Indira Gandhi
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Rajiv Gandhi 'politically immature' to succeed Indira: CIA in 1983 report
National | Aug 09, 2017, 06:00 PM ISTThe document discussed the prospects of India in the mid-1980s and looked into various political scenarios, including re-election of Indira Gandhi in the 1985 general election with a slim majority
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'Narendra Modi is man of moment' but 'India is Indira Gandhi’ for me, says Mehbooba Mufti
National | Jul 29, 2017, 09:00 AM ISTMufti said Jammu and Kashmir, defying the two-nation theory that was based on religious divide, had aligned to a more secular and accommodative India where Hindus and Muslims pray together
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In tribute to Indira, President’s subtle message to Rahul
National | May 14, 2017, 07:09 AM ISTPresident Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday paid a rich tribute to Indira Gandhi and recalled her decisiveness while giving a subtle message to the present Congress leadership.
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Indira Gandhi most acceptable prime minister till today: President
India | May 14, 2017, 07:07 AM ISTThe Congress is celebrating the centenary birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi.
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Neil Nitin Mukesh to portray as Sanjay Gandhi, Bhandarkar shares first look
Bollywood | Mar 07, 2017, 01:10 PM ISTAfter essaying the surprising grey shade in much talked about film ‘Wazir’ opposite Amitabh Bachchan, Neil Nitin Mukesh, is once again geared up to woo his fans in a very fresh and never-seen-before character. The
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Many Congress, CPI, CPI-M members were paid by Soviets even during Rajiv Gandhi rule: CIA
National | Jan 30, 2017, 11:27 PM ISTSoviets pumped huge amounts of cash in India to influence policies during Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's government as well as under Rajiv Gandhi rule, CIA documents reveal.
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'Post-Bangladesh war, US thought Indira will attack Pak to retake PoK'
India | Jan 28, 2017, 09:48 AM ISTThe United States government had thought that after India's operation to create Bangladesh got over in 1971, the then Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi might order an attack on West Pakistan to capture Pakistan-Occupied- Kashmir (PoK).
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‘Scared’ Pakistan refused Indira Gandhi’s offer to join regional strategy to counter Soviet 'occupation': CIA
India | Jan 26, 2017, 07:08 PM ISTIndira Gandhi had tried to persuade then Pak President Zia-ul-Haq in 1980 to join an Indian-sponsored regional strategy to effectively deal with the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, a recently declassified CIA report says.
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When Fidel Castro gave a bear hug to a surprised Indira Gandhi
World | Nov 26, 2016, 02:47 PM ISTIconic Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, who died on Friday, will be remembered in India for his close association with the Nehru-Gandhi family.
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No comparison between Narendra Modi and Indira Gandhi, says Sonia Gandhi
National | Nov 21, 2016, 11:39 PM ISTCongress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday said that there was no comparison between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and late Indira Gandhi.
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Indira Awaas Yojana renamed as PMAY, restructured scheme to be launched next month
National | Sep 20, 2016, 11:36 PM ISTCentre’s flagship rural housing scheme Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) has been restructured and renamed as Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY), which will be launched next month.
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After several cuts and 4-month delay, Censor Board clears movie based on Indira Gandhi’s assassination
Bollywood | Aug 09, 2016, 11:23 AM ISTDirected by National Award-winning filmmaker Shivaji Lotan Patil, the movie is based on the aftermath of Indira Gandhi's assassination.
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Pro-Khalistan leader had ‘predicted’ Indira Gandhi’s assassination, claim British documents
World | Jul 22, 2016, 04:45 PM ISTA senior member of the separatist Khalistani movement based in Britain had “predicted” the death of former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi months before she was gunned down by her bodyguards, newly declassified documents by
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When Rajiv Gandhi's chat with in-laws gave officer nervous moments
National | May 26, 2016, 07:59 AM ISTNew Delhi: In the early 1980s, when Indira Gandhi was the prime minister, her son Rajiv Gandhi was once so engrossed in explaining to his parents-in-law the features of a new navy ship that he
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Congress planning to digitalise photographs, speeches of Indira Gandhi
National | May 24, 2016, 08:07 AM ISTFalling back on its national icons in the time of depressing lows, Congress is planning to digitalise the photographs and speeches of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi including interviews given by her in September 1984, a month before she was assass
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99 institutions, 66 schemes named after Gandhi family. Here is the complete list of national assets named after them
National | May 18, 2016, 05:42 PM ISTNew Delhi: On a day when Bollywood veteran Rishi Kapoor kicked off a storm by unleashing a scathing attack on the Gandhi family for having named the major national assets after names of their family
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‘Cool’ Indira Gandhi was changing bedcovers after 1971 war began: Book
India | Apr 28, 2016, 04:01 PM ISTNew Delhi: A day after the India-Pakistan war erupted in 1971, then prime minister Indira Gandhi was so cool that she was changing the bedcovers on a 'diwan' when her personal physician walked in. "I
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Mallya's expulsion? Read about 14 other MPs including Indira and Swamy who were sacked by parliament
National | Apr 28, 2016, 11:52 AM ISTNew Delhi: Beleaguered Industrialist Vijay Mallya, who is facing expulsion from Rajya Sabha, would become the 15th lawmaker to be sacked from parliament since independence. The Ethics Committee of the Rajya Sabha has decided to
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Government dissolves IGNCA board, Ram Bahadur Rai to head new 20-member team
National | Apr 14, 2016, 01:59 PM ISTThe Narendra Modi government today reconstituted the board of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) by appointing a new 20-member team.
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Indira Gandhi most powerful PM of India: Suresh Prabhu
National | Mar 22, 2016, 11:26 PM ISTRailway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday praised former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as "most powerful PM of the country" on the occasion of International Women's Day celebration.