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Thursday, January 8, 2026
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.

On Camera

Budget 2026 must signal rail reform. End cross-subsidies, privatise operations & services

Rail reform must be politically and socially sustainable. Infrastructure ownership should remain sovereign, while privatisation should be limited to new services and assets.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.