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NEW DLEHI: Home minister Amit Shah’s remarks during the Lok Sabha debate on election reforms sparked strong protests from Congress MPs on Wednesday, after he listed three instances across different eras in which he alleged the party engaged in “vote chori”, naming former prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, and referring to a case…
NEW DELHI: BJP on Wednesday took a sharp dig at Congress for criticising party MP Shashi Tharoor after he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent address at the Ramnath Goenka Lecture, saying the party should rather be called “Indira Nazi Congress.”BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said the Congress reacts harshly to anyone who “keeps national…
LK Advani and Shashi Tharoor (File photo) NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor has once again appeared to display a soft corner for the ruling BJP, this time praising its veteran leader and former deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani. Tharoor not only lauded Advani’s decades of public service but also defended…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s initial motive for developing nuclear weapons — to counter India — gradually evolved into an effort to create an “Islamic bomb” aimed at aiding other Muslim nations, including Iran, according to former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer Richard Barlow.Barlow, who served as a counter-proliferation officer during the 1980s when Islamabad was covertly…
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on the 41st anniversary of Indira Gandhi’s assassination remembered the former prime minister’s “uncommon grit, courage, perseverance, and resilience,” recalling her 1977 visit to Belchhi in Bihar.Ramesh, in a post on X, said, “Today, the nation recalls the indomitable Indira Gandhi and pays tribute on the 41st anniversary of her martyrdom….
NEW DELHI: London-based academician and researcher Francesca Orsini was on Monday denied entry into India upon arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here, as she “was blacklisted in March this year for having violated the conditions of her tourist visa by undertaking research during her previous visits”, according to govt sources.Orsini, Professor Emerita of…
Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani has passed away at 84. He was known for his comic timing and appeared in over 350 films. Asrani’s career faced early challenges until Indira Gandhi’s intervention helped him secure roles. His iconic performance in Sholay remains a highlight. He is survived by his wife, Manju Asrani. Govardhan Asrani passed away…
Veteran actress Indira Devi, renowned for her role as Achamma in the popular Malayalam sitcom Chakkappazham, has passed away after battling age-related ailments. Her on-screen daughter-in-law, Sabitta George, confirmed the news, expressing deep grief. Devi’s natural comedic talent and memorable portrayal of the matriarch earned her widespread adoration among audiences. Senior actress Indira Devi, who…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday reflected on one of India’s most debated chapters — Operation Blue Star — calling it “the wrong way” to reclaim the Golden Temple and saying that former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi “paid with her life” for that decision.Speaking at the Khushwant Singh Literary Festival 2025, Chidambaram said…
Ameesha Patel became an overnight sensation with the 2000 hit ‘Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai’, starring opposite Hrithik Roshan. The film turned her into a household name. She then went on to star in memorable hits like ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha’, ‘Humraaz’, and ‘Race 2’. Recently, she opened up about her early life, sharing fascinating stories…
