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Syama Prasad Mookerjee: ‘Patriot’ or collaborator of British Rulers & Muslim League?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrating victory in West Bengal assembly elections at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi (May 4, 2026), stated that “the soul of Syama Prasad Mookerjee must be at peace today”. Earlier too Modi had described him "a statesman, thinker and a patriot who devoted his life towards strengthening national integration". 

SC: India is a secular country; PIL for RTE Act implementation should benefit members of all weaker sections

Petitioners will file the amended PIL so as to ensure that the RTE benefits are not limited to one particular section

Senior journalist Sreenivasan Jain resigns from NDTV

Jain's resignation comes months after former senior NDTV Hindi journalist Ravish Kumar resigned from his post in November.

‘Vice’ Journalist Angad Singh Blacklisted, Showed India in ‘Negative Manner’: Centre to Delhi HC

According to the Union government, Singh's documentary, 'India Burning', portrayed India in a "negative manner". He was deported from Delhi to New York in August last year.

Why did Tipu Sultan have a Hindu god’s name on his ring

The ring is known to have been found on Tipu Sultan when he passed away

Bengaluru: Nearly 80 percent students demand eggs in mid-day meal, finds opinion poll

After the circular released by the Commissioner of Education Department of Karnataka, opinion was sought from the students on whether they want egg, peanut bar or banana as the protein source in their mid-day meals.

Karnataka: Anganwadi Workers Demand to be Classified as Teachers

Thousands of workers affiliated with CITU on strike since January 23; Workers are classified as ‘activists’ and paid honorariums instead of salaries currently

NBDSA: Complaint filed against Times Now’s inciteful ‘Ram mandir’ show

The debate show saw four speakers of extremist views denigrating each other’s religions over and over again, resulting in a scuffle

Netaji’s Secular Outlook, and Why He was Disappointed With Jinnah, Savarkar

Bose's approach to history discarded the religious approach, therefore, it is important to revisit his worldview rooted in our composite culture.

Celebrating the Republic @ 74!

Image: AFPAt a recent press conference held in Delhi...

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