Forty-one years ago, on October 31, 1984, India was plunged into silence and shock as Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated outside her New Delhi residence by two of her Sikh bodyguards. Her tragic death not only marked the end of an era but also unleashed some of the darkest days in India’s post-independence history.
Tag: Indian Politics
PM Modi Unveils ₹100 Coin and Stamp Honouring RSS Centenary; Bharat Mata Features on Currency for First Time
At the centenary celebration of the RSS, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a ₹100 commemorative coin and postal stamp, marking a historic first with the depiction of Bharat Mata on Indian currency. Addressing the nation, he warned against demographic threats to unity and praised RSS’s century of national service.
C. P. Radhakrishnan Sworn In as 15th Vice-President of India
C. P. Radhakrishnan took oath as the 15th Vice-President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha on September 12, 2025. The oath was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a significant moment in Indian political history.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Holds the Longest Tenure
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (born 18 August 1959) is an Indian economist and politician. She is a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, representing Karnataka since 2016 and previously represented Andhra Pradesh from 2014 to 2016. On 31 May 2019, Nirmala Sitharaman was appointed as the finance and corporate affairs minister.
Raghav Chadha Named ‘Most Stylish Politician’ at HT City Awards 2025 – A Decade of Style and Substance
A decade after first winning the title in 2015, Raghav Chadha has once again been honoured as the ‘Most Stylish Politician’ by HT City at their 2025 awards. The AAP leader expressed heartfelt gratitude, reflecting on how his personal style continues to resonate with the public even 10 years later.
