On October 31, 1984, the world mourned the sudden and violent end to Indira Gandhi's life. Just a day before her assassination, she had prophetically expressed her fear of a violent end while addressing a public gathering. Despite the risks, she proudly dedicated her life to serving her people. However, the next morning, just as she was going about her packed schedule, she was suddenly shot by two of her bodyguards.
After winning the first test match against Bangladesh, Team India is ready to take on the Bangla Tigers at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The Indian team departed for Delhi from Indira Gandhi International Airport, where they were greeted by enthusiastic fans. Hardik Pandya's explosive performance in the first T20I was evident as he sat on the front seat of the team bus. The Indian bowling attack, led by Varun Chakravarthy and debutant Mayank Yadav, ensured a comfortable victory for the home team. With the series already in their bag, Team India is motivated to continue their winning streak in the upcoming match in Delhi.
The Congress party in Maharashtra has launched 'Shakti Abhiyan', a campaign to empower women across the state. State president Nana Patole highlighted the positive response received by the Indira Gandhi Fellowship programme, under which the campaign was started a year ago. The campaign will be conducted at various levels and aims to bring women's leadership to the forefront. Patole also criticized the Modi government for not implementing the women's reservation bill, while assuring that the Congress will do so when in power.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has suggested 13 changes to be made to Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film 'Emergency', which has been surrounded by controversies. The actor-politician has stated that she will not make any cuts to the film, while the CBFC has deemed certain scenes unsuitable for children under 12. The film's co-producer Zee Entertainment Limited has accused the CBFC of illegally withholding certification, while the Bombay High Court has criticized the board for not taking a stance.
In a public event in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi sparked controversy by stating that secularism is not an Indian concept but a European one. He also criticized former prime minister Indira Gandhi for introducing the concept into the Constitution in 1976. His statements have met with sharp criticism from senior Congress leaders P Chidambaram and Manickam Tagore, who called out the governor's misconceptions and urged him to practice restraint in his statements as a constitutional functionary.
In an interview, Kangana Ranaut revealed her unsuccessful attempts at learning how to drive, admitting that she and Deepika Padukone went to the same driving school. Despite initially giving up after early mishaps, Kangana was motivated to try again after seeing Deepika drive her car at an event. However, her second attempt also ended in disaster as she accidentally slammed her car into a police jeep. Currently, Kangana is busy promoting her upcoming film 'Emergency' where she plays the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Ahead of the release of her film "Emergency," Kangana Ranaut took to social media to share a video of individuals threatening her life. The actress-politician seeks the help of police in Himachal, Maharashtra, and Punjab. The film's release has already sparked controversies, with the SGPC and Akal Takht calling for a ban. "Emergency" is a biographical political drama that focuses on the Indian Emergency and stars Ranaut as former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
A Delhi court has ordered the city police to immediately restore security for the four women wrestlers who have accused former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment. This comes after the Resident Doctors' Association of Delhi AIIMS, RML Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College, and Indira Gandhi Hospital called off their 11-day strike following the Supreme Court's intervention to provide security to healthcare workers across the country. The court also directed the DCP, New Delhi to submit a detailed report on the withdrawal of security from the wrestlers, whose testimony is due on August 23.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has surpassed his predecessor, Manmohan Singh, by hoisting the national flag for the 11th time from the Red Fort. This puts Modi at the third spot for the most number of times the tricolour has been hoisted by a prime minister, behind Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. Only two prime ministers, Gulzarilal Nanda and Chandra Shekhar, did not get a chance to hoist the flag during their brief terms in office.
On India's 78th Independence Day, discussions about the neighbouring country Bangladesh have been reignited as the massive political upheaval in the country has resulted in persecution of Hindus. The current situation is reminiscent of the 1971 'Liberation War' that gave rise to tensions between India and Pakistan, and ultimately led to the formation of Bangladesh. Former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had played a crucial role in the war by supporting the 'Mukti Bahini' and providing refuge to Hindu refugees from Bangladesh. While India and Bangladesh have always maintained a strong relationship, the recent turmoil has caused concern for the minority community in both countries.