Jawaharlal Nehru
Rajnath Singh Claims Nehru Wanted to Build Babri Masjid With Public Funds While Patel Opposed It
Dec 02, 2025 11:28 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh alleged that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wanted to use public funds to build the Babri Masjid, which Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel prevented. Speaking at a Unity March commemorating Patel's 150th birth anniversary, Singh compared this to the privately funded Somnath Temple and Ram Temple projects, calling Patel a true secular leader while criticizing efforts to diminish his legacy.
Prime Minister Modi Honors Jawaharlal Nehru's Legacy on 125th Birth Anniversary
Nov 14, 2025 10:53 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his 125th birth anniversary, commemorating his crucial role in India's independence movement and nation-building efforts. Known as "Chacha Nehru," his principles of democracy, secularism, and scientific thinking continue to influence modern India's institutional development and national identity.
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.
PM Modi Claims Removal of Verses from Vande Mataram Led to India's Partition: A Historical Analysis
Nov 07, 2025 06:00 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has linked the 1937 removal of verses from India's national song 'Vande Mataram' to the country's eventual partition, suggesting that this alteration planted seeds for division. Speaking at an event commemorating the song's 150th anniversary, Modi highlighted its immortal significance in India's freedom struggle while emphasizing the nation's unique cultural perspective of viewing the country as a mother figure. The controversy follows BJP accusations that Congress deliberately removed stanzas invoking Goddess Durga under Jawaharlal Nehru's leadership.
BJP Accuses Nehru and Congress of Altering 'Vande Mataram' as Modi Leads Full Version Recital on 150th Anniversary
Nov 07, 2025 03:31 pm CST
BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan has accused former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the Congress of removing references to goddess Durga from 'Vande Mataram' to appease communal interests. Prime Minister Modi is leading a nationwide recital of the full version on its 150th anniversary, highlighting historical tensions between political ideologies regarding India's national symbols. The controversy emerges as political parties exchange accusations about nationalism and religious sensitivity ahead of upcoming elections.
Historic Election: Zohran Mamdani Becomes First Indian-American Muslim Mayor of New York City as Residents Consider Mass Exodus
Nov 05, 2025 06:38 pm CST
New York City has elected Zohran Mamdani as its first Indian-American Muslim mayor, making history as the youngest person ever to lead the city. A pre-election poll suggested that nearly 3 million residents might consider leaving following his victory, with his wealth taxation policies generating concern among high-income earners. Despite opposition from President Trump, the 34-year-old Democrat socialist defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo and will take office in January 2026.
Controversy Erupts Over Omission of 'Nehru' from Mumbai Metro Station Name
Oct 13, 2025 07:10 pm CST
A political controversy has emerged in Mumbai as Congress accuses the BJP-led government of deliberately removing "Nehru" from the Metro Line-3 station name serving the Nehru Science Centre in Worli. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation defends the designation as "Science Centre" based on official 2013 documentation, while Congress views it as part of a pattern to erase former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy from public spaces.
Bihar's Sadaqat Ashram To Host Congress Top Body Meet: Between Memory And Mirage
Sep 23, 2025 09:34 pm CST
In the languid bends of the Holy Ganga, where the river slows to cradle Patna in its muddy embrace, sits Sadaqat Ashram - an institution that looks less like a fortress of politics.
NDTV Exclusive - "Foreign Policy Has A Spine Now": Amit Shah Compares Tenures Of PM Modi, Nehru
Sep 23, 2025 01:19 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked towards adding a spine to India's foreign policy, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
