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The once diffident Indira Gandhi wielded power with a toughness that intimidated even her contemporaries, but her gentle smile could warm the coldest hearts. Her legacy, though clouded by instability, remains unmatched over 30 years after her death.


Indira Gandhi with Sonia, Priyanka and Rahul at her home on 1, Safdarjung road in 1970.<br><br>

Mummy's saviour with Rajiv Gandhi at the Congress session in Delhi, 1981.<br>

Mrs Gandhi being greeted by senior Congressmen like Sitaram Kesri (middle), who went on to become the Congress president, 1996.<br><br>

Victorious Indira Gandhi after Janata party lost the general election, 1980.<br>

Mrs Gandhi enjoys time out with folk dancers at Teen Murti House, 1972.<br><br>

Mrs Gandhi needing something difficult to be delivered by President V. V. Giri, 1970.<br>

She sits in protest on her lawn after losing the elections, 1977.<br>

Sanjay Gandhi rubbing colour on a senior Congressman's face while Indira Gandhi looks on, 1978.<br>

Gandhi at a political rally in Amethi, 1977.<br>

India Today 40th anniversary: The Indira Gandhi Era - India Today

India Today 40th anniversary: The Indira Gandhi Era

Skoda Auto India has launched the updated 2026 Kodiaq SUV in three variants, adding ADAS and new features, with prices starting from Rs 36.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

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2026 Skoda Kodiaq launched at Rs 36.99 lakh, gets ADAS

A brick fell on the 14-year-old boy while he was returning home from school. He died after battling for life for 11 days.

Tanish Kaushal, 14, suffered a fatal head injury after a brick fell on him from the seventh floor.

Shimla teen dies after brick from under-construction building falls on his head

The trailer of Desi Bling promises glamour, luxury and plenty of drama inside Dubai’s elite Indian social circle. Actors Karan Kundrra and Tejasswi Prakash's relationship take centre stage in the show, which is set to premiere on Netflix this month.

Desi Bling trailer

Desi Bling trailer: Tejasswi-Karan caught in Dubai’s high-society drama

Who knew a Chikankari gown could look this fabulous until Amit Aggarwal and Priyanka Chopra turned a two-decade-old saree into a dreamy couture masterpiece.

Priyanka Chopra stuns in a Chikankari gown | Photo: Instagram

Priyanka Chopra just made a 20-year-old Chikankari saree cool again

The BRICS Foreign Ministers’ meeting will serve as a precursor to the 18th BRICS Summit scheduled in New Delhi this September, where leaders of major emerging economies are expected to meet amid rising geopolitical tensions and growing global uncertainty.

Iran's Minister of External Affairs Syed Abbas Araghchi

Syed Abbas Araghchi

Iran Foreign Minister to visit India this week amid Gulf war, BRICS meet on agenda

TVK leader C Joseph Vijay on Sunday took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu amid a sea of supporters, his friends and family, and several political leaders. Eight other TVK leaders were sworn in besides him, as ministers in the new government. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also attended the ceremony. The TVK managed to secure the Governor's nod to form the government after the Congress, the CPI, the CPI(M), the VCK, and IUML extended their support to the Vijay-led party for a colaition government.

Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister

Video: Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM amid loud cheers and chants

Newly sworn in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay shared a headline-grabbing selfie moment with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi shortly after taking oath in Chennai, adding a viral political-pop culture touch to the historic ceremony.

Rahul Gandhi, Joseph VijayRahul Gandhi, Joseph Vijay

Watch: Vijay celebrates Tamil Nadu CM oath with Rahul Gandhi selfie moment

The political landscape of West Bengal witnesses a major transition as the newly appointed Chief Minister takes the oath of office and secrecy.

New West Bengal Chief Minister Takes Oath

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as Bengal CM after BJP’s historic mandate in polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hugged and honoured 98-year-old Makhanlal Sarkar, one of the earliest and senior most members of the BJP. The scene unfolded on the stage ahead of Suvendu Adhikari's swearing-in as West Bengal's Chief Minister in Kolkata. PM Modi also touched Sarkar's feet and presented a shawl to him as a mark of respect. In 1952, Sarkar was arrested in Kashmir while he was accompanying Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee as the latter was marching to hoist the tricolour there. BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya described the elderly party leader as "one of the earliest grassroots figures associated with the nationalist movement in post-Independence India."

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Video: PM Modi hugs, touches feet of 98-year-old BJP veteran in Bengal

Yogi Adityanath on Saturday presented a saffron gamcha to Suvendu Adhikari, shortly after the latter took oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal. The crowd also erupted into a loud cheer as the scene unfolded at the swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata. This was at least the second such instance in recent weeks when the duo's bonhomie was witnessed publicly. Earlier, during the election campaign in the state, a powerful scene was witnessed when Adhikari bowed down at the feet of the UP Chief Minister as a mark of respect.

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India Today 40th anniversary: The Indira Gandhi Era

The once diffident Indira Gandhi wielded power with a toughness that intimidated even her contemporaries, but her gentle smile could warm the coldest hearts. Her legacy, though clouded by instability, remains unmatched over 30 years after her death.

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