Rajiv Gandhi
(Search results - 108)IndiaMay 25, 2020, 4:51 PM IST
BJP’s Tajinder Bagga invokes Rajiv Gandhi in relation to anti-Sikh riots, corners champions of free speech
Tajinder Bagga, BJP leader from Delhi has blamed former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi for the Sikh genocide that took place in 1984.
IndiaMar 11, 2020, 7:29 PM IST
Delhi riots: Amit Shah assures nation rioters will be punished, further reminds Congress of ’84 riots
In a riveting response to Opposition’s charge that the Union government was lackadaisical in dealing with Delhi riots, Union home minister Amit Shah said they had taken strict action in containing the riots and did not make incendiary remarks like former PM Rajiv Gandhi did during the ’84 riots
IndiaMar 10, 2020, 4:25 PM IST
Why Congress finds itself on a sticky wicket over a painting
The Congress finds itself on a sticky wicket over a painting. Letters written by Congress leaders, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Milind Deora to facilitate the purchase of a painting to disgraced Yes Bank promoter Rana Kapoor have surfaced. Here are the details on MyNation's SimplifiedBy.
IndiaDec 22, 2019, 5:16 PM IST
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan invokes Mahatma Gandhi to defend Citizenship law
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan has defended Modi’s move to enact the CAA and invoked Gandhiji’s promise to support his claim.
IndiaDec 12, 2019, 1:01 PM IST
#CitizenshipAmendmentBill: Revisiting Shah Bano case to expose Congress’s hypocrisy on religious persecution
A relook into the Shah Bano case in which the Rajiv Gandhi-led Congress government overturned a SC verdict in the 1980s emphatically proves that Congress is guilty of the very charge of appeasement and religious persecution it is making against the Narendra Modi-led government
ViewsOct 29, 2019, 4:27 PM IST
UCC: Rajiv Gandhi backed out, Modi won’t; Time has come to divorce law from religion
There is talk that the Modi government may table the Uniform Civil Code Bill in Parliament this year. Once passed, it would mandate implementing a common set of laws for all Indian Citizens irrespective of their faith or religion.
IndiaOct 11, 2019, 1:18 PM IST
Kerala government to fund Adam Harry to become India's first transgender pilot
The Kerala government has sanctioned Rs 23.34 lakh to help Adam Harry, a transgender, pursue a three-year course at the Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology in Thiruvananthapuram
IndiaSep 10, 2019, 6:59 PM IST
1984 anti-Sikh riots: ‘When a big tree falls, the earth shakes’ epitomises Congress’s grisly role
Union home ministry has consented to the reopening of as many as 7 cases relate to the anti-Sikh riots of 1984. Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath is surely in trouble for his alleged role in provoking mobs
IndiaAug 29, 2019, 6:30 PM IST
Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Nalini Sriharan’s plea seeking early release dismissed
One of the seven convicts, Nalini Sriharan had sought for an early release of all seven convicts. However, the Madras high court dismissed the plea. All seven are serving life term in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case
IndiaAug 27, 2019, 6:55 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh: Priyanka Gandhi reaches out to students with 60-question test on Rajiv Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi has initiated new measure to reach out to people in Uttar Pradesh. Accordingly, she has started a written test on September 1. The test will be held in every district and at least 4,000 students are said to take part in the same
PoliticsAug 23, 2019, 9:48 AM IST
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi slammed for comments on Rajiv Gandhi’s win in 1984
Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi stated that Rajiv Gandhi’s win in 1984 was clean and that he had not used his power to “spread fear or destroy democracy”. Soon after, Sonia was slammed by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD)
IndiaAug 22, 2019, 2:57 PM IST
Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Nalini Sriharan gets parole extended by 3 weeks
Nalini Sriharan, who is one of the convicts in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, has been granted an extension in parole. Her parole was to end on August 25.
IndiaAug 20, 2019, 8:18 PM IST
Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary: India remembers former Prime Minister
Several Congress leaders paid tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary. We remember the former Prime Minister who is known for his tremendous contribution to the country
IndiaAug 20, 2019, 11:30 AM IST
Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary: Top Congress leaders pay tributes to former prime minister
From Sonia Gandhi to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, several senior Congress leaders paid tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his 75th birth anniversary
IndiaAug 20, 2019, 10:17 AM IST
Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary: PM Modi pays tribute as Congress observes ‘Sadbhavna Diwas’
August 20 marks the 75th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. The Congress observes this day as ‘Sadbhavna Diwas’ as a mark of respect