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December 9, 2025 6:52 PM

Congress denied Vande Mataram its due, pursued ‘appeasement politics’: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused the Congress of suppressing Vande Mataram at various points in history, saying the party’s “appeasement politics” fuelled long-standing controversies surrounding the national song. He made the remarks during debates held in both Houses of Parliament to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram. Initiating the discussion in the Rajya Sabha, Shah said the national song played a significant role in fostering “a strong national consciousness” during ...

November 19, 2025 9:54 AM

PM Modi pays tributes to Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Tributes to former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi on the occasion of her birth anniversary.” Indira Gandhi served as Prime Minister from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. She also handled key portfolios such as External Affairs, Home Affairs, Atomic Energy, and Space. She was elected to the Rajya Sabha in ...

August 15, 2025 12:20 PM

US, Maldives, Nepal extend wishes to India on 79th Independence Day

Greetings and heartfelt wishes poured in from neighbouring countries on Friday on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, with leaders from the Maldives and Nepal extending their wishes and reaffirming their commitment to strong bilateral ties with India. Former President of the Maldives, Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, took to X to convey his wishes to the Indian leadership and its citizens, noting that India has been a "steadfast friend and neighbour" on which Maldivians can count. "Warm gre...

August 15, 2025 10:58 AM

PM Modi breaks Indira Gandhi’s record, delivering 12 consecutive Independence Day speeches

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 79th Independence Day, delivering his 12th consecutive speech on the occasion and surpassing former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s record for the most successive August 15 addresses. Narendra Modi first addressed the nation as Prime Minister from the Red Fort in 2014 and has now delivered a speech every year without a break, from 2014 to 2025. Indira Gandhi had delivered 11 consecutive Indepe...

July 25, 2025 11:51 AM

Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest serving PM, surpasses Indira Gandhi’s record

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marked a milestone in the country's political history, becoming the second-longest-serving PM of India (4,078 days) in consecutive terms, surpassing the record of former PM Indira Gandhi (4,077 days) . Narendra Modi, 74, took oath as Prime Minister for the first time on May 26, 2014 and has served a total of 11 years and 60 days in office till date. The erstwhile Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had served for 11 years 59 days in office in consecutive terms. ...

June 25, 2025 2:34 PM

Emergency black chapter in India’s democracy, Cong still carries dictatorial mindset: JP Nadda

Union Minister and BJP National President J.P. Nadda on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing it of continuing to carry the same "dictatorial mindset" that, according to him, marked the 21-month Emergency imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975. Calling the period a "black chapter" in India's democratic journey, Nadda said the events of that era remain a stark reminder of how democratic institutions were "subverted" under Congress rule. Recounting the ev...

June 25, 2025 2:32 PM

Nefarious attempt to strangle Indian democracy: Rajnath Singh on 50 years of Emergency

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that 50 years ago, a nefarious attempt was made to strangle Indian democracy with the imposition of the Emergency, during which civil liberties were suspended and opposition leaders were jailed under the rule of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. In a post on X, he called the Emergency "the darkest chapter in Indian democracy", while paying tribute to those who resisted the authoritarian rule. "Fifty years ago today, a nefarious attempt was made...

December 16, 2024 2:17 PM

“Amendments brought to protect those in power”: Nirmala Sitharaman targets Nehru, Indira during Rajya Sabha debate on Constitution

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a sharp critique of former Congress leaders Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi during a debate in the upper house on the Constitution on Monday, accusing them of introducing constitutional amendments aimed at protecting the interests of those in power, rather than strengthening democracy. Sitharaman said that after World War II, more than 50 countries gained independence and drafted their constitutions, many of which underwent significant changes ove...

September 16, 2024 6:00 PM

Vienna: PM Modi calls on President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on the President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, in Vienna on Wednesday. This significant meeting comes as part of PM Modi's day-long state visit to Austria, the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Austria in over four decades. The visit holds particular importance as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Austria. This historic visit of PM Modi to Austria has reinforced the commitment to...

September 16, 2024 6:00 PM

PM Modi and Austrian Chancellor hold “extensive and fruitful” talks in Vienna

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer engaged in comprehensive discussions on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between India and Austria. The meeting, held in Vienna, covered a wide range of topics crucial to both nations. The talks, described as extensive and fruitful by Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, focused on enhancing trade and investment cooperation. Both leaders expressed commitment to boos...