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Bharat Ratna: 'Dil jeet liya', says Jayant; Sonia welcomes announcement
Political leaders congratulate and pay tribute to the winners of this year's Bharat Ratna awards - P V Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and M S Swaminathan. Here is what they had to say
 "Bharat Ratna: 'Dil jeet liya', says Jayant; Sonia welcomes announcement")
Former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, M S Swaminathan to get Bharat Ratna
The government had earlier announced the country's highest civilian honour for L K Advani and Karpoori Thakur
 "Former PMs Narasimha Rao, Charan Singh, M S Swaminathan to get Bharat Ratna")
Bharat Ratna for PV Narasimha Rao, MS Swaminathan, Chaudhary Charan Singh
The announcements were made by PM Modi on social media platform X in a series of posts
 "Bharat Ratna for PV Narasimha Rao, MS Swaminathan, Chaudhary Charan Singh")
EAM Jaishankar to address inaugural session of 7th Indian Ocean Conference
According to Ministry of External Affairs press release, "The theme of this edition of the conference is Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean."
 "EAM Jaishankar to address inaugural session of 7th Indian Ocean Conference")
BJP will return to power in Assam in 2026 with over 100 seats: Himanta
During Congress tenure, the number of medical colleges went up from three to six, while it has reached 25 during BJP's rule, Sarma said
 "BJP will return to power in Assam in 2026 with over 100 seats: Himanta")
White Paper on Indian economy tabled: Tracks 'Fragile 5' to 'Top 5' journey
Within hours of Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising his predecessor Manmohan Singh in the Rajya Sabha, the White Paper criticised almost all aspects of the UPA rule under Singh
 "White Paper on Indian economy tabled: Tracks 'Fragile 5' to 'Top 5' journey")
No quick fixes, took bold reforms to nurture economy: Govt in White Paper
The document criticises UPA govt for falling short of delivering on crucial reforms
 "No quick fixes, took bold reforms to nurture economy: Govt in White Paper")
Cabinet decision on railways will boost infra, reduce congestion: PM Modi
The Cabinet chaired by Modi approved six projects of the Ministry of Railways with an estimated cost of nearly Rs 12,343 crore with 100 per cent funding from the central government
 "Cabinet decision on railways will boost infra, reduce congestion: PM Modi")
India's idea of unity in diversity comprehensive, no scope of divisions: PM
When youngsters lead the country, they can land a rover on the moon and also nourish traditions by naming the landing spot "Shivshakti", he said
 "India's idea of unity in diversity comprehensive, no scope of divisions: PM")
FM Sitharaman tables 'White Paper', blames UPA for 'mountain of bad loans'
The 'White Paper' states that the UPA government failed miserably to facilitate economic activities and created hurdles that held back the economy
 "FM Sitharaman tables 'White Paper', blames UPA for 'mountain of bad loans'")
Manipur CM thanks Modi, Shah for decision to scrap India-Myanmar FMR
Earlier in the day, Shah said the Centre has decided to scrap the FMR to ensure the country's internal security and maintain the demographic structure of the Northeastern states
 "Manipur CM thanks Modi, Shah for decision to scrap India-Myanmar FMR")
PM Modi not born in OBC family, misleading people: Cong's Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not born in an Other Backward Class family, and he is misleading people by identifying himself as an OBC
 "PM Modi not born in OBC family, misleading people: Cong's Rahul Gandhi")
Congress brings 'Black Paper', says Modi govt has neglected non-BJP states
The Congress's 'Black Paper' came ahead of the BJP government's 'White Paper', listing its achievements since it came to power in 2014
 "Congress brings 'Black Paper', says Modi govt has neglected non-BJP states")
Highlights of the day: Bengal transferring money to 2.1 mn MGNREGA workers
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'Outdated' Cong cannot question 'Modi's guarantees', says PM in Rajya Sabha
Modi said his government will strive to provide a "Modi kavach", or shield, to empower the people of India, especially the neo-middle class
 "'Outdated' Cong cannot question 'Modi's guarantees', says PM in Rajya Sabha")
UAE wealth fund plans $4-5 billion in investments via India's GIFT city
Trade between India and the UAE totalled $85 billion for the financial year ending March 2023, according to Indian government data
 "UAE wealth fund plans $4-5 billion in investments via India's GIFT city")
PM Narendra Modi lashes out at Congress in Rajya Sabha; top 10 highlights
From jibes at Kharge's speech to accusation of dividing the country, Prime Minister launched a scathing attack against Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha 2024 elections
Namonomics vs Manmohanomics: Modi or Singh, who has done better on economy?
Comparing economic management under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his predecessor, Manmohan Singh - a white paper
 "Namonomics vs Manmohanomics: Modi or Singh, who has done better on economy?")
Congress has outdated ideology; we extend our sympathies: PM Modi in RS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday took a swipe at Congress Rajya Sabha leader Mallikarjun Kharge for his '400 paar' speech
Gas to biofuels: India's demand sets agenda for global energy business
Country commits to increasing LNG imports as it separately invests in clean energy
 "Gas to biofuels: India's demand sets agenda for global energy business")