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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 · Aug 17, 2023

Congress slams Nehru memorial name change

NEW DELHI: With the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library officially renamed as the Prime Ministers' Museum and Library Society, the Congress on Wednesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has had a single point agenda of "denying", "distorting", "defaming" and "destroying" the Nehruvian legacy.

The Times of India · Aug 16, 2023

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 · Aug 16, 2023

Happy Independence Day 2023: Best Wishes, Quotes, Slogans, Poster Drawing Ideas and Captions

It was at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947, when India finally attained freedom from the British Raj for over 200 years. And so, in memory of this historic event, India's Independence Day is celebrated on August 15 every year. It's a day when Indians remember the selfless…

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2023

Modi’s speech in Parliament revealed influence of ‘mischievous distorians’ on his thinking, alleges Congress

NEW DELHI: Rebutting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of former PM Indira Gandhi for her action to quell disturbance in Mizoram in 1966, the Congress on Friday alleged that his speech in Parliament on the no-confidence motion revealed the influence of “mischievous distorians” on his thinking.

The Times of India · Aug 11, 2023

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 · Aug 11, 2023

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 · Aug 10, 2023

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 · Aug 10, 2023

Congress betrays Northeast, alleges Himanta Biswa Sarma; Jairam Ramesh hits back

NEW DELHI: Congress MP and media head Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday hit back at Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for launching a frontal attack against the Congress alleging that the party betrayed the Northeast.

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023

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 · Aug 9, 2023