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<ul><li>India’s former President <keyword id="6359124" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="pranab-mukherjee">Pranab Mukherjee</keyword> has tested positive for coronavirus. </li><li>Mukherjee took to Twitter asking anyone who has come in contact with him over the past few days to get tested and self-quarantine. </li><li>Mukherjee served as India’s 13th president from 2012 to 2017.</li></ul>India’s former President Pranab Mukherjee has tested positive for COVID 19. Taking to Twitter, he has asked anyone who came in contact with him to get tested for the virus. <div type="twitter" handle="CitiznMukherjee" handlename="Pranab Mukherjee" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/890248974367690753/4tQhtLGj_normal.jpg" favoritecount="3711" retweetcount="940" status="On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have tested positive for COVID19 today. I request the peopl… https://t.co/hTU5DJH9vs" createdat="1597045077000" id="1292726865984024577"></div> Mukherjee is currently 84 years old and served as India’s 13th President from 2012 to 2017. He is also the recipient of awards such as the Padma Vibhushan and Bharat Ratna for his contribution to society. The news comes just days after Home Minister Amit Shah also tested positive for COVID 19 early this month after being cleared a few days later. Other Indian politicians like Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, and UP State BJP President Swatantra Dev Singh have also tested positive for coronavirus in the last month. <div type="twitter" handle="AmitShah" handlename="Amit Shah" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1180491411172413440/AunoqDQW_normal.jpg" favoritecount="277550" retweetcount="38813" status="कोरोना के शुरूआती लक्षण दिखने पर मैंने टेस्ट करवाया और रिपोर्ट पॉजिटिव आई है। मेरी तबीयत ठीक है परन्तु डॉक्टर्स की… https://t.co/D1Jhi6tG1t" createdat="1596366832000" id="1289882101915893764"></div> Mukherjee first ran for office in 1969. At the time he was with the Bangla Congress, which later merged with Congress Party, and won a seat in Rajya Sabha. He has also served on the board o governors for the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank during his two tenures as India’s finance minister. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/all-the-101-items-that-indias-defence-ministry-will-put-under-import-embargo/articleshow/77442138.cms">All the 101 items that India's Defence Ministry will put under "import embargo"</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/markets/news/share-prices-of-bhel-lt-hal-bharat-forge-bharat-dynamic-and-others-are-rallying-in-the-stock-market-today/articleshow/77455503.cms">HAL’s share price jumps by over 8% as defence stocks rally after India announces import ban</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/whatsapp-to-soon-allow-its-users-to-sync-their-chat-history-on-atleast-4-devices/articleshow/77455774.cms">WhatsApp to soon allow its users to sync their chat history on atleast 4 devices</a>

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<keyword id="4806436" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Former-President-Pranab-Mukherjee">Former President Pranab Mukherjee</keyword> on Monday underwent brain surgery to remove a clot at <keyword id="9735793" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="the-army-research-referral-hospital">the Army Research &amp; Referral Hospital</keyword> and is on ventilator support after the procedure, sources said. Prior to his surgery, Mukherjee, 84, had also tested positive for coronavirus. "On a visit to the hospital for a separate procedure, I have tested positive for COVID19 today. I request the people who came in contact with me in the last week, to please self isolate and get tested for COVID-19," he had tweeted earlier on Monday. Soon after Mukherjee shared the news, wishes for his speedy recovery started pouring in, including from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister and <keyword id="144513" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Lok-Janshakti-Party">Lok Janshakti Party</keyword> leader <keyword id="973" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ram-Vilas-Paswan">Ram Vilas Paswan</keyword>. West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool COngress supremo <keyword id="43868" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mamata-Banerjee">Mamata Banerjee</keyword> said, "Concerned to hear about Former President Pranab Mukherjee Da testing positive for Covid-19. My prayers are with him and his family during this time and I wish him a speedy recovery." Congress spokesperson and national media in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala also wished the veteran leader a speedy recovery. The party's official Twitter handle also extended its wishes for his good health. After a long political career in which he held several top posts including that of Finance and Defence Minister, Mukherjee became President in 2012 and served till 2017. --IANS miz/vd

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New Delhi, Sep 23 () Minister of State for Railways and Karnataka <keyword id="14666" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="BJP">BJP</keyword> MP Suresh Angadi passed away on Wednesday, days after he tested positive for COVID-19. The 65-year-old passed away at around 8 pm at the AIIMS trauma centre which has been converted into a dedicated COVID-19 facility, sources at the hospital said. A fourth-term MP from Belagavi, Angadi is the first Union minister to have died of coronavirus. At least six MLAs and three MPs have earlier succumbed to it. Former President Pranab Mukherjee, who died on August 31, was also diagnosed as COVID-19 positive. Angadi had on September 11 himself announced on microblogging site Twitter that he had contracted the disease. The MP from Belagavi had requested all those who came in close contact with him over the last few days to monitor their health and get tested in case of any symptoms. India's COVID-19 count now stands at 45,62,415, including 9,43,480 active cases, 35,42,664 recoveries and 76,271 deaths. "Shri Suresh Angadi was an exceptional Karyakarta, who worked hard to make the Party strong in Karnataka. He was a dedicated MP and effective Minister, admired across the spectrum. His demise is saddening. My thoughts are with his family and friends in this sad hour. Om Shanti," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Twitter. "Extremely saddened by the passing away of Central Minister Shri Suresh Angadi Ji. He was a remarkable leader who dedicated all his life for organisation and went on to serve society with utmost diligence and compassion. My thoughts and Prayers are with his family and followers," BJP president J P Nadda tweeted. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said on the micro-blogging website, "Deeply anguished at the unfortunate demise of Suresh Angadi ji. He was like my brother. Words fall short to describe his commitment &amp; dedication towards the people. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends in this hour of need. Om Shanti". Former Prime Minister and JDS chief HD Deve Gowda expressed his sadness over the demise and tweeted that Angadi was like a "younger brother". "I am shocked and deeply saddened by the demise of Union Minister of State for Railways and four-term MP from Belagavi Shri. Suresh Angadi. He was like a younger brother to me. I feel terrible losing him. This is an unbearable loss to our nation. "May his soul rest in peace. May God give his family and well-wishers the strength to bear this pain," he tweeted. <keyword id="48510" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rajya-Sabha">Rajya Sabha</keyword> MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar also termed the death as a "tragic, terrible, and sad news". "<keyword id="9989226" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="shocked-saddened">Shocked &amp; Saddened</keyword> by news of my MoS colleague, Shri Suresh Angadi ji's passing away. It is an unfathomable loss to the Government, people of <keyword id="9989225" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="karnataka-the-party">Karnataka &amp; the Party</keyword>. His selfless service during COVID19 is still vivid before our eyes. My condolences to his family," tweeted MoS, Home G Kishan Reddy.

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<ul><li>A nod to <keyword id="3660" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dalai-Lama">Dalai Lama</keyword>’s 85th birthday could be the swing-vote along the disputed border areas between India and China. </li><li>Indians in Ladakh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh are ethnically and religiously part of the Tibetan cultural world. </li><li>Experts believe that India wishing Dalai Lama on his 85th birthday could also a good diplomatic move amid the current India-China border tension. </li></ul>India’s security in the Himalayan borderlands doesn’t come solely from military build-up or border infrastructure, but also from the pro-India sentiment of its inhabitants. On the event of the Dalai Lama’s 85th birthday, many believe that the country should pay homage to the Tibetan Buddist leader as a diplomatic play against China amid the border tension in Eastern Ladakh. Geostrategist <a href="https://twitter.com/Chellaney/status/1279801058928103424">Brahma Chellany</a> believes it’s worth taking the time to wish the Dalai Lama — if not visit him in person — considering Indian Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword>’s long history of acknowledging dignitaries’ birthdays on Twitter. In the past, China has been ‘<a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/china-angered-by-dalai-lama-s-meeting-with-prez-pranab-says-has-hurt-ties/story-4WJIJGzFJvx3ikFkw0sZ7J.html">strongly dissatisfied</a>’ with India’s support of Tibet, like in 2016 when President Pranab Mukherjee met the Dalai Lama during a children’s summit at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. According to China, meeting with the Dalai Lama disrespected one of Beijing’s core interests. India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) maintained that the event was non-political. “China is dissatisfied at the LAC [Line of Actual Control] with India and is trying to improve the situation to its liking. Beijing is also frustrated with New Delhi’s persistent support of the Dalai Lama,” commented Observer Researcher Foundation’s (<a href="https://www.orfonline.org/research/what-china-wants-in-south-asia-67665/">ORF</a>) Derek Grossman who is senior defence analyst at RAND Corporation. While a consensus on the border dispute between India and China may take some time to resolve, keeping the pro-India sentiment in disputed regions would help India maintain some level of control. “India should be proactive, not reactive, in maintaining a dynamic Tibetan diaspora – India’s real security guarantee in the Himalayan border regions,” said Mumbai-based thinktank Gateway House’s <a href="https://www.gatewayhouse.in/great-wall-of-tibet/">Dibyesh Anand</a>. The Dalai Lama isn’t too upset about the celebrations being downplayed this year. Instead of gathering in large numbers, he’s asked his followers to recite the Mani mantra 1000 times instead. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/coronavirus-dalai-lama-calls-for-coordinated-global-effort/articleshow/75599986.cms">Coronavirus: Dalai Lama calls for coordinated, global effort</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/videos/life/We-asked-the-Dalai-Lama-how-to-deal-with-conflict-around-the-world/videoshow/50475504.cms">We asked the Dalai Lama how to deal with conflict around the world </a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/personalities/news/this-is-how-the-dalai-lama-wants-his-followers-to-celebrate-his-85th-birthday/articleshow/76806097.cms">This is how the Dalai Lama wants his followers to celebrate his 85th birthday</a>

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