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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge questioned the complaint against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over the rendition of Vande Mataram, saying the same version was sung by Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He also opposed stopping financial assistance

India became independent at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947. The unusual timing was shaped by astrological beliefs and Mountbatten’s schedule

The Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya has opened a special exhibition titled 'Walking with Legacy', displaying 31 walking sticks and batons belonging to Jawaharlal Nehru from its reserve collection, highlighting their craftsmanship, symbolism and historical significance until July 24

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he received Indonesia’s highest civilian honour, with Jairam Ramesh remarking that Jawaharlal Nehru received the same award posthumously “without having to wrangle it.” Modi dedicated the honour to the people of India

India’s growth story resembles a relay race, with the baton passing through the hands of more than 13 Prime Ministers, each with their distinct strengths, political philosophies, and international stature

Launching a fierce attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s longevity milestone, the Congress labeled him a "millstone" around India’s neck. Leaders Jairam Ramesh and Siddaramaiah accused his administration of undermining institutional structures and engineering political conspiracies in Rajya Sabha polls

World leaders congratulated Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister with 4,399 consecutive days in office. Leaders from Australia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Maldives, Kenya, and others praised his leadership, public service, and contributions to India’s development and global standing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru with 4,399 days in office. The NDA marked 12 years in power, highlighting major infrastructure projects, governance achievements, and future political priorities

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking at the launch of the Somnath Swabhimaan Yatra in Lucknow, alleged that Jawaharlal Nehru opposed the reconstruction of the Somnath temple and discouraged President Rajendra Prasad from attending its consecration in 1951.

Jawaharlal Nehru told Congress MPs during the 1954 Lok Sabha debate on Speaker GV Mavalankar’s removal that they were not bound by any whip. He urged members to treat it as a matter of dignity of the House, not party politics

Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for claiming he would continue in the next term. He termed the remarks arrogant and said the Congress follows established procedures in selecting its Chief Minister

On trial are not individuals, but history itself — and history, time and again, has proven resilient

Congress targeted the government after it told Lok Sabha that no Jawaharlal Nehru documents were missing from PMML. Jairam Ramesh sought an apology, countering earlier claims, as the Culture Minister said no audit found missing or illegally removed records

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress in the Lok Sabha of dividing Vande Mataram under appeasement politics and overruling Mahatma Gandhi’s wishes. He cited Nehru’s letter expressing concern over Muslim sentiments and said Congress bowed to pressures that later led to Partition-era decisions

At the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas event in Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Jawaharlal Nehru prevented Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel from fully integrating Jammu and Kashmir into India, calling it a “historic mistake” that led to decades of conflict and bloodshed in the region

Andhra Pradesh GST officer Siddharthi Subhas Chandrabose was suspended for posting Amaravati flood photos on Facebook, sparking debate on administrative overreach, selective enforcement, and freedom of expression, highlighting tensions between bureaucratic discipline and democratic dissent in the Naidu government.

The Supreme Court has dissolved the marriage of a couple entangled in a bitter dowry and fraud dispute, involving a rare 1951 Rolls Royce car once ordered by Jawaharlal Nehru for the Maharani of Baroda. A Rs. 2.25 crore settlement was reached, ending all civil and criminal proceedings.

Jawaharlal Nehru inherited a broken country and built its foundations; Narendra Modi leads an era of rapid transformation and assertive nationalism

The Bandung Conference, held in 1955 and which brought together leaders from 29 Asian and African nations, remains a powerful symbol of unity, non-alignment and the collective voice of the Global South

Dr Ambedkar's legacy continues to shape modern India, with leaders and citizens alike drawing inspiration from his vision of equality, justice, and fraternity.