Ex-Indian Prime Minister An American Spy? Do You Know This PM Was Accused Of Being CIA Mole?
In the 1980s, a controversial allegation surfaced accusing the then-Indian Prime Minister, Morarji Desai, of being a CIA mole. This claim originated from a book by Seymour Hersh, an American investigative journalist, titled The Price of Power: Kissinger in the Nixon White House. Hersh alleged that Desai received payments from the CIA in exchange for information during his tenure as India's finance minister in the 1960s.
Aug 02, 2024, 21:30 PM ISTElection Facts: Story Of Deputy Prime Ministers Of India - Non-Constitutional Post, Yet 7 Leaders Held It
Despite being a non-constitutional post, the office of deputy prime minister has seen sporadic occupancy, spanning a mere decade out of the 75 years since Independence. Yet, it has been graced by seven distinguished individuals, each leaving an indelible mark on India's political landscape.
Mar 14, 2024, 18:20 PM ISTDNA: When famous singer, actor KL Saigal was born in 1904
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Apr 12, 2023, 00:06 AM ISTDNA: When former Prime Minister Morarji Desai died in 1995
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Apr 10, 2023, 23:50 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi pays homage to Morarji Desai, says ‘he made extensive efforts to make India more prosperous’
"I pay homage to our former PM Morarjibhai Desai. He is widely respected for his monumental contribution to nation-building. He made extensive efforts to make India more prosperous. He always emphasised probity in public life," PM Modi said in a tweet.
Feb 28, 2022, 10:12 AM ISTBudget 2022: Who presented the highest number of Union Budgets?
The most number of budgets were presented by former Finance Minister Morarji Desai. Desai presented the budget a total of 10 times, first between 1959 and 1963, and then again between 1967 and 1969. Notably, Desai, who was born on December 29, presented the budget on his birthday on two occasions, both during the leap years.
Jan 21, 2022, 16:10 PM ISTINKredible India: The story of 1980 Lok Sabha election - All you need to know
If the 1977 Lok Sabha election showed how voters had largely snubbed Indira Gandhi, the election in 1980 revealed how the Janata Party government had been unable to capitalise on a golden opportunity - paving the way for Indira's return.
Mar 18, 2019, 12:29 PM ISTINKredible India: The story of 1977 Lok Sabha election - All you need to know
War. Inflation. Mass protests. Emergency. These developments in the years leading up to the 1977 Lok Sabha election would see Congress ousted from power for the first time ever in independent India.
Mar 14, 2019, 09:38 AM ISTAnti-BJP parties are like Rubik's Cube, 2 sides right could mean 4 sides wrong
The Congress is too weak to be the core of anti-BJP politics, and some parties would prefer a weaker BJP.
Jan 25, 2019, 14:21 PM ISTCongress an empire that can only be ruled by single dynasty: PM Narendra Modi
Continuing his scathing attacks on the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday termed the party as "an empire" that can only be ruled by one single family. He also said that the Congress "disliked Gujarat and hated it" and so the people of Gujarat should "punish" the Congress.
Dec 04, 2017, 16:07 PM ISTIndia is what it is because of Sardar Patel: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for redrawing the Indian map after independence "to give us what it (country) is today".
Apr 17, 2017, 15:16 PM ISTPM Modi pays tribute to former PM Morarji Desai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tribute to former prime minister Morarji Desai on his 120th birth anniversary.
Feb 29, 2016, 09:37 AM ISTMorarji Desai had assured Japanese general of taking care of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's ashes
General Iwaichi Fujiwara, a Japanese military intelligence officer who had close ties with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Indian National Army, had urged the Indian government in 1979 to take care of the disposition of Bose's ashes lying in a temple in Tokyo.
Jan 23, 2016, 19:48 PM IST