Topic: Gandhi Jayanti
Why RSS thinks it is the true heir of Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy
RSS believes Gandhi and one of its defining pracharaks, Deendayal Upadhyaya had much in common, from sharing philosophies, being charismatic to despising politics.
611 prisoners released on Gandhi Jayanti under special remission plan
The Centre had in 2018 decided to release more than 2,000 prisoners of a special category in phases under the remission plan. So far, 2,035 have been released.
Indian cricket ‘worse than 5 years ago’ — Boria Majumdar & Gandhi the ‘tolerant Hindu’
The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.
Gandhi surrendered to extremist and jihadi elements among Muslims: RSS leader Vaidya
In an article in Organiser, Manmohan Vaidya writes RSS always admired Gandhi but 'disagreed' with his 'surrender' to the 'extremist and Jihadi elements'.
The Nobel omission, and TV news’ ‘spinning tribute’ for Gandhi
The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.
Is Modi govt being practical by deciding to curb single-use plastic instead of complete ban?
After his Swachh Bharat initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi now wants to curb single-use plastic in a phased manner and eventually eliminate it by 2022.
Why single-use plastic ban missed Gandhi Jayanti date
Instead of bringing in a policy decision, Modi govt now wants a public movement to end use of single-use plastic.
Uncanny chill between BJP & Congress, political barbs mark Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Congress president Rahul Gandhi did not acknowledge each other at the Parliament Hall.
Sonia says those who think they’re ‘supreme’ won’t understand Mahatma Gandhi’s sacrifice
Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi said India and Mahatma Gandhi are synonymous, and critiqued people who "want RSS to be synonymous with India".
Bono’s Gandhi connect, Giriraj’s Gandhi attack on Rahul Gandhi & Kejriwal cleans Delhi air
The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.
Why even herd immunity may not fully protect us from coronavirus
Herd immunity might be a temporary state of affairs. The coronavirus-induced economic & social changes may induce a rotation of potential superspreaders.
Dubai businesses start growing again for the first time after coronavirus struck
Businesses in Dubai are benefiting from lifting of lockdown restrictions, with foreign visitors allowed to enter. However, a weaker outlook hasn't stopped job losses.
Defence
Defence Ministry clears purchase of indigenous basic trainer aircraft, upgrade of Israeli UAVs
HAL acquisition among projects worth Rs 8,722.38 crore to be cleared. The upgrade of Israeli Heron UAVs will include arming them, a need being pushed due to stand-off with China.
Modi redefined secularism with Ram Mandir as Hindu voters were fed up of Sonia-Left version
Assumptions that Indian secularism died with Ram Mandir bhoomi pujan are bunk. It is enshrined in the Constitution, and is worth preserving.