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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.

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Letters to The Editor — August 18, 2023

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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.

The Hindu

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…

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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…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

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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.

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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.

The Hindu

Congress shares Nehru’s photo performing yoga, doing a headstand

With the Congress remembering India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s contribution to popularising yoga, senior party leader Shashi Tharoor on June 21 said, “We should also acknowledge all those who revived and popularised yoga, including our government”, for internationalising the International Day of Yoga through the United Nations.

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A people of an emerald isle, waiting with doosras

The Indian Tamils of Sri Lanka need five important changes to be made by them and for them

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Nehru Memorial Museum and Library renamed sans Nehru, triggers political war of words

The Culture Ministry said the decision to rename the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) Society was taken at a special meeting presided over by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is the Vice-President of the Society.

The Hindu

BJP’s fake factory stands exposed, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says on the Sengol issue

The BJP’s claim that the ‘Sengol’ was a symbol of transfer of power from the British to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru has been exposed, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on June 9 citing an interview with The Hindu quoting a Tamil Nadu-based religious body’s chief.

The Hindu

BJP MPs slam Rahul, cite ill-treatment of Maneka, Varun, Azad

In their letter, the MPs wonder if Rahul was running “mohabbat ki dukan ya nafrat ka mega mall” (shop of love or mega mall of hate)

The Hindu

Not clear if Sengol was presented to Mountbatten, says Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam head

Sri La Sri Ambalavana Desika Paramacharya Swamigal, the 24th pontiff of Thiruvavaduthurai Adheenam, said that there was no clear information whether the Sengol was given to Lord Mountbatten before it was presented to Jawaharlal Nehru

The Hindu

Thiruvavaduthurai Math | A renowned seat of Tamil language and culture

The Delhi event has brought the Math to the limelight and offered it an opportunity to ponder over its great tradition and the task ahead.

The Hindu

Nehru Trophy Boat Race likely to be held on August 12

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