News for 'Indira'

I never towed away PM Indira's car: Kiran Bedi

I never towed away PM Indira's car: Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

It was a sub-inspector working under her who had removed the vehicle

Why Nixon detested Indira and other stories

Why Nixon detested Indira and other stories

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

C Uday Bhaskar reviews Nixon, Indira and India: Politics and beyond by Kalyani Shankar.

Modi preaches consensus but practices confrontation: Sonia slams Modi

Modi preaches consensus but practices confrontation: Sonia slams Modi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Sonia also described the mention of Emergency by the PM, the Lok Sabha Speaker as an attempt to divert attention from the "assault on the Constitution".

We don't...: Jaishankar on US Prez election outcome

We don't...: Jaishankar on US Prez election outcome

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

The EAM when asked about his view of the world at present, said it would be "very grim forecast, for the next five years".

Reference to Emergency could've been avoided: Rahul to Speaker

Reference to Emergency could've been avoided: Rahul to Speaker

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met Speaker Om Birla on Thursday and voiced his displeasure over the reference to Emergency made by the chair, saying it was 'clearly political' and could have been avoided.

'Indira took the bull by the horns fearlessly'

'Indira took the bull by the horns fearlessly'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

B S Raghavan, West Bengal's former chief secretary, worked with Indira Gandhi for many years. He remembers the late leader on her 25th death anniversary.

Indira Gandhi peace prize given to Liberian president

Indira Gandhi peace prize given to Liberian president

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Liberian leader Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was on Thursday conferred the coveted Indira Gandhi peace prize by President Pranab Mukherjee who said India will continue to support the African nation in its pursuit of stability and economic growth.

Indira's biggest mistake and her biggest glory

Indira's biggest mistake and her biggest glory

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Indira was one of the most outstanding political personalities that India ever produced, he says.

How Do Turncoats Fare In Elections?

How Do Turncoats Fare In Elections?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The share of candidates who were successful among the BJP was 56.5% in 2019. It was 5% for the Congress.

'Sonia carries the Indira legacy'

'Sonia carries the Indira legacy'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

'Indira Gandhi was a great influence on Sonia Gandhi. Like her mother-in-law, Sonia is a very good listener. She dresses very much like her mother-in-law. She maintains her figure.' K Natwar Singh pays tribute to Indira Gandhi.

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

For Indian parents, sending a child abroad for a three-year degree could deplete 48% of their retirement savings, while a four-year degree may consume up to 64%.

Bank nationalisation: Sonia invokes Indira

Bank nationalisation: Sonia invokes Indira

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday invoked her mother-in-law Indira Gandhi to send a message that but for the former prime minister's 'much reviled' bank nationalisation four decades back the country's financial institutions would have been hit by the current global economic crisis. "Every passing day bears out the wisdom of that decision (bank nationalisation in 1969)," Gandhi said in her address at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit.

When Armstrong apologised to Indira Gandhi

When Armstrong apologised to Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2012

"I apologise for the inconvenience", United States astronaut Neil Armstrong told Indira Gandhi when informed that the Indian prime minister had kept awake till 4:30 am to watch him land on the moon on July 20, 1969.

USSR always believed Rajiv not Sanjay would succeed Indira: CIA files

USSR always believed Rajiv not Sanjay would succeed Indira: CIA files

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The CIA was of the view that Indira's assassination had cost the Soviet Union one of its 'most important' allies.

Modi calls for 'secular civil code', 'one nation one election' in I-Day speech

Modi calls for 'secular civil code', 'one nation one election' in I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Modi said laws which divide the country on communal lines and become a reason for inequality have no place in a modern society.

Delhi man rapes, kills 3-year-old girl, dumps body in drain: Police

Delhi man rapes, kills 3-year-old girl, dumps body in drain: Police

Rediff.com24 May 2024

According to the police, the incident occurred on Wednesday evening when the victim's family reported the kidnapping of their daughter from the Kapashera area.

Will Raebareli Also Go The Amethi Way?

Will Raebareli Also Go The Amethi Way?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'Sonia did not visit this place once since she won. Who's to say they won't lose this one, too?'

Fernandes takes on RSS for praising Indira

Fernandes takes on RSS for praising Indira

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Taking exception to RSS chief K S Sudarshan's glowing remarks on Indira Gandhi, NDA convenor George Fernandes on Tuesday wrote to him saying that any appreciation of the late prime minister amounted to 'endorsing dictatorship'.

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