kolkata, May 1: Eminent Marxist economist Ashok Mitra, who served as Chief Economic Adviser during Indira Gandhi’s prime ministerial…
Rahul says he, his sister have ‘completely forgiven’ father’s killers
We knew that my father was going to die. We knew that my grandmother was going to die. In politics, when you mess with the wrong forces, and if you stand for something, you will die. That's pretty clear.
Vidya Balan to play Indira Gandhi on screen
Mumbai, Jan 11: Actor Vidya Balan is all set to play the role of Indira Gandhi, India’s first and…
Vijay Diwas: Nirmala Sitharaman, General Bipin Rawat pay tributes to soldiers
New Delhi, Dec 16: On the occasion of Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Army Chief General Bipin…
Indira Gandhi birth centenary: 10 Quotes by Iron woman Of India
New Delhi, Nov 19: As today is country’s first woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s 100th birth anniversary, tributes…
Indira Gandhi fought for her vision against vested interests, says Sonia
New Delhi, Nov 19: On birth centenary of country’s first woman Prime Minister, Congress President Sonia Gandhi said Indira Gandhi was…
Indira can never be erased from the pages of history says former president Pranab Mukherjee
On the birth 100th anniversary of the first woman prime minister of IndiaThe former President of India Pranab…
Indira Gandhi centenary: Nation remembers the ‘Iron Lady’ on her birth anniversary
New Delhi, Nov 19: The nation today fondly remembered India’s first woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her birth centenary. Born…
Pranab Mukherjee, Manmohan Singh, Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary
New Delhi, Nov 19: Former President Pranab Mukherjee, Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress Vice President Rahul…
The assassination of Mrs Indira Gandhi: The Untold story
It was 9:05 AM at 1, Safdarjung Road, the official residence of Prime Minister at New Delhi. Mrs…
Indira Gandhi had keen interest in music: Lata Mangeshkar
Mumbai, Oct 31 : Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar on Tuesday paid a tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi…
1971 War: Indira’s determination and willpower made Pakistan and its allies feel vulnerable
It was a tough time for India and its young first woman prime minister Indira Gandhi as the…
Pranab, Manmohan, Rahul pay tributes to Indira Gandhi on her 33rd death anniversary
New Delhi, Oct 31: Former President Pranab Mukherjee, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi…
‘1984 riots shut our doors to a better life’
Located in a dingy and dirty lane, there’s hardly any scope for the sun’s rays to penetrate into…
‘Indu Sarkar’ cleared by CBFC revising committee, Bhandarkar relieved
Mumbai, July 25: Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar says he is happy and relieved as his film “Indu Sarkar” has been…
Indira Gandhi is the most acceptable PM, Says President Pranab Mukherjee
President Pranab Mukerjee said Indira Gandhi was still the “most acceptable ruler” of the country and appreciated her…
Modi/Trump, Gandhi/Clinton electoral dramas have parallel scripts
When the American Presidential election campaign got underway in 2015, it was unfolding as a 2008 Bangladesh-style poll,…
Modi should accept Demonetisation was a false move: P Chidambaram
Chennai,24 Dec: Slamming demonetisation of Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 500 notes as a failed policy, former Union Finance Minister…
Demonetization should have been done in 1971: Modi
New Delhi, Dec 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday strongly defended demonetisation, a decision he said should have…
No comparison between Modi and Indira: Sonia Gandhi
NEW DELHI: Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday said there was no comparison between Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Indira Gandhi’s life of courage to be disclosed soon
New Delhi, Nov 19: The unseen moments and events of first and only female prime minister of India,…
Indira Gandhi’s robust approach needed to deal with Pak-China manoeuvers
China’s recent move of raising territorial claims in Arunachal Pradesh, Indian state of Uttarakhand at Chamoli is a…
Nation remembers Indira Gandhi on her 31st death anniversary
New Delhi, Oct 31: The nation is remembering India’s first woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 31st…
Shimla pact was a big mistake: Shahbaz Sharif
Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Punjab region Shahbaz Sharif labeled the Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan as a…
Modi must learn from Indira Gandhi’s hard decisions on Bangladesh to solve Kashmir crisis
Pakistan has ultimately succeeded in creating a big chunk of our Kashmiri population as the fifth communist within…
Assassination of Indira Gandhi was predicted by pro-Khalistan leader’
According to newly declassified British government documents, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s assasination was predicted by Pro-Khalistan leader.…
World’s largest charkha revealed at IGI airport, Delhi
BJP president Amit Shah on Tuesday unveiled the world’s largest wooden charkha, made by 42 carpenters in 55…
Jaitley attacks Indira Gandhi, says Emergency blot on Congress history
As the Punjab elections are approaching , finance Minister Arun Jaitely has started attacking Congress on declaring emergency…
India is my home, this is where I will die: Sonia
Thiruvananthapuram, May 9 : In an emotion-choked voice, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Monday described herself as “the daughter-in-law…
Wait for next elections,People of India will consign Modi to the dust: Yashwant Sinha
Veteran BJP leader Yashwant Sinha on Friday tore into Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government, saying there…
Not scared of anyone I’m Indira Gandhi’s daughter-in-Law, says Sonia Gandhi
The next date of hearing in the National Herald case has been set for December 19 and Sonia…