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bharat ratna news

Karnal: KU marks ex-PM Gulzarilal Nanda’s 128th birth anniversary

KU celebrated the 128th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Gulzarilal Nanda on Saturday. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 08:22 am IST

Bharat Gaan and Triveni performance honours Pandit Ravi Shankar in Lucknow

Jyotirmoy Roy Chowdhury on tabla, Pandit Mysore Manjunath on violin, Padma Shri Tarun Bhattacharya and Padma Shri Ronu Majumdar on flute
Published on Apr 13, 2026 12:03 am IST

Keeping up with UP: What clamour for Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram means

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BSP founder Kanshi Ram. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Mar 23, 2026 12:09 pm IST

SP, Congress exploiting Kanshi Ram for ‘selfish pursuit of Dalit votes’: Mayawati

Mayawati alleged that both parties had been trying to weaken the BSP since its inception. (File)
Published on Mar 17, 2026 08:28 pm IST

Punjab House passes resolution on Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder Kanshi Ram.
Published on Mar 17, 2026 07:48 am IST

Everybody’s political icon

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The political resurrection of Kanshi Ram, who died in 2006, and his eulogisation as a trans party icon have to do with the assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh (UP), due next year. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 16, 2026 08:26 pm IST

Punjab assembly unanimously demands Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram

AAP MLAs raising slogans against the Centre over the alleged LPG shortage, at the Punjab Vidhan Sabha in Chandigarh on Monday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Mar 16, 2026 03:57 pm IST

Mayawati urges Centre not to delay Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram

BSP chief Mayawati paying floral tribute to Kanshi Ram on his birth anniversary, in Lucknow on Sunday. (HT)
Published on Mar 16, 2026 04:32 am IST

Akhilesh Yadav seeks Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram

Mumbai: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav speaks during the 'Vision India: Plan, Develop, Ascent (PDA) Creative Economy Summit', in Mumbai, Sunday, March 15, 2026. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade)(PTI03_15_2026_000113A) (PTI)
Published on Mar 16, 2026 04:00 am IST

Rahul Gandhi demands Bharat Ratna for Kanshi Ram, writes to PM Modi

Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram during Samvidhan Sammelan in Lucknow earlier this week.
Updated on Mar 15, 2026 03:51 pm IST

Cong ruled 65 yrs, did nothing for Kanshi Ram: Ravi Kishan attacks Rahul Gandhi

BJP MP from Gorakhpur and Bhojpuri film star Ravi Kishan in Prayagraj on Saturday (Sourced)
Published on Mar 15, 2026 05:16 am IST

RSS chief for Bharat Ratna to Savarkar; also speaks on turning 75, retirement

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's sarsanghchalak (chief) Mohan Bhagwat during a lecture series in Mumbai. The series aims to discuss the achievements and future direction of the RSS as it marks its 100th anniversary.
Updated on Feb 08, 2026 07:07 pm IST

Bihar Guv, CM, ministers pay tributes to Karpoori Thakur on his 102nd birth anniversary

Bihar Guv, CM, ministers pay tributes to Karpoori Thakur on his 102nd birth anniversary
Published on Jan 24, 2026 12:18 pm IST

In 'Bharat Ratna for Nitish' chorus, Tej Pratap adds a Lalu twist

File photo of Chirag Paswan, Nitish Kumar and Tej Pratap Yadav.
Updated on Jan 11, 2026 05:28 am IST

Bharat Ratna for Nitish Kumar? His party distances itself from demand by ex-MP

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inspecting a project in Patna earlier this week.
Updated on Jan 10, 2026 10:56 pm IST

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Recalling the many facets of a statesman

Atal Bihari Vajpayee (centre) after he was confirmed as the Prime Minister following the 1999 general elections. (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 25, 2025 12:02 pm IST

Atal’s personality a symbol of consensus, says Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath offers homage to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee at his statue at Lok Bhavan in Lucknow on Wednesday. (PTI PHOTO)
Published on Dec 25, 2025 04:40 am IST

Punjab governor inaugurates street cricket tourney in P’kula

Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria during the inauguration of first Bharat Ratna late Atal Bihari Vajpayee District Street Cricket Tournament in Panchkula on Thursday. (Sant Arora/Hindustan Times)
Published on Nov 07, 2025 04:14 am IST

BJP leader writes to Prez, seeks Bharat Ratna for Hedgewar

BJP leader writes to Prez, seeks Bharat Ratna for Hedgewar
Published on Oct 02, 2025 05:12 am IST

BJP leader writes to President Murmu, seeks Bharat Ratna for RSS founder Hedgewar

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh founder Keshav Baliram Hedgewar. (Alamy Stock Photo)
Published on Oct 01, 2025 11:23 am IST

Arunachal CM Khandu hails Bhupen Hazarika as bridge of unity and cultural harmony

Arunachal CM Khandu hails Bhupen Hazarika as bridge of unity and cultural harmony
Updated on Sept 26, 2025 06:06 pm IST

Engineering a nation: The precious legacy of HMT

Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (Sir MV). (HT ARCHIVE)
Updated on Sept 17, 2025 08:59 pm IST

Congress stands with Pak, encourages illegal immigration, encroachment: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers his speech during a public rally at Mangaldoi, north of Guwahati, in Assam on Sunday. (AP)
Published on Sept 14, 2025 06:03 pm IST

PM Modi lays foundation for Assam projects, slams Cong over immigration

Addressing a public meeting in Mangaldai of Assam’s Darrang district, PM Modi accused the Congress of allowing illegal immigration and enabling encroachment of land belonging to locals when the party was in power (@NarendraModi)
Published on Sept 14, 2025 03:06 pm IST

Bhupen Hazarika’s 100th birth anniversary celebrations kicked off; Modi to attend

Bhupen Hazarika passed away on November 5, 2011, at the age of 85. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sept 08, 2025 12:24 pm IST

Jharkhand Assembly passes resolution to propose Bharat Ratna for Shibu Soren

JMM founder Shibu Soren died on August 4, at the age of 81, while undergoing treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi.
Published on Aug 28, 2025 05:00 pm IST

Kalyan’s legacy the foundation of double engine govt: Yogi

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, recalled that Kalyan Singh devoted his life to Indian culture, nationalism and public service and did not hesitate to relinquish power for the Ram Mandir cause. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 22, 2025 03:20 am IST

Change Aligarh's name to ‘Harigarh’: UP deputy CM at ‘Hindu Gaurav Diwas’ event

CM Yogi Adityanath and deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya at a recent function.
Published on Aug 21, 2025 10:51 pm IST

JD(U) accuses Cong of insulting Karpoori by calling failed leaders Jan Nayak

JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha. (X)
Updated on Aug 18, 2025 02:55 pm IST

MP Sandhu seeks Bharat Ratna for Bhagat Singh, Udham Singh, Madan Lal Dhingra

Rajya Sabha member Satnam Singh Sandhu on Monday urged the Union government to posthumously confer India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, on Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Shaheed Udham Singh, and Shaheed Madan Lal Dhingra, three legendary martyrs of the freedom struggle from Punjab. (HT File)
Published on Jul 22, 2025 05:00 am IST