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Who was Indira Gandhi

Indira Gandhi was India’s third prime minister and the only women prime minister of India till date. She is considered by many to be the strongest Prime Minister India has ever seen. Gandhi belonged to the Indian National Congress and was elected as the PM for the first time in 1966 after Lal Bahadur Shastri died in office.
 
Indira Gandhi was the second longest-serving prime minister after India’s first prime minister and her father Jawaharlal Nehru. She served from 1966 to 1977 and then again from 1980 until her assassination by her bodyguards in 1984.
 
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Nehru, Indira's policies hurt Indian economy for first five decades: FM

In her nearly 80-minute speech, Sitharaman said the Congress keeps questioning the Sangh Parivar about its role during the freedom movement

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 11:43 PM IST

Crucial event for humanity under Indira's leadership: Cong on Vijay Diwas

Congress, on its official X handle said, that on strength of its indomitable courage and valour, the Indian Army defeated Pakistan on Dec 16, 1971 and played important role in creation of Bangladesh

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2024 | 11:36 AM IST

His grandmother became dictator: Giriraj Singh slams Rahul over parl speech

During his address in the Parliament on Saturday, Rahul Gandhi lashed out at the central govt, accusing it of cutting off opportunities for youth by handing over various sectors to industrialists

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Updated On : 15 Dec 2024 | 7:20 AM IST

Daniel Barenboim, Awwad conferred with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2023

Daniel Barenboim is an Argentine-born distinguished classical pianist and conductor, known for his relentless endeavour in using music to foster harmony in West Asia

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Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 11:31 PM IST

Indira Gandhi protected environment, which is under assault now: Ramesh

Indira Gandhi worked untiringly but without making bombastic claims, Ramesh said

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Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 10:03 AM IST

Patriarchy didn't stop Indira Gandhi from becoming PM: Nirmala Sitharaman

She met the students of CMS Business School here on Saturday and discussed various measures undertaken by the Centre to support innovation as well as the government schemes available for young people

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Updated On : 09 Nov 2024 | 6:30 PM IST

Your sacrifices will always inspire us: Congress pays tributes to Indira

In a post in Hindi on X, Rahul Gandhi said, 'Panditji's Indu, Bapu's Priyadarshini, fearless, justice-loving -- Indira of India!

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Updated On : 31 Oct 2024 | 1:08 PM IST

PM Modi pays tribute to Jayprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary

Narayan is remembered for leading a rainbow coalition of Opposition parties in the mid-1970s against then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, calling for 'Sampoorna Kranti'

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Updated On : 11 Oct 2024 | 2:56 PM IST

Exploring journey of India's women Chief Ministers: From Sucheta to Atishi

Mayawati became the first Dalit woman to hold the post, meanwhile, Syeda Anwara Taimur was the first Muslim woman

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Updated On : 21 Sep 2024 | 8:00 AM IST

Decide on release of Kangana-starrer 'Emergency' by Sept 25: Bombay HC

Emergency, which features Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, and Shreyas Talpade, is centred around the 1975 Emergency imposed by the then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 1:38 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut's 'Emergency' delayed after CBFC members get death threats

Kangana Ranaut-directed Emergency movie's release date has been postponed indefinitely. Previously, the movie was scheduled to release in theatres on September 6, 2024

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Updated On : 02 Sep 2024 | 12:36 PM IST

Kangana Ranaut in legal trouble for 'misrepresenting' Sikhs in 'Emergency'

SGPC has issued a legal notice to actress and producer Kangana Ranaut to remove the trailer of the film and for the filmmakers to issue a formal apology to the Sikh community

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Updated On : 28 Aug 2024 | 12:22 PM IST

I-Day: PM Modi delivers longest-ever Red Fort speech at nearly 100 minutes

Before today's Independence Day speech, PM Modi's longest speech was made in 2016 celebrations of the I-Day, lasting 96 minutes

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Updated On : 15 Aug 2024 | 11:49 AM IST

78th I-Day: Modi becomes PM to hoist tricolour for third highest time

PM Narendra Modi broke the record of his immediate predecessor Manmohan Singh by hoisting the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort for the 11th consecutive time

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Updated On : 15 Aug 2024 | 9:08 AM IST

K Natwar Singh: A staunch Nehru follower who parted ways with Congress

Natwar Singh was External Affairs minister in 2004-05 in Manmohan Singh's government till he was asked to step down after alleged charges of nepotism

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Updated On : 11 Aug 2024 | 9:53 PM IST

Delhi Court reserves order against Jagdish Tytler in 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Delhi Court reserves order on framing charges against Congress Leader Jagdish Tytler in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case, where three people were killed

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Updated On : 19 Jul 2024 | 6:00 PM IST

To mark 1975 Emergency, Centre declares June 25 as 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas'

Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the commemoration will serve as a reminder of "what happened when the Constitution was trampled over"

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Updated On : 12 Jul 2024 | 6:18 PM IST

Travesty of traditions: Congress slams Speaker Birla's 'Emergency' remark

Congress leader K C Venugopal has written a letter to Om Birla condemning his remarks on the 1975 Emergency following Birla's re-election as Lok Sabha Speaker

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Updated On : 27 Jun 2024 | 3:37 PM IST

On its 49th anniversary, revisiting Emergency and its aftermath in India

The Congress and BJP have been engaged in a war of words over the Emergency period with the BJP claiming it as 'dark days' while the Congress accusing the Centre of diverting attention from issues

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2024 | 4:34 PM IST

BJP leaders launch sharp attack on Congress on 1975 Emergency anniversary

The Congress and other opposition members carried copies of the Constitution in Parliament on Monday as the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began

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Updated On : 25 Jun 2024 | 9:38 AM IST