Veteran playback singer S Janaki, fondly known as the "Nightingale of South India," passed away at the age of 88 in Mysuru on Saturday following age-related health complications. She had been admitted to a private hospital after developing breathing difficulties on Friday night.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar on Friday questioned the Maharashtra government over the delay in passing a resolution recommending Vinayak Damodar (VD) Savarkar for the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.