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Subhas Chandra Bose wrote civil services exam in Sanskrit in 1920: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Subhas Chandra Bose's achievement of writing his civil services exam in Sanskrit in 1920. During the centenary celebrations of the UPSC, Modi emphasized the importance of the institution for the aspirations of millions. He contrasted the UPSC's origins under British rule with its evolution post-Independence,…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Congress to stick to 1937 resolution on Vande Mataram

The Congress Working Committee has chosen to embrace a 1937 resolution by singing two stanzas of Vande Mataram. This decision comes amidst accusations from the BJP, who claim Congress is disrespecting the national song. In response, Congress argues that the BJP is diverting attention from more significant national matters while…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

JNU professor Zoya Hasan’s Independence Day speech on 'pluralism' cancelled hours before event at Delhi school

JNU professor Zoya Hasan’s scheduled Independence Day address at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya was cancelled hours before the event after school security cited a reported threat to her and students. The decision drew reactions from parents, police, the VHP and others.

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Gopalkrishna Gandhi’s unusual memoir maps his journey through the republic’s memoryscape

Any attempt at recreating the contours of personal memory against the landscape of a nation’s historical journey is a daunting task for any chronicler. Even more challenging is the interweaving of an individual life into the tapestry of seven-and-a-half decades of national experience – a task that often calls for…

Newslaundry · Apr 18, 2025

African Journalists visit the Statue of Unity in Gujrat

A delegation of journalists from Africa visited the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, and learnt about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's life and legacy. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 31, 2024

National Unity Day: PM Modi addresses gathering near 'Statue of Unity'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressing a gathering near the iconic Statue of Unity at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat’s Narmada district after paying floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the birth anniversary. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 31, 2024

Uttarakhand Govt to constitute team of surveillance experts": CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday inaugurated the 'Vigilance Awareness Week and Training Camp 2024? Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 28, 2024

Modi’s anti-Muslim barbs always fly before polls

Narendra Modi’s speech in Rajasthan equating Muslims with “infiltrators” and “those with more children” counts among the most direct insults of the country’s largest minority by the Prime Minister while appealing for votes. But it’s certainly not his first, and could even be seen as a logical end to a…

Newslaundry · Apr 22, 2024

Daily Quiz | On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

A quiz on the ‘Iron Man of India’ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 148th birth anniversary

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

PM Modi launches development projects at Statue of Unity

PM Modi warns against "very large political class" that puts unity at risk for selfish goals. He urges people to remain alert and contribute to unity for India's development. He cites security forces' hard work in preventing enemies from succeeding.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023