Page 2 - Latest Updates on Indira Gandhi
On calling Indira Gandhi 'mother' of India, Union min Gopi now takes U-turn
While retracting his earlier statement, Suresh Gopi continued to praise Indira Gandhi, labelling the former Prime Minister as the "real architect" of India post-independence
 "On calling Indira Gandhi 'mother' of India, Union min Gopi now takes U-turn")
Former PM Indira Gandhi 'mother of India': Union Minister Suresh Gopi
The BJP leader also called Karnuakaran and Marxist veteran E K Nayanar as his 'political gurus'
India demands action over Indira Gandhi assassination float in Canada
The float, part of a demonstration in Brampton marking the 40th anniversary of Operation Bluestar, depicted an effigy of Indira Gandhi being fired upon by her bodyguards
 "India demands action over Indira Gandhi assassination float in Canada")
50th anniversary of JP's 'Sampoorna Kranti' call, tributes paid in Patna
The 'Bihar Movement' during the turbulent 70s eventually led to the Emergency
 "50th anniversary of JP's 'Sampoorna Kranti' call, tributes paid in Patna")
Jailed Khalistani separatist, Indira Gandhi assassin's son lead in Punjab
Amritpal Singh is leading from Punjab's Khadoor Sahib while Sarabjeet Singh Khalsa, son of one of the assassins of the late PM Indira Gandhi, is ahead in the electoral contest in Faridkot LS seat
 "Jailed Khalistani separatist, Indira Gandhi assassin's son lead in Punjab")
Lok Sabha elections 2024: A look at India's longest-serving Prime Ministers
If Prime Minister Modi leads the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to another victory, he will join an elite group of Prime Ministers who have served India for over a decade
 "Lok Sabha elections 2024: A look at India's longest-serving Prime Ministers")
Sensex to GDP: How India looked when a party won 400 seats the last time
If the BJP secures over 400 seats in the Lok Sabha, it will be the second party to do so after Congress, which won 414 seats in 1984 after the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi
 "Sensex to GDP: How India looked when a party won 400 seats the last time")
Rajiv Gandhi abolished inheritance tax to save family wealth, says PM Modi
Says Congress wanted to bring back estate duty; latter calls claims 'lies'
 "Rajiv Gandhi abolished inheritance tax to save family wealth, says PM Modi")
Before Katchatheevu, there was Bengal's Berubari: How a CM took on PM Nehru
The Berubari case went on to affect the Katchatheevu matter decades later, with opponents of the island's transfer to Sri Lanka citing it as a reason to reclaim the territory
 "Before Katchatheevu, there was Bengal's Berubari: How a CM took on PM Nehru")
Katchatheevu: Jaishankar says Nehru, Indira were 'indifferent' about issue
External Affairs Minister says over 6,000 Indian fishermen have been detained by Sri Lanka in past 20 years
 "Katchatheevu: Jaishankar says Nehru, Indira were 'indifferent' about issue")
Modi reignites Katchatheevu controversy, Cong say 'distortion of history'
In 1974, PM Indira Gandhi ceded the uninhabited island between India and Sri Lanka to the latter, aiming to resolve maritime border issues and foster bilateral relations
 "Modi reignites Katchatheevu controversy, Cong say 'distortion of history'")
Caste census against 'Indira-Rajiv legacy': Congress leader Anand Sharma
Anand Sharma invoked Congress' historical position on the issue under the regime of former PMs Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi and advised the party to refrain from indulging in identity politics
 "Caste census against 'Indira-Rajiv legacy': Congress leader Anand Sharma")
Thousands of wetlands under severe threat, their protection vital: Jairam
The then prime minister Indira Gandhi had sent India's greatest ornithologist, Salim Ali, as India's delegate.
 "Thousands of wetlands under severe threat, their protection vital: Jairam")
Resetting the Republic
Legatees of political forces Indira Gandhi locked up during Emergency are now redefining some of India's foundational principles. They can be challenged, just as she was in the 1970s
 "Resetting the Republic")
Budget 2024: Who was first woman to present Budget? Know interesting facts
Interim Budget 2024: Who holds the record for reading the most number of budgets in India and other interesting Budget facts
Indira Gandhi and the case of overly ripped Goan papaya breakfast
It was November 1983 and the late Gandhi was hosting high-profile leaders from more than 40 countries for a 48-hour retreat that was aiming to put Goa on the world tourism map
 "Indira Gandhi and the case of overly ripped Goan papaya breakfast")
40 years of Maruti 800: Jairam Ramesh recalls contribution of Indira, Rajiv
It is also important to recall O Suzuki and V Krishnamurthy who made the landmark Suzuki-Maruti joint venture possible, he noted
 "40 years of Maruti 800: Jairam Ramesh recalls contribution of Indira, Rajiv")
Henry Kissinger: Flawed genius who will be missed more in China than the US
Kissinger acknowledged India's civilisational impulse and remarkable assimilative power while retaining its identity, but he remained in thrall to China
 "Henry Kissinger: Flawed genius who will be missed more in China than the US")
Indira, Haksar proved more than a match for Nixon-Kissinger in 1971: Ramesh
I have described the Kissinger-Haksar and Nixon-Indira Gandhi encounters with archival detail in my book 'Intertwined Lives: PN Haksar & Indira Gandhi', Ramesh said
 "Indira, Haksar proved more than a match for Nixon-Kissinger in 1971: Ramesh")
Telangana will never forgive KCR for insulting Indira Gandhi: Kharge
"KCR made a scathing attack at the Congress recalling the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's regime and said "Why do we need that regime when nothing good happened during that period."
 "Telangana will never forgive KCR for insulting Indira Gandhi: Kharge")
