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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of criticising India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru to hide their non-participation in freedom movement

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, “BJP leaders have been criticising Nehru to hide their non-participation in the freedom movement. The BJP embraced Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, claiming that all the previous governments had forgotten his legacy and his contribution to the country’s independence movement. The BJP leaders are attempting to sideline…

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Jawaharlal Nehru's progressive ideas advanced India's social, economic development: Congress

The Congress leadership on November 14 paid rich tributes to India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary, describing him as the prime architect of modern India. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chief Sonia Gandhi, AICC treasurer Ajay Maken were among the party leaders who visited Nehru’s…

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PM Modi pays tributes to Nehru on birth anniversary

PM Modi pays tribute to Nehru on his birth anniversary. He was a leader of India's freedom struggle and credited for nurturing democratic roots. Modi said, "Tributes to our first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru Ji on his birth anniversary."

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Congress wants socialist ideology to perish: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on November 7 claimed that the Congress wants the “Samajwadi ideology” to perish, but his party’s resolve is to spread it further. Mr. Yadav was talking to media persons after paying obeisance at Ramraja Temple in Orchha of Niwari district in Bundelkhand region of…

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India abstaining in U.N. vote on Gaza shameful, says Antony

India’s act of abstaining from the U.N. vote in the General Assembly on the resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict is quite shameful, member of the Congress Working Committee A.K. Antony has said.

The Hindu

Read Gandhi, Nehru, Vivekananda to rediscover India, says Aiyar

Rediscover India by rereading works of Gandhi, Nehru, Vivekananda: Aiyar. Modi's view of 1,200 yrs of slavery under Muslim & British rule wrong; India flourished during Muslim rule. Gandhi & Nehru said India's culture composite in nature; Hindi invented by Muslim Amir Khusro combining Brijbhasha, Turkish, Arabic & Persian.

The Hindu

Modi siding with oppressors instead of with the oppressed: AIMPLB

AIMIM: Describes Israel-Hamas conflict as "painful"; India under PM Modi moving away from traditional Nehru-Vajpayee policy; Israel responsible for war; desecration of Masjid al-Aqsa & atrocities on Palestinians primary reasons; calling reaction "terrorism" strengthens oppressors & injustice to victims.

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Congress, a pioneer in bringing in social justice: K S Alagiri

Congress instrumental in implementing reservation for oppressed classes; Rahul Gandhi questioning lack of adequate representation of OBCs; CM Stalin accepted Rahul Gandhi as PM candidate; Congress leaders hesitant to make announcement.

The Hindu

The BJP is ‘legitimising’ hate speech: Indian Muslim MP

After facing Islamophobic comments inside India’s parliament, Kunwar Danish Ali speaks about a wider climate of hate.

Al Jazeera

Move for simultaneous polls is unconstitutional: P.D.T. Achary

The former Secretary General of Lok Sabha was inaugurating a national seminar organised by the All India Progressive Forum here on Saturday

The Hindu

Why some Indians want to change the country's name to 'Bharat'

When India invited delegates attending the G20 summit in September 2023 to dinner with “the President of Bharat,” rather than “the President of India,” it may have looked to the world like a simple case of postcolonial course correction.

The Conversation

In Lok Sabha, Treasury and Opposition benches claim credit for India’s space success

Union Ministers and BJP MPs asserted that the nation’s space story has seen a quantum leap during the Narendra Modi government, while the Opposition members recalled the contribution of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in laying the foundation of the country’s scientific progress.

The Hindu

Nehru’s outlook was inclusive, took Opposition along: Mallikarjun Kharge

Recalling Nehru's contribution to Indian democracy, Kharge hit out at govt over unemployment & ethnic violence in Manipur. He asked govt what it achieved by shifting proceedings to new building & slammed PM Modi for not visiting violence-hit Manipur & not listening to Opposition. He also expressed concern over passage…

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Owaisi expresses his appreciation for ’maamu’ KCR

Owaisi expresses his appreciation for maamu KCR

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India or Bharat? G20 invitations throw up question dating back centuries

Some say use of ‘Bharat’ is move to finally throw off colonial chains, others call it disastrous Narendra Modi vanity project

The Hindu

Rahul Gandhi’s allegations on land grab by China baseless: Pralhad Joshi

Rahul Gandhi “does not have any understanding” of the policies, he charged.

The Hindu

Opposition leaders congratulate ISRO for dedication, ingenuity

The Congress chief said that the immaculate soft-landing is a fitting tribute to scientists.

Newslaundry

The bulldozer as a symbol of state power – and how Gandhi warned against it

Seventy-six years ago, Jawaharlal Nehru spoke of a new nation’s tryst with destiny.

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Al Jazeera

Will Modi’s Uniform Civil Code kill Indian ‘secularism’?

The Indian PM says common laws will help women, but many fear the proposal is an election weapon to target minorities.

The Hindu

Modi has put P for ‘pettiness’: Congress slams Nehru memorial name change

Congress: PM Modi's single-point agenda is to deny, distort, defame & destroy Nehruvian legacy. Despite relentless assault, Nehru's legacy will live on & inspire generations to come. PMML Society replaces NMML, prompting sharp criticism from Congress.

The Hindu

Australia, Russia, Nepal lead global greetings on Independence Day

”World leaders from Australia, Russia, France, U.S., Nepal, Mauritius & Sri Lanka congratulate India on 77th Independence Day. PM Albanese pays tribute to Nehru, Putin lauds India's global respect, Macron looks to 2047, Blinken stands with India, PMs of Nepal & Mauritius proud of ties & Sri Lanka confident of…

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PM misled Parliament about Nehru, says Alagiri

Congress leader K.S. Alagiri condemns PM Modi for defaming former PM Nehru, claiming he ignored North East Indian states. Nehru spent 8 days in Naga states in 1937 to study their culture and protect their land rights. He created Nagaland through 13th amendment of Constitution in 1962. Alagiri strongly condemns…

The Hindu

Peace will be restored in Manipur, PM Modi assures Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured people of Manipur that India and Parliament were with them and the State and Central governments were putting all efforts to bring peace and development back to the State, as his government won the motion of no-confidence amid a walkout by the Opposition.

The Hindu

Nehru vs. Patel and the battle for the princely states in independent India

Jawaharlal Nehru and Vallabhbhai Patel's rivalry and differences in style shaped India's history. Nehru's visceral hatred of princes and Patel's diplomatic approach, plus their clashes over Junagadh, Kashmir and Hyderabad, resulted in India's map as we know it. John Zubrzycki’s new book ‘Dethroned’ examines their critical role in India's transfer…

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