Indira Gandhi
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Why did Indira Gandhi set her doll on fire? Uncovering story behind the incident
India | Nov 19, 2024, 10:15 AM ISTBorn on November 19, 1917, to India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Kamala Nehru, she served as the first and only woman prime minister from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.
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Rahul skips oath-taking event of CJI Sanjiv Khanna: Why did BJP attack Indira Gandhi? Know here
India | Nov 11, 2024, 07:29 PM ISTBJP linked LoP Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi's absence from the CJI Sanjiv Khanna's oath-taking event to a ruling made by CJI's uncle Justice HR Khanna in a case linked to the Emergency.
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When was last 'One Nation, One Election' held in India and who broke the cycle? DETAILS
Explainers | Sep 19, 2024, 01:52 PM IST'One nation One election': Simultaneous polls were held in the country between 1951 and 1967. The last 'one nation, one election' was conducted in 1967, the fourth Lok Sabha elections.
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Emergency to Aandhi, films that dealt with Indira Gandhi's life and landed in trouble
Bollywood | Sep 05, 2024, 10:22 AM ISTKangana Ranaut's upcoming film Emergency is based on the dark chapter of Emergency and has got stuck in the affair of the censor board. But do you know that even before Emergency, politicians objected to many political drama movies, especially the ones based on former PM's life?
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Kangana Ranaut on 'Emergency': 'Stuck with censor board, being pressured not to show Bhindranwale'
Bollywood | Aug 31, 2024, 06:08 AM ISTKangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' is scheduled to hit the theatres on September 6, however, the film's certification is stuck with censor board, the actor has said while alleging that the board members are receiving threats against the release of the film.
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PM Modi delivers 11th consecutive Independence Day address, says nation indebted to freedom fighters
India | Aug 15, 2024, 08:10 AM ISTThe Prime Minister's speech was closely watched for potential new initiatives or expansions of ongoing programs as the opposition continues to challenge his government with populist welfare promises.
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'Indira Gandhi accepted that Emergency was mistake, BJP must forget past': P Chidambaram
India | Jul 14, 2024, 04:36 PM ISTChidambaram asked what's the point of debating over the rights and wrongs of the emergency 50 years later, while stressing that lessons have been learned from the past.
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PM Modi on Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas: 'This will serve as reminder of what happens when...'
India | Jul 12, 2024, 05:09 PM ISTSamvidhaan Hatya Diwas: "The Government of India has decided to observe the 25th of June every year as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas.' This day will commemorate the massive contributions of all those who endured the inhuman pains of the 1975 Emergency," Amit Shah said in a post on X.
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Modi govt decides to observe June 25 Emergency Day as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'
India | Jul 12, 2024, 05:54 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah in his first reaction after the government decided to observe June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' said that by imposing the Emergency, lakhs of people were put in jails for no fault of their own, voice of media was silenced.
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PM Modi's notable speech during Emergency: A glimpse into his poetic expression and writings
India | Jun 25, 2024, 11:47 AM ISTDuring the Emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, Narendra Modi, then RSS pracharak, actively participated in the Navnirman Movement, witnessing the power of student-led protests. His impassioned speeches and poetry energised the youth, portraying Emergency as an opportunity to expose govt failures.
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'Dark chapter': BJP leaders remember emergency era, vow to safeguard democracy
India | Jun 25, 2024, 10:37 AM ISTOn the 50th anniversary of the Emergency imposed by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, BJP leaders, including President JP Nadda and Union Ministers, reflected on this "dark chapter" in Indian democracy.
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Chunav Flashback: When Indira Gandhi continued campaigning in 1976 despite nose injury
India | May 17, 2024, 09:09 PM ISTIndira Gandhi was injured after a stone pelting incident occurred during the Lok Sabha election campaign in 1976. The Congress stalwart continued the campaign with a bleeding nose.
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When Indira Gandhi insisted on being handcuffed during her arrest in 1977
India | May 09, 2024, 05:07 PM ISTIndira Gandhi was arrested in New Delhi on charges of corruption. However, many political pundits were of the view that it was Janata party's first major political blunder and administrative bungle in the nation's politics.
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Chunav Flashback: 'Ek sherni, sau langur..' to Rahul's Wayanad win, tracking Gandhis link with south
India | May 01, 2024, 05:51 PM ISTChunav Flashback: Rahul Gandhi found a saviour in Wayanad constituency when his chances of winning from Amethi were slim in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Before him, it was Indira Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi who contested from constituencies from south India.
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Rajiv Gandhi scrapped India's inheritance tax law to claim Indira Gandhi's assets, alleges PM Modi
Madhya Pradesh | Apr 25, 2024, 01:29 PM ISTIndia used to have its own version of inheritance tax or estate duty between 1953 and 1985. The law was first introduced in 1953 and abolished in 1985 by the then Congress government under the leadership of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
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Emergency: Kangana Ranaut opens up about late PM Indira Gandhi's biopic
Celebrities | Apr 10, 2024, 10:09 PM ISTKangana Ranaut will return to the big screen with the political drama Emergency. Kangana Ranaut is the writer and director of the film.
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'Eye opening and startling!': PM Modi slams Congress for Katchatheevu island issue
India | Mar 31, 2024, 12:23 PM ISTAs the debate surrounding the Katchatheevu issue continues to gain traction, political parties and citizens alike are scrutinizing the historical decision and its ramifications on India’s maritime sovereignty and regional geopolitics.
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Rajat Sharma shares unheard story of 1975 Emergency: ‘I was beaten up, sent to Tihar Jail’ | WATCH
India | Mar 11, 2024, 11:40 AM ISTIndia TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma appeared on 'ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash' and shared the story of his struggle during childhood. He also revealed the unheard story of him being jailed during the Emergency.
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Rae Bareli Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Constituency profile, winners, margin, party candidates
India | May 30, 2024, 12:13 AM ISTRae Bareli Lok Sabha Election 2024: Indira Gandhi, former Prime Minister, represented the Rae Bareli constituency thrice in 1967, 1971 and 1980. She lost the seat in 1977 when Raj Narain defeated her by 55,202 votes.
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National Film Awards: Indira Gandhi, Nargis Dutt's names removed from top film awards
Entertainment | Feb 14, 2024, 12:20 PM ISTAs per the latest notification, the names of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and late veteran actress Nargis Dutt will not be used in the upcoming National Film Awards ceremony. Scroll down to get complete details.