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Godse is India’s good son, says Giriraj Singh, triggering another row

The comment on Nathuram Godse — who killed Mahatma Gandhi in 1948 — by Union Minister and senior BJP leader Giriraj Singh has kicked up a controversy in Chhattisgarh with the Congress calling it an insult to the Father of the Nation.

The Hindu

NCERT responds as ‘embarrassed’ Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar ask academic body to drop their name as advisors

Paragraphs about Hindu radicals’ attempts to kill Mahatma Gandhi and the ban placed on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) after his death were among those removed by the NCERT.

The Hindu

M. Emperumal Naidu, a doctor from Kottar, who fought for temple entry for all in Vaikom

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BJP MPs slam Rahul, cite ill-treatment of Maneka, Varun, Azad

In their letter, the MPs wonder if Rahul was running “mohabbat ki dukan ya nafrat ka mega mall” (shop of love or mega mall of hate)

The Hindu

Exhibition at Gandhi’s Phoenix settlement to mark 120 years of his ‘Indian Opinion’ newspaper

An exhibition was launched on June 4 at the Phoenix Settlement to mark the 120th anniversary of the ‘Indian Opinion’ newspaper started by Mahatma Gandhi during his time as a young lawyer in South Africa.

The Hindu

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi calls on US audience to stand up for 'modern India'

Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi pressed criticism of his country’s leadership during a speech in New York on Sunday

The Independent UK

Kerala govt. criticises removal of the periodic table, other topics from NCERT Class X textbook

The Kerala government has criticised the removal of chapters on the Periodic Table and challenges to democracy, among other topics from Class 10 textbooks by the NCERT

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Is Sachin Pilot launching his own political party? Yes, according to IPAC insider

Last month, Sachin Pilot was in the news for reasons that are anathema to his party. The Congress leader was protesting against his own party’s government in Rajasthan, led by chief minister Ashok Gehlot, to demand it investigate cases of corruption dating back to Vasundhara Raje’s tenure.

Newslaundry

Modi inaugurates grand new Indian parliament

NEW DELHI - Flanked by priests, Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new Indian parliament on Sunday in a ceremony steeped in religious symbolism but boycotted by opposition parties.

Bangkok Post

Stream of knowledge

Book of Books is different from any other I had come across. It is a fascinating treasure trove of literary delights with many illustrations, and a guided tour of rare books, manuscripts and historical artefacts in a single collection.

The Hindu

BJP disrespecting history, says Pinarayi

Removing episodes involving Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Abul Kalam Azad, besides the Mughal reign from history textbooks is unpardonable, says Pinarayi

The Hindu

PM Modi holds meeting with Japanese counterpart Kishida

PM Modi met his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on May 20, 2023 and unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Hiroshima.

The Hindu

Amit Shah: Four Gujaratis made significant contribution to modern history of India

NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said four Gujaratis — Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Morarji Desai and Narendra Modi — have made significant contribution in the modern history of India.

The Times of India

Congress to launch “Satyagraha” demanding minimum wages for workers

Addressing a presser here, he said paltry wages and non-payment of salaries for several months had a debilitating effect on the lives of the poor and downtrodden workers.

The Hindu

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Maharashtra: Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson Arun Gandhi passes away at 89

Arun Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson, passed away on Tuesday in Kolhapur after brief illness. He was 89. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Arun Gandhi passes away at 89

Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson Arun Gandhi passed away at Kolhapur in Maharashtra on May 2 after brief illness, family sources said.

The Guardian - UK

Fighting giants: eco-activist Vandana Shiva on her battle against GM multinationals

The formidable Indian environmentalist discusses her 50-year struggle to protect seeds and farmers from the ‘poison cartel’ of corporate agriculture

France 24

Kemal Kilicdaroglu: The soft-spoken reformer threatening Erdogan’s grip on power

After two decades in power, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces the most serious challenge yet to his rule as he campaigns for the 2023 presidential election. Opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu has not only diluted his Republican People’s Party (CHP)’s secularism and nationalism, he has also managed to unite the…

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The Guardian - UK

The Observer view on the growing threat to democracy in India

As his country overtakes China as the world’s most populous, Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government is escalating its attack on civil rights

Newslaundry

Doordarshan series on new India’s heritage: Focus on Hindu sites, Savarkar as greatest hero, no women icons

DD News recently broadcast a two-part documentary on the government’s efforts towards the revival of Indian heritage. The film titled, Dharohar Bharat ki Punaruthaan ki Kahaani, which roughly translates to the story of the resurrection of Indian heritage, visits prominent sites of culture and the freedom struggle.

Dynamite News

Rahul Gandhi granted permanent exemption by Bhiwandi court from appearance in defamation case

The Bhiwandi court on Saturday granted a permanent exemption to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from appearing before it in a defamation case. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

Maharashtra court grants Rahul Gandhi permanent exemption from appearance in defamation case

BHIWANDI: A Bhiwandi court in Maharashtra's Thane district on Saturday granted permanent exemption to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from appearing in the criminal defamation proceedings initiated against him on a complaint filed by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker Rajesh Kunte.

The Times of India

Anti-national powers against quality education for Dalits sent Manish Sisodia to jail: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said some "anti-national" people in the country sent Manish Sisodia to jail because they do not want quality education for Dalit and underprivileged children.

The Times of India

History deletions: Here's what students would never learn about history from textbooks

NCERT has dropped key history developments from textbooks

The Guardian - UK

Indian government accused of rewriting history after edits to schoolbooks

References to Muslim rulers, deadly riots connected to PM and Gandhi’s dislike of Hindu nationalism removed

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