On December 6, 1985, SAARC foreign ministers backed regional cooperation, PM Rajiv Gandhi called for firm action against Punjab terrorists, and an acid leak in Delhi turned fatal. Explore this pivotal day in history.
On Dec 5, 1985, sulphuric acid fumes from a Delhi factory leak caused widespread panic, just a year after Bhopal. L-G ordered a probe, three executives arrested. Read the full story.
On December 2, 1985, PM Rajiv Gandhi concluded a Japan visit for economic modernisation. Meanwhile, Union Carbide's $5M Bhopal aid was deemed a pittance. Explore this pivotal day in India's history.
On December 2, 1985, PM Rajiv Gandhi set strict tech import rules for industry, Karnataka CM called for tougher libel laws, and Punjab saw violence. Explore this pivotal day in India's history.
December 1, 1985: Suspected terrorists ambush police in Ferozepur, killing 2 officers. Rajiv Gandhi invites Pakistan's Zia-ul-Haq to nuclear facility. Read more historical insights.
On November 18, 1985, PM Rajiv Gandhi affirmed India's unwavering support for Palestine while Atal Bihari Vajpayee pushed for nuclear weapons. Read this historical flashback.
On November 17, 1985, India and Pakistan discussed expanding trade relations through joint ventures and economic cooperation. Read about this historic diplomatic effort.
40 years ago, Nevado del Ruiz volcano erupted in Colombia, burying Armero town under ash and killing 21,000. Remembering one of history's deadliest volcanic disasters.
Remembering the devastating 1985 Nevado del Ruiz eruption that buried Armero town, killing 21,000. A tragic lesson in natural disaster preparedness. Read more about this historic catastrophe.
Explore the true story behind Yami Gautam's film Haq, based on the 1985 Shah Bano case that changed India's political landscape and Muslim personal law.
On November 13, 1985, PM Rajiv Gandhi congratulated scientists for Dhruva reactor success while security incidents unfolded across India. Read this historical flashback from The Indian Express archives.
On November 12, 1985, PM Rajiv Gandhi warned against terrorism in Punjab while Assam election dates were announced and other significant events unfolded across India and beyond. Read this historical recap.
Discover how Indian-American socialist Zohran Mamdani is challenging establishment politics in New York with his bold progressive agenda and community-first approach.
Exclusive look at Rajiv Gandhi's firm Afghanistan policy and the shocking US kidnapping of a Russian spy that shook international relations in November 1985.
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's viral Dhoom Dhoom campaign creates political waves, blending Bollywood beats with progressive politics in Queens.
Explore how Zohran Mamdani, a rising Democratic Socialist, is challenging New York's political establishment with bold progressive reforms and what it means for America's largest city.
Four decades ago, India and China initiated crucial diplomatic talks that would lay the foundation for future bilateral relations. Explore the significance of these groundbreaking negotiations.
Discover the fascinating transformation of Bihar's strongmen politicians who evolved from brute force to ballot box dominance, shaping the state's political landscape for decades.
Discover how former PM Rajiv Gandhi's 1985 speech at Doon School offered a visionary roadmap for India-Pakistan ties, emphasizing dialogue over conflict.
National Conference leader Omar Abdullah exposes BJP's double standards on dynastic politics, revealing how the party condemns it publicly but promotes family members within its own ranks.
Explore why New York Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani's political journey differs fundamentally from Barack Obama's path, despite surface similarities. Deep dive into their contrasting backgrounds, ideologies, and political landscapes.
Speculations intensify as Nitish Kumar's JD(U) shows signs of potential rebellion, drawing parallels with Eknath Shinde's dramatic political move. Bihar's political landscape faces uncertainty.
A dramatic showdown in Bihar's Mokama reveals the deep-rooted nexus between politics, crime, and local strongmen that continues to shape the state's power dynamics.
As Maharashtra politics undergoes dramatic realignment, the future of the Thackeray brand hangs in balance. Explore the challenges facing Uddhav Thackeray's leadership and what lies ahead for Shiv Sena's political dominance.
Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin is reportedly being considered for a ministerial position in the Telangana government, marking a significant transition from sports to state politics.
As BJP faces 'jumla' accusations, Nitish Kumar's potential meeting with Eknath Shinde and Tejashwi Yadav's Muslim quota promises dominate Urdu press discourse. Political realignments intensify ahead of elections.
Exclusive look back at the 1985 Indian Express report that uncovered Pakistan's covert nuclear weapons program and its global implications.
Renowned spiritual leader Acharya Lokesh Muni reveals how spiritual guidance can create ethical political culture and combat corruption in Indian democracy.
On October 27, 1985, PM Rajiv Gandhi engaged in crucial diplomacy with Soviet leader Gorbachev while Punjab government dropped 309 cases in a significant political move.
Siddhant Priyadarshi, an IIT-Kharagpur and IIM-Kozhikode alumnus, left his lucrative corporate career to join Nitish Kumar's JD(U) party in Bihar. Discover his inspiring journey from corporate boardrooms to political battlegrounds.