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April 20, 2026 11:26 AM

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, accompanied by First Lady Kim Hea Kyung, during his 3-day State Visit to India. The South Korean President and the First Lady laid a wreath at the memorial, honouring Gandhi’s enduring ideals of peace and non-violence. In a message, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the gesture as a tribute to values that continue to inspire global harmony and a better world. Earlier in the day, President ...

February 12, 2026 3:15 PM

Telangana CM meets Rajnath Singh, discusses Gandhi Sarovar Project

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Thursday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in the national capital and discussed the upcoming Gandhi Sarovar Project, which is being undertaken as part of the prestigious Musi River Rejuvenation initiative. The Chief Minister formally invited the Defence Minister to attend the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Gandhi Sarovar Project, scheduled to be held in the last week of February, noting that the programme will take place at the sacred conflue...

January 30, 2026 2:09 PM

Nation Remembers Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs’ Day: PM Modi, President Murmu Lead Tributes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on his death anniversary, remembering the Father of the Nation for his enduring ideals of swadeshi and non-violence, which continue to guide India’s journey towards self-reliance and development. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. His timeless ideals continue to guide our nation’s journey. We reaffirm our commitment to his principles and to building ...

January 30, 2026 10:39 AM

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi: The timeless relevance of non-violence

As the nation marks the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, India and the world pause to remember the life and legacy of a man whose ideas continue to shape moral, political, and social thought across generations. On January 30, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated while on his way to attend his daily prayer meeting. Though he departed physically that day, his philosophy of truth, non-violence, and simplicity remains deeply ingrained in global consciousness. Often recalled as a thin, bespecta...

January 20, 2026 4:58 PM

Vice President Radhakrishnan emphasises Gandhian ideals at Harijan Sevak Sangh event in Delhi

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday highlighted the enduring relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals of simplicity, service and social responsibility during a visit to the Harijan Sevak Sangh at the historic Gandhi Ashram in New Delhi, where he inaugurated the Mahadev Desai Library Extension. Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said the expansion of the library was not merely an addition of physical infrastructure but a reaffirmation of the belief that knowledge remains the mo...

October 2, 2025 8:35 AM

PM Modi pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi, revered as the 'Father of the Nation', and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversary, reaffirming that India will continue to walk in their footsteps to realise the vision of an 'Atmanirbhar' and 'Viksit Bharat'. He also arrived at the Raj Ghat to offer floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi Jayanti commemorates Gandhi's lifelong commitment to truth, non-violence, and social justice. It not on...

October 1, 2025 10:08 PM

International Day of Non-Violence: Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring message for India and the World

On his 156th birth anniversary, Mahatma Gandhi’s life and philosophy reverberate across India and the world. While the nation observes Gandhi Jayanti, the international community commemorates the International Day of Non-Violence, a United Nations observance proclaimed in 2007 with the support of more than 140 countries. This dual recognition captures both India’s deep reverence for the Father of the Nation and the global embrace of his timeless ideals. Gandhi Jayanti Meets a Global Cause ...

October 1, 2025 9:27 PM

President Murmu extends greetings on eve of Gandhi Jayanti

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday extended greetings to the nation on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, paying tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his 156th birth anniversary. In her message, the President described the occasion as an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to the ideals and values of Mahatma Gandhi. She said that Gandhiji’s message of peace, tolerance, and truth continues to inspire humanity, while his lifelong struggle against untouchability, illiteracy, addict...

August 15, 2025 7:35 AM

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on 79th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited Rajghat in the national capital and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi as the country marked its 79th Independence Day. This year's Independence Day theme is 'Naya Bharat,' reflecting the government's vision of achieving 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. From Rajghat, PM Modi will reach Red Fort and hoist the tricolour and deliver his customary address to the nation - his 12th consecutive Independence Day speech. Upon his arrival at the Red Fort, the Prime Mi...

August 14, 2025 1:21 PM

From Mahatma Gandhi to PM Modi, Swadeshi and Vocal for Local as India’s Answer to Global Trade Wars

The Swadeshi Movement, championed by Mahatma Gandhi, was a clarion call for self-reliance that shook the foundations of British colonial rule. Today, as India faces the threat of more than 25 percent tariff from US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Vocal for Local” campaign revives this spirit, positioning India to weather global economic headwinds. With the festival and wedding seasons approaching, PM Modi has urged citizens to prioritize Made-in-India goods, echoing...