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Jitan Manjhi, Chirag Paswan pitch for Bharat Ratna to Nitish Kumar, but JD(U) keeps distance

Bihar | Jan 10, 2026, 07:33 PM IST

Manjhi and Paswan's demand came after senior JD(U) leader KC Tyagi urged PM Modi to bestow Bharat Ratna on Nitish Kumar. In a letter, the former MP called Kumar "a precious gem of the socialist movement" and said that he is "worthy of this honour".

AIADMK seeks Bharat Ratna for Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar; all about celebrated social reformer

India | Sep 17, 2025, 05:42 PM IST

Thevar worked to uplift marginalised communities, particularly in southern Tamil Nadu. He supported social reforms like the 1939 Temple Entry Movement, which allowed Dalits to enter Hindu temples, and helped in repealing the Criminal Tribes Act in 1946.

Karnataka government recommends Bharat Ratna for Rashtra Kavi Kuvempu: Know who he was

Karnataka | Sep 11, 2025, 08:15 PM IST

The Karnataka Cabinet will write to the Centre, urging to confer Bharat Ratna to Rashtra Kavi Kuvempu posthomously.

Jharkhand Assembly passes resolution demanding Bharat Ratna for former CM Shibu Soren

India | Aug 28, 2025, 04:35 PM IST

Bharat Ratna for Shibu Soren: The former Rajya Sabha MP, who played a key role in Jharkhand's creation, has left behind a legacy that reshaped the country's politics. His death marked the end of a political era that saw the tribal movement rise to national prominence.

Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama? MPs across party lines write to Centre, propose Parliament speech

India | Jul 07, 2025, 11:59 PM IST

The Dalai Lama is the head of the Tibetan Buddhists and is a hugely respected religious figure across the world.

Born 127 years ago, served twice as India's PM: All about country's Bharat Ratna

India | Jul 04, 2025, 01:02 PM IST

Gulzarilal Nanda was instrumental in shaping the Five-Year Plans and also held ministries such as Planning, Irrigation and Power, and Labour and Employment from the 1950s to the 1960s.

Who was the only Indian to receive both Bharat Ratna and Nishan-e-Pakistan? Details

India | Apr 10, 2025, 12:39 PM IST

Morarji Desai holds the rare distinction of being the only Indian to have received both the Bharat Ratna and the Nishan-e-Pakistan—the highest civilian honours of India and Pakistan, respectively. He was conferred the Nishan-e-Pakistan in 1990 and the Bharat Ratna in 1991.

A two-minute silence was observed in honor of the former

Telangana legislative assembly urges Bharat Ratna for former PM Manmohan Singh

Hyderabad | Dec 30, 2024, 03:53 PM IST

The Telangana Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the central government to confer the Bharat Ratna on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, highlighting his contributions to Telangana's formation and India's development.

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Naveen Patnaik downplays Union Minister Giriraj Singh's Bharat Ratna proposal: 'No idea why'

India | Dec 26, 2024, 09:16 PM IST

Bharat Ratna: Union Minister Giriraj Singh has proposed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 100th birth anniversary: Why December 25 is observed as Good Governance Day?

India | Dec 25, 2024, 09:04 AM IST

December 25 marks Good Governance Day, celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Explore his contributions, including transformative reforms and PM Modi’s plans to honour his legacy in 2024.

PM Modi lists out 'sins' of Congress towards Ambedkar: 'Nehru campaigned against him'

India | Dec 18, 2024, 01:32 PM IST

PM Modi vs Congress on Ambedkar: PM Modi's remarks come after Congress accused Amit Shah of insulting BR Ambedkar and sought an apology from the Home Minister.

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Uddhav Thackeray demands Bharat Ratna for Veer Savarkar, says 'Congress should stop chanting...'

Maharashtra | Dec 17, 2024, 04:34 PM IST

Bharat Ratna for Veer Savarkar: Savarkar was a writer and politician who gave shape to the ideology of Hindutva and is seen as an icon by politicians supportive of the idea.

Home Minister Amit Shah flags off 'Run for Unity' in Delhi

Amit Shah flags off 'Run for Unity' in Delhi: 'Sardar Patel deprived of Bharat Ratna for long'

India | Oct 29, 2024, 10:26 AM IST

Various programmes, recalling Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's contribution to unifying India, are being organised as part of the National Unity Day celebrations.

Ratan Tata passes away: Maharashtra govt proposes industrialist's name for Bharat Ratna award

Maharashtra | Oct 10, 2024, 12:59 PM IST

The mortal remains of veteran industrialist Ratan N Tata were kept at NCPA lawns in Mumbai for the public to pay their last respects on Thursday.

Vinesh Phogat should get Bharat Ratna or Rajya Sabha nomination says TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee demands Bharat Ratna or Rajya Sabha berth for wrestler Vinesh Phogat

India | Aug 07, 2024, 11:22 PM IST

She had scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to reach the gold medal bout on Tuesday night. As the nation prepared to celebrate Vinesh's medal-winning run, she was disqualified when she could not ace the second weigh-in.

LK Advani, veteran leader, re-admitted to Delhi’s Apollo Hospital

India | Aug 06, 2024, 02:56 PM IST

LK Advani, who served as India's Deputy Prime Minister from 2002 to 2004 and as Union Home Minister from 1999 to 2004, was honored with the Bharat Ratna in March.

LK Advani health update: Health Minister JP Nadda inquires about BJP veteran's health

India | Jun 27, 2024, 08:43 AM IST

The 96-year-old leader, LK Advani, is being treated for age-related conditions. Advani has had a significant impact on Indian politics, serving as Home Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, and BJP National President. He was recently conferred with the Bharat Ratna.

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