Headlines
Need to broaden list of leaders honoured through stamps: Government
New Delhi, Sep 16 Standing firm on its decision to discontinue two postal stamps on former prime ministers -- and Congress leaders -- Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, the union government on Wednesday said the Centre wanted to expand the list of leaders to be so honoured.
"The Congress wants to see the world through a single glass, (but) we do not," union Communications and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told reporters after a cabinet meeting here.
Pointing out that Indira Gandhi had been honoured with four commemorative stamps, Rajiv Gandhi with two and Jawaharlal Nehru with seven, the minister said there was no other family respected with so many commemorative stamps.
He said India was a symbol of diversity and the government aimed to increase the number of leaders that should be so honoured.
Prasad clarified that the government had not discontinued any stamp on India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
The Congress on Wednesday condemned the Centre's decision to discontinue two postal stamps on Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi.
"It reflects a very narrow mindset of this government. It is an insult to history. We condemn the approach and attitude of this government towards the Gandhis who have sacrificed a lot for the nation," senior Congress spokesperson Anand Sharma said.

8 hours ago
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2026 H-1B Cap

9 hours ago
UN chief condemns deadly Israeli attack on Gaza church

11 hours ago
Working to get High Commissioners deployed in two capitals': MEA reiterates to normalise India-Canada ties

11 hours ago
Trump directs AG Pam Bondi to unseal Epstein Grand Jury Records amid supporter pressure and media uproar

13 hours ago
Leaders don’t feel for people: LoP Gandhi’s broadside hit at CPI(M) at Chandy’s death anniversary

14 hours ago
Bhumi Pednekar’s sister Samiksha calls the actress her ‘biggest blessing’ in a touching birthday tribute

14 hours ago
Arjun Kapoor goes shirtless at the gym, shows off his ‘work in progress’ physique

14 hours ago
India’s maiden Formula One driver Narain Karthikeyan gets biopic

14 hours ago
Ahaan Panday thanks ‘Saiyaara’ co-star Aneet Padda for the lessons and mentorship in heartfelt post

14 hours ago
‘Baadshah’ actress Deepshikha Nagpal shares her deep connection with the monsoon season

14 hours ago
Soha Ali Khan reveals her morning detox ritual rooted in self-love

14 hours ago
Just because I direct films doesn't mean I can't also act, says Nandita Das

14 hours ago
Priyanka Chopra receives the sweetest birthday wish from mom Dr. Madhu Chopra