News for 'Indira Gandhi'

'US Republicans wanted a man as strong as Indira'

'US Republicans wanted a man as strong as Indira'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

On a visit to Afghanistan and in a meeting with Mohammad Daoud, the Head of State and Prime Minister, Kissinger had shared a number of views including those on India, non-alignment and the personality of Gandhi.

Kangana's Emergency Arrives on OTT

Kangana's Emergency Arrives on OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Raveena Tandon's daughter making her debut, Kangana Ranaut's controversial Indira Gandhi movie, Millie Bobby Brown's brand new sci-fi offering and more on Sukanya Verma's Holi weekend watch.

SC slams cops for not appealing acquittals in anti-Sikh riots cases

SC slams cops for not appealing acquittals in anti-Sikh riots cases

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Supreme Court has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Delhi Police's handling of appeals against acquittals in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases. The court emphasized the need for serious and earnest prosecution, not just for the sake of it. This comes in the wake of a public interest litigation filed by a former Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee member, seeking justice for the victims of the violence.

Indira's killers hailed as martyrs in NZ gurdwara

Indira's killers hailed as martyrs in NZ gurdwara

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

Satwant Singh and Beant Singh -- the two men who killed then prime minister Indira Gandhi -- are being hailed as 'martyrs' in New Zealand's largest gurdwara. Titled 'Shaheed Bhai' -- or martyr brothers -- the paintings of Satwant and Beant along with Kehar Singh, who was the co-conspirator, hang on the walls of the Takanini gurdwara alongside others who have been killed for their Sikh beliefs, the 'Weekend Herald' reported.

Accept EC decision, no impact of symbol change, Pawar adivises Uddhav

Accept EC decision, no impact of symbol change, Pawar adivises Uddhav

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

He recalled that Indira Gandhi faced a similar situation in the aftermath of the Emergency.

Kho Kho at the Olympics?

Kho Kho at the Olympics?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Mansukh Mandaviya pitches for kho kho's inclusion in Asian Games, 2036 Olympics

'If Pranab Was PM, Cong Would Have...'

'If Pranab Was PM, Cong Would Have...'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'...still have lost the 2014 Lok Sabha polls but could have won 140 seats.'

40 years after anti-Sikh riots, Tytler to finally face trial

40 years after anti-Sikh riots, Tytler to finally face trial

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Special Judge Rakesh Siyal directed that Jagdish Tytler face trial.

Most central schemes named after Nehru-Gandhi family

Most central schemes named after Nehru-Gandhi family

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

27 out of 58 institutions and schemes being run by the Centre are named after Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi.

Baba Siddique: Political veteran known for grand Iftar parties

Baba Siddique: Political veteran known for grand Iftar parties

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique, who was shot dead in Mumbai, was a popular figure in Bollywood circles and had earned praise for supplying life-saving medicines to patients during the Covid pandemic.

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Trump Tantrum: 'Present Moment Difficult For India'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'Geopolitically and diplomatically it's a very difficult situation for India.'

Gehlot's rare gesture, backs Pilot against BJP attack

Gehlot's rare gesture, backs Pilot against BJP attack

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Not known to share the best of equations with his former deputy, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday came out in support of Sachin Pilot amid allegations by the Bharatiya Janata Party that his father, former Union minister Rajesh Pilot, was involved in the bombings over Mizoram in 1966.

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Govt sets up team to probe 3 Gandhi family trusts

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The inter-ministerial committee will coordinate investigation against Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust and Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust.

Paying the price for...: Kangana after HC order on 'Emergency'

Paying the price for...: Kangana after HC order on 'Emergency'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Emergency is caught up in a controversy after Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, objected, accusing it of misrepresenting the community and getting historical facts wrong.

Operation Sindoor: 300 flights cancelled, 25 airports shut

Operation Sindoor: 300 flights cancelled, 25 airports shut

Rediff.com7 May 2025

More than 300 flights have been cancelled and at least 25 airports, including Srinagar, have been temporarily shut for operations amid restrictions in the wake of the armed forces launching missile attacks on terror targets in Pakistan on Wednesday morning.

Lawyer tries to hurl shoe at CJI; police quiz him for 3 hrs

Lawyer tries to hurl shoe at CJI; police quiz him for 3 hrs

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

A lawyer allegedly attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai during court proceedings. Security intervened, and the lawyer was removed from the premises. The CJI remained composed and continued with the proceedings.

Cong upset over Indira's criticism in its own book

Cong upset over Indira's criticism in its own book

Rediff.com31 May 2011

It seems as if the Congress is paying huge amounts of money to have its national icons criticised and heckled, with the party officially bringing out the fifth volume of its history where the politics of former prime minister Indira Gandhi has come in for sharp criticism

Cong's challenge to Kangana Ranaut

Cong's challenge to Kangana Ranaut

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Himachal Pradesh Congress on Monday challenged Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut to prove her allegation that the state government took loans and diverted the money to Sonia Gandhi, failing which it said it would file a defamation case against her.

ISL: Punjab FC hold NorthEast United; end losing streak

ISL: Punjab FC hold NorthEast United; end losing streak

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

NorthEast United and Punjab FC played out a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match.

Rahul meets Kerala Cong leaders amid reports of dissent

Rahul meets Kerala Cong leaders amid reports of dissent

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday asserted that the party's Kerala leaders 'stand as one' and were 'united' by the light of purpose ahead.

Indira's assassins hailed as martyrs in Delhi event attended by Akali leaders

Indira's assassins hailed as martyrs in Delhi event attended by Akali leaders

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Held under the aegis of the Sikh Student's Federation at Moti Bagh Gurdwara here, the event saw a bhog (feast) being organised "in the memory" of Gandhi's killers Kehar Singh, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh, and recitation of the 'Akhand Path'.

BJP's 'beta, damaad' dig at Sonia Gandhi in LS

BJP's 'beta, damaad' dig at Sonia Gandhi in LS

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

In a dig at Rahul Gandhi, Dubey said that the former Congress president was expected to initiate the debate but did not do so last minute as "probably he got up late".

Recognise These Stars?

Recognise These Stars?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Raima Sen surprised her social media followers by revealing some 'hidden gems' from her albums.

Cops reveal why Sonam's alleged lover did not travel to Meghalaya

Cops reveal why Sonam's alleged lover did not travel to Meghalaya

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Raja Raghuvanshi's wife Sonam (25), allegedly involved in the murder of her husband, surrendered before the Nandganj Police Station in Ghazipur district in adjoining Uttar Pradesh and was later placed under arrest, according to the Meghalaya police.

Shocking! 70-year-old woman crawls 2 km to collect pension

Shocking! 70-year-old woman crawls 2 km to collect pension

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

A video of Dehury crawling on a village road has gone viral on social media.

Will SC drop 'secular, socialist' from Preamble?

Will SC drop 'secular, socialist' from Preamble?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday observed the 1976 amendment to the Constitution adding terms 'socialist', 'secular' and 'integrity' to the Preamble underwent judicial reviews and it cannot say whatever Parliament did during the emergency period was all nullity.

Court to rule on death plea for Sajjan Kumar on Feb 25

Court to rule on death plea for Sajjan Kumar on Feb 25

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

A Delhi court reserved its order on the quantum of sentence against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar in a murder case related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots for February 25. The complainant, whose husband and son were killed, sought the maximum punishment of death penalty for Kumar. The court on February 12 convicted Kumar for the offence and sought a report from Tihar jail on his psychiatric and psychological evaluation.

Alia-Ranbir Meet Modi

Alia-Ranbir Meet Modi

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt spent Saturday morning listening to Prime Minister Narendra D Modi when the PM traveled to Mumbai to address the 141st International Olympic Committee session at the Jio World Centre in north west Mumbai.

Tulips, Tulips Everywhere!

Tulips, Tulips Everywhere!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Asia's largest tulip garden in Srinagar has with 1.7 million tulips!

In a letter to PM, Rahul flags delay in scholarships

In a letter to PM, Rahul flags delay in scholarships

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagging the 'deplorable' conditions in residential hostels for Dalit, ST, EBC, OBC and minority students and the delay in post-matric scholarships for those from marginalised communities.

48 years on, Emergency trauma still haunts those who were jailed

48 years on, Emergency trauma still haunts those who were jailed

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Equating the imposition of the Emergency with dacoity, he said, "Generally, dacoity is carried out around midnight. Similarly, this dacoity of democracy in the country also took place around midnight."

PIX: T20 World champions arrive to rousing reception

PIX: T20 World champions arrive to rousing reception

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Rohit Sharma's triumphant team will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 11 am at his residence before flying to Mumbai, where a road show and felicitation function is scheduled at the Wankhede stadium.

Stalin bats for Rahul Gandhi as next PM to defeat 'fascist Modi govt'

Stalin bats for Rahul Gandhi as next PM to defeat 'fascist Modi govt'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Sonia Gandhi hit out at the BJP for being determined to destroy constitutional values.

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Indian Military's Awesome 3

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw Field Marshal K M Cariappa Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh The three highest-ranking military heroes of the Indian Armed Forces. They were the rarest of the rare. The bravest of the brave.

DMK's long battle for state autonomy: From Annadurai to Stalin

DMK's long battle for state autonomy: From Annadurai to Stalin

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

This article traces the history of the DMK's fight for state autonomy, beginning with C.N. Annadurai's advocacy in the 1960s and culminating in M. Karunanidhi's resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly in 1974. The article highlights the key figures involved, the arguments presented, and the impact of the Rajamannar Committee Report.

Sajjan Kumar convicted in another 1984 riots case, faces death

Sajjan Kumar convicted in another 1984 riots case, faces death

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar now faces a maximum of death penalty and a minimum of life term in prison after being convicted on Wednesday by a Delhi court in a murder case stemming from 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Kangana Steps On The Political Road

Kangana Steps On The Political Road

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Days after announcing her joining the BJP party, Kangana Ranaut is taking her political stint rather seriously.

Protestors vent Telangana ire on Gandhi family statues

Protestors vent Telangana ire on Gandhi family statues

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Congress leaders from Rayalseema and Andhra regions may have decided to continue in the ruling state government despite the decision to carve out Telangana, but most of the opponents of the movement have directed their anger at the Gandhi family. Venting their ire at Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who they believe was instrumental in approving the creation of Telangana, these activist have attacked the statues of Rajiv Gandhi and Indira Gandhi.

'Coming Election Is Very Crucial For Congress'

'Coming Election Is Very Crucial For Congress'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

'We can't afford to fight each other.' 'We have to win the 2026 election.'