Democracy
| March 31, 2024, 9:28 a.m.
President Droupadi Murmu Confers Bharat Ratna on L.K. Advani
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor, on veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader L.K. Advani at his residence. The ceremony, attended by top dignitaries including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, celebrated Advani's seven-decade-long dedication to Indian politics. Born in Karachi in 1927, Advani migrated to India during partition and played a crucial role in shaping the country's socio-political landscape. He served as Deputy Prime Minister and Union Home Minister and held multiple terms as BJP president. The ceremony highlighted Advani's steadfast defense of democracy during the Emergency and his enduring commitment to democratic values.
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Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh(ANI)
| Aug. 18, 2023, 1:40 p.m.
Manipur CM Responds to Kuki MLAs' Letter to PM, Affirms Freedom of Expression
Chief Minister N Biren Singh of Manipur has reacted to a recent appeal by Kuki MLAs to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting the establishment of separate posts for Chief Secretary and DGP in Kuki-dominated hill areas of the state. The Chief Minister emphasized that in a democratic society, everyone has the right to express their opinions freely. The Kuki MLAs, comprising ten legislators, including seven from the BJP, had submitted a memorandum to Modi, seeking enhanced administrative roles for efficient governance in the wake of prolonged ethnic unrest. The MLAs also sought financial assistance from the PM's relief fund to aid the rehabilitation of those affected by the three-month-long strife.
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Budget 2024 Key Highlights: Fiscal deficit target for 2024-25 at 5.1% of GDP; no changes to income tax slabs
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Infrastructure, Digital Push to Drive Growth in Interim Budget
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