Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi was the first and, to date, the only female Prime Minister of India, serving from 1966 to 1977 and then again from 1980 until her assassination in 1984. A central figure in Indian politics, she was known for her strong leadership style and her role in shaping modern India. Gandhi was instrumental in implementing significant economic reforms and championing the Green Revolution, which transformed India's agricultural landscape. Her tenure was marked by controversial decisions, including the declaration of a national emergency from 1975 to 1977, during which civil liberties were curtailed. Despite facing numerous challenges, she remains a pivotal figure in Indian history and politics.
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Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her own bodyguards in 1984.
La muerte de Jameneí, un caso sin precedentes en el que un Gobierno acaba con el líder de otro país | Internacional
Spain· 2026-03-05
Indian troops stormed the Golden Temple on then-prime minister Indira Gandhi’s order.
Carney to visit Mumbai, New Delhi but not Punjab in business-focused India trip
Canada· 2026-02-24
Indira Gandhi is mentioned as having met Ziaur Rahman during his visit to Delhi in January 1980.
শেখ হাসিনার ভারতে অবস্থান ঢাকা-নয়াদিল্লি সম্পর্কে ‘বাধা’ হবে না
Bangladesh· 2026-02-17
PM Indira Gandhi spearheaded India’s first nuclear test which invited many sanctions from the West.
Opinion: Preventing a nuclear armageddon
India· 2026-02-10
Indira Gandhi was a Prime Minister of India.
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Norway· 2026-02-06
Dr. Reddy made repeated trips to meet Indira Gandhi to convince her to bring cutting-edge medical equipment to India.
Dr. Prathap C Reddy at 93: What's Next for Indian Healthcare and Preventive Medicine? | Chennai NewsIndia· 2026-02-04
Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister during the imposition of emergency in 1975.
Famed journalist, author Mark Tully passes away at 90 | World News
Jamaica· 2026-01-26
Indira Gandhi was mentioned in the context of her assassination being confirmed by the BBC.
Tributes pour in for legendary broadcaster who became BBC's 'voice of India'
United Kingdom· 2026-01-26
Indira Gandhi ordered a state of emergency that led to Tully's expulsion from India.
Mark Tully, the BBC's 'voice of India', dies aged 90United Kingdom· 2026-01-25
Shakeel Ahmad compared Rahul Gandhi's mindset to that of Indira Gandhi's Emergency mindset.
'Darpok, insecure': Former Cong leader Shakeel Ahmad's scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-24
Indira Gandhi was the former Prime Minister whose assassination led to the riots.
1984 anti-Sikh riots case: Delhi court acquits ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar | Delhi NewsIndia· 2026-01-22
Indira Gandhi Stadium is hosting the international tournament.
اولمپک کی میزبانی کے خواہشمند بھارت کا پول بیڈمنٹن ایونٹ میں کھل گیا
Pakistan· 2026-01-15
The authority of the office increased significantly during Indira Gandhi’s tenure.
PMO likely to move to Sewa Teerth complex in next one week | India NewsIndia· 2026-01-12
Indira Gandhi became the head of government in India.
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Guatemala· 2025-12-25
Indira Gandhi stated that there is no option but to fight now due to the attacks by the Pakistani Air Force.
পাকিস্তানি বাহিনী কেন ভারতের কাছে আত্মসমর্পণ করেBangladesh· 2025-12-23
Indira Gandhi is referenced as a significant figure in the context of the Liberation War.
ইতিহাসের আদার ব্যাপারী | প্রথম আলোBangladesh· 2025-12-16
Indira Gandhi was referenced in the context of her election being set aside by the Allahabad High Court in 1975.
'First Nehru, then Indira and Sonia': Amit Shah lists three instances of 'vote chori' by Congress; triggers protest | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-10
Indira Gandhi was mentioned by Amit Shah in the context of past electoral issues.
SIR row debate in Lok Sabha: Rahul Gandhi interrupts Amit Shah with 'open challenge'; gets 'I will decide' reply - watch | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-10
Indira Gandhi stayed at the hotel while participating in international events in the city.
InterContinental Genebra, um hotel histórico nas negociações de paz | Hotéis
Portugal· 2025-11-24
Indira Gandhi, the Prime Minister of India, sought to establish nuclear parity with China.
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Switzerland· 2025-11-11
Indira Gandhi proved herself by sacrificing her life, according to Pramod Tiwari.
Congress vs Congress again? Tharoor’s ‘dynasty’ remark triggers pushback; BJP joins with ‘nepo kid’ jibe | India NewsIndia· 2025-11-04
Indira Gandhi's photo was merged into a placard during a protest against Anita Anand.
Pointing gun at Anita Anand's photo: Canada ministers condemn protest outside Indian consulate, call it 'vile and unacceptable'India· 2025-11-02
Indira Gandhi is mentioned as having spoken positively of RSS.
Mallikarjun Kharge, BJP slug it out after Congress chief calls for ban on RSS | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-31
Indira Gandhi ordered a military operation at the Golden Temple to remove Sikh separatists.
প্রথম খুনি তিনটি গুলি চালিয়ে আরেক খুনিকে চিৎকার করে বললেন, ‘গুলি চালাও’Bangladesh· 2025-10-31Indira Gandhi imposed a state of emergency and suspended democracy.
তালেবান ও আরএসএস যে ইস্যুতে একBangladesh· 2025-10-15
Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards following the controversial Operation Blue Star.
'Indira Gandhi paid with her life': Chidambaram terms Operation Blue Star a mistake; calls it 'wrong way' to retrieve Golden Temple' | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-12
Indira Gandhi was mentioned as a former leader of opposition who never spoke against India abroad.
‘Indira never spoke outside’: Kiren Rijiju slams Rahul Gandhi over Colombia comments; questions Congress’s free speech usage | India NewsIndia· 2025-10-05
Fifty years ago, India-Canada relations hit their lowest point after Indira Gandhi’s government tested a nuclear bomb.
Canada and India must put economics at the heart of rapprochementCanada· 2025-10-01
Indira Gandhi's assassination was mentioned in the context of threats against Rahul Gandhi.
'Rahul Gandhi will be shot': Congress writes to Amit Shah over BJP spokesperson's remark; demands urgent action | India NewsIndia· 2025-09-28In August 1971, Mrs Indira Gandhi threw her father’s non-alignment to the winds and sought Soviet support.
Hidden watermark - Newspaper - DAWN.COMPakistan· 2025-09-25
