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Congress, a pioneer in bringing in social justice: K S Alagiri

Congress instrumental in implementing reservation for oppressed classes; Rahul Gandhi questioning lack of adequate representation of OBCs; CM Stalin accepted Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate; Congress leaders hesitant to make announcement.

The Hindu

The BJP is ‘legitimising’ hate speech: Indian Muslim MP

After facing Islamophobic comments inside India’s parliament, Kunwar Danish Ali speaks about a wider climate of hate.

Al Jazeera

Move for simultaneous polls is unconstitutional: P.D.T. Achary

The former Secretary General of Lok Sabha was inaugurating a national seminar organised by the All India Progressive Forum here on Saturday

The Hindu

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Why some Indians want to change the country's name to 'Bharat'

When India invited delegates attending the G20 summit in September 2023 to dinner with “the President of Bharat,” rather than “the President of India,” it may have looked to the world like a simple case of postcolonial course correction.

The Conversation

In Lok Sabha, Treasury and Opposition benches claim credit for India’s space success

Union Ministers and BJP MPs asserted that the nation’s space story has seen a quantum leap during the Narendra Modi government, while the Opposition members recalled the contribution of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in laying the foundation of the country’s scientific progress.

The Hindu

Nehru’s outlook was inclusive, took Opposition along: Mallikarjun Kharge

Recalling Nehru's contribution to Indian democracy, Kharge hit out at govt over unemployment & ethnic violence in Manipur. He asked govt what it achieved by shifting proceedings to new building & slammed PM Modi for not visiting violence-hit Manipur & not listening to Opposition. He also expressed concern over passage…

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Owaisi expresses his appreciation for ’maamu’ KCR

Owaisi expresses his appreciation for maamu KCR

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India or Bharat? G20 invitations throw up question dating back centuries

Some say use of ‘Bharat’ is move to finally throw off colonial chains, others call it disastrous Narendra Modi vanity project

The Guardian - UK

Rahul Gandhi’s allegations on land grab by China baseless: Pralhad Joshi

Rahul Gandhi “does not have any understanding” of the policies, he charged.

The Hindu

Opposition leaders congratulate ISRO for dedication, ingenuity

The Congress chief said that the immaculate soft-landing is a fitting tribute to scientists.

The Hindu

The bulldozer as a symbol of state power – and how Gandhi warned against it

Seventy-six years ago, Jawaharlal Nehru spoke of a new nation’s tryst with destiny.

Newslaundry

Letters to The Editor — August 18, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

The Hindu

Will Modi’s Uniform Civil Code kill Indian ‘secularism’?

The Indian PM says common laws will help women, but many fear the proposal is an election weapon to target minorities.

Al Jazeera

Modi has put P for ‘pettiness’: Congress slams Nehru memorial name change

Congress: PM Modi's single-point agenda is to deny, distort, defame & destroy Nehruvian legacy. Despite relentless assault, Nehru's legacy will live on & inspire generations to come. PMML Society replaces NMML, prompting sharp criticism from Congress.

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Australia, Russia, Nepal lead global greetings on Independence Day

”World leaders from Australia, Russia, France, U.S., Nepal, Mauritius & Sri Lanka congratulate India on 77th Independence Day. PM Albanese pays tribute to Nehru, Putin lauds India's global respect, Macron looks to 2047, Blinken stands with India, PMs of Nepal & Mauritius proud of ties & Sri Lanka confident of…

The Hindu

PM misled Parliament about Nehru, says Alagiri

Congress leader K.S. Alagiri condemns PM Modi for defaming former PM Nehru, claiming he ignored North East Indian states. Nehru spent 8 days in Naga states in 1937 to study their culture and protect their land rights. He created Nagaland through 13th amendment of Constitution in 1962. Alagiri strongly condemns…

The Hindu

Peace will be restored in Manipur, PM Modi assures Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured people of Manipur that India and Parliament were with them and the State and Central governments were putting all efforts to bring peace and development back to the State, as his government won the motion of no-confidence amid a walkout by the Opposition.

The Hindu

Nehru vs. Patel and the battle for the princely states in independent India

Jawaharlal Nehru and Vallabhbhai Patel's rivalry and differences in style shaped India's history. Nehru's visceral hatred of princes and Patel's diplomatic approach, plus their clashes over Junagadh, Kashmir and Hyderabad, resulted in India's map as we know it. John Zubrzycki’s new book ‘Dethroned’ examines their critical role in India's transfer…

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Assam Chief Minister slams former Congress leaders amid northeast unrest

Former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed had practically fled Tezpur, where he was sent by Nehru to meet locals in 1962, amid fears of a Chinese assault, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on August 8, 2023. Dr. Sarma also took a swipe at former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi for…

The Hindu

The no-confidence motions of the past

Here, we look at which Prime Ministers faced the most no-confidence motions, the duration these motions were discussed and how close or easy their victories were.

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India's Parliament reinstates opposition leader Rahul Gandhi as a lawmaker

The reinstatement comes ahead of a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Supreme Court has stayed the defamation conviction that led to Gandhi's ouster from Parliament.

The Hindu

Boat with a storied past lies neglected in Kuttanad

Efforts to conserve Nadubhagom Chundan, the snakeboat on which Jawaharlal Nehru hopped on after witnessing a race in Alappuzha in 1952, have come to nought.

The Hindu

Outreach to diaspora and statesmanship

In sorting out the problems of the Indian diaspora, there must be federal cooperation

The Hindu

An organised counter to organised hate

There are both moral and pragmatic considerations to frontally tackle the fear that breeds regressive attitudes

Foreign Policy

For Biden and Modi, Interests Prevail Over Ideology

There is a lot of confusion about the Indo-U.S. relationship, but the strategic logic is inexorable.

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