Mahatma Gandhi

SC orders aid to ailing farm leader, urges adoption of 'Gandhian' protest

Observing protesting farmers should adopt the Gandhian way, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered immediate medical aid to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose health is deteriorating owing to his indefinite fast of over a fortnight at a Punjab-Haryana border. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan directed the Centre and Punjab government representatives to immediately meet Dallewal, who has completed over 17 days of fast. "Farmers should not get violent and do peaceful agitation. They should adopt the Gandhian way of protests because their grievances are being looked into," the bench said after being informed that violent agitations had created problems at both the sites. The court further asked to provide him with medical help and persuade him to break his indefinite fast saying his life was precious. "It is the bounden duty of the state of Punjab and union of India to take all peaceful measures and provide adequate immediate medical aid to Dallewal without forcing

Dec 6 proclaimed day of remembrance for Mahatma Gandhi in US's Nebraska

A bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in the State Capitol building in Nebraska as December 6 was proclaimed as a day of remembrance for Gandhi in the US state, honouring the principles of non-violence, tolerance and justice championed by the iconic Indian leader. Governor Jim Pillen of Nebraska unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi on Friday at the Governor's Office in the iconic Nebraska State Capitol premises in Lincoln. This marks the first installation of Gandhi's bust in any State Capitol premises in the nine states that come under the consular jurisdiction of the Indian Consulate in Seattle. A press statement issued by the Consulate said that in another special gesture, Pillen issued an official proclamation declaring December 6 as A Day of Remembrance for Mahatma Gandhi throughout Nebraska. The proclamation states that Gandhi, a global symbol of peace, non-violence and justice, has inspired countless individuals and movements around the world with his unwavering commitment to

Divisions hang over realisation of Gandhi's vision in India: Bill Clinton

Clinton mentioned his visit to Gujarat after the devastating earthquake in 2001, including that to a hospital and his interaction with a group of Indian youths at the Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad

Daniel Barenboim, Awwad conferred with Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2023

The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2023 was on Tuesday conferred on Daniel Barenboim and Ali Abu Awwad, who have dedicated their lives to promoting amity among Israeli and Palestinian people through non-violent tools of music, dialogue and peoples' participation. The awardees were selected by a distinguished jury headed by former Chief Justice of India T S Thakur. The award was presented virtually on Indira Gandhi's birth anniversary on Tuesday. The ceremony, conducted virtually, was attended by Chairperson of Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust Sonia Gandhi, former Vice President of India M Hamid Ansari, current head of the jury and former NSA Shivshankar Menon, Justice T S Thakur, Mariam C. Said, who accepted the award on behalf of Daniel Barenboim, and others. Daniel Barenboim is an Argentine-born distinguished classical pianist and conductor, renowned for performing with and directing some of the leading orchestras in the world. Apart from his musical

Follow Centre's lead: Time for states to call a war on open defecation

The gains from the Swachh Bharat programme are too significant and hard-won to be dissipated for lack of funds or organisational momentum

'Desh ke pita nahi': Kangana Ranaut's remarks on Gandhi sparks fresh row

Kangana Ranaut downplayed Gandhi's stature as 'Father of the Nation' on October 2, sparking yet another controversy for the actor-turned-politician

Gandhi believed non-violence as most powerful weapon available: UN chief

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscored Mahatma Gandhi's message of non-violence, peace and equality as he voiced deep concern over a world "bristling with violence" and conflicts raging from Ukraine to the Middle East. On the International Day of non-violence, we commemorate the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and reaffirm the values to which he dedicated his life: equality, respect, peace and justice, Guterres said in his message for the day, commemorating Gandhi's birthday on October 2. Voicing concern that the world today is bristling with violence, Guterres said across the globe, conflicts are raging. From Ukraine to Sudan, the Middle East and far beyond, war is creating a hellscape of destruction, destitution and fear. Inequality and climate chaos are undermining the foundations of peace. And hate whipped up online is spilling over onto the streets, he said. The UN chief underscored that Gandhi believed non-violence was the greatest force available to humanity, more ...

Mahatma Gandhi's dream of Swachh Bharat coming true under PM Modi: Gadkari

Extending his wishes to the people on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Vaishnaw added that it was also the beginning of 'Devi Paksha'

PM Modi turned Gandhi's call for cleanliness into mass movement: JP Nadda

BJP president JP Nadda on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned Mahatma Gandhi's call for cleanliness into a "mass movement" in the last one decade. Nadda along with Delhi unit leaders, including party's state president Virendra Sachdeva and MP Bansuri Swaraj, participated in the 'Swachhata Abhiyan' at Lodhi Colony in the national capital. Nadda also bought khadi (hand spun, natural fibre textile) clothes from the Khadi India store, said a BJP statement. The BJP's 'Sewa Pakhwara' (fortnight of service) started on September 17 and concluded with the cleanliness campaign on Gandhi Jayanti, Nadda told reporters. "Modi after he became the prime minister adopted cleanliness and it became a mass movement. We know the call for cleanliness was given by father of the country Mahatma Gandhi but Prime Minister Modi has changed it into a mass movement," he said. This mass movement to create awareness among the people to maintain personal hygiene and avoid littering as well as ...

MUDA 'scam': Mahatma Gandhi's life has given me courage, says Siddaramaiah

Facing the Lokayukta police and ED probes on MUDA 'scam', Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday Mahatma Gandhi's life and thoughts have given him courage, strength and hope in his "current struggle." On the 155th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Wednesday, Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar took out a march from Gandhi Bhavan to Gandhi statue on the premises of 'Vidhana Soudha' here. In an online post, the Chief Minister said: "In a world full of communalism, dictatorship and violence, only Mahatma Gandhi, the embodiment of truth, peace and non-violence, can lead us by the hand." "Bapu's life and thoughts have given me courage, strength and hope even in my current struggle of facing the real test of truth. Happy Gandhi Jayanti to all the people of the country," he added without referring to the twin investigations. The ED on Monday registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), equivalent to an FIR by police, against the Chief .

Here's why Gandhi's image almost didn't make it to Indian currency notes

Mahatma Gandhi's image was not the immediate choice post-independence, and only after years of deliberation did his face come to symbolise India's currency

President, VP pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 155th birth anniversary

PM Modi also paid tribute to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on his birth anniversary

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Top 100 quotes by the Father of the Nation

Today, India is celebrating the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi who played a vital role in India's freedom struggle through non-violence and civil disobedience

Gandhi Jayanti 2024: Date, history, significance, quotes and more

Gandhi Jayanti 2024 celebrates Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, which falls annually on October 2. It is a moment to reflect on his enormous influence on both India and the rest of the globe

Where does PM stand between Gandhi, Godse: Cong on PM's Maharashtra visit

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Maharashtra's Wardha, the Congress on Friday posed questions to him asking where does the PM stand between Mahatma Gandhi and Nathuram Godse. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh posed three questions to the prime minister as he headed to Wardha. "What is the BJP doing to prevent farmer suicides? Why has the BJP let down Adivasis in Forest Rights Act implementation? Where does the PM stand between Gandhi and Godse?" Ramesh said on X. Elaborating on what he said were "jumla details", Ramesh said that on an average day in Maharashtra, seven farmers take their own lives. This heartbreaking statistic comes from the state's Minister for Relief and Rehabilitation, who reported that 2,366 farmers died by suicide between January and October last year, he said. "The reasons are evident: 60% of districts faced drought conditions last year but no help arrived from the government. When crops were damaged by unseasonal rai

CM Dhami pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi; flags off cleanliness drive

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi ahead of Independence Day

Independence Day 2024: The role of freedom fighters in India's independence

India gained independence on August 15, 1947. Several freedom fighters sacrificed their lives for India's independence. Check the list of top 9 freedom fighters

August Kranti Day 2024: All you need to know about 'Quit India Movement'

On this day in 1942, the historic Quit India Movement was launched under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. Also known as the Bharat Chhodo Andolan, the movement was launched against the British rule

Vietnam PM Pham Minh Chinh pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

Vietnamese Prime Minister paid his tribute by laying floral wreaths at the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was laid to rest

'We need Patel but the country needs Nehru': Freedom at Midnight teaser out

Freedom at Midnight is based on Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre's book of the same name. The film explores the most significant moment in India's history