Rajiv Gandhi

Death threat to Rahul Gandhi: Govt asks Intelligence Bureau, SPG to take maximum precautions on security

The party's Puducherry unit had received a letter threatening Rahul would be killed like his father, former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

May 09, 2016, 22:31 PM IST

Who were four Indian Prime Ministers who addressed US Congress before Modi

In what could be a proud moment for many of his followers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to speak at joint session of Congress on June 8.

Apr 28, 2016, 22:39 PM IST

Modi govt changes Indira Awaas Yojana's name; it's now Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awaas Yojana

In yet another renaming, PM Narendra Modi-led Central government has changed the name of 'Indira Awaas Yojana'.

Apr 25, 2016, 13:08 PM IST

Rajiv Gandhi would have definitely constructed the Ram Temple, says Subramanian Swamy

Swamy said he was making efforts to build a consensus over hearing of the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi case by the Supreme Court on a daily basis.

Apr 17, 2016, 18:21 PM IST

Sonia to unveil Rajiv Gandhi's life-size statue in Himachal Pradesh

Congress president Sonia Gandhi will unveil a life-size statue of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi at a newly-constructed government engineering college bearing his name later this month in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district.

Apr 08, 2016, 22:15 PM IST

Seeking solace, Rajiv Gandhi convicts turn spiritual

Convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, Sriharan and Santhan lodged in the Central prison here for nearly 25 years, have turned deeply spiritual.

Mar 16, 2016, 15:55 PM IST

'Killing Rajiv Gandhi was LTTE's biggest mistake'

The just released 549-page book is the most exhaustive account of the Norwegian-led peace process that sought to end three decades of conflict in Sri Lanka..

Mar 10, 2016, 15:59 PM IST

DMK seeks Centre's response on Rajiv Gandhi murder convicts

 DMK today sought an "immediate" response from the Centre on Tamil Nadu government's request for the release of seven life convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

Mar 09, 2016, 17:33 PM IST

Either Centre or Tamil Nadu govt should release Rajiv Gandhi's assassins: Karunanidhi

Reiterating his demand for the release of seven convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, DMK President M Karunanidhi today said either the Centre or the ruling AIADMK government should issue orders in this regard.

Mar 05, 2016, 15:43 PM IST

PM Narendra​ Modi pays back Rahul Gandhi in equal measure, slams Opposition for stalling Parliament, says it has 'inferiority complex'

 Mixing aggression, wit and barbs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday accused Congress-led Opposition of stalling Parliament because of "jealousy" and "inferiority complex" of its leadership.

Mar 03, 2016, 23:09 PM IST

Subramanian Swamy says it's disgrace to nation to seek release of Rajiv Gandhi's killers

The Jayalalitha-led government has written to the Centre to consider the release of Rajiv Gandhi's assassins languishing in a Tamil Nadu jail for over two decades.

Mar 03, 2016, 21:36 PM IST

Some people learn with age but some don’t: PM Narendra Modi's veiled attack at Rahul Gandhi - Watch

PM Narendra Modi invoked late Congress stalwarts and prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi to urge the opposition to let parliament function "peacefully and responsibly".

Mar 03, 2016, 18:20 PM IST

PM Modi quotes Rajiv Gandhi on Parliament disruptions

While talking about the disruptions going on in the Parliament over various issues, PM Narendra Modi quotes Rajiv Gandhi.

Mar 03, 2016, 16:48 PM IST

Will move as per SC order, says Rajnath Singh on Tamil Nadu's letter on Rajiv Gandhi assassins' release

The SC had on December 2, 2015 directed the Tamil Nadu government not to remit the life term of the convicts without the approval of the Centre.

Mar 03, 2016, 12:39 PM IST

Rajiv Gandhi assassins' release issue: As a son, won't voice opinion on this, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul said as a son, he would not voice his personal opinion on the issue.

Mar 03, 2016, 11:29 AM IST

Congress opposes Tamil Nadu govt's move to free Rajiv Gandhi's killers

While announcing the decision, the J Jayalalithaa government had said that it has sought the Centre's views on the move.

Mar 03, 2016, 10:32 AM IST

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: Tamil Nadu govt to remit sentence of convicts

With an eye on the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections, J Jayalalithaa-led government has decided to remit sentences of convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case and release them.

Mar 02, 2016, 20:15 PM IST

Ex-Arunachal CM Tuki likely to be disqualified under anti-defection law

Former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Nabam Tuki is likely to be disqualified as member of the state Assembly and the Congress Party under the anti-defection law.

Feb 25, 2016, 14:46 PM IST

Digvijay disagrees with President on opening of Ram Janmabhoomi site issue

Pranab Mukherjee has said in his memoir that the opening of the site was an "error of judgement" by Rajiv Gandhi.

Jan 29, 2016, 19:33 PM IST

Do you think I can manage as PM: Rajiv had asked after Indira Gandhi's death

Pranab Mukherjee in the second volume of his memoir has talked about Babri Masjid demolition and Operation Bluestar amongst other things.

Jan 28, 2016, 21:41 PM IST