Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has become the first Indian citizen to be awarded a honorary knighthood by the United Kingdom.

He has been made Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE), by King Charles III "for services to UK and India business relations".&nbsp;

The KBE is among the highest honours conferred by the British sovereign to civilians. It is awarded in an honorary capacity to foreign nationals.

Sunil Bharti Mittal said: "I am deeply humbled by this gracious recognition from His Majesty, King Charles. UK and India have historical relations, which are now entering a new era of increased cooperation and collaboration."

"I remain committed to working towards strengthening the economic and bilateral trade relationships between our two great nations. I am thankful to the Government of UK, whose support and keen attention to the needs of business has been critical in making the country an attractive investment destination.”&nbsp;

In 2007, Sunil Mittal was bestowed the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honours, awarded to individuals for demonstrating distinguished services of high order. 
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Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has become the first Indian citizen to be awarded a honorary knighthood by the United Kingdom. He has been made Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE), by King Charles III "for services to UK and India business relations".

Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has become the first Indian citizen to be awarded a honorary knighthood by the United Kingdom. He has been made Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE), by King Charles III "for services to UK and India business relations". The KBE is among the highest honours conferred by the British sovereign to civilians. It is awarded in an honorary capacity to foreign nationals. Sunil Bharti Mittal said: "I am deeply humbled by this gracious recognition from His Majesty, King Charles. UK and India have historical relations, which are now entering a new era of increased cooperation and collaboration." "I remain committed to working towards strengthening the economic and bilateral trade relationships between our two great nations. I am thankful to the Government of UK, whose support and keen attention to the needs of business has been critical in making the country an attractive investment destination.” In 2007, Sunil Mittal was bestowed the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honours, awarded to individuals for demonstrating distinguished services of high order.

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Sunil Bharti Mittal, Bharti Enterprises founder-chairman speaks at the Global Technology Summit 2022. He said that India is now seen as peace broker at global platforms. Watch further to know more.

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Founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises Sunil Bharti Mittal on Thursday assured the government that Airtel would comply with the Supreme Court order and pay the dues before March 17.

Mittal also met Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad during the day.

Speaking to reporters, he said,&nbsp;"I have assured the government that we will comply with the Supreme Court judgment and pay the dues before March 17."&nbsp;

Founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises Sunil Bharti Mittal on Thursday assured the government that Airtel would comply with the Supreme Court order and pay the dues before March 17.

Founder and chairman of Bharti Enterprises Sunil Bharti Mittal on Thursday assured the government that Airtel would comply with the Supreme Court order and pay the dues before March 17. Mittal also met Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad during the day. Speaking to reporters, he said, "I have assured the government that we will comply with the Supreme Court judgment and pay the dues before March 17."

Airtel will pay dues before March 17: Sunil Bharti Mittal

Former Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai today spoke up against the&nbsp;allegations made by the former Telecom Minister A Raja, saying that there reasons for him not&nbsp;speaking about the issue.&nbsp;

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On Sunday, A Raja made allegations against Rai that some forces are working against the UPA government and they are using Vinod Rai as a tool to fulfil their goals.

He further alleged that Rai was a &quot;contract killer&quot;&nbsp;to kill UPA, demanding prosecution for abusing the power and cheating the nation.

&quot;Vinod Rai should be prosecuted for cheating and abuse of power... (he) was a contract killer... His shoulder was used to kill UPA 2,&quot; Raja said during a media interaction following the launch of his book &quot;2G Saga Unfolds&quot;.

A Raja has further accused Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal of conspiring against him to stop new telecom players from entering the market.

A Raja has recently been freed from all charges relating 2G scam by the Central Bureau of Investigation&nbsp;court.

In 2010, Vinod Rai was consistently in headlines for his unforgiving audits, ranging from the scathing report on the shoddy preparation for the Commonwealth Games to the spectrum allocations for second generation (2G) telecom services&nbsp;

On Sunday, A Raja made allegations against Vinod Rai that some forces are working against the UPA government and they are using Vinod Rai as a tool to fulfil their goals

Former Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai today spoke up against the allegations made by the former Telecom Minister A Raja, saying that there reasons for him not speaking about the issue. Former CAG Vinod Rai says, "I have not spoken to anybody and there are reasons for that, as and when you will get to know", when asked about 2G scam verdict and allegations made by former telecom minister A Raja. pic.twitter.com/9MSfF6wVmY — ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018 × On Sunday, A Raja made allegations against Rai that some forces are working against the UPA government and they are using Vinod Rai as a tool to fulfil their goals. He further alleged that Rai was a "contract killer" to kill UPA, demanding prosecution for abusing the power and cheating the nation. "Vinod Rai should be prosecuted for cheating and abuse of power... (he) was a contract killer... His shoulder was used to kill UPA 2," Raja said during a media interaction following the launch of his book "2G Saga Unfolds". A Raja has further accused Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal of conspiring against him to stop new telecom players from entering the market. A Raja has recently been freed from all charges relating 2G scam by the Central Bureau of Investigation court. In 2010, Vinod Rai was consistently in headlines for his unforgiving audits, ranging from the scathing report on the shoddy preparation for the Commonwealth Games to the spectrum allocations for second generation (2G) telecom services

You will get to know: Vinod Rai on allegations made by A Raja