Mahatma Gandhi: News
Waheeda Rehman joins Manoj Bajpayee in film on Mahatma Gandhi
Veteran actor Waheeda Rehman is set to make a rare appearance in an upcoming film directed by Sudhir Mishra and produced by Anubhav Sinha.
Congress-NC spar after Abdullahs stand for full 'Vande Mataram'
A political row has erupted after the full version of Vande Mataram was played at an event in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
'Need to move from endless war': Modi tells Putin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan.
Gandhi's handwritten notes auctioned for ₹16.2cr in Mumbai
A rare collection of handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi has been sold for a whopping $1.69 million (around ₹16.2cr) at an auction in Mumbai, reported the BBC.
Gandhi's handwritten notes sold for ₹16.2cr at Saffronart auction
A collection of 688 handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi has been sold for a record ₹16.2 crore at a recent auction organized by Mumbai-based Saffronart.
Manoj Bajpayee's upcoming movie on Gandhi casts Saurabh Shukla
Manoj Bajpayee's first portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi will focus on a lesser-known chapter of India's fight for independence, reported Variety.
Sonia Gandhi is Italian, says Kumaraswamy in 'Vande Mataram' row
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has sparked a political controversy with his remarks on Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's foreign origin.
ICC may start 2027 ODI World Cup on October 2
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering starting the 2027 ODI World Cup on October 2, the day of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, as per Cricbuzz.
Anna Hazare holds silent protest in support of protesting students
Veteran social activist Anna Hazare on Thursday staged a two-hour silent protest (maun andolan) at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra.
Kerala man gets death penalty for double murder
A 61-year-old man has been sentenced to death by a court in Kerala for the double murder of his neighbor and the neighbor's mother.
'Dar kis se hai?': Prakash Raj joins CJP protest
Actor Prakash Raj joined the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Sunday. He spent the night in solidarity with the ongoing demonstration and interacted with the media.
Manoj Bajpayee-Sudhir Mishra's Gandhi biopic to start in September
Acclaimed filmmaker Sudhir Mishra is set to direct a new biographical drama with Manoj Bajpayee as Mahatma Gandhi.
Sonam Wangchuk appeals to Indians to join his hunger strike
Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has appealed to citizens across India to join his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
'Slaughter on Bakrid not essential': Madras HC bans cow slaughter
The Madras High Court has banned the slaughter of cows and calves in Tamil Nadu on the eve of Bakrid.
Meet Tripti Mukherjee, Kantha stitch artist honored with Padma Shri
Tripti Mukherjee, a resident of Suri, Birbhum district in West Bengal, will be awarded the Padma Shri for her work in reviving and promoting Kantha embroidery.
You can now talk to Gandhi at Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya
The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, also known as the Prime Ministers Museum, in New Delhi has launched an interactive artificial intelligence-powered 3D avatar of Mahatma Gandhi.
AI replicas of Gandhi and Mandela will rule this island
A Philippine island is set to be governed by artificial intelligence (AI) bots modeled after iconic leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
'Aakhri Sawal' trailer: Sanjay's RSS professor takes on leftist student
The trailer for the upcoming Hindi film Aakhri Sawal, starring Sanjay Dutt, has been released. The movie delves into sensitive topics from India's history that have sparked debate over the years.
'Hope for justice shattered': Kejriwal won't appear before Justice Swarana
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, stating that he will not appear before her in person or through a lawyer in the excise policy case.
'Entry ban...': SC to petitioner who said Netaji secured independence
The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by one Pinakpani Mohanty, which sought to declare that India's independence was secured by the Indian National Army (INA) under Subhash Chandra Bose.
India-South Korea ties: President Lee's visit 'turning point'
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has said that an upcoming summit with India could be a "turning point" in bilateral ties.
Indore civic budget meet turns battleground over 'Vande Mataram'
A routine budget meeting of the Indore Municipal Corporation turned into a political and ideological battleground after two Congress councilors refused to sing "Vande Mataram."
BJP leaders slam Mallikarjun Kharge over 'illiterate' Gujaratis remark
A political controversy has erupted ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks at a rally in Idukki district.
Lok Sabha revokes suspension of 8 Opposition MPs
The Lok Sabha has revoked the suspension of eight Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs).
NCERT revises textbook: New perspectives explored on India's partition, freedom
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has released a revised version of its Class 8 Social Science textbook.
Manoj Bajpayee to play Gandhi in Sudhir Mishra's upcoming film
Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee, who has been a part of the industry for over three decades, will be playing Mahatma Gandhi in an upcoming film by Sudhir Mishra.
'Ready to fight black law...bulldozed MGNREGA': Sonia Gandhi
Veteran Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has slammed the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for "bulldozing" the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Sculptor Ram Sutar, designer of Statue of Unity, passes away
Renowned sculptor Ram Sutar, the designer behind the world's tallest statue, Statue of Unity, passed away late on Wednesday night at his Noida residence.
Why Rahul Gandhi ditched t-shirt for kurta during SIR debate
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday donned a khadi kurta in Parliament, replacing his usual polo t-shirt look.
Sonia Gandhi slams 'project to vilify Nehru'
Congress MP Sonia Gandhi has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of trying to "denigrate, distort, demean and defame" India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, India Today reported.
Key takeaways from Modi-Putin press conference
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have launched an Economic Cooperation Program to boost bilateral trade and investment until 2030.
'Taking action on possible peaceful settlement...': Putin thanks Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his focus on the Ukraine conflict.
What did Putin write regarding Gandhi in Rajghat's visitors' book
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Thursday.
Putin receives Guard of Honor; he pays tribute to Gandhi
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a two-day visit to India, paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
Raj Bhavan reception, talks with Modi: Putin's day 2 itinerary
Russian President Vladimir Putin is on a two-day state visit to India, his first since the Russia-Ukraine war started.
Putin lands in Delhi; PM Modi receives him at airport
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening to attend the 23rd India-Russia summit.
Video: Varanasi residents perform 'aarti' of Putin's photograph
As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to visit India on Thursday evening, residents of Varanasi have taken a unique approach to welcome him.
'Honor 1st-time voters...': Modi's letter to citizens on Constitution Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on citizens to fulfill their constitutional duties as India moves toward the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
India slams Pakistan for human rights violations in PoK
India has slammed Pakistan for its alleged human rights abuses in parts of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK).
Citing Sardar Patel's letter, Kharge seeks RSS ban; BJP responds
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has called for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), likening its ideology to "poison."
'RSS never bitter despite ban attempts': Modi on Sangh's centenary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Iconic Gandhi statue in London vandalized; India reacts
The statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Tavistock Square in London was vandalized on Monday.
Hansal Mehta on casting 'Harry Potter's Tom Felton in 'Gandhi'
Renowned filmmaker Hansal Mehta is feeling honored to present his latest project, Gandhi.
Singapore PM Lawrence Wong to make 3-day visit to India
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will be on a three-day official visit to India from Tuesday.
'Gandhi family my god': Shivakumar apologizes after singing RSS anthem
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has apologized for singing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) anthem in the state assembly last week.
'Indians clean at home…not outside': Foreigners clean Gurugram roads, drains
In an unusual initiative, foreign nationals have taken it upon themselves to clean the streets and drains of Gurugram, in Haryana, India.
Gandhi erred in choosing Nehru as PM: Uddhav Thackeray
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray has said that Mahatma Gandhi erred in making Jawaharlal Nehru the Prime Minister of India.
'The Bengal Files': Anupam Kher reveals first look as Gandhi
Veteran actor Anupam Kher has revealed his first look as Mahatma Gandhi from Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film The Bengal Files.
5 times Ben Kingsley totally transformed on screen
Ben Kingsley is a versatile actor, capable of transforming into any character, and he's done just that in his career, portraying a plethora of roles.
Rare Gandhi painting up for auction; expected to fetch whopping...
A rare oil painting of Mahatma Gandhi will go under the hammer in London next month.
Karnataka Congress posts Gandhi's quote encouraging peace, then deletes it
The Karnataka Congress on Wednesday shared a quote by Mahatma Gandhi on X, promoting peace, only to delete it within hours.
Rahul to launch 'Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan' aimed at revamping party
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will launch the Sangathan Srijan Abhiyan on Tuesday.
Watch: Chilean president asks Modi about Ashoka Chakra; he explains
Chilean President Gabriel Boric, on his state visit to India, asked PM Narendra Modi about the Ashoka Chakra on India's flag.
Supreme Court dismisses Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson's plea against Ashram redevelopment
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition by Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson.
'Delusional': BJP counters Stalin over 'LKG' remark at Union government
The raging row over the alleged imposition of Hindi on non-Hindi speaking states has escalated after MK Stalin declared that Tamil Nadu would never submit to such efforts, comparing them to British colonialism.
'Is Modi bigger...?' AAP targets BJP over missing Ambedkar photos
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of removing photographs of BR Ambedkar and Bhagat Singh from the Chief Minister's office in Delhi.
Abhijeet served notice over 'Gandhi Pakistan's Father of Nation' remark
Singer Abhijeet Bhattacharya is in legal trouble after his controversial remarks on Mahatma Gandhi.
BJP accuses Congress of displaying 'distorted' India map in Belgavi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress party of displaying a "distorted" map of India on posters celebrating the centenary of the 1924 Congress session in Belagavi, Karnataka.
Congress to hold press-conferences in 150 cities demanding Shah's resignation
The Congress party has announced a nationwide campaign demanding the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
'Freedom at Midnight' gets S02; to feature post-Partition refugee crisis
SonyLIV's recent adaptation of the 1975 non-fiction book Freedom at Midnight by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre has been a resounding success.
Turn back pages of history with 'Freedom at Midnight' trailer
SonyLIV has dropped the highly-anticipated trailer of its upcoming historical series, Freedom at Midnight.
Nikkhil Advani's 'Freedom at Midnight' sets premiere date: November 15
The third and final teaser for SonyLIV's much-anticipated series, Freedom at Midnight, is finally out. The series promises to give a never-seen-before perspective on India's independence in 1947.
Obama at Congress event? Siddaramaiah plans to invite ex-US president
The Karnataka Congress is looking to invite former United States President Barack Obama to a major event in December.
5 life lessons from Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi, a figure synonymous with non-violent civil disobedience, has left behind a legacy that continues to inspire individuals around the world.
'India always first responder…': PM Modi meets Maldives President Muizzu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu at Hyderabad House in Delhi.
'Savarkar ate beef, wasn't against cow slaughter': Karnataka minister
Congress leader and Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has stirred a controversy with his comments about Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's dietary habits and views on cow slaughter.
Kangana's 'country don't have fathers' remark sparks row
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has once again found herself in the midst of controversy.
Siddaramaiah faces backlash after Congress worker removes his shoes
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing criticism after a video surfaced online showing a Congress worker removing his shoes during a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday.
How Mahatma Gandhi became the face of Indian currency notes
Mahatma Gandhi's face on Indian currency is something we all recognize, but did you know he wasn't the first pick for this honor?
Morarji Desai had this condition for Ben Kingsley's 'Gandhi' crew
Getting filming permissions in India has always been a tough nut to crack for foreign film crews. Just ask big names like Christopher Nolan and Sam Mendes!
BJP's candidate Mushtaq Bukhari compared to Mahatma Gandhi, Mandela dies
Syed Mushtaq Ahmad Bukhari, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) candidate from Surankote Assembly constituency, passed away on Wednesday.
AR Rahman to compose music for Hansal Mehta's 'Gandhi'
Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman has been roped in to create the musical score for the upcoming series Gandhi, helmed by Hansal Mehta and produced by Applause Entertainment.
'Freedom at Midnight' teaser promises untold stories of India's birth
SonyLIV released an intriguing teaser for its upcoming political thriller series, Freedom at Midnight on Tuesday.
Assam: Removal of Mahatma Gandhi statue sparks protests; know why
Locals in the Doomdooma town of Assam's Tinsukia district have taken strong offense to the removal of a 5.5-foot-tall statue of Mahatma Gandhi.
Parliament session day 2: Remaining MPs take oath
The inaugural session of the 18th Lok Sabha began on a rocky note on Monday.
Delhi water crisis: Atishi begins hunger strike
Delhi Water Minister Atishi began her indefinite hunger strike in south Delhi's Bhogal on Friday to get more water from Haryana, in the presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal, and other leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party.
Sony LIV's 'Freedom at Midnight' poster promises high-stakes drama
The first poster for the upcoming political thriller series Freedom at Midnight, directed by Nikkhil Advani, was unveiled on Saturday.