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<ul><li>84-year old Pranab Mukherjee spent his entire political career spanning decades as a member of the Congress Party.</li><li>However, he was respected across all parties for his political acumen. </li><li>Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword>, who belongs to the rival BJP, hailed the former President as an "outstanding statesman of our times". </li></ul> Former President of India Pranab Mukherjee received the country's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, at the age of 84. While Mukherjee spent his entire political career spanning decades as a member of the Congress Party, he was respected across party lines. The current Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who belongs to the rival Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has hailed Mukherjee as an "outstanding statesman of our times". Mukerjee's term as President of India, a post enabled by the Congress, ended in 2017. His successor President Ram Nath Kovind presented the award in a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President's residence, today (August 8) in the presence of the country's top leaders. <div type="Youtube" id="KYdI9dYW-as" title="President Kovind presents Bharat Ratna to Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KYdI9dYW-as/mqdefault.jpg"></div>

 Mukherjee, a long-term Congress loyalist, has been among the senior-most ministers in many governments from the one headed by Indira Gandhi to her son Rajiv Gandhi followed by Narasimha Rao and most recently under Manmohan Singh between 2004 and 2014. Known for his ability to strike a deal, Mukherjee played crucial roles in breaking many political deadlocks. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sushma-swaraj-indias-former-foreign-minister-passes-away-at-the-age-of-67/articleshow/70561044.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">India's 'supermom' Sushma Swaraj, the lady who redefined the country's Foreign Ministry, is no more</a>

Watch India's former President Pranab Mukherjee receive the country's highest civilian honour

Indian President <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Pranab+Mukherjee&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Pranab Mukherjee</a> said lack of efforts in job creation can cause disaster in the nation. While addressing a conference of <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=heads+of+educational+institutes&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">heads of educational institutes</a>, Mukherjee said job creation figures were the lowest in the last seven years and it is now the top most priority. “The job creation figures of 1.35 lakh in 2015, which is the lowest in seven years, are not encouraging,” he said. 
 
Mukherjee emphasized on harmonious and peaceful environment for students to go for higher studies and asked the concerned departments to facilitate academic ladder. He also asked the institutions to control the student unrest in the institutions. 
 
"There have been incidences of student unrest in our institutions in recent past. Our campuses must have a harmonious and peaceful environment for students to pursue higher studies and research. Vice-chancellors and directors must deal with any unpleasant situation with sagacity,” he said. 
 
Mukherjee said country's institutions must become magnets for talent by shifting from "brain drain" to "brain rain". 
 "In India, we have enough talent. With the largest population of the young, we are poised to leverage a low dependency ratio. But that depends on the productivity of the population in the working age bracket. If there are enough <keyword id="11018" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jobs">jobs</keyword> in the country, there will be content, refinement and perfection. An opposite scenario can spell disaster,” the president said. 
 
"The restlessness and frustration of youth manifests in unrest and upheaval. Let us not allow such a situation to appear on our horizon. We must turn our evolving demographic configuration into strength. For that, adequate job creation is a priority. The job creation figures of 1.35 lakh in 2015, which is the lowest in seven years, are not encouraging,” he added. 
 
He also said that the country needs to look at the paradigm shift as machines are now replacing men in foreign countries and many talented professionals are looking forward to coming back to India. 
 
"From 'brain drain', we must shift to abundance of 'brain rain', as many successful Indian professionals working abroad are keen to come back, excited by the opportunities unfolding in a changing India. With adequate thrust on internationalisation of our institutions, we can develop 'brain networks'," Mukherjee said, addressing the second visitor's conference at <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Rashtrapati+Bhavan&amp;sortorder=effectivedate">Rashtrapati Bhavan</a>. 
 
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Job creation in 2015 was at 1.35 lakh, lowest in 7 years: Pranab Mukherjee

Juveniles aged 16 years and above will now be tried under laws for adults for heinous crimes after <keyword id="48510" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Rajya-Sabha">Rajya Sabha</keyword> passed the <keyword id="2458616" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Juvenile-Justice-Bill">Juvenile Justice Bill</keyword> on Tuesday. The government sought support of all parties on the legislation to "deter many other boys" from doing such a crime. The bill which seeks to treat juveniles between 16 to 18 years as adults for committing heinous crimes such as rape will become a law after President <keyword id="6359124" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pranab-Mukherjee">Pranab Mukherjee</keyword> signs the amendments. 

	While the TMC had extended its full support to the bill during the debate, other parties like JD(U) remained divided over the issue and members of the CPI(M) party staged a walkout just before the bill was put to vote.

	Maneka Gandhi who had piloted the bill, had read out a list of gruesome crimes committed by juveniles in the House and asked the House how such cases can be handled.
 The parents of the December 2012 gangrape victim, known as <keyword id="6357643" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Nirbhaya">Nirbhaya</keyword>, watched the proceedings from the visitor's gallery. 

	"Glad that juvenile justice bill has been passed, this will help our future generations and prevent crimes, but at the same time we are pained that our daughter could not get justice." said Asha Devi, Nirbhaya's mother, who was almost in tears when she spoke to the media after the bill's passage. 
	 
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Sabha passes Juvenile Justice Bill

Mortal remains of late former Indian President <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=APJ+Abdul+Kalam">APJ Abdul Kalam</a> arrived at Palam Airport in New Delhi from Guwahati on Tuesday. 
 Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, Vice-President Hamid Ansari, <keyword id="6354814" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="prime-minister-Narendra-Modi">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</keyword>, along with Three Service Chiefs paid homage to Kalam. 
 
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Delhi Police Commissioner B.S. Bassi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal were also present. 
 
 
 
Public can pay homage to the late President from 3pm onwards at 10 Rajaji Marg in New Delhi. 
 
 
 
The last rites will take place at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu. 
 
People from all walks of life took to social media and paid homage to the apolitical President. Kalam led the scientific team that developed missiles able to carry India's nuclear warheads. 
 
He became a national hero after helping oversee nuclear tests in 1998 that solidified India's status as a nuclear weapons state. India's first atomic test was in 1974. 
 
Meanwhile, <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=smriti+irani">Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani</a> announced Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan to be renamed as APJ Abdul Kalam Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan. 
 
Telangana Government has announced holiday, whereas the Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to work one hour extra to pay tribute to the late President. 
 
Kalam died on Monday (July 27) from a cardiac arrest at the age of 83. 
 
Kalam, popularly known as 'Missile Man', was delivering a lecture in Shillong when he collapsed and was rushed to Bethany Hospital. 
 
Kalam’s last tweet was: 
 
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">
	
		Going to Shillong.. to take course on Livable Planet earth at iim. With <a href="https://twitter.com/srijanpalsingh">@srijanpalsingh</a> and Sharma.
	— In memoryof Dr.Kalam (@APJAbdulKalam) <a href="https://twitter.com/APJAbdulKalam/status/625546195205648384">July 27, 2015</a></blockquote>
 
We at Business Insider have created this unique platform for anyone who wants to pay homage to this the beloved Former President, APJ Abdul Kalam- the great leader, teacher, scientist and amongst many other things a visionary par excellence, even as he embarks upon his last journey. Just click on the link to pay your respects: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/social/48249034.cms">http://www.businessinsider.in/social/48249034.cms</a> 
 
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President Pranab Mukherjee, PM Modi pay homage to Dr Kalam at Delhi airport

<keyword id="2848374" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Remember-Malaysian-Airlines">Remember Malaysian Airlines</keyword> flight MH17 was shot down over <keyword id="6355101" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ukraine">Ukraine</keyword> last year. Keeping such incidents in mind, <keyword id="71" type="POSITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prime-Minister">Prime Minister</keyword> <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> will get a safe and secure aircraft as new 'Desi Air Force One' is set to be cleared soon.
 His aircraft will be equipped with advanced self-protection suites to jam and will beat hostile incoming missiles in the sky and encrypted <keyword id="6358065" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Satellite">satellite</keyword> communication facilities. 

	Some of its features would be- robust defence systems, including 'radar warning receivers'. It will sound an alert if a hostile radar 'paints' the aircraft before letting loose missiles.
 

	It would also have a better missile-approach warning systems. Moreover, its advanced electronic counter-measures on board will be able to jam enemy radars, along with defence systems geared to shoot metal chaff or flares to throw off-track radar.
 The Prime Minister, President <keyword id="6359124" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pranab-Mukherjee">Pranab Mukherjee</keyword> and other VVIPs will travel in such aircrafts for extra long-haul overseas flights. Sources told Economic Times, the defence acquisitions council, chaired by <keyword id="6366153" type="POSITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Defence-Minister">Defence Minister</keyword> <keyword id="6363133" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Manohar-Parrikar">Manohar Parrikar</keyword>, will take up the purchase of two <keyword id="6357957" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Boeing">Boeing</keyword> 777-300 (extended range) aircrafts. They will be acquired from <keyword id="2573" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Air-India">Air India</keyword> which has many such relatively new wide-bodied planes, especially configured for VVIPs travel and their safety. 

	These aircrafts will be used in place of ageing Boeing 747 'Jumbo Jets' under 'Air India One'.
 

	"These old aircraft do not have anti-missile defence systems, which the SPG holds is necessary. The decision was taken after a committee of secretaries from top ministries and aviation experts examined the matter," a source told the financial daily.
 Last year when <keyword id="117766" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Malaysia-Airlines">Malaysia Airlines</keyword> flight MH17 was shot down, Modi's 747-400 aircraft was using a nearby air corridor at the same time to return to New Delhi from <keyword id="12970" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Frankfurt">Frankfurt</keyword>. The two modified 777-300 (ER) aircraft will be based with the <keyword id="2848376" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Air-HQ-Communication-Squadron">Air HQ Communication Squadron</keyword> at Palam. Though, Air India may still collaborate with the <keyword id="15141" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-Air-Force">Indian Air Force</keyword> in terms of pilots, engineers and cabin crew, the call sign of the PM's new 777-300 (ER) ride could well be 'Air Force One' like the <keyword id="15548" type="POSITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="US-President">US president</keyword>'s iconic 'flying Oval Office'.

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