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Jawaharlal Nehru
Pundit Jwaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India and a leading figure in the indian indepence struggle and the process of political development in the country post independence. Home tutored and then later having finished his education in law from England, Nehru on returning to India had enrolled himself as an advocate at the Allahabad High Court. However, his career in law was shortlived and he soon got extensively involved in the independence movement. As president of the Indian National Congress, Nehru had called for complete independence from the British Raj in 1929. As prime minister of independent India, Nehru had initiated socio-economic policies of the idealistic socialist kind. The Nehruvian model of development came under a lot of criticism from opposition parties in years after his death. During his prime ministerial tenure, Nehru mentored his daughter Indira Gandhi in political affairs. She went on to be elected as the prime minister in 1957. Nehru was also a prolific writer and orator and authored books like 'The Discovery of India' and 'Glimpses of the World History'.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU NEWS
Days after Nehru Archive goes online, Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library launches digital archives
November 30, 2025 12:30 pm
The Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) houses one of the world’s largest collections of rare archival materials, comprising over 25 million documents belonging to more than 1,300 individuals and organisations.
Jawaharlal Nehru created a chronic wound in J&K through Article 370: JP Nadda
November 29, 2025 5:57 pm
Speaking in Vadodara on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations, BJP chief J P Nadda said only PM Narendra Modi had ensured that Patel “got his rightful due”.
From the Nehru archive: 'Vande Mataram not feasible as national anthem as its tune doesn't suit orchestral or band rendering'
November 24, 2025 12:13 pm
A letter to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on Vande Mataram vs Jana Gana Mana to an emotional speech on Kashmir – these are among thousands of pages and documents uploaded as part of 100-volume archive that is available online for free
Nehru archives launched, Rahul Gandhi says his words remain a powerful compass
November 22, 2025 4:32 am
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also hailed the development. “Facts are facts and will not disappear on account of your likes – Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
JNMF unveils Nehru Archive; 100-volume ‘Selected Works’ goes online in first phase
November 21, 2025 10:07 am
The 100 volumes of ‘The Selected Works of Jawaharlal Nehru’ were put together by the JNMF over the last 50 years.
PM Modi offers tributes to Jawaharlal Nehru on birth anniversary
November 14, 2025 10:03 am
Born on this day in 1889 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, Nehru was a prominent leader of India’s freedom struggle and went on to become the nation’s first prime minister.
Manoj Jha writes: What Jawaharlal Nehru would say about his India, then and now
November 14, 2025 7:17 am
We tried to make democracy mean something more than majority rule. We tried to make it mean dignity, fairness, opportunity. That is the inheritance PM Modi received. That is the trust you must preserve
Nehru believed children shape the future. His political dynasty highlights tension between inherited power, earned place
November 14, 2025 6:34 am
The issue is not that a politician’s child cannot be capable; it is that they seldom need to establish capability before being granted power. Democracy is weakened when public leadership resembles inheritance more than responsibility
Political scientist Vidhu Verma picked for annual Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship
November 13, 2025 8:37 pm
The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund has awarded its 2025 fellowship to political scientist Vidhu Verma for her research project exploring how Gandhi, Ambedkar, and Tagore confronted colonial violence and epistemic injustice.
Happy Children’s Day 2025: Best Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Anniversary Quotes, Messages, Images and Inspirational Thoughts to Share on Bal Diwas
November 14, 2025 11:36 am
Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Anniversary Quotes, Messages, Images: Today, November 14, India celebrates Jawaharlal Nehru’s 136th birth anniversary alongside joyful Children’s Day festivities. Indianexpress.com has shared a collection of heartfelt wishes and greetings perfect for celebrating the occasion with children.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU PHOTOS
In Pics: Remembering Jawaharlal Nehru on his 135th birth Anniversary
November 14, 2024 3:39 pm
November 14, 2024, marks the 135th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru aka Chacha Nehru. Following are some rare archival images commemorating highlights of his lifetime.
As Modi embarks on US visit, a look at Indian PMs attending State dinners at White House
June 20, 2023 9:15 pm
Here's a look at Indian Prime Ministers with US Presidents during their State Dinners over the years since India gained Independence.
Rare images of Jawaharlal Nehru on his 57th death anniversary
May 27, 2021 11:59 am
May 27, 2021 marks the 57th year of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru aka Chacha Nehru's demise. Following are some rare archival images commemorating highlights of his lifetime.
PM Modi, Congress leaders pay homage to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 55th death anniversary
May 27, 2019 11:38 am
India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru was born to Motilal Nehru and Swaroop Rani on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh.
Jawaharlal Nehru's 128th birth anniversary: Manmohan Singh, Pranab Mukherjee offer tributes
November 14, 2017 4:06 pm
India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was born in Allahabad in 1889. Former prime minister Manmohan Singh and former president Pranab Mukherjee paid their tribute to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his 128th birth anniversary.
Remembering 'Chacha Nehru' on his death anniversary through some rare archive pictures
October 18, 2017 11:16 am
See here rare glimpse of Jawaharlal Nehru from Express archives. From his first speech on India's Independence, light moments at a cricket match to a stroll with Edwina Mountbatten.
Pranab Mukherjee, Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi pay homage to Jawaharlal Nehru on his 51st death anniversary
May 27, 2015 4:36 pm
Born on November 14, 1889, Nehru was one of the prominent nationalist leaders of the freedom struggle in the 20th century.
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU VIDEOS
Nehru Erased From Rajasthan School Textbook
May 15, 2016 6:34 pm
Delhi police is competent to handle JNU unrest: Bassi
February 22, 2016 8:10 am
New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi on Monday said he is confident that his team is competent enough to handle the Jawaharlal Nehru University unrest.He further said that the world is full of opportunities and options when asked whether the police will enter the JNU campus and arrest students.
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