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Late former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur, pioneer of OBC politics, to be posthumously awarded Bharat Ratna on his birth centenary. Thakur was the first non-Congress socialist leader to serve as chief minister twice and introduced alcohol prohibition in Bihar. His tenure is best remembered for implementing quotas for backward classes.

On Tuesday, taking to X, Amitabh Bachchan wrote in Hindi, "Bharat Mata Ki Jai."

Controversy has arisen over the Rashtrapati Bhawan sending invitations for a G20 dinner in the name of 'President of Bharat' instead of 'President of India'. Actor Amitabh Bachchan and cricketer Virender Sehwag expressed their support for the name change. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the change, while BJP President JP Nadda questioned the objections raised by Congress.

During a media interaction, actor Jackie Shroff said, "Earlier, our country was called Bharat right? My name is Jackie, some call me Jocky, and some call me Jaki. People change my name because of that I will not change. Just the name will change, we will not. You people keep changing the country's name, but don't forget that you are an Indian."

Happy Republic Day 2024! On 26th January 1950, the constitution of India came into effect. The celebration of Republic Day reminds us of the unwavering efforts of the makers of the Constitution. This year's Republic Day theme is 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Loktantra ki Matruka'. It is the day to pledge that we will continuously work hard to make our country proud and more progressive.

Congress 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' led by Rahul Gandhi entered Arunachal Pradesh from Assam. The Congress scion was received by Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Nabam Tuki at Gumto at the check gate in Papum Pare district. Speaking on the occasion, the Congress leader thanked the people for the warm welcome. The yatra commenced on January 14 from Manipur and will culminate in Mumbai.

During his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Rahul Gandhi raises concern over the lack of representation and opportunities for OBC, Dalit, and tribal communities in top companies, media, bureaucracy, and the Ayodhya Ram temple.

After halting in Varanasi, the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra led by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will resume from Anand Bhawan in Prayagraj on Sunday. This comes after Rahul Gandhi abruptly halted the Yatra on Saturday in Varanasi, prompted by public protest over the deaths of residents in wild elephant attacks in his constituency of Wayanad, Kerala.

Union Minister Smriti Irani has started hosting a radio show called "Nayi Soch Nayi Kahaani" on All India Radio. The show aims to share unheard stories of ordinary people and highlight the impact of government welfare schemes. The first episode focused on women and entrepreneurship, while the second episode will feature stories of women sports stars. Irani believes that radio is a powerful medium to reach a large number of people, especially in remote areas.

Launching 'Viksit Bharat @2047: Voice of Youth', an initiative that aims to provide a platform to the country's youngsters for contributing ideas to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047, the Prime Minister said India's youth power is both the 'agent of change' and the 'beneficiary of change'. "This is the period in India's history when it is going to take a quantum jump. We have to prepare the young generation in such a way that it gives the country leadership and prioritises national interest over everything else," he said.