Even BJP never sought withdrawal of Rajiv Gandhi's Bharat Ratna: Congress lashes out at Arvind Kejriwal
Maken also sought Kejriwal's apology over the resolution passed in the Delhi Assembly over Rajiv Gandhi.
Dec 22, 2018, 14:58 PM IST
Will tender resignation: AAP MLA Alka Lamba over resolution to revoke Rajiv Gandhi's Bharat Ratna
The Delhi Assembly adopted a resolution on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in which it was demanded that the Bharat Ratna awarded to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi be withdrawn, but the AAP swiftly distanced itself from the reference to the Congress leader.
Dec 22, 2018, 06:34 AM IST
Delhi Assembly adopts resolution, demands Rajiv Gandhi's 'Bharat Ratna' be withdrawn over 1984 anti-Sikh riots
The resolution called for speedy trial of the cases and termed anti-Sikh riots as genocide.
Dec 21, 2018, 23:15 PM IST
Renewed demand of Bharat Ratna for Jayalalithaa by AIADMK, asks for Anna, Periyar too
"It is Amma (Jayalalithaa) who gave 69 per cent reservation to the downtrodden people. She was a champion for social justice. Therefore, Bharat Ratna for Amma is our desire," said Panneerselvam.
Aug 23, 2018, 21:49 PM IST
Nitish Kumar urges PM Modi to confer Bharat Ratna on Ram Manohar Lohia
Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award in the country.
Apr 30, 2018, 01:00 AM IST
Army Chief calls for Bharat Ratna for Field Marshal Cariappa
"We stand proud because of his leadership and I think very aptly brought out, the time has also come to recommend Field Marshal Cariappa for Bharat Ratna," the Army Chief said.
Nov 04, 2017, 21:34 PM IST
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat wants Bharat Ratna for late Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa
Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa led Indian forces on the Western Front during the 1947 Indo-Pakistani War.
Nov 04, 2017, 13:07 PM IST
Bharat Ratna for hockey wizard: Olympian Ashok Kumar hails Sports Ministry's effort for recognising Dhyan Chand
Kumar's reaction came after the Sports Minister Vijay Goel wrote to the Prime Minister's Office, requesting Bharat Ratna for the late Dhyan Chand.
Jun 08, 2017, 19:21 PM IST
Sports Ministry writes to Prime Minister's Office, requests Bharat Ratna for hockey legend Dhyan Chand
Hockey legend Dhyan Chand helped India win three gold medals at the Olympics.
Jun 07, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray demands 'Bharat Ratna' for Veer Savarkar
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray wants Bharat Ratna award for freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
Apr 24, 2017, 09:08 AM IST
Haven't run any official campaign regarding Bharat Ratna: RSS on Dalai Lama's candidature
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday denied running any official campaign regarding Bharat Ratna.
Apr 09, 2017, 15:43 PM IST
Campaign launched to demand Bharat Ratna for the Dalai Lama
The Rashtriya Syawamsevak Sangh (RSS) has launched a campaign for awarding Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian honour to Nobel Laureate and Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.
Apr 08, 2017, 19:42 PM IST
AIADMK seeks 'Bharat Ratna' for Jayalalithaa
AIADMK today asked the government to confer India's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna to former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa.
Feb 02, 2017, 14:21 PM IST
Lalu Prasad demands Bharat Ratna for Karpoori Thakur
RJD Chief Lalu Prasad on Tuesday sought the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, for late veteran socialist leader and former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur.
Jan 24, 2017, 20:34 PM IST
No other university in India as national as BHU: Professor CNR Rao
Eminent scientist and recipient of Bharat Ratna Prof CNR Rao on Monday said there is no other University in the country which is as national as the Banaras Hindu University and that it should be provided more resources and financial help to encourage "better research" works.
Jan 16, 2017, 21:57 PM IST
Bharat Ratna for Jayalalithaa: Tamil Nadu CM Panneerselvam arrives in Delhi to meet PM Narendra Modi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam will meet PM Narendra Modi on Monday to with a demand to bestow the Bharat Ratna on former chief minister J Jayalalithaa.
Dec 19, 2016, 08:50 AM IST
O Paneerselvam to meet PM Modi on Monday, recommend Bharat Ratna for Jayalalithaa
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Paneerselvam is all set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the national capital on Monday and relay the details of the damages caused by cyclone Vardah in the state.
Dec 18, 2016, 16:52 PM IST
Subramanian Swamy demands Bharat Ratna for Ashok Singhal
BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Wednesday favoured conferring of Bharat Ratna award on former VHP leader Ashok Singhal posthumously.
Nov 16, 2016, 16:33 PM IST
Dalai Lama deserves Bharat Ratna, says ex-Himachal CM
The Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959 after fleeing a Chinese crackdown in Lhasa.
Nov 02, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
Birthday special: Top 10 Lata Mangeshkar's compositions that will make you fall in love again!
The legendary 'Bharat Ratna' awarded singer, who started singing at a tender age of 13 has turned 87 years old. Lata Mangeshkar rose to fame during the 1950s for her compositions in epic Bollywood films like 'Mother India', 'Devdas', 'Uran Khatola', Deedar to name a few. Especially, her song 'Aayega Aayega' from 'Mahal' is still revered as one of the best.
Sep 28, 2016, 12:29 PM IST
