Bharat Ratna
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Who was the only Indian to receive both Bharat Ratna and Nishan-e-Pakistan? Details
India | April 10, 2025 12:39 ISTMorarji 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.
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Telangana legislative assembly urges Bharat Ratna for former PM Manmohan Singh
December 30, 2024 15:53 ISTThe 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 | December 26, 2024 21:16 ISTBharat 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.
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Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 100th birth anniversary: Why December 25 is observed as Good Governance Day?
India | December 25, 2024 9:04 ISTDecember 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.
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PM Modi lists out 'sins' of Congress towards Ambedkar: 'Nehru campaigned against him'
India | December 18, 2024 13:32 ISTPM 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 | December 17, 2024 16:34 ISTBharat 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.
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Amit Shah flags off 'Run for Unity' in Delhi: 'Sardar Patel deprived of Bharat Ratna for long'
India | October 29, 2024 10:26 ISTVarious programmes, recalling Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's contribution to unifying India, are being organised as part of the National Unity Day celebrations.
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Ratan Tata passes away: Maharashtra govt proposes industrialist's name for Bharat Ratna award
Maharashtra | October 10, 2024 12:59 ISTThe 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.
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TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee demands Bharat Ratna or Rajya Sabha berth for wrestler Vinesh Phogat
India | August 07, 2024 23:22 ISTShe 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.
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LK Advani, veteran leader, re-admitted to Delhi’s Apollo Hospital
India | August 06, 2024 14:56 ISTLK 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.
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LK Advani health update: Health Minister JP Nadda inquires about BJP veteran's health
India | June 27, 2024 8:43 ISTThe 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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What happened when a constable asked for bribe from Chaudhary Charan Singh in 1979?
India | May 29, 2024 10:16 ISTThe incident dates back to 1979 when Bharat Ratna Chaudhary Charan Singh posed as a farmer to check corruption at a police station.
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FACT CHECK: Photo of PM Modi seated while President Murmu stands viral with misleading claim
Fact Check | April 02, 2024 14:56 ISTThe misleading claims stemmed from a photo showing President Murmu standing while PM Modi and Advani are seated, but other images from the same event reveal the president comfortably seated alongside them.
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Bharat Ratna: LK Advani receives India's highest civilian award at his residence in Delhi | VIDEO
India | March 31, 2024 14:53 ISTBharat Ratna 2024: During his ministerial tenure, Advani abolished Press censorship, repealed all anti-Press legislation enacted during the Emergency, and institutionalised reforms to safeguard the freedom of the media.
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Bharat Ratna conferred on Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh posthumously; Advani to receive it tomorrow
India | March 30, 2024 14:13 ISTBharat Ratna 2024: PM Modi said MS Swaminathan’s visionary leadership has not only transformed Indian agriculture but also ensured the nation’s food security and prosperity, noting that he knew him closely and always valued his insights and inputs. The agronomist passed away last year.
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Opinion Poll: Will announcement on Bharat Ratna have impact on 2024 Lok Sabha Elections?
India | February 12, 2024 20:10 ISTThe central government announced Bharat Ratna for five personalities this year, triggering accusations from the Opposition that it was done so eying the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
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PM Modi meets family members of former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur, expresses happiness: See pic
India | February 12, 2024 19:18 ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the contribution of former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, who was recently conferred Bharat Ratna, saying that he rose to a high position while dealing with the challenges of social injustice and poverty.
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RLD's Jayant Chaudhary heaps praises on Modi govt: 'Style of work of this government reflects...'
India | February 10, 2024 12:16 ISTJayant is the grandson of Chaudhary Charan Singh, a famed farmers' champion. The RLD chief hailed the decision on X in a one-line comment in Devnagari.
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BJP govt ‘fully ignored’ Veer Savarkar, Bal Thackeray for Bharat Ratna awards, alleges Sanjay Raut
Maharashtra | February 09, 2024 21:51 ISTPM Narendra Modi announced Bharat Ratna for former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Charan Singh as well 'Green Revolution' pioneer M S Swaminathan.
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Haqeeqat Kya Hai: 'Kis muh se inkaar karoon...': Jayant Chaudhary on joining BJP-led NDA
Hakikat Kya Hai | February 09, 2024 22:38 ISTHaqeeqat Kya Hai: 'Kis muh se inkaar karoon...': Jayant Chaudhary on joining BJP-led NDA
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