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Nehru’s outlook was inclusive, took Opposition along: Mallikarjun Kharge

Recalling Nehru's contribution to Indian democracy, Kharge hit out at govt over unemployment & ethnic violence in Manipur. He asked govt what it achieved by shifting proceedings to new building & slammed PM Modi for not visiting violence-hit Manipur & not listening to Opposition. He also expressed concern over passage…

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Owaisi expresses his appreciation for ’maamu’ KCR

Owaisi expresses his appreciation for maamu KCR

The Hindu

India or Bharat? G20 invitations throw up question dating back centuries

Some say use of ‘Bharat’ is move to finally throw off colonial chains, others call it disastrous Narendra Modi vanity project

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Rahul Gandhi’s allegations on land grab by China baseless: Pralhad Joshi

Rahul Gandhi “does not have any understanding” of the policies, he charged.

The Hindu

Opposition leaders congratulate ISRO for dedication, ingenuity

The Congress chief said that the immaculate soft-landing is a fitting tribute to scientists.

The Hindu

The bulldozer as a symbol of state power – and how Gandhi warned against it

Seventy-six years ago, Jawaharlal Nehru spoke of a new nation’s tryst with destiny.

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Letters to The Editor — August 18, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

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Will Modi’s Uniform Civil Code kill Indian ‘secularism’?

The Indian PM says common laws will help women, but many fear the proposal is an election weapon to target minorities.

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Congress slams Nehru memorial name change

NEW DELHI: With the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library officially renamed as the Prime Ministers' Museum and Library Society, the Congress on Wednesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has had a single point agenda of "denying", "distorting", "defaming" and "destroying" the Nehruvian legacy.

The Times of India

Modi has put P for ‘pettiness’: Congress slams Nehru memorial name change

Congress: PM Modi's single-point agenda is to deny, distort, defame & destroy Nehruvian legacy. Despite relentless assault, Nehru's legacy will live on & inspire generations to come. PMML Society replaces NMML, prompting sharp criticism from Congress.

The Hindu

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge bypasses Independence Day event at Red Fort, says democracy under threat

NEW DELHI: Congress president and leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday absented himself from the Independence Day function at the Red Fort. He hoisted the national flag at the party headquarters in the national capital where he attacked the Modi government alleging that democracy and…

The Times of India

Australia, Russia, Nepal lead global greetings on Independence Day

”World leaders from Australia, Russia, France, U.S., Nepal, Mauritius & Sri Lanka congratulate India on 77th Independence Day. PM Albanese pays tribute to Nehru, Putin lauds India's global respect, Macron looks to 2047, Blinken stands with India, PMs of Nepal & Mauritius proud of ties & Sri Lanka confident of…

The Hindu

Happy Independence Day 2023: 21 inspirational quotes and messages on Indian Independence Day by famous personalities

It was at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, when India finally attained its freedom from the British Raj, which lasted over 200 years. The first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru announced this in a speech to the nation and he also hoisted the Indian flag…

The Times of India

Independence Day 2023: PM Modi to equal Manmohan Singh’s record of hoisting national flag for 10 times

NEW DELHI: When Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the national flag on the 77th Independence Day on Tuesday from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort, he will create a record of sorts. He will equal his immediate predecessor Manmohan Singh’s record of hoisting the tricolour for 10 consecutive times.

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Happy Independence Day 2023: Best Wishes, Quotes, Slogans, Poster Drawing Ideas and Captions

It was at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, when India finally attained freedom from the British Raj for over 200 years. And so, in memory of this historic event, India's Independence Day is celebrated on August 15 every year. It's a day when Indians remember the selfless…

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Modi’s speech in Parliament revealed influence of ‘mischievous distorians’ on his thinking, alleges Congress

NEW DELHI: Rebutting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of former PM Indira Gandhi for her action to quell disturbance in Mizoram in 1966, the Congress on Friday alleged that his speech in Parliament on the no-confidence motion revealed the influence of “mischievous distorians” on his thinking.

The Hindu

PM misled Parliament about Nehru, says Alagiri

Congress leader K.S. Alagiri condemns PM Modi for defaming former PM Nehru, claiming he ignored North East Indian states. Nehru spent 8 days in Naga states in 1937 to study their culture and protect their land rights. He created Nagaland through 13th amendment of Constitution in 1962. Alagiri strongly condemns…

The Hindu

Peace will be restored in Manipur, PM Modi assures Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured people of Manipur that India and Parliament were with them and the State and Central governments were putting all efforts to bring peace and development back to the State, as his government won the motion of no-confidence amid a walkout by the Opposition.

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Nehru vs. Patel and the battle for the princely states in independent India

Jawaharlal Nehru and Vallabhbhai Patel's rivalry and differences in style shaped India's history. Nehru's visceral hatred of princes and Patel's diplomatic approach, plus their clashes over Junagadh, Kashmir and Hyderabad, resulted in India's map as we know it. John Zubrzycki’s new book ‘Dethroned’ examines their critical role in India's transfer…

The Times of India

Congress betrays Northeast, alleges Himanta Biswa Sarma; Jairam Ramesh hits back

NEW DELHI: Congress MP and media head Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday hit back at Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for launching a frontal attack against the Congress alleging that the party betrayed the Northeast.

The Hindu

Assam Chief Minister slams former Congress leaders amid northeast unrest

Former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed had practically fled Tezpur, where he was sent by Nehru to meet locals in 1962, amid fears of a Chinese assault, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on August 8, 2023. Dr. Sarma also took a swipe at former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for…

The Hindu

The no-confidence motions of the past

Here, we look at which Prime Ministers faced the most no-confidence motions, the duration these motions were discussed and how close or easy their victories were.

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India's Parliament reinstates opposition leader Rahul Gandhi as a lawmaker

The reinstatement comes ahead of a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Supreme Court has stayed the defamation conviction that led to Gandhi's ouster from Parliament.

The Hindu

Boat with a storied past lies neglected in Kuttanad

Efforts to conserve Nadubhagom Chundan, the snakeboat on which Jawaharlal Nehru hopped on after witnessing a race in Alappuzha in 1952, have come to nought.

The Times of India

Chandrayaan-3’s successful launch: How Congress patted its back

NEW DELHI: While congratulating Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota on Friday, the principal opposition Congress talked about history to credit itself for the feat.

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