Mahatma Gandhi
Indian independence activist (1869–1948)
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Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist, and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā, first applied to him in South Africa in 1914, is now used throughout the world.
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'India must show we stand together': Rahul urges PM Modi to call special sessionFollowing the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a special session of Parliament. Gandhi emphasised the need for India to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Bring missing files, court tells ED, halts notices to GandhisA Delhi court has deferred issuing notices to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald money-laundering case. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) sought the court's directive to hear the accused..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC pulls up LoP Rahul Gandhi for 'irresponsible' Savarkar jibe, stays summonsThe bench further asked senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Rahul Gandhi, whether he knew that even Mahatma Gandhi used words such as "your faithful servant" in his communications to the..DNA - Published | |
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj pulls a Priyanka Gandhi, flaunts 'National Herald ki loot' tote bag to target CongressBJP MP Bansuri Swaraj countered Congress's political messaging in Parliament by carrying a tote bag criticizing the Gandhis over the National Herald case. This action follows Priyanka Gandhi's previous..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Youth Congress halts train in Patna over ED chargesheet against Gandhis; BJP, Congress trade barbsIndiaTimes - Published | |
It's open & shut case, Cong workers should protest against Gandhis: PuriThe BJP has intensified its attack on the Gandhi family regarding the National Herald case, labeling it a clear instance of fraud and money laundering. BJP leader Hardeep Singh Puri asserted that..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress, BJP trade barbs over Herald caseThe Congress party is set to intensify its protests against the alleged misuse of investigative agencies by the BJP government, with a key meeting scheduled to strategize further action. These..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Repeated questions': Robert Vadra says after day 3 of ED grilling; BJP says 'no more VVIP treatment'Robert Vadra faced interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate regarding alleged irregularities in a land deal. Vadra claimed repeated questioning and a potential birthday celebration at the ED..IndiaTimes - Published | |
No one has licence to loot, Gandhis must answer charges: BJPBJP dismissed Congress's vendetta claims after the Gandhis were charged in the National Herald case, asserting that no one is above the law. Ravi Shankar Prasad urged Congress to address the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress made this ED law, now facing the heat: Akhilesh takes a swipe at Gandhis as Kharge slams BJP over National Herald caseAmidst the National Herald case controversy, Akhilesh Yadav criticized Congress, stating they are facing consequences of their own ED law. He advocated for abolishing the Enforcement Directorate,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
National Herald case: Congress workers detained over ED chargesheet against Gandhis; party cries vendetta, BJP alleges fund misuseIndiaTimes - Published | |
National Herald case: ED set to take over 700 crore of Gandhis' assetsIndiaTimes - Published | |
HC bins Rahul's plea to junk proceedings in Savarkar caseThe Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court dismissed Rahul Gandhi's plea against summons in a defamation case for his remarks against Savarkar. Gandhi had called Savarkar a 'servant of British' and was..IndiaTimes - Published | Waqf bill: Owaisi cites Gandhi, tears up copy of bill in protest; Jagdambika Pal countersLok Sabha saw a heated exchange as Asaduddin Owaisi tore the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, calling it unconstitutional and an attack on Muslims. Owaisi's actions were criticized by BJP's Jagdambika Pal. Union..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC junks plea of Gandhi's kin against Sabarmati revampIndiaTimes - Published | India receives Mahatma Gandhi-related artefacts from South AfricaExternal affairs minister S Jaishankar received historical artefacts and documents related to Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa's Phoenix Settlement Trust-Gandhi Development Trust. These items will be..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nayak nahi khalnayak hu main': RJD targets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar with another poster outside Rabri Devi's residenceRJD workers have displayed a poster outside Rabri Devi's residence in Patna, accusing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar of disrespecting women, Mahatma Gandhi, and the national anthem. The incident sparked..IndiaTimes - Published | RJD calls Bihar CM Nitish Kumar ‘Khalnayak’ in new poster outside Rabri Devi’s house over national anthem rowRJD workers have placed a poster outside former CM Rabri Devi's residence, portraying current Bihar CM Nitish Kumar as a villain for allegedly disrespecting women, Mahatma Gandhi, and the national..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Painting realises Gandhi's vision': MF Husain’s ‘Gram Yatra’ fetches record price, surprising even Christie’sIndiaTimes - Published | BJP questions Rahul's Vietnam tripsThe BJP has criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his frequent visits to Vietnam, questioning his commitment to his constituency Rae Bareli. BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad expressed concerns about..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi in Mauritius: A look back at his 1998 visit to ‘mini India’Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mauritius highlights the strong historical and cultural ties between the two nations, reinforced by a large Indian-origin population. His engagements included a..IndiaTimes - Published | Mani Shankar 'Aiyo': Congress’ all-weather disaster manMani Shankar Aiyar's controversial comments, such as the 'chaiwala' and 'neech aadmi' remarks, have repeatedly damaged the Congress party and aided Narendra Modi's political campaigns. Despite his..IndiaTimes - Published |
'How could someone who failed twice become PM?': Mani Shankar Aiyar's shocker on Rajiv GandhiBJP has targeted Congress by spotlighting Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks about former PM Rajiv Gandhi’s academic failures and questioned his competency to lead. Aiyar, a former close aide to Rajiv,..IndiaTimes - Published | Adani issue not personal matter: Rahul slams PM for remark in USRahul Gandhi criticized PM Narendra Modi for not raising the issue of Gautam Adani's indictment in the US during his meeting with President Donald Trump, emphasizing that such matters are of national..IndiaTimes - Published |
Back to the 60s? Congress mulls making district units great againIn response to prolonged political setbacks, Congress is considering decentralizing decision-making powers to district units. Leaders such as Kharge and Gandhi have suggested empowering District..IndiaTimes - Published | ‘Quite discomforting’: Indian drone body criticises Rahul for using 'Chinese drone' to target govtRahul Gandhi criticized the Indian government over its drone policies, using a banned Chinese drone, sparking backlash from industry experts. Critics argue his comments undermine India's progress, with..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Told books on Gandhi, Nehru not fit to be sold': University cancels book fairA book fair to be held at Uttarakhand's HNB Garhwal University faced cancellation allegedly due to pressure from right-wing groups. Organisers claimed the event was obstructed by ABVP citing exams and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Overlooked for yrs,' Ahmed Patel's son to stop working for CongressFaisal Patel, son of late Ahmed Patel, has decided to stop working for Congress, citing feelings of being overlooked despite his loyalty. In an emotional post, the 44-year-old stressed his father's..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Aapko toh ghar mein sunne nahi milega': PM Modi's praise, dig and shayari dedication for KhargePM Narendra Modi dedicated a shayari to Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge in Rajya Sabha, lauding his public service while also aiming a dig at him. Modi criticized the Gandhi family, recalled the..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP MP seeks privilege proceedings against Rahul for 'gibberish canards'BJP MP Nishikant Dubey requested breach of privilege proceedings against Rahul Gandhi for unverified claims in his recent Lok Sabha speech. Dubey highlighted Gandhi's allegations regarding phone..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nothing new', 'repetitive': How opposition reacted to PM Modi's Lok Sabha speechPrime Minister Narendra Modi's response in the Lok Sabha to the Motion of Thanks debate was heavily criticized by Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Shashi Tharoor, for ignoring..IndiaTimes - Published | Watch: Nitish Kumar told to stop clapping while paying tribute to Mahatma GandhiBihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inadvertently clapped during a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on Martyrs' Day, leading to an awkward moment caught on camera. The incident occurs while Kumar, alongside..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Soul of India': PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on death anniversaryLeading political figures, including President Murmu, PM Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah, gathered at Rajghat to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi on the anniversary of his assassination. Tributes..IndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court stays defamation case on Rahul for Shah remarkThe Supreme Court has temporarily stopped the trial court proceedings against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case. This case involves allegations that Gandhi made defamatory remarks about..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Deference to privacy': Congress shares why Gandhi family didn't accompany Manmohan Singh’s kin for immersion of ashesThe Congress party clarifies the absence of top leaders during the immersion of former PM Manmohan Singh's ashes, emphasizing respect for family privacy. The BJP criticizes the Gandhi family's absence...IndiaTimes - Published | No one from Gandhi family went to collect MMS remains: PuriUnion minister Hardeep Puri criticised Congress for creating controversies around the last rites of ex-PM Manmohan Singh, accusing them of disrespecting his memory and ethos. BJP members, including..IndiaTimes - Published |
Capital tribute for Manmohan Singh's last journeyDelhi gathered to bid farewell to former PM Manmohan Singh, honoring his contributions and dignity. Thousands, including the Gandhi family and political leaders, attended the funeral procession...IndiaTimes - Published | 'Raghupati Raghav' recital at Atal event stirs political row in BiharJDU criticises protests against rendition of Mahatma Gandhi's bhajan 'Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram' by folk singer Devi in Patna, sparked by objections to the line 'Ishwar Allah Tero Naam'. The singer..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Those in power pose threat to Mahatma Gandhi's legacy': Sonia at Congress meetSonia Gandhi claimed Mahatma Gandhi's legacy is under threat from those in power in Delhi, indirectly targeting the RSS and BJP. She urged Congress workers to protect Gandhi's legacy and fight the..IndiaTimes - Published | Politics heats up over 'Raghupati Raghav' bhajan at BJP event in Bihar, singer apologisesChaos erupted at a BJP event in Patna when folk singer Devi sang Mahatma Gandhi's version of 'Raghupati Raghav,' leading to protests by some audience members. Ex-Union minister Ashwini Choubey..IndiaTimes - Published |
Belagavi’s Hudali village continues to embrace Mahatma Gandhi’s values long after 75 years of independenceBelagavi will commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi's 1924 Congress session. Nearby Hudali, where Gandhi stayed in 1937, continues his teachings of self-reliance and non-violence. The..IndiaTimes - Published | Priyanka Gandhi bristles as BJP MP gifts her 'Sikh genocide' bagA BJP MP gave Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi a bag with 'Genocide of Sikhs' written on it. This happened at Parliament. The bag referred to the 1984 events. Gandhi initially accepted the bag. She later..IndiaTimes - Published |
Delhi Police crime branch to investigate Rahul caseDelhi Police's crime branch will investigate the assault case involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. A special team, led by Special Commissioner Devesh Shrivastava, will question Gandhi after a..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP MP Nishikant Dubey gives privilege notice against RahulFollowing a parliamentary scuffle, BJP MPs protested against Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of assaulting two fellow MPs. They criticized his alleged disruptive behavior and "shameful attitude." MPs..IndiaTimes - Published |
Parliament scuffle: Nagaland MP alleges Rahul made her uncomfortable; blatant lie, says CongressRajya Sabha MP Phangnon Konyak accused Rahul Gandhi of misbehavior. Konyak stated Gandhi's proximity made her uncomfortable. She lodged a complaint with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Congress..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Fabricating narrative to shield Amit Shah': Priyanka Gandhi refutes BJP's allegations against RahulCongress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended Rahul Gandhi against BJP accusations of pushing an MP, calling it a diversionary tactic from home minister Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar. She alleged..IndiaTimes - Published |
'While Congress holds bag, UP sending youth to Israel: CM Yogi's dig at PriyankaUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized Priyanka Gandhi for carrying a bag with "Palestine" written on it, highlighting that his government has sent over 5,000 youth to Israel for jobs..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Stood tall amidst pigmies': Ex-Pakistan minister lauds Priyanka Gandhi for carrying Palestine bag to ParliamentFormer Pakistani minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain praised Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi for carrying a "Palestine" bag to Parliament, drawing criticism from the BJP, who accused her of "appeasement."..IndiaTimes - Published |
Priyanka Gandhi brings 'Palestine bag' to Parliament in show of solidarity; BJP calls it 'appeasement'Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi carried a bag with "Palestine" written on it in Parliament. The bag also featured a watermelon, a symbol of Palestinian solidarity. This followed Gandhi's meeting with a..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Typical patriarchy': On Palestine bag row, Priyanka Gandhi says 'will wear what I want'Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi carried a bag with "Palestine" written on it in Parliament. The bag also featured a watermelon, a symbol of Palestinian solidarity. This followed Gandhi's meeting with a..IndiaTimes - Published |
