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."
As of 3pm, the highest voter turnout was recorded in Madhya Pradesh's Amarwara at 66.58 percent while the lowest was recorded in Uttarakhand's Badrinath at 40.50 percent in the Bye elections.
PM Modi was ceremoniously presented with Russia's highest civilian award, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle at St Catherine's Hall of Moscow Kremlin on Tuesday.
Bhajan Lal said "The country's favourite Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received the Order of St Andrew the Apostle. This is a special occasion for all of us as well. Under the rule of PM Modi, the country has reached new heights."
Dr BN Gangadhar, Chairman of the National Medical Commission (NMC), on Tuesday emphasized that his primary focus is on ensuring the highest quality in medical education in India.
PM Modi was ceremoniously presented with the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, Russia's highest civilian honour, at St Catherine's Hall of the Moscow Kremlin on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to Moscow praised the relationship between India and Russia and asserted that both countries believe that efforts should be made for global stability and peace.
The Order was established in 1698 by Tsar Peter the Great, in honour of Saint Andrew, the first apostle of Jesus and patron saint of Russia. It is only awarded for the most outstanding civilian or military merit.
Anderson is set to play his final Test when England take on the West Indies in the series opener at the Lord's from July 10 onwards. With 700 wickets in 187 Test matches, Anderson currently stands third among the highest wicket-takers in the longest format and is the first among all fast bow