Bharat Ratna

"You Are Now Eligible For Bharat Ratna": BJP's Dig At Robert Vadra

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday March 7, 2019

Businessman Robert Vadra, brother-in-law of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, today became the target of BJP jeers for his remarks to reporters yesterday that he would not leave the country or take part in active politics till his name is cleared.

"True Bharat Ratna": Politicians Unite In Welcoming Hero Air Force Pilot

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Friday March 1, 2019

Politicians from almost all the major parties have welcomed Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who is returning home after being in Pakistan's custody for two days.

Those Opposing Citizenship Bill Want To Attack Assam's Culture: Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 18, 2019

Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said those opposing the Citizenship Bill want to "attack" the culture and civilisation of Assam.

"Honour To Receive Bharat Ratna For Father", Says Bhupen Hazarika's Son

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Debanish Achom | Friday February 15, 2019

The son of music legend Bhupen Hazarika today said his statement earlier this week on his father receiving the Bharat Ratna was misinterpreted. Tej Hazarika, who is based in the US, had said in a statement that he was not happy on how the government planned to pass the "painfully unpopular" Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which was against his father...

"Unwanted Controversy": Bhupen Hazarika's Brother Amid Bharat Ratna Row

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Tuesday February 12, 2019

When Assamese singer Bhupen Hazarika's name was announced for Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour, his son had described it as a "victory for humanity, diversity and the country's secular character".

"Will Take Away Bharat Ratna, Padma Awards If Misused": Centre

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 12, 2019

The Bharat Ratna and Padma awards are not titles and cannot be used as prefix or suffix to names and they can be withdrawn in case of misuse, the government said Tuesday.

Bharat Ratna For "Cheap Thrills": Bhupen Hazarika's Son On Protest Mode

India News | Reported by Ratnadip Choudhury, Edited by Abhinav Bhatt | Tuesday February 12, 2019

Assamese music legend Bhupen Hazarika's son on Monday strongly criticized the centre over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016, and called the government's move to award his father with the Bharat Ratna "a display of short lived cheap thrills".

HD Kumaraswamy Seeks Bharat Ratna For Lingayat Seer Shivakumara Swami

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 31, 2019

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday asked followers of Shivakumara Swamiji to play a major role for getting the Bharat Ratna conferred on the late Seer.

No Bharat Ratna For Vinayak Savarkar Even In The "Modi Era": Shiv Sena

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 28, 2019

The Shiv Sena today said it is "unfortunate" that the icon of the country''s freedom struggle Veer Savarkar has been neglected even in the "Modi era" and not honoured with the Bharat Ratna.

Bharat Ratna For Ambedkar Out Of Compulsion, Not Dil Se: Asaduddin Owaisi

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Monday January 28, 2019

BR Ambdekar was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honour, out of compulsion and not by heart, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said on Sunday.

Bharat Ratna For Bhupen Hazarika A Victory For Diversity: Tej Hazarika

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 28, 2019

Tej Hazarika, the son of the late singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika, said on Sunday the government's decision to confer Bharat Ratna on his father is a victory for humanity, diversity and the country's secular character

Mallikarjun Kharge Charged For Remarks On Assamese Singer Bhupen Hazarika

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhary | Sunday January 27, 2019

An FIR has been filed against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge in Assam, alleging that he disrespected the Bharat Ratna award and his comments on legendary musical maestro Bhupen Hazarika was derogatory.

On Bharat Ratna, Ramdev Cites Mother Teresa, Puts A Religious Spin

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Sunday January 27, 2019

Yoga teacher Ramdev on Sunday weighed in on the controversy over Bharat Ratna awards, pointing out that in the 70 years since Independence, no sadhu has been given any national award despite immense contribution to society by many of them. Asked if he has a grudge against the government in this regard, Ramdev grinned, saying, "I can't say that... I...

Case Against Assamese Singer For Alleged Remarks On Bharat Ratna

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Sunday January 27, 2019

Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, whose campaign song was credited for the BJP's win in 2016 assembly elections, has been charged for allegedly making derogatory remarks on the Bharat Ratna amid protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016 in the state.

"Disappointing": Mallikarjun Kharge On No Bharat Ratna For Karnataka Seer

India News | ANI | Sunday January 27, 2019

It is disappointing that the Central government did not announce to confer the Bharat Ratna award on Shivakumara Swami, iconic Lingayat seer who died recently, said Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday.