Indira Gandhi
Celebrating 54 Years of Vijay Diwas: PM Modi and National Leaders Honor the Heroes of India's Historic 1971 Victory
Dec 16, 2025 11:51 am CST
On the 54th Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and national leaders paid tribute to the brave Indian Armed Forces who secured a historic victory in the 1971 war, resulting in Bangladesh's liberation. The commemorations highlighted the soldiers' courage, sacrifice, and strategic brilliance that led to one of history's largest military surrenders, with 93,000 Pakistani troops laying down arms in just 13 days, reshaping South Asia's geopolitical landscape.
The Real Ikkis Story: How 21-Year-Old Arun Khetarpal's Supreme Sacrifice Secured India's Victory in 1971
Dec 11, 2025 08:23 pm CST
This article chronicles the extraordinary heroism of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal during the 1971 Indo-Pak War. At just 21, this tank commander from 17 Poona Horse regiment sacrificed his life in the Battle of Basantar, preventing Pakistan from cutting off Kashmir and helping secure India's decisive victory. His bravery, immortalized in Indira Gandhi's personal letter to his family and now in the film 'Ikkis', led to him being posthumously awarded India's highest military honor, the Param Vir Chakra.
The Vande Mataram Controversy: How Modi Accused Congress of Dividing the Nation Through National Song
Dec 08, 2025 04:18 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reignited the debate over India's national song 'Vande Mataram' by accusing the Congress party, particularly Jawaharlal Nehru, of disrespecting the song by removing stanzas referencing Hindu goddesses in 1937. This article examines the 150-year history of the song, the controversy surrounding its adoption as the national song, and how it has become a contentious political issue between BJP and Congress, with implications for India's national identity and religious harmony.
Shashi Tharoor's Tribute to Indira Gandhi: Honoring Her Complex Legacy on 108th Birth Anniversary
Nov 20, 2025 02:16 am CST
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor pays tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 108th birth anniversary, acknowledging her significant impact "for good and ill" on India's history. Despite criticizing the Emergency, Tharoor shares personal connections and reveals how her assassination felt like a personal loss, offering a nuanced perspective on her controversial yet influential legacy.
Indira Gandhi's Legacy: Remembering India's First Woman Prime Minister on Her 108th Birth Anniversary
Nov 19, 2025 07:35 pm CST
On the 108th birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi, India's first and only female Prime Minister, political leaders across parties paid tribute to her remarkable legacy. Known as the 'Iron Lady of India,' Gandhi served two terms and transformed the nation through economic reforms and establishing India as a nuclear power. Her granddaughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra remembered her as an ideal whose values continue to inspire generations of Indians.
Congress Commemorates Indira Gandhi's Legacy: Tributes Pour In On Birth Anniversary
Nov 19, 2025 01:10 pm CST
The Congress party commemorated Indira Gandhi's birth anniversary with tributes from key leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. Her legacy of fearless leadership, from securing India's agricultural self-sufficiency to liberating Bangladesh, continues to inspire the party's commitment to national progress, unity and sovereign independence.
Shashi Tharoor Defends LK Advani Against Criticism: Why Public Figures Deserve Comprehensive Evaluation
Nov 09, 2025 06:16 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor defended veteran BJP leader LK Advani against criticism following his 98th birthday wishes, arguing that public figures shouldn't be judged by single incidents. Tharoor cited examples of Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, maintaining that Advani's decades of service deserve holistic assessment despite controversies surrounding the Ram Rath Yatra. This continues Tharoor's pattern of extending courtesies across party lines, previously praising PM Modi and criticizing dynastic politics.
Former CIA Officer Reveals India-Israel Secret Plan to Strike Pakistan's Nuclear Facility Could Have "Solved Problems"
Nov 07, 2025 09:19 pm CST
A former CIA counterproliferation officer, Richard Barlow, has revealed that a joint India-Israel covert operation planned in the early 1980s to bomb Pakistan's Kahuta nuclear facility could have prevented significant problems. Barlow expressed regret that then-Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi did not approve the mission, which was allegedly designed to halt Pakistan's nuclear weapons development program before it could mature into the capability demonstrated in their 1998 atomic tests.
The JP Movement: How Jayaprakash Narayan Led Bihar's Student Protests to Challenge Indira Gandhi's Government
Nov 03, 2025 01:00 pm CST
This article examines the pivotal JP Movement of the 1970s, when veteran socialist Jayaprakash Narayan emerged from retirement to lead student protests in Bihar against corruption and unemployment. The movement, which called for "Total Revolution," ultimately led to the Emergency period under Indira Gandhi and fundamentally transformed Indian politics by ending Congress party dominance in the 1977 elections.
Maharashtra Congress Responds to P Chidambaram's Controversial Remarks on Operation Blue Star
Oct 13, 2025 12:59 am CST
Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal clarifies that P Chidambaram's critical comments on Operation Blue Star represent his personal views, not the party's stance. Chidambaram called the 1984 military operation "the wrong way" to handle the Golden Temple situation, drawing criticism from Congress leadership. Sapkal also addressed the Thackeray cousins' meeting, RTI Act anniversary, and falling soybean prices affecting farmers in Maharashtra.