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Monday, July 21, 2025
TopicIndia Gate

Topic: India Gate

After Kartavya Path, ‘Bharat Mata Dwar’? BJP Minority Morcha chief asks Modi to rename India Gate

Jamal Siddiqui praises PM for changing names of streets & places named after 'Mughal aggressors or British plunderers', says the name 'Bharat Mata Dwar' will 'instil respect' in visitors.

MBA to master sculptor — Arun Yogiraj’s journey to pulling off 28-ft Netaji statue at India Gate

The Mysuru sculptor upset his mother when he quit his corporate job in 2008, but he has completed many major commissions since then. Netaji's statue was the toughest of all.

Don’t make distinction between India’s fallen heroes. Find a fitting way to pay tribute

The entire stretch from the India Gate to the National War Memorial must be dedicated to recognise our fallen soldiers as the Amar Jawan Park.

Liberals mourning India Gate flame must also recall some dark aspects of the colonial Army

The moving of the flame seems, to some, as part of an ongoing extinguishing of the Indian Army’s heritage of secularism, decency and righteousness.

Netaji’s statue will inspire future generations as he refused to bow before British: PM Modi

Unveiling a grand hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate Sunday, Prime Minister Modi said the hologram statue will soon be replaced by a granite statue.

Rajyavardhan Rathore takes pride in great-granddad’s legacy from WWI amid ‘mercenary’ row

Rathore’s comment comes as ex-Servicemen argue over use of ‘mercenary’ for British Indian Army soldiers, after Amar Jawan Jyoti was merged with National War Memorial flame.

Amar Jawan Jyoti was lit after 1971 war. India Gate’s ‘colonial past’ is why it’s getting ‘merged’

Flame at India Gate was lit in Jan 1972 by Indira Gandhi to commemorate 1971 war. Now, it's getting 'merged' with the one at National War Memorial, which was drawn from it.

Amar Jawan Jyoti to be put out after 50 years, merged with flame at National War Memorial

Amar Jawan Jyoti was constructed as a memorial for Indian soldiers who were killed in action in 1971 Indo-Pak war. It was inaugurated by the then PM Indira Gandhi on 26 Jan 1972.

Delhi’s deserted monuments a delight for photographers now, but spell losses for vendors

All monuments under ASI have opened for visitors after almost 100 days. While 1,000-1500 people are allowed at most monuments, not more than 200 people are showing up.

Should Delhi’s Republic Day parade be held in a state capital every year?

As India celebrates its 71st Republic Day of the Constitution coming into force, many ask if this extravagant display in New Delhi is really necessary in the 21st century.

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India’s TRP ecosystem needs a reset. Time to end BARC monopoly

A ratings monopoly in India has led to lack of technological variation, resulting in sluggish systems detached from market dynamics.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.