Bharat Ratna

Lata Mangeshkar Turns 90: Amit Shah, Hema Malini Send Birthday Wishes

India News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Saturday September 28, 2019

Lata Mangeshkar Birthday: Fondly known as Didi and the Nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar rules a million hearts and her birthday is one occasion that expectedly brings on a variety of celebratory well-wishes from family, friends and fans alike.

"Progress Incomplete Without Their Zeal": PM Tweets On Engineers' Day

India News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Sunday September 15, 2019

September 15 is celebrated as Engineer's Day in India, Sri Lanka and Tanzania in memory of Bharat Ratna recipient and engineering pioneer of India Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, popularly known as Sir MV. A civil engineer and statesman, Mr Visvesvaraya was born on this day in 1861 in Muddenahalli village (in present day Karnataka).

"Will Not Beg For Bharat Ratna", Says Dhyan Chand's Son Ashok Kumar

Thursday August 29, 2019

Major Dhyan Chand brought several laurels to the country but he continues to be overlooked for the Bharat Ratna award.

President Kovind Meets Singer Lata Mangeshkar, Wishes Her Good Health

India News | ANI | Sunday August 18, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind visited Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar at her residence in Mumbai and wished her good health.

PM Says "Honour To Witness" Pranab Mukherjee Award As Gandhis Stay Away

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Saturday August 10, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted today he felt "honoured" to have witnessed former president Pranab Mukherjee receiving the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday.

"Fitting Recognition": PM Congratulates Pranab Mukherjee On Bharat Ratna

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 9, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Bharat Ratna conferred on former president Pranab Mukherjee is a fitting recognition for his service to the nation.

Rahul, Sonia Gandhi Skip Pranab Mukherjee's Bharat Ratna Event

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Friday August 9, 2019

Many dignitaries in the central government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, were present when former President Pranab Mukherjee received the Bharat Ratna from his successor, Ram Nath Kovind, at a grand ceremony held in Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.

Pranab Mukherjee Receives Bharat Ratna, India's Highest Civilian Award

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday August 8, 2019

Pranab Mukherjee - former President and a life-long Congressman respected across party lines -- has received the country's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna, from his successor President Ram Nath Kovind.

Bharat Ratna 2019 Award Winners: Pranab Mukherjee, Bhupen Hazarika, Nanaji Deshmukh - Know About Awardees

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Thursday August 8, 2019

2019 Bharat Ratna Award: Former President Pranab Mukherjee, Assamese singer-composer Bhupen Hazarika and social activist Nanaji Deshmukh will be awarded the countrys highest civilian award.

Pranab Mukherjee To Be Awarded Bharat Ratna Today

India News | ANI | Thursday August 8, 2019

Pranab Mukherjee to get Bharat Ratna today. Mr Mukherjee's life-long political career spanned about five decades, during which he held various key posts in the Congress as well as in the government.

Education System Needs To Be Reoriented For Students To Become Innovators: Pranab Mukherjee

Education | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 25, 2019

The former parliamentarian also stressed on innovative approaches, as "it provides a competitive edge in businesses and provides solutions for effective governance".

"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...