Rajiv Gandhi

Rajiv Gandhi

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Rajiv Gandhi was an Indian politician and the 6th Prime Minister of India, serving from 1984 to 1989. He was the youngest Prime Minister in Indian history and is remembered for his efforts to modernize India's economy and technology sector, as well as for his controversial decisions during his tenure.

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Rajiv Gandhi initiated a three stage Action Plan to the UN for total nuclear disarmament.

Opinion: Preventing a nuclear armageddon
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-02-10
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Rajiv Gandhi was a Prime Minister of India.

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Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-02-06
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Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated in 1991, an event covered by Mark Tully.

Famed journalist, author Mark Tully passes away at 90 | World News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-01-26
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Former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi expressed his trust in the BBC for confirming significant news.

Tributes pour in for legendary broadcaster who became BBC's 'voice of India'
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-26
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Rahul Gandhi's father, former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, was assassinated in Tamil Nadu in 1991.

New 'Thalaiva': Congress 'rebrands' Rahul Gandhi for Tamil Nadu election outreach - no more 'Jannayak'? | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-13
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Rajiv Gandhi is referenced in the context of the National Aviation University named after him.

ভারতে কেন উড়োজাহাজভাড়া এত বেশি, মোদির ‘উড়ান’ কি তাহলে ফাঁপা বুলি
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-12-03
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Rajiv Gandhi's government enacted the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act, 1986, following the Supreme Court's ruling in Shah Bano's case.

‘Haq’ movie row: Madhya Pradesh HC junks plea by Shah Bano Begum’s daughter against Emraan Hashmi-starrer; finds no merit | Indore News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-11-06
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Rajiv Gandhi was instrumental in bringing Amitabh Bachchan into politics.

کونسی بات امیتابھ اور قادر خان کے درمیان فاصلے کا باعث بنی تھی؟
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-10-22
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In the late 1980s, outreach by then-Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi ushered in a period of relative calm.

India’s strategic balancing act - Stabroek News
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-10-08
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Rajiv Gandhi's assassination was referenced alongside the threats against Rahul Gandhi.

'Rahul Gandhi will be shot': Congress writes to Amit Shah over BJP spokesperson's remark; demands urgent action | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-09-28
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Rajiv Gandhi was the Indian PM who met with Gen Zia during a cricket match to discuss political tensions.

SMOKERS’ CORNER: POLITICS OF THE PITCH - Newspaper
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-09-21
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Rajiv Gandhi personally congratulated Madhukar Zinde for his achievements in law enforcement.

কুখ্যাত সেই ‘বিকিনি কিলার’কে নিয়ে একের পর এক সিনেমা-সিরিজ...
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-09-13
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Rajiv Gandhi had a widely cheered rendezvous with Benazir Bhutto in Pakistan.

On a wing and a prayer - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-19
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Priyanka Gandhi is the daughter of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

سرکار بزدل ہے، پریانکا گاندھی
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-11
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Rajiv Gandhi was the former prime minister of India who was assassinated in 1991.

Assassination Of Rajiv Gandhi: Arrests in Chennai, shootout in Bengaluru: The chase to get Rajiv Gandhi’s killers
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-07-09
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Rajiv Gandhi officially recognized Tibet as part of China in 1988.

keine Position in Streit um Nachfolge des Dalai Lama
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-07
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Rajiv Gandhi was Indira Gandhi's son and was sworn in as prime minister after her assassination.

Indira Gandhi's final moments through the eyes of a pioneering woman doctor
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-29
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Dubey alleged that then US President Ronald Reagan had dictated the agenda of talks between New Delhi and Islamabad during Rajiv Gandhi's tenure.

'Signed under pressure': BJP MP cites declassified letter to Rajiv Gandhi from former US President Ronald Reagan questioning nuclear pact | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-05-29
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Rajiv Gandhi asked for help from US President Ronald Reagan in negotiating with Pakistan.

Rajiv Gandhi asked US for help? BJP MP cites declassified letter from ex-US President | India News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-05-28
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Rajiv Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India during the time of the Indo-Lanka Accord.

පළාත් සභා රටට අවශ්‍යද? - Lankadeepa Online
ලංකාදීප (Lankadeepa)·Sri LankaSri Lanka· 2025-05-27
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The article discusses the impact of Rajiv Gandhi's assassination on India's internal and foreign policies.

রাজীব গান্ধী হত্যা: পারিবারিক শাসনের অবসান ও বিজেপির উত্থান
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-05-21
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