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January 17, 2026 12:36 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to Bharat Ratna M.G. Ramachandran on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Dr M G Ramachandran (MGR) on his birth anniversary. In a statement, the Prime Minister highlighted MGR’s multifaceted legacy, noting his significant contribution to Tamil Nadu’s socio-economic development and his role in taking Tamil culture to the global stage. In separate posts on X, PM Modi said, “Paying homage to the exceptional MGR on his Jayanti. His contribution to Ta...

November 9, 2025 11:36 AM

PM Modi meets LK Advani, extends birthday greetings to Bharat Ratna awardee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Bharat Ratna awardee Lal Krishna Advani at his residence in New Delhi to extend birthday greetings, wishing him good health and a long life. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Greetings to Shri LK Advani Ji on his birthday. A statesman blessed with towering vision and intellect, Advani Ji’s life has been dedicated to strengthening India’s progress. He has always embodied the spirit of selfless duty an...

November 4, 2025 9:32 AM

Jyotiraditya Scindia confers Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards

Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Monday conferred the Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika National Awards at a ceremony in Guwahati, celebrating the centenary year of the legendary artist. The event, organised by Sarhad Pune, honoured six eminent personalities for their contributions to literature, music, cinema, and cultural preservation. The recipients included Yeshe Dorjee Thongchi (Arunachal Pradesh), Laishram Mema (Manipur...

April 29, 2025 11:44 AM

National Archives of India acquires private papers of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

The National Archives of India (NAI) has significantly enriched its repository of historical records with the acquisition of the private papers of former President Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The collection, donated by members of Dr. Kalam’s family, offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the life and legacy of one of India’s most revered statesmen and scientists. According to the Ministry of Culture, the collection includes original correspondences, Dr. Kalam’s passport, Aadhaar card, PAN ca...

April 14, 2025 9:40 AM

PM Modi, President Murmu pay tributes to Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary; PM to launch development projects in Haryana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid rich tributes to Bharat Ratna Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar on his birth anniversary, acknowledging his enduring influence on India's ongoing pursuit of social justice. Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister said that Ambedkar's ideals continue to inspire the nation in building a self-reliant and developed India. “On behalf of all the countrymen, I bow down to Bharat Ratna Pujya Babasaheb on his birth anniversary. It is due to his inspira...

January 24, 2025 11:08 AM

Dedicated his entire life to social justice: PM Modi remembers Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Bharat Ratna and former Chief Minister of Bihar, Karpoori Thakur, on his birth anniversary on Friday. Remembering Karpoori Thakur as a leader of the masses, PM Modi said that he dedicated his entire life to social justice. "Respectful tributes to former Bihar Chief Minister Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur ji on his birth anniversary. The leader of the masses dedicated his entire life to social justice and made many efforts in this direction. His life an...

November 8, 2024 11:27 PM

PM Modi celebrates LK Advani’s 97th birthday, hails his contributions to nation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met former Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani on his 97th birthday on Friday, offering heartfelt greetings and acknowledging his significant role in India’s development. Earlier in the day, in a post on X, PM Modi said,"Best wishes to LK Advani Ji on his birthday. This year is even more special because he was conferred the Bharat Ratna for his outstanding service to our nation. Among India's most admired statesmen, he has devoted himself to furthering India'...

October 10, 2024 1:18 PM

Maharashtra Cabinet urges Central Govt to award Bharat Ratna to Ratan Tata

The Maharashtra Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, passed a resolution on Thursday urging the Central Government to confer the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, upon veteran industrialist Ratan Tata, who recently passed away in Mumbai. The Cabinet also paid tribute to Tata during a meeting and passed a condolence proposal in light of his demise. Ratan Tata, the Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, died at the age of 86 at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai on Wednesday. Chief M...

September 16, 2024 6:12 PM

Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani admitted to AIIMS

Senior and veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Lal Krishna Advani, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday. The BJP leader is stable and under observation, according to doctors. He was recently conferred with Bharat Ratna by President Draupadi Murmu on March 30, 2024. Born in Karachi (present-day Pakistan) on November 8, 1927, Advani joined the RSS as a Swayamsevak in 1942. He served as the BJP National President from 1986 to 1990, then from 199...

September 16, 2024 5:02 PM

President confers Bharat Ratna on ex-PMs Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and two others

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Bharat Ratna posthumously on former Prime Ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, renowned agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan, and two-time former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur. The President bestowed India's highest civilian honour at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday. The central government announced five names for the Bharat Ratna this year, which also included BJP leader LK Advani. Ex-PM Char...