Jawaharlal Nehru
Prime Minister of India from 1947 to 1964
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Jawaharlal Nehru was an Indian anti-colonial nationalist, secular humanist, social democrat, author and statesman who was a central figure in India during the middle of the 20th century. Nehru was second only to Mahatma Gandhi in leading the Indian nationalist movement in the 1930s and 1940s. Upon India's independence from Britain in 1947, he served as the country's first prime minister for 16 years. Nehru championed parliamentary democracy, secularism, science and technology during the 1950s, influencing India's arc as a modern nation. In international affairs, he is well-known as one of the Founders of the Non-aligned Movement and, concomitantly, for steering India clear of the two blocs of the Cold War. A coveted author, the books he wrote in prison, such as Letters from a Father to His Daughter (1929), An Autobiography (1936) and The Discovery of India (1946), have been read and deliberated upon around the world.
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'What would have Nehru ji written to Edwina Mountbatten that needed censoring': BJP targets CongressThe BJP has demanded the Congress party release letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to Edwina Mountbatten and others, which were allegedly withdrawn from the Nehru Memorial Library in 2008 on Sonia..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Return Nehru's letters to Edwina Mountbatten': PM Memorial writes to Rahul GandhiA Prime Minister's Museum member has appealed to Rahul Gandhi to retrieve letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru, including correspondence with Lady Mountbatten and Jayaprakash Narayan, allegedly removed..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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'PMs from Nehru to Modi sending chadar to dargah': Opposition on Ajmer rowOpposition leaders criticized the BJP and RSS for allegedly undermining the rule of law after a court admitted a plea claiming Ajmer Sharif Dargah was a Shiva temple. They questioned the government's..IndiaTimes - Published | Birsa Munda denied due in bid to glorify Nehru, descendants: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi spearheaded efforts to honor tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, inaugurating projects and criticizing past neglect of tribal contributions to..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi, Congress leaders pay tribute to Nehru on his 135th birth anniversaryIndia commemorated the 135th birth anniversary of its first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Nehru's legacy, acknowledging his contributions to India's..IndiaTimes - Published | A vintage Rolls-Royce that wrecked a royal marriageA vintage Rolls-Royce car, once owned by the Maharani of Baroda, is at the center of a dowry dispute. The car was ordered by Jawaharlal Nehru. The dispute involves the daughter of a Gwalior royal..IndiaTimes - Published |
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'Nehru, Indira, Rajiv had opposed reservation': PM Modi's sharp dig at CongressPrime Minister Narendra Modi, during a rally in Haryana, accused the Congress party of planning to abolish reservations for Dalits. He pledged to safeguard these quotas while in office. Modi criticized..IndiaTimes - Published | BJP compares Nehru's governance to Hitler, slams Congress for historical oppressionIndiaTimes - Published |
'Those having Nehruphobia should recall Nehru's role in Austria': Jairam Ramesh's dig at PM ModiIndiaTimes - Published | Indus Water Treaty team inspects dams in JammuA delegation under the Indus Water Treaty inspected two upcoming hydel power projects in Jammu’s Kishtwar. The delegation included international experts and neutral members from various countries...IndiaTimes - Published |
Pakistani delegation arrives in Jammu for Indus water treaty talksA Pakistani delegation arrived in Jammu to discuss the 1960 Indus Water Treaty signed by Jawaharlal Nehru and Ayub Khan, aiming to resolve water disputes between India and Pakistan.IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi to visit Varanasi on June 18, set to address farmersPM Modi to address farmers' conference in Varanasi on June 18, his first visit to the constituency since becoming PM for the third time. He will pray at Shri Kashi Vishwanath temple, take part in Ganga..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi takes oath for 3rd time: Politics behind the Cabinet picksNarendra Modi sworn in as PM for the third time, matching Jawaharlal Nehru's record. His larger team includes 72 members. Despite leading a coalition govt, Modi faced little difficulty in forming the..IndiaTimes - Published | Modi government 3.0: Allies get 15% of cabinet berths; upper caste numbers at a lowNarendra Modi was sworn in as prime minister for the third time, matching Jawaharlal Nehru’s record of three consecutive terms in the top office. His latest team, consisting of 71 members, is larger..IndiaTimes - Published |
Swearing-in ceremony: A 'mini-India' descends at forecourt of Rashtrapati BhavanPeople from across India gathered at Rashtrapati Bhavan to witness Narendra Modi's third consecutive term swearing-in ceremony, showcasing the country's diversity. Modi equaled Jawaharlal Nehru's feat..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi takes oath of office for historic third consecutive term, equals Jawaharlal Nehru's recordIndiaTimes - Published |
Narendra Modi takes oath as Prime Minister for the third consecutive termNarendra Modi becomes only Indian prime minister after Jawaharlal Nehru to be administered oath of office for a third consecutive term.DNA - Published | Modi does not have mandate like Nehru did: Sudip BandyopadhyayIndiaTimes - Published |
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'Indira Gandhi donated her jewellery in 1962 war...': Mallikarjun Kharge on PM Modi's 'mangalsutra jibe'Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted the contributions of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, who donated her jewellery during the 1962 India-China war, and the sacrifices made by Pandit..IndiaTimes - Published | Decisive actions forced China to back down on Doklam: Amit ShahAmit Shah assures protection of India's land from China under Modi govt. He criticizes Nehru, praises Modi's actions in Doklam, urges support for NDA, highlights financial allocations, and efforts to..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nehru said 'bye-bye' to Assam during the Chinese aggression': Amit ShahIndiaTimes - Published | 1952: Of booths, Ballots and a sense of belongingThe 1952 general elections in India, led by PM Nehru, were a pivotal moment in the nation's history. Madras, now Chennai, showcased unique electoral methods, educating on adult franchise through media...IndiaTimes - Published |
'Nehru was first PM': Kin of Bose counter Kangana RanautNetaji's family condemns Kangana Ranaut's distortion of history, asserting his role as the first PM of undivided India and Azad Hind. They reject attempts to undermine Nehru and Congress using Bose.IndiaTimes - Published | Subhas Bose was the first PM? Himanta backs Kangana's controversial claimBJP's Mandi LS candidate Kangana Ranaut, supported by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, challenges Nehru's legacy by highlighting Netaji Bose's Azad Hind govt establishment in 1943. Ranaut faces criticism..IndiaTimes - Published |
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