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Cong, AAP, Patidar leaders slam Raj Thackeray for remarks on Sardar Patel

The Congress, AAP and Patidar leaders in Gujarat have criticised Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray over his comments about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and former Prime Minister Morarji Desai. They have also demanded a ban on Thackeray's entry to Gujarat and an FIR against him. Addressing a rally in Maharashtra's Thane district on Friday, the MNS chief said when migrants from Bihar were "beaten up and driven away" in Gujarat, it did not become an issue, but a minor incident in Maharashtra became a national issue. He also referred to Morarji Desai and Sardar Patel's alleged anti-Marathi stand after independence. Over the past few weeks, MNS workers have been aggressively demanding that those living in Maharashtra learn Marathi. They have also assaulted a few shopkeepers for failing to respond in Marathi. Gujarat Congress' newly appointed president Amit Chavda on Sunday said making a statement against Sardar Saheb was akin to throwing dust in front of the sun. If you

Cong, AAP, Patidar leaders slam Raj Thackeray for remarks on Sardar Patel
Updated On : 21 Jul 2025 | 8:42 AM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman set to script history today with 8th straight Budget

Nirmala Sitharaman became India's first full-time woman Finance Minister in 2019 after PM Modi's re-election. Since then, she has presented seven Union Budgets, including the 2024 interim one

Nirmala Sitharaman set to script history today with 8th straight Budget
Updated On : 01 Feb 2025 | 9:54 AM IST

Budget news: A look at landmark Union Budget announcements in the past

From the introduction of wealth tax to economic liberalisation to privatisation, here is a look back at landmark Union Budgets

Budget news: A look at landmark Union Budget announcements in the past
Updated On : 23 Jul 2024 | 10:51 AM IST

Budget 2024: Sitharaman tables sixth budget, equals Morarji Desai's record

Budget 2024: This year's budget is an interim one, where the government only seeks advance grants to meet the country's expenditure till a new government takes charge after the Lok Sabha elections

Budget 2024: Sitharaman tables sixth budget, equals Morarji Desai's record
Updated On : 01 Feb 2024 | 11:12 AM IST

PM Modi pays homage to former PM Morarji Desai on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to Morarji Desai on his birth anniversary, saying the former prime minister made extensive efforts to make India more prosperous.

PM Modi pays homage to former PM Morarji Desai on his birth anniversary
Updated On : 28 Feb 2022 | 10:41 AM IST

PM pays tribute to Morarji Desai, says he worked tirelessly for development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former prime minister Morarji Desai on his birth anniversary, saying he was known for his impeccable integrity and unwavering commitment to democracy.

PM pays tribute to Morarji Desai, says he worked tirelessly for development
Updated On : 28 Feb 2021 | 4:26 PM IST

India needs economists to usher in reforms

We have a government with an extremely weak economic team advising a PM who hardly pays attention to their thoughts, writes Jayanta Roy

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Updated On : 16 Dec 2020 | 10:39 PM IST

Morarji Desai used to consume Cow's urine for medicinal benefits: Choubey

Our former prime minister Morarji Desai ji himself used to drink cow's urine. There is a need to do research on cow urine."

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Updated On : 08 Sep 2019 | 1:31 PM IST

When Morarji Desai met Chinese PM & Natwar Singh called it 'disaster meet'

Singh also reproduces the typewritten note that was sent in 1979 ahead of the Commonwealth Summit in Lusaka

When Morarji Desai met Chinese PM & Natwar Singh called it 'disaster meet'
Updated On : 22 Sep 2018 | 8:04 PM IST