BJP hits out at Kharge over his remark on ‘dictatorship’ The Bharatiya Janata Party criticised Mallikarjun Kharge for his barb, stating that it was in fact “dynastic politics in the name of democracy”. The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024
Indira Gandhi declined to take bold decisions when Lee Kuan Yew asked her to: T.N. Governor Former Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew criticized India's leaders for not taking bold decisions, but Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi believes India has the potential to become an economic power. The Hindu · Jan 18, 2024
In the wake of Maldives row, AICC president stresses on cordial relations with neighbours India-Maldives issue: AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge blamed PM Modi for the controversy stating that the latter is habituated to taking everything personally. The Hindu · Jan 9, 2024
Will Telangana see another Gandhi representing it in Parliament? Sonia Gandhi may contest from Telangana in 2024, with Priyanka as an option, to repay the gratitude of Telangana people for her role in making the 60-year old dream come true. The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024
A Christmas inside the century-old Medak cathedral 99 years ago to the day, Rev Charles Walker Posnett rode an elephant with his brother at the head of a long procession to reach the Medak Cathedral. On December 25, 1924, surrounded by about 3000 villagers and fellow parishioners under one of the grandest cathedral he helped execute, Posnett… The Hindu · Dec 25, 2023
BJP MP Ahluwalia cites suspension of 63 MPs in 1989 to hit out at opposition BJP MP and former Union minister S.S. Ahluwalia cited the suspension of 63 MPs from the Lok Sabha in 1989 The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023
Pakistan’s options after Article 370 verdict: Can it do the unthinkable? The Supreme Court last week upheld the abrogation of Article 370, ruling that the president had the power to do so even without recourse to Parliament. It also upheld the downgrading and division of the erstwhile state into two union territories. Newslaundry · Dec 19, 2023
Telangana Congress wants Sonia Gandhi to contest from the State in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections The Political Affairs Committee of the Telangana Congress has unanimously passed a resolution requesting Sonia Gandhi to contest from any of the seats in Telangana. The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023
Maruti 800 marks 40 years | Congress leader Jairam Ramesh recalls contribution of Indira, Rajiv Gandhi Jairam Ramesh recalls 40th anniversary of Maruti 800 launch, highlighting Indira & Rajiv Gandhi's role, O Suzuki & V Krishnamurthy's contribution & the impact of SUVs on inequality & climate change. The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023
Kissinger and a forgotten genocide It's hard to keep track of Kissinger's crimes — but his handling of the Pakistan crisis of 1971 was up there Salon · Dec 10, 2023
Decades-long wait for Mizoram top job over for Lalduhoma Lalduhoma, twice disqualified under Anti-Defection Law, fulfills 25-year dream of providing Mizoram an alternative to Congress and MNF, as ZPM wins 27 of 40 Assembly seats. The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023
Mizoram Assembly polls | Party led by ex-IPS officer wrests power from BJP ally in Mizoram Mizoram Assembly polls: A regional party led by Lalduhoma, former Indian Police Service officer, has wrested power from the Mizo National Front (MNF), an ally of the BJP at the Centre, in Christian-majority Mizoram. The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023
‘Plot to kill Pannun’: Why did Nikhil Gupta want to ‘finish the job’ before June 30? It has not been said out loud, but here it is in plain English: Nikhil Gupta is the one who has been chargesheeted in a court in New York, but it is actually India's external agency, the Research and Analysis Wing, and by extension, the national security establishment and the… Newslaundry · Dec 2, 2023
Morning Digest | Exit polls show Congress win in Telangana, Chhattisgarh, but differ over M.P., Rajasthan; GDP surges 7.6% in Q2, goes past RBI forecast; and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 26, 2023 The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023 Indira Gandhi, P.N. Haksar were more than a match for Kissinger: Jairam Ramesh Kissinger's death at 100 celebrated & condemned, created "huge headaches" for India in '71. Indira Gandhi & P.N. Haksar proved more than a match. Gary Bass' book indicts Kissinger for role in Bangladesh's creation.
The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023 We are there for you in New Delhi, Rahul and Priyanka tell Telangana as they wind up their campaign Rahul & Priyanka Gandhi concluded their Telangana tour with a roadshow in Malkajgiri. They promised to be the soldiers of Telangana people in Delhi & thanked them for their support. They urged people to vote for Congress to realize the dream of a prosperous Telangana.
The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023 KCR running the most corrupt government: Rahul Gandhi Rahul Gandhi attacked KCR for alleged corruption in Telangana, questioning him on money stolen from Kaleshwaram and land snatched from farmers. He asked why MLAs were taking ₹3 lakh cut from Dalit Bandhu Scheme and why 8,000 farmers had committed suicide. He encouraged an elderly woman to sing a song…
The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023 Karunanidhi’s skills are unparalleled: Duraimurugan DMK Minister Duraimurugan praised Karunanidhi's unparalleled skills in politics, cinema, literature, arts & culture. He was instrumental in hoisting national flag, voicing support for State autonomy & nationalisation of banks. He was multifaceted with immense talent, remembered fondly.
The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023 Congress affirms commitment to Palestine at Kozhikode rally A Congress rally held in support of the Palestinian people at the Kozhikode beach here on Thursday turned out to be that party’s show of strength ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in Kerala while senior party leaders took potshots at the CPI(M) for its alleged attempts to woo the…
The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023 We lost World Cup match because it was Indira Gandhi’s birth anniversary: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma India lost World Cup Final due to match date coinciding with Indira Gandhi's birth anniversary, according to Assam CM Sarma. He advised BCCI to choose dates carefully in future, a day after Rahul Gandhi blamed PM Modi's presence for loss.
The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023 Bhatti slams KCR for comments on ‘Indiramma Rajyam’ CLP leader Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka dismissed CM K.Chandrasekhar Rao's comments on "Indiramma Rajyam", saying it meant welfare & development. He claimed Indira Gandhi implemented poverty alleviation, nationalised banks & ended feudal culture. He accused Rao of false claims & bungling in TSPSC Group-I exams. He promised Congress will implement 6…
Dynamite News · Nov 22, 2023 BJP seeks EC's action against Rahul for panauti, pickpocket jibes at PM Modi; rakes up Indira Gandhi's 'insult' of hockey team The BJP on Wednesday demanded action by the Election Commission against Rahul Gandhi for his 'panauti' and 'pickpocket' jibes at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and recalled Indira Gandhi's "insult" of the Indian hockey team in the 1982 Asian Games final while praising its leader's encouragement to cricket players after their…
The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023 How the BJP juggernaut chugs along The lack of a clear ideological alternative provided by the Congress and the conflict bubbling under the surface of the INDIA coalition show that the engine of BJP dominance is still powering along with ideological steam
The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023 Rahul Gandhi’s ’panauti’ remarks against PM are ‘shameful and disgraceful’, says BJP BJP slams Rahul Gandhi's "shameful and disgraceful" remarks insinuating PM Modi brought ill luck to India's cricket team in World Cup final. Ravi Shankar Prasad demands apology, claiming remarks made out of Congress' fear of defeat in Rajasthan polls. Congress hits back, accusing BJP of regularly insulting Nehru, Indira, Sonia…
The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023 KCR should know Indira Gandhi distributed 25 lakh acres of land to poor and provided food to people: Revanth Congress leader Revanth Reddy criticizes KCR for insulting Indira Gandhi's rule. He highlights Congress' achievements of distributing 25 lakh acres of land, giving podu lands to STs, constructing irrigation projects and providing reservations to women in local bodies. He urges people to boycott defectors like Sunitha Lakshma Reddy and Danam…