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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
TopicIndian Prime Ministers

Topic: Indian Prime Ministers

What Indira Gandhi said in her first speech as PM, 60 years ago

On 26 January 1966, Indira Gandhi delivered a speech that was broadcast over All India Radio. This was her first address to the nation after becoming India’s first woman prime minister.

Scenes at BJP HQ after Bihar smash hit: An unfurled ‘gamcha’ & Modi’s roar—’garda uda diya’

The NDA registered a historic win in Bihar polls Friday. Several BJP leaders gathered at party headquarters in Delhi for the celebrations.

5 reasons Indira Gandhi is the most popular of India’s former prime ministers

Gandhi’s attraction lies in her being seen as a highly polarising figure who attracts strong emotional responses. Even those who loathe her love to tell anecdotes about her life.

Nuclear deal to Sharm el-Sheikh statement & FDI, Manmohan Singh’s relationship with Congress was fraught

Singh’s outlook on economic & political matters was often at odds with Congress. There were instances when he initially found himself isolated, only for the party to fall in line later.

PM Modi highlights ‘world’s first dockyard’ Lothal’s significance in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

At the site of the dockyard belonging to the Harappan times, a National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) will be built, showcasing India's 5,000-year-old maritime history.

Modi’s visit to Guyana aims to bolster ties in region once known as US’s backyard but now China’s den

Guyana 3rd South American country & 1st from Caribbean Community (CARICOM) that Modi's visited since first assuming power in 2014. It's the 1st visit by an Indian leader since 1968.

‘India, Kenya great friends’ — snapshots of Kenyan President’s ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Murmu, PM Modi and Union cabinet ministers were present for the ceremonial welcome, along with cabinet secretary and Chief of the Air Staff.

Ode to freedom fighters, youth connect & soil of India — glimpses of Modi govt’s Amrit Kalash event

PM Narendra Modi leads 'Panch Pran' pledge for country's development at Delhi's Kartavya Path event, marking the culmination of the yatra, part of the 'Meri Maati Mera Desh' campaign.

Talks on bilateral ties, G7 invitation — When Japan PM Kishida met Modi at Hyderabad House

Modi also spoke to his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida about the G20 Summit to be hosted by New Delhi later this year. This is Kishida's 2nd India visit as Japan's PM.

India’s shortest-serving PM Gulzarilal Nanda spurned Congress, wanted no part in ‘power game’

Nanda's anti-corruption stance remained unhinged-a trait that is hardly considered expedient in politics. He became the target of many Congress members.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.