MS Swaminathan

NCP (SP) hits out at Centre on farmers issue

'If the BJP led central government truly believed in conferring the Bharat Ratna to Dr. M S Swaminathan, then they must also give the farmers the MSP that he wanted them to have', party spokesperson Clyde Crasto said.

25 February 2024, 17:30 IST

Swaminathan's Bharat Ratna, a way to divert attention from Centre's anti-farmer stance: NCP (SP)

NCP (SP) hits out at Centre on farmers issue

25 February 2024, 17:30 IST

India Politics Highlights: Sonia Gandhi welcomes Modi govt's decision to confer Bharat Ratna to Charan Singh, Narasimha Rao

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that former prime ministers PV Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh and agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan will be conferred Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award. The choice of Charan Singh comes as his grandson Jayant Singh is aligning with the ruling BJP by dumping his I.N.D.I.A allies. In Maharashtra, the shooting of a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader triggered a political storm with Opposition leaders questioning the law and order situation in the state. That's all for the day. We will be back tomorrow with all the latest developments from the Indian politics. Follow all the updates only with DH.

09 February 2024, 14:36 IST

India Politics Highlights: Sonia Gandhi welcomes Modi govt's decision to confer Bharat Ratna to Charan Singh, Narasimha Rao

09 February 2024, 14:36 IST

Modi govt hopes to break new ground after Bharat Ratna honour for leaders with non-BJP background

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has often noted that Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi were given Bharat Ratna when they were prime minister while likes of B R Ambedkar and Sardar Patel were recognised decades after their death.

09 February 2024, 13:46 IST

Modi govt hopes to break new ground after Bharat Ratna honour for leaders with non-BJP background

09 February 2024, 13:46 IST

These three prominent personalities to receive Bharat Ratna

09 February 2024, 13:11 IST

These three prominent personalities to receive Bharat Ratna

09 February 2024, 13:11 IST

MSSRF thanks PM Modi for announcing Bharat Ratna to MS Swaminathan

The gesture is a great recognition for his untiring work to ensure food nutrition and livelihood security for all, the foundation said on Friday.

09 February 2024, 11:27 IST

MSSRF thanks PM Modi for announcing Bharat Ratna to MS Swaminathan

09 February 2024, 11:27 IST

M S Swaminathan's research as plant geneticist addressed food insecurity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the Bharat Ratna would be conferred on M S Swaminathan in recognition of his monumental contributions to the nation in agriculture and farmers’ welfare.

09 February 2024, 11:03 IST

M S Swaminathan's research as plant geneticist addressed food insecurity

09 February 2024, 11:03 IST

Bharat Ratna 2024: 5 Notable personalities who will receive India’s highest civilian award this year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced three fresh names who will be conferred with Bharat Ratna. Normally, three Bharat Ratna awards are given in a year. However, this year, the Modi-led government has named five people for India's highest civilian honour. Here are the notable personalities who will receive India’s highest civilian award.

09 February 2024, 08:47 IST

Bharat Ratna 2024: 5 Notable personalities who will receive India’s highest civilian award this year

09 February 2024, 08:47 IST

Bharat Ratna for two former PMs P V Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and scientist M S Swaminathan

Former Prime Ministers Charan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao as well as renowned agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan were chosen for Bharat Ratna on Friday, in what is seen as Narendra Modi government's electoral messaging ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

09 February 2024, 07:32 IST

Bharat Ratna for two former PMs P V Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and scientist M S Swaminathan

09 February 2024, 07:32 IST

Era of agri research, education, extension comes to end: IARI Director on Swaminathan's death

Renowned agricultural scientist Swaminathan (98), also known as the father of Green Revolution in India, died on Thursday in Chennai due to age-related illness. He is survived by three daughters.

28 September 2023, 09:15 IST

Era of agri research, education, extension comes to end: IARI Director on Swaminathan's death

28 September 2023, 09:15 IST

M S Swaminathan, architect of India's Green Revolution, passes away

Condolences poured in for Swaminathan, who dedicated his life for the welfare of farmers and the agriculture community.

28 September 2023, 07:16 IST

M S Swaminathan, architect of India's Green Revolution, passes away

28 September 2023, 07:16 IST