Indira Gandhi: News
Lok Sabha passes SPG Bill; Shah's remarks prompt Congress walkout
On Wednesday, the Lok Sabha passed the Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill.
Some interesting facts and figures about our Automobile history
The mid-17th century saw the arrival of the first steam engine automobiles while in 1807, Francois Rivaz gave us the first car to run on fuel gas.
Jawaharlal Nehru's Prayagraj ancestral home gets Rs. 4.35cr tax notice
The historic Anand Bhawan in Prayagraj, the home where former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was born, has been slapped with a Rs. 4.35 crore tax notice by the city's Municipal Corporation.
Ram Jethmalani: A look at his most famous cases
Ram Jethmalani, widely regarded as the doyen of criminal law, passed away on Sunday at his Delhi residence. He was 95.
Cracks out in open, Scindia has message for Kamal Nath
Congress returned to power in Madhya Pradesh after a long wait of 15 years. The government, run by Kamal Nath, isn't even a year old, but its problems are rising with every passing day.
Centre withdraws Manmohan Singh's top security (SPG) cover: Here's why
The Centre, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has withdrawn Special Protection Group (SPG) security given to his predecessor Dr. Manmohan Singh.
Vidya reveals why she agreed to do Shakuntala Devi's biopic
Vidya Balan, who is riding high on the success of her recent release Mission Mangal, has begun preparing for her next, a biopic on maths wizard Shakuntala Devi.
Vidya Balan reveals why Indira Gandhi's web-series is facing delay
Last year, Vidya Balan was roped in for an upcoming web series, to be produced by Ronnie Screwvala, where she was to portray the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Kangana on Jayalalithaa: I admire her for her strength, valor
Kangana Ranaut is all set to essay the role of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa in her biopic Thalaivi and she can't stop gushing about the late politician.
#RIPSheilaDikshit: Five things to know about the three-time Delhi CM
Three-time Delhi Chief Minister and veteran Congress party leader, Sheila Dikshit, passed away on Saturday at the age of 81 in New Delhi.
Happy birthday RaGa: Seven gifts that Congress President (desperately) needs
Despite being the great-grandson of the longest-serving Prime Minister of India, the grandson of India's first woman PM, and son of the country's youngest state head, Rahul Gandhi isn't having the best of times.
Congress' social media head leaves Twitter for no apparent reason
In a strange development, Divya Spandana, who heads social media unit of Congress, seems to have left Twitter, for no apparent reason.
On 1984-riots, Pitroda says 'hua to hua'. Modi slams him
As election season is reaching its climax, political parties aren't leaving anything to chance. No one wants to give leverage to their opponent.
Slip of tongue: Shatrughan Sinha on calling Jinnah Congress' member
A day after actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha took Pakistan's founder Mohammed Ali Jinnah's name in the same breath as Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, and Jawaharlal Nehru, he clarified that it was a slip of tongue and he wanted to take Maulana Azad's name instead.
Laser was pointed seven times at Rahul Gandhi, claims Congress
In a disturbing development, Congress has claimed security was breached during party president Rahul Gandhi's visit in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.
Vidya Balan announces her next, a web-series on Indira Gandhi
Vidya Balan, who was last seen in Telugu movies, N.T.R: Kathanayakudu and N.T.R: Mahanayakudu, has now announced her next project.
Not Kangana, Vidya Balan was first choice for Jayalalithaa biopic
Recently, Kangana Ranaut grabbed headlines after she was roped in to play former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa in a biopic.
Late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's 105th birth anniversary
On this day Sam Manekshaw, the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the five star rank of field marshal, would have turned 105.
13 catchy slogans which shaped India's politics over the years
As India readies itself for anticipated general elections, parties have turned to the age-old phenomenon of coining slogans to take on their competitors.
History, roots, leaders and ideology: Know all about BJP
Nearly 51% of Indians live in states ruled by Bharatiya Janata Party. Before the saffron party led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi lost elections in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan in December 2018, the aforementioned figure was 71%.
Man trolled for tweeting Sushma Swaraj in broken-English, minister replies
Sushma Swaraj, the Minister of External Affairs, yesterday tweeted that she has learned to understand "English of all accents and grammar," after joining the ministry.
Chhattisgarh: Congress government rename 5 schemes, BJP remarks 'political vindictiveness'
The newly-formed Congress government in Chhattisgarh has rechristened five schemes named after late Jan Sangh leader Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya by the previous BJP-led dispensation.
PM to lay foundation-stone of Arunachal Pradesh airport on Saturday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate several projects and lay foundation of many vital schemes in Arunachal Pradesh during his visit to the north-eastern state on Saturday, officials said today.
PM Modi nothing like Indira Gandhi, says Rahul Gandhi
Congress President Rahul Gandhi dismissed comparisons between his grandmother Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India, and the current PM, Narendra Modi.
George Fernandes, former Defense Minister, dies at 88
Former Defense Minister George Fernandes passed away on Tuesday at the age of 88. He was suffering from Alzheimer's disease and had contracted swine flu recently.
Priyanka Gandhi, aandhi and Indira Gandhi
"Priyanka Gandhi aandhi hai, doosri Indira Gandhi hai".
In Priyanka Gandhi's elevation, BJP sees her brother Rahul's failure
On Wednesday, Congress President Rahul Gandhi gave a key post to sister Priyanka ahead of general elections and ruling BJP was quick to slam him.
What does Priyanka Gandhi's entry into politics mean for India
In what qualifies as a 'stop the press' moment, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took the plunge into active politics on Wednesday. Her brother Rahul Gandhi, who is the President of Congress, announced the decision and party cadre jumped in happiness.
Here's why Mamata Banerjee chose Brigade Ground for mega rally
Kolkata's Brigade Parade Ground is all set to welcome politicians from across the country for Mamata Banerjee's rally.
#ThatWas2018: 5 gaffes of Rahul Gandhi which amused people
With 2019 just a few hours away, all of us are introspecting the year gone by. We hope, so are our politicians.
1984-riots: HC rejects Sajjan's plea for more time to surrender
The Delhi High Court today dismissed former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's plea for extension of time till January 30 to surrender.
Sajjan told mob, "Humari ma maar di, Sardaaro ko maaro"
In the 1984 carnage, nearly 8,000 Sikhs lost their lives, though the official figures claim only 2,800 died.
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Congress leader Sajjan Kumar gets life term
The Delhi High Court on Monday overturned a lower court's order which acquitted Congress leader Sajjan Kumar for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots and sentenced him to life imprisonment.
#MadhyaPradeshElections: After discussions, Indira's 'third' son Kamal Nath becomes CM
Two days after the nail-biting contest between Congress and BJP at assembly elections of Madhya Pradesh, the winning grand old party has picked Kamal Nath as the new Chief Minister of the central state.
Veteran Congressman and former Union Minister Sharief passes away
Veteran Congress leader and former Union Minister CK Jaffer Sharief passed away today at a private hospital in Bengaluru following a cardiac arrest, doctors said. He was 85.
Maharashtra Assembly starts winter session by paying tributes to Vajpayee
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly today paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who died on August 16 this year, with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis describing him as a multi-faceted personality who believed in uniting minds.
Tributes paid to Indira Gandhi on her 101st birth anniversary
PM Narendra Modi and several other political leaders paid tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi on her 101st birth-anniversary today.
Why India can't afford Rajiv Gandhi 2.0 (RaGa) as PM
Dear reader, humor us for a minute. Tell us - what do you think is common between Rajiv Gandhi and his son Rahul Gandhi?
1984 anti-Sikh riots: Harsimrat, Sukhbir Badal detained during protest march
Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal were detained by police today when they were participating in a protest march in Delhi to seek justice for the families of those killed in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.
Ex-IIT Professor GD Agarwal dies during fast-unto-death to save Ganga
Former IIT Kanpur Professor and Ganga activist, 87-year-old GD Agarwal, passed away on Thursday at AIIMS Rishikesh following a four-month-long hunger strike against authorities.