Mahatma Gandhi Assassination
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Mahatma Gandhi death anniversary 2026: January 30 meaning, why it’s called Martyrs’ Day, and quotes
Events | Jan 30, 2026, 01:22 PM ISTIndia observes Martyrs’ Day on January 30, marking Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary. The day honours Gandhi’s legacy who sacrificed his life for the nation, reminding citizens of the values of truth, non-violence, and collective responsibility.
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Martyrs’ Day 2026: History, significance, dates, and ways children can observe it
Events | Jan 29, 2026, 10:58 PM ISTMartyrs’ Day 2026 honours the sacrifices that shaped India’s freedom. Observed on January 30 and March 23, the day remembers Mahatma Gandhi, Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev, while teaching children the values of courage, honesty, and standing up for what is right.
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PM pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary, shares quotes from his personal diary
India | Jan 30, 2024, 01:55 PM ISTAs Mahatma Gandhi died on January 30, the Government of India announced that the day would be known as Shaheed Diwas. Today marks the 76th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi - the Father of the Nation.
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Martyrs' Day: Mahatma Gandhi's 76th death anniversary | Check history, other details about this day
India | Jan 30, 2024, 09:48 AM ISTMartyrs' Day 2024: Today marks the 76th death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi - the Father of the Nation. Initiating the Satyagraha and Ahimsa movements against British colonial rule, he employed a non-violent approach that left an enduring impact on civil rights movements.
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'I recall his profound thoughts...': PM Modi remembers Mahatma Gandhi on his 75th death anniversary
India | Jan 30, 2023, 04:08 PM ISTMahatma Gandhi death anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the Father of the Nation and also recalled his profound thoughts.
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Mahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary: Remembering the Father of the Nation with these inspiring quotes
Lifestyle | Jan 30, 2023, 07:33 AM ISTMahatma Gandhi Death Anniversary: In memory of this great freedom fighter, our Father of the Nation, January 30 is observed as Martyrs' Day or Shaheed Diwas. Here's remembering Bapuu, with these 10 inspirational quotes.
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Mahatma Gandhi 74th death anniversary: PM Modi, Prez Kovind and other politicos pay homage
India | Jan 30, 2022, 12:39 PM ISTThe nation remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary with President Ram Nath Kovind and PM Narendra Modi paying floral tributes to the Father of the Nation at Raj Ghat in the national capital.
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Nathuram Godse: Know about the man who assasinated Mahatma Gandhi
India | Jan 30, 2022, 08:29 AM ISTOn January 30, 1948, Nathuram Godse killed Mahatma Gandhi and surrendered himself to the authorities.
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Mahatma Gandhi's 74th death anniversary: The history, significance behind observing Shaheed Diwas
India | Dec 15, 2022, 03:25 PM ISTThis is known to all that Mahatma Gandhi played an important role to free India from British rule. He used peaceful and non-violent ways to achieve freedom.
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Former journalist, now 99 recalls his role in Gandhi's murder coverage
India | Oct 02, 2019, 04:20 PM ISTIn today’s era of blinding-fast technology when news spreads across the world in seconds, it is hard to imagine that even well-connected journalists in faraway Indian towns found out about Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination, a global newsbreak, more than an hour later.
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Documents from US show larger conspiracy behind Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, Supreme Court told
India | Feb 19, 2018, 08:32 PM ISTThe bench said that now with technology, it was possible to get the forensic evidence but it would see whether the case was required to be re-investigated.
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'Don’t get carried away with greatness of the person involved': SC tells petitioner in Mahatma Gandhi assassination case
India | Jan 12, 2018, 05:08 PM ISTThe apex court made it clear that it would go only by law and not the stature of the person involved in the case.
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No evidence to prove mysterious second person killed Mahatma Gandhi, amicus curiae tells SC
India | Jan 08, 2018, 01:32 PM ISTSenior advocate Amrendra Sharan told the Supreme Court on Monday that there is no evidence to suggest that Mahatma Gandhi by person other than Nathuram Godse.
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B'town celebs to observe Martyrs' Day in capital
Bollywood | Jan 30, 2014, 10:26 AM ISTNew Delhi: Celebrities like John Abraham, Sharmila Tagore, Raveena Tandon and Sunidhi Chauhan will observe Martyr's Day with The Flag Foundation of India' programme "Sadbhavna Sandhya - Mahatma Ke Path Par".The programme will be held