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BJP Passes Resolution to Protect 'Vande Mataram' Legacy
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesndtv5d ago3 sources

BJP Passes Resolution to Protect 'Vande Mataram' Legacy

The BJP passed a 10-point resolution to protect the honor and legacy of 'Vande Mataram,' condemning the Congress party's decision to sing only two stanzas of the song. The resolution emphasized that there would be no compromise on the national song and cited Mahatma Gandhi's view of it as an 'anti-imperialist cry.'

Kharge Challenges BJP Over Vande Mataram Controversy
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-times9d ago2 sources

Kharge Challenges BJP Over Vande Mataram Controversy

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has responded to the BJP regarding the 'Vande Mataram' controversy, daring them to file cases against historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru. Kharge's remarks come amidst a dispute over the singing of the national song.

Leo Tolstoy's Quote on Personal Evolution and Societal Change
OpinionTimes of India28d ago

Leo Tolstoy's Quote on Personal Evolution and Societal Change

Leo Tolstoy's quote, 'Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one...', emphasizes that true societal change stems from individual self-improvement. This philosophy has influenced prominent leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.

Culturehindustan-times2mo ago

AI-Powered Mahatma Gandhi Avatar Answers Questions at Museum

A life-size 3D avatar of Mahatma Gandhi, powered by AI, is now live at the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, answering visitors' questions in Gandhi’s own voice based on his documented speeches and writings. The avatar stated Gandhi was against Partition but made no comment on his assassin.

Indian High Court Jails University Officials for Contempt
Politicsindian-express3mo ago

Indian High Court Jails University Officials for Contempt

An Indian High Court has found the Vice-Chancellor and Registrar of GNDU guilty of contempt, sentencing them to one month in jail. The court invoked Mahatma Gandhi in its ruling, calling the officials' actions a 'slap upon face of judiciary'.

CAG Flags Lapses in Kerala MGNREGS Implementation
Politicsindian-express6mo ago

CAG Flags Lapses in Kerala MGNREGS Implementation

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has identified significant issues in Kerala's implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), citing poor planning, low asset creation, and declining work demand.

India Prepares for Independence Day Amidst Historical Reflections
Politicshindustan-timesindian-express12d ago2 sources

India Prepares for Independence Day Amidst Historical Reflections

India is on high alert with extensive security measures in Delhi for its Independence Day celebrations, while also reflecting on how major cities like Delhi, Lahore, Calcutta, and Karachi experienced freedom in 1947. The occasion also brings historical insights into figures like Mahatma Gandhi's whereabouts on August 15, 1947.

India's VB-G RAM G Act Replaces MGNREGA, Bringing Key Changes
Politicsndtv1mo ago

India's VB-G RAM G Act Replaces MGNREGA, Bringing Key Changes

The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G Act, has come into effect across India from July 1, replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and introducing five significant changes, including state-wise wage adjustments.