The South Pacific nation of Fiji has conferred its highest civilian honour upon Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the global spiritual master and humanitarian leader, for his tireless contribution to the upliftment of the human spirit and bringing diverse communities together in peace and harmony, accor
New Delhi [India], August 14: This August, we at the Food Corporation of India (FCI) proudly join the nation in celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Dr. M. S. Swaminathan. This year holds a special dual significance for us: it marks the 60th anniversary of FCI, a cornerstone of Indi
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday extended his wishes to President Draupadi Murmu for receiving Timor-Leste's highest civilian honour, the Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, said that it was a proud moment for the people of the country as President Droupadi Murmu was honoured with the Grand Collar of the Order of Timor-Leste, and said that this reflects the strong ties and mutual respect between the two nations.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha congratulated President Droupadi Murmu after she was conferred with Fiji's highest civilian award, "Companion of the Order of Fiji," upon her visit to Fiji on Tuesday.
She stressed that India and Fiji must work together to unlock the full potential in partnership for the mutual benefit of the people of the two nations.
President Droupadi Murmu was conferred with 'The Order of Fiji', the country's highest civilian award by President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere of Fiji on Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs said.
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with Russia's highest civilian honour during his Moscow trip, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Sanjay Raut took a dig saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin can award anybody he wants as there is no opposition in Russia.
"Order of St Andrew the Apostle is not given to everybody. There are very select heads of state who get it. I think the act by the Russian President to bestow this honour on PM Narendra Modi is very significant," Katoch told ANI.
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi was bestowed with Russia's highest civilian award, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Foreign Affairs Department in-charge, Dr Vijay Chauthaiwale, said that the PM has been recognised as "a global leader who matters for global peace and prosperity."