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October 2, 2026 9:47 AM

President Murmu, PM Modi Pay Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on 157th Birth Anniversary

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary, recalling his message of peace, non-violence, truth and service. President Murmu visited Rajghat and attended the Sarva-Dharma Prarthana at Gandhi's samadhi on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. In a message on X, President Murmu said Gandhi's life and ideals continued to command respect across the world and that his message of peace and non-violence had becom...

October 2, 2026 5:53 PM

Gandhi’s timeless message will continue to guide us towards better society: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, recalling his ideals of truth, non-violence, simplicity, compassion and Swadeshi. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “May Bapu’s timeless message keep guiding us towards a better society and a Viksit Bharat.” In a video message, PM Modi said the significance of October 2 was well known to every child in the country and highlighted the global relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s ideolo...

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...

October 3, 2025 1:15 PM

Bill Gates lauds India’s rise as “global leader in innovation”

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Friday praised India as a global leader in innovation, highlighting that its pioneering solutions have the potential to improve millions of lives across the Global South. Addressing an event organised by the Indian Consulate General in Seattle in partnership with the Gates Foundation, Gates expressed hope to continue collaborating with India on its journey toward Viksit Bharat 2047. “It's fitting that we're coming together on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi....

January 30, 2025 11:16 AM

Prime Minister Modi leads nation in paying tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with several political leaders, paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary on Thursday, remembering his contributions to the nation and his unwavering commitment to truth and non-violence. Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948. This day is now observed as Martyrs' Day, also known as 'Shaheed Diwas' or 'Sarvodaya Day,' to honour him and those who sacrificed their lives for India. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "Tributes to Pujya Ba...