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Topic: Pranab Mukherjee

Pranab Mukherjee, one of the longest serving parliamentarians who worked with 3 PMs

Pranab Mukherjee served in Rajya Sabha for 5 terms and in Lok Sabha twice. Most of his political life was spent as a committed Congress member.

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PM Modi pays tribute to Pranab Mukherjee, says he was a ‘towering statesman’

In a series of tweets, the PM said Mukherjee made long-lasting contributions in key economic & strategic ministries and that he was an outstanding parliamentarian.

Pranab Mukherjee — ‘man who knew too much’ but was a Rahul Dravid-like ‘wall’ for Congress

Pranab Mukherjee could’ve become PM in 1984 and 2004, but didn’t. Instead, he became a Rahul Dravid-esque ‘Wall’ for the UPA, before being elected President.

Pranab Mukherjee, veteran Congressman who wanted to be PM but ended up President, dies at 84

A vital cog in UPA wheel, quintessential Congressman Pranab Mukherjee's 4-decade-long eventful political career ended on a high note with his election as President in 2012.

Pranab Mukherjee suffers septic shock, condition deteriorates, says hospital

The 84-year-old former president, who continues to be in a deep coma on ventilator support, is in septic shock due to his lung infection, the hospital said.

Pranab Mukherjee’s renal parameters have improved, still in deep coma, says hospital

Doctors said the former president's blood pressure, heart and pulse rate are stable and normal. He continues to be treated for a lung infection.

Pranab Mukherjee still in coma, renal parameters slightly deranged, says hospital

Mukherjee was admitted to Army's Research and Referral Hospital for removal of a clot in the brain and later developed a lung infection.

Condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee remains unchanged, vital parameters stable

Mukherjee was admitted to the Army's Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi on 10 August and was operated for removal of a clot in the brain the same day.

Pranab Mukherjee’s respitatory parameters show slight improvement, hospital says

The former president had developed a lung infection Wednesday and continues to be on ventilatory support. He was admitted to the Army's Research and Referral Hospital on 10 August.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

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.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

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.