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Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. (Photo: AFP)

Indian PM’s killers need no sympathy

The conundrum remains alive nearly three decades after Rajiv met his ghastly end in Tamil Nadu.

11 May 2019 12:43 AM

The former Union minister also hit out at Modi over his comments that there was no evidence of cross-border actions under the previous UPA government. (Photo: File)

Modi's lie on INS Viraat blown away by Navy officers: Chidambaram

Modi had accused late Rajiv Gandhi of using Indian Navy warship INS Viraat as a 'private taxi' by having a 'family holiday'.

10 May 2019 3:31 PM

'I acknowledged the pain of my Sikh brothers and sisters during difficult times in 1984 and deeply feel for the atrocities that happened,' Pitroda said. (Photo: File)

BJP twisting my words on anti-Sikh riots to hide their failures: Pitroda

He went on to say that BJP is attacking Congress with such 'lies' as has no vision to take India forward.

10 May 2019 2:19 PM

'It is a matter of disgrace that the Congress Party has no remorse over the Sikh killings of 1984,' he added. (Photo: File)

Will Rahul oust 'Guru' Sam Pitroda for his 1984 remark: Jaitley

'Pitroda's 'Hua to Hua' reaction to 1984 Sikh killings is reflective of lack of remorse on part of Congress,' he wrote.

10 May 2019 1:00 PM

Former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. (Photo: PTI/File)

BJP sharpens attack on Rajiv Gandhi

BJP links former PM with Sikh genocide; Jaitley claims Gandhis misused Naval assets.

10 May 2019 5:41 AM

Top Navy officers dismiss charges against Rajiv Gandhi

INS Viraat was commissioned into the Navy in 1987. After nearly 30 years of service, it was decommissioned in 2016.

10 May 2019 1:01 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: File)

Dead or living: Whose report are we seeking?

Many among the minorities, especially Muslims, live in a state of insecurity and fear in the wake of lynchings in the name of protecting the cow.

10 May 2019 12:04 AM

Congress spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi. (Photo: ANI twitter)

'Bahut Jhooth Party': Congress dubs BJP over Rahul Gandhi citizenship row

The Congress leader claimed that the BJP is spreading lies as it foresees defeat in the election.

09 May 2019 8:30 PM

Navy veterans have mixed responses to Modi's "INS Viraat" charge

Modi said the former PM Rajiv Gandhi used INS Viraat as a private taxi and his in-laws were onboard the aircraft carrier.

09 May 2019 6:35 PM

'Rajiv Gandhi wasn't involved in 1984 riots', says Sheila Dikshit

'Why would Rajiv Gandhi do that? His mother had been killed, why would he instruct?', says Sheila

09 May 2019 5:01 PM

Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala cited a media report to attack the prime minister. (Photo: PTI)

You have made IAF jets your 'own taxi': Congress to Modi

The BJP paid Rs 744 for a 'H/P Balangir-H/P Patharchera' trip by Modi on January 15, 2019,' the report said.

09 May 2019 3:02 PM

SC endorses Tamil Nadu govt decision to prematurely release Rajiv killers

SC found no merit in the plea that was filed by relatives of those who had died with Rajiv Gandhi in Sriperumbudur in 1991.

09 May 2019 11:32 AM

Prasad also rebutted the Prime Minister's statement that Gandhi had 'died due to corruption allegations.' (Photo: ANI)

'Should not have spoken like that against Rajiv Gandhi': BJP leader slams PM

'Allegations against him in the Bofors scam are not acceptable. It was unnecessary to take his name,' said Prasad.

09 May 2019 9:06 AM

BJP to up Rajiv attacks on 1984 Sikh riots, Bhopal gas

Delhi, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh go to polls in the sixth phase of Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 12.

09 May 2019 1:22 AM

Kashyap wrote that Prime Minister must be directed not to make such remarks against the late leader. (Photo: Twitter | Deepak Singh)

Amethi man writes letter in blood to EC on Modi's anti-Rajiv remarks

The man has been identified as Manoj Kashyap wrote that he was ‘traumatised’ by the statements made by PM Modi against Rajiv Gandhi.

08 May 2019 1:06 PM

'The irony is Narendra Modi talks about protecting Hindu beliefs and rights and breaks temples. I condemn his acts,' Nirupam said. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: 'Modi is modern-day Aurangzeb,' says Nirupam

He also said that the day former PM Rajiv Gandhi's name was taken, BJP leader Smriti Irani's loss from Amethi was ascertained.

08 May 2019 10:57 AM

On May 6, a delegation of senior Congress leaders including Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Rajiv Shukla and Salman Khurshid had met officials of the Election Commission and apprised the poll panel of their objection to the statement made by Prime Minister Modi against former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. (Photo: File)

Bhrashtachari No 1: EC gives clean chit to PM over his remark on Rajiv Gandhi

Modi had hit out at Rahul, saying: 'Your father was termed 'Mr Clean' by his courtiers, but his life ended as 'Bhrashtachari No 1.'

08 May 2019 8:07 AM

Shah calls Modi 'Arjuna' to counter Priyanka's 'Duryodhana' remark on PM

He also defended PM for his attacking comments on former PM Rajiv Gandhi which has triggered a massive controversy in the political theatre.

07 May 2019 7:09 PM

'PM Modi did his best to debase and defile it but truth prevails. We shall overcome,' he added. (Photo: ANI)

Countdown has begun for Modi, 5 horrible years to end: Salman Khurshid

'Indian democracy and freedom of conscience are confronting toxic mix of state and non-state actors,' Khurshid said.

07 May 2019 12:53 PM

'Rajiv ji's contribution for the nation proved to be a milestone,' Baghel said. (Photo: File)

PM has lost mental balance, C'garh CM on Rajiv Gandhi corrupt remark

On May 4, PM Modi attacked Rahul Gandhi, accused the latter's father, former PM Rajiv Gandhi, of being corrupt.

07 May 2019 8:21 AM

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