Preethi Pal, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, secured India's first-ever track medal at the Paralympic Games with her personal best timing of 14.21 seconds in the 100m T35 event. She finished behind Chinese athletes Zhou Jia and Qianqian Guo, who won the gold and silver medals, respectively. Pal, who started her sporting journey at 18 and trains in Delhi, previously won two bronze medals at the 2024 World Championships and is a graduate of Chaudhary Charan Singh University.
Amid the start of the Lok Sabha election frenzy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose Meerut, the historical city of Uttar Pradesh, as his first campaign stop. In his rally, he paid tribute to Meerut's political leaders like Chaudhary Charan Singh and stressed on the city's crucial role in shaping India's political landscape. He also emphasized his mission to transform India into the world's third-largest economy in the upcoming elections.
President Droupadi Murmu bestowed the prestigious Bharat Ratna award on former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan, and former Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur. The ceremony, attended by top dignitaries including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, honored these leaders for their significant contributions to India's economy, rural development, and freedom struggle. This year, the government announced a total of five Bharat Ratna awards, including one for BJP stalwart L K Advani.
In a prestigious ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, President Droupadi Murmu honoured four great personalities of India - Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur, P. V. Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh and M. S. Swaminathan - with India's highest civilian honour. These posthumous awards were received by the family members of the esteemed icons, including former Chief Minister of Bihar Karpoori Thakur's son and former Prime Minister Narasimha Rao's son. The event was attended by several Union Ministers and political leaders, marking the significant contribution of these leaders in the political landscape of India.
President Droupadi Murmu of India has awarded the prestigious Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, to 4 nominees. Among the awardees are former Prime Ministers Chaudhary Charan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao. The award ceremony was held at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the official residence and workplace of the President of India. This event marks a significant recognition of their immense contributions to the nation.
The prestigious Bharat Ratna award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu to four well-deserving recipients, including former Prime Ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh. The ceremony, held at the historic Durbar Hall in Rashtrapati Bhawan, also honoured agronomist MS Swaminathan. The posthumous recognition of these iconic leaders is a testament to their immense contributions to the nation.
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a Prabuddh Varg Sammelan in Shamli, highlighting the importance of the upcoming elections in Kairana. He reminded residents of the mass migration and curfew that took place under the previous administration, and urged them to vote wisely to avoid a similar situation. The CM also talked about PM Modi's initiatives for infrastructure development and the need for UP to develop for India to become a "Viksit Bharat." In his speech, CM Yogi reminded the people of Kairana of the power of their vote and how it can affect their lives. He praised the recent recognition for farmer leader Chaudhary Charan Singh and outlined the government's efforts for the development of UP and the nation as a whole. With the Kairana Lok Sabha elections approaching, the CM urged people to vote for their own well-being and to encourage others to do the same.
In a recent tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Chaudhary Charan Singh, Narasimha Rao, and MS Swaminathan will be honored with the prestigious Bharat Ratna award for their contributions to the nation. Meanwhile, Kiran Rao shared that her upcoming film, co-produced with husband Aamir Khan, will feature a revolutionary design as the medals for the Paris Olympics will be inlaid with a chunk of the Eiffel Tower. The film, titled "Laapataa Ladies", will pay tribute to the three iconic leaders and their legacies.
The daughter of late Indian agricultural scientist Dr M S Swaminathan, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, expressed her family's happiness and gratitude for her father's posthumous Bharat Ratna award, which he received along with former Prime Ministers P V Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh. Dr Soumya Swaminathan, who is currently the Chairperson of the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, also emphasized her father's selflessness and dedication to advancing science for the betterment of society.
The Congress party has welcomed the government's decision to award the prestigious Bharat Ratna posthumously to former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao. In a statement, party president Mallikarjun Kharge praised Rao's contributions to nation-building and his leadership in implementing major economic reforms. Kharge also acknowledged the achievements of Chaudhary Charan Singh, another former PM also awarded the Bharat Ratna, for his pro-farmer policies. The party expressed their gratitude for the recognition of these leaders' legacies.