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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicL.K. Advani

Topic: L.K. Advani

What’s behind PM Modi’s sudden announcement of Bharat Ratna for LK Advani

Announcement being seen as BJP's way to reach out to Advani sympathisers as well as section of Sangh-VHP cadre. It also cashes in on sentiment of Ram temple movement in run up to polls.

‘Not only an honour for me but also for ideals & principles I served’: LK Advani on Bharat Ratna

Modi Saturday announced that Advani, BJP's longest-serving president, will be conferred with the Bharat Ratna, describing his contributions to India's development as 'monumental'.

BJP veteran LK Advani to be conferred Bharat Ratna, PM Modi calls it ’emotional moment’

Describing Advani's contributions to India's development as ‘monumental’, Prime Minister Narendra in a post on X, expressed his privilege in having learnt from the leader.

‘BJP more communal now than in Advani’s time’ — Lalu Yadav ahead of Ayodhya’s Ram temple consecration

As then Bihar Chief Minister, Yadav had halted LK Advani's Ram Rath Yatra in 1990, by getting the BJP leader arrested in Bihar before he could reach Ayodhya.

LK Advani turns 95 — glimpses from the morning’s celebrations & a look back at key moments

The BJP stalwart celebrated his birthday at home with family. The former party president has been present at key moments in the country's history.

Who demolished Babri Masjid? Court says lawless kar sevaks who got ‘agitated suddenly’

The Special CBI court notes the crowd of these ‘lawless kar sevaks demolished the disputed structure, impacting communal harmony in various parts of the country'.

No BJP workers outside Advani & Joshi homes, Babri verdict gets a quiet celebration

LK Advani, the face of Ram Janmabhoomi movement, welcomed the verdict with Jai Shri Ram chants. MM Joshi says the verdict will embolden Hindu-Muslim friendship.

CBI court acquits Advani, Joshi, Kalyan Singh & all others accused in Babri demolition case

The special court in its verdict said the event was not 'pre-planned' and that the demolition happened at the spur of the moment, acquitting all 32 accused who were on trial.

No Advani, Joshi, Bharti but most other accused to be in court for Babri judgment tomorrow

A CBI court in Lucknow will Wednesday pronounce its verdict in the 27-year-old Babri Masjid demolition case.

A second date for Hindu-Muslim brotherhood, and Advani’s broken ‘rath’

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On Camera

Why this Indian archaeologist renamed the Indus Valley Civilisation

ASI survey led by Amalananda Ghosh proved with facts, evidence and precision that it’s not solely Pakistan or India but both were home to the 5000-year-old civilisation.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.