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PM Modi pays tributes to former president APJ Abdul Kalam on his death anniversary

July 27, 2025 10:06 am

Kalam earned the respect and admiration of people and political parties across the spectrum for his simple living and non-partisan conduct.

Sansad Ratna Awards 2025: Maharashtra leads with 7 MPs among 17 awardees

May 18, 2025 3:46 pm

2 parliamentary committees to also receive the Sansad Ratna Awards.

R Chidambaram, one of the architects of India's nuclear programme, dies at 88

January 05, 2025 1:14 am

Closely involved in the finalisation of the India-US civil nuclear agreement, R Chidambaram played a key role in India’s nuclear tests in 1974 and 1998.

S M Khan, Press Secy to former President Dr Kalam, dies at 67

November 18, 2024 8:21 am

Khan, who also served as the CBI spokesperson from 1989 to 2002, died at a private hospital in Saket

World Students’ Day 2023: Why is October 15 celebrated as Students’ Day?

October 15, 2023 10:00 am

World Students' Day 2023: Dr Kalam, a great teacher, an eminent scientist and a great statesman, served as the 11th Indian President from 2002 to 2007. 

Get Inspired: What impressed APJ Abdul Kalam in a civil servant?

April 19, 2024 12:33 pm

APJ Abdul Kalam's questions to an IAS officer got replies reflecting compassion for weaker sections of society. Know the IAS officer whose answers and work caught Kalam's attention, and his district an international recognition.

Agnipath and bulldozer justice to history rewrite to celebrating Kalam and Narang

June 22, 2022 12:01 pm

Asking whether the government will pay for Agnipath stir-related damages, Siasat writes, ‘If not, then it will have to answer how could the same party have double standards for different sets of protesters,' adding that the government should remember that a protest is every citizen’s democratic right reflective of public concerns, although it must be held within legal and constitutional boundaries.

Why is World Students' Day celebrated on APJ Abdul Kalam's birth anniversary

October 14, 2025 11:47 am

A renowned scientist, Kalam is known for his missile defence programme, and earned the title ‘Missile Man of India' for his role in the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998.

Explained: Named after APJ Abdul Kalam, what is India's K missile family

October 10, 2020 2:27 pm

A look at what this family of missiles is, their strategic importance as a nuclear deterrent and their recent tests.

A P J Abdul Kalam’s vision for development has special resonance today

July 28, 2020 8:38 am

Kalam dreamt of a developed India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been leading the people on a journey to achieve Kalam’s dream.

A P J ABDUL KALAM PHOTOS

APJ Abdul Kalam's birth anniversary: His journey from being India’s missile man to becoming people’s president

October 16, 2018 8:09 am

Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, lovingly known as APJ Abdul Kalam, was the former president of India and is an inspiration for millions across the globe

10 quotes by APJ Abdul Kalam that will move and motivate you

October 15, 2019 10:49 am

APJ Abdul Kalam, former president of India was an inspiring and motivational figure. On his birth anniversary today, here are some inspirational quotes and thoughts by him.

Sunny Leone pips Narendra Modi as Google Zeitgeist most-searched Indian of 2015

December 17, 2015 3:13 pm

Making it to the Google's most searched Indians list are actors Sunny Leone, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and singer Yo Yo Honey Singh.

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