Muhammad Ali Jinnah

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Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar. (Photo: PTI)

'If Jinnah was made PM...': OP Rajbhar's remarks stir controversy

Rajbhar's remarks came days after his poll ally Akhilesh Yadav touted Jinnah as a freedom fighter

11 Nov 2021 12:45 PM

As Indians we do not expect that our heroes are given any space in Pakistan, and that is why I say that these reports seem strange.

When Pakistan exalts Indian heroes

Knowledge of this will confuse most Indians because our understanding is coloured by our religious nationalism.

30 Jun 2019 12:27 AM

Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha (Photo: PTI/File)

Muhammad Ali remark was a slip of tongue: Shatrughan Sinha

Sources said that not only the BJP but the Congress party is equally offended by his remark.

28 Apr 2019 5:40 AM

The actor-turned-politician's clarification came after he courted controversy for saying that 'from Mahatma Gandhi to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, all are part of Congress Parivar.' (Photo: File )

It was slip of tongue: Shatrughan Sinha clarifies his statement on Jinnah

Sinha said he wanted to take Maulana Azad's name but instead, uttered the name of Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

27 Apr 2019 3:15 PM

Alyque Padamsee (1928-2018): Farewell superman, superstar

Alyque was lovingly nicknamed “God” for his immeasurable genius in conceptualising ads that actually built huge brand reputations.

20 Nov 2018 1:24 AM

Dalai Lama said, 'My statement has created controversy. If I said something wrong I apologise.' (Photo: File/AP)

After controversy, Dalai Lama apologises for 'self-centered' remark on Nehru

Earlier, spiritual leader Dalai Lama had said it was Nehru’s selfishness that led to the partition of India.

10 Aug 2018 7:47 PM

Wadia to replace mother in plea for Jinnah House

The industrialist relied on his mother’s will dated April 16, 2009, where he was appointed as the executor.

10 Aug 2018 1:55 AM

The 83-year-old monk was addressing an event at the Goa Institute of Management in Goa’s Sankhalim town, located about 40 km from Panaji. (Photo: PTI)

Partition wouldn’t have happened if Jinnah had become PM: Dalai Lama

The Tibetan spiritual leader said he thinks Mahatma Gandhi was willing to give the prime ministership to Jinnah but Nehru refused.

08 Aug 2018 4:17 PM

A file picture of Muhammad Ali Jinnah addressing a crowd in Lahore

Hilarious and ultimately tragic lives of leaders who ruled Pak

Jinnah was convinced that he single-handedly had wrested Pakistan from the British Empire and that he alone would control its future.

20 Jul 2018 12:41 AM

BJP MP Savitri Bail Bhule says, 'Jinnah's portrait features on the walls of Lok Sabha. He should be remembered respectfully.' (Photo: ANI)

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was 'mahapurush': BJP MP Savitri Bai Phule

BJP MP Savitri Bai Phule says, 'Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a 'mahapurush (great man)' who contributed to India's freedom struggle.

11 May 2018 1:32 PM

Union home minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: PTI)

AMU V-C meets Rajnath Singh as university still on edge

Sources in the ministry of home affairs said Singh assured Mansoor of all help from the Central government in restoring normalcy in the university.

10 May 2018 2:13 AM

'Jinnah can never be an ideal figure to those who believe in the country's unity and integrity,' said Ramdev, who was in Nalanda district of Bihar to hold yoga classes. (Photo: PTI)

Muslims don't worship idols, why care about Jinnah portrait in AMU: Ramdev

Ramdev said, Muslims, who don't 'attach importance' to idols, should not worry about portraits of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

09 May 2018 11:30 AM

'Indian Muslims, in general, are patriot.' 'Only handful of people try to misguide the Muslims, however, it is not going to make any impact on Karnataka elections,' said Mishra. (Photo: File/PTI)

Jinnah's portrait symbolises partition of India, should be removed: Union minister

BJP MP Satish Gautam objected to portrait of Jinnah hanging at AMU for decades which sparked a huge row.

09 May 2018 11:27 AM

Union minister V.K. Singh (Photo: PTI/File)

Muslims insulting forefathers: V.K. Singh

A controversy has erupted over the presence of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s portrait in the AMU, with BJP leaders demanding that it be removed.

07 May 2018 12:56 AM

Aligarh Muslim University students stage a protest over Jinnah portrait issue on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Aligarh still tense, Internet services, university shut

Teaching suspended for 5 days after row over portrait of Jinnah.

05 May 2018 1:37 AM

Rapid Action Force (RAF) of the Uttar Pradesh police had been deployed at the university after students clashed with men belonging to right wing organisation who had been demanding the removal of Jinnah’s photo. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Trouble brews in Aligarh Muslim University over Jinnah's photograph

At least three students were injured in police lathicharge following protests at the prestigious Aligarh Muslim University.

02 May 2018 9:27 PM

Imran Khan claimed that people will be given the party tickets on the basis of merit and popularity in their respective constituencies. (Photo: File)

Embattled PTI chief Imran Khan says ready to take on ‘Sharif Mafia’

‘The next general election would decide the fate of youth in Pakistan.’

18 Mar 2018 5:34 PM

Friends of Kulbhushan Jadhav upset at Pakistan

The duo was allowed to interact with Jadhav, who sat across a glass screen, with the help of an intercom for 45 minutes.

28 Dec 2017 1:40 AM

Hope that Pakistan would free Kulbhushan Jadhav soon, say relatives

Jadhav met his mother and wife for only forty minutes on Monday at the Foreign Affairs Ministry building located in Islamabad.

26 Dec 2017 6:12 AM

Kulbhushan Jadhav’s (from left to right) wife, mother are being escorted by an Indian diplomat after meeting with Jadhav at foreign ministry in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Sarabjit kin dubs Jadhav meet as ‘drama, cruel joke by Pak

Kaur said she could fully understand what Jadhav’s family must be going through at this hour.

26 Dec 2017 1:26 AM

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